IT Infrastructure Engineer (Support Team/Tech Lead)

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer (Support Team/Tech Lead), you will provide technical leadership within maritime projects and programmes.

Day-to-day, you'll work with project managers, and principal engineers to deliver a secure high performance compute environment for analysis and modelling in the maritime domain. This will involve engagement with relevant internal and external customer and stakeholders along with interpretation of customer requirements to allow for the research, design and development of solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide effective technical leadership and support to the business both in delivery or programmes and bidding activities
• Provide technical assurance by understanding and interpreting the appropriate technical standards that comply with statutory, regulatory, company and project specific processes and procedures
• Understand the market requirements and future technology developments and apply them to technical solutions whilst aligning to the company business drivers
• Support the development of IT staff in the Technical Disciplines and support resourcing decisions
• Responsible for the development of Design Certification, Technical Delivery Plans, High Level Documentation, Detailed Design Documentation, Testing schedules at component, system and user levels, Experimental plans, Technical Roadmaps and Technical reports and presentations

Essential experience of the IT Infrastructure Engineer:

• Senior IT Server Infrastructure Engineering experience, including Networking & Virtualisation)
• Experienced IT engineer within programmes improving business delivery through technical excellence by performing a variety of project, bid and investment tasks
• Demonstrable attributes in leading a project and team to deliver complex IT environment capabilities
• Responsible for developing and growing IT and a willingness to extend your knowledge in HPC practices and delivery in line with the requirements of the business
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Linux operating system and services

• A degree in an applicable Science or Engineering subject or equivalent industry experience

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an IT Infrastructure Engineer (Support Team/Tech Lead) at our Gosport site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds., Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state-of-the-art, including our ocean basin rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq