IT Support Engineer

QINETIQ LIMITED
Gosport, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 40K

Job location

Remote
Gosport, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Active Directory
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Systems Engineering
Azure
VoIP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Email Filtering
Microsoft Exchange Server
Hyper-V
Information Technology Operations
LiveChat
Microsoft Office
Windows Server
Network Architecture
Powershell
SharePoint
TCP/IP
Wi-Fi Technology
Cloud Platform System
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Microsoft InTune
SC Clearance
Information Technology
VMware

Job description

As an IT Support Engineer, you will be a key contributor to maintaining and advancing SYOS' IT infrastructure and security posture in the UK. You will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of our IT systems while working under the strategic direction of our IT Manager.

This is a UK-based role where you will take ownership of day-to-day IT operations across our UK sites and provide essential support as business needs evolve.

Job Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical support for user hardware, software, and network infrastructure across UK operations, ensuring minimal disruption to business-critical activities.

Take ownership of incident and problem management, handling complex technical challenges independently with timely resolution and thorough documentation.

Monitor system performance, implement optimisation strategies, and oversee backup, patching, and disaster recovery processes for UK systems.

Develop and deploy security solutions in response to vulnerability alerts within strict timeframes, ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus standards and defence industry security requirements.

Support IT projects, system upgrades, testing, and rollouts across UK sites.

Proactively identify IT risks and opportunities for infrastructure improvement.

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.

Manage IT asset tracking, stock levels, and vendor relationships for procurement and escalated support.

Collaborate with the IT Manager on strategic IT development plans and security initiatives.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior IT support staff as the team grows (subject to resource planning)., Location:This role is based on site in Fareham, UK , working closely with our IT Manager and collaborating with our international team.

Security Requirement:To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).

Unfortunately, we're unable to consider applicants who cannot meet these requirements and are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. During the recruitment process, we only ask questions to confirm your eligibility to apply for clearance. We do not collect personal or sensitive information used in the clearance process itself.

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Requirements

3+ years of experience in 2nd line IT support or systems administration.

Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Server, and M365 administration.

Proven experience with Group Policy and Intune configurations.

Experience implementing and managing internet and email filtering solutions.

Experience with DEFSTAN 05-138 or implementing it

Solid networking knowledge including firewalls, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.

Mobile device support and MDM platform administration experience.

Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint.

Strong understanding of ITIL processes and experience with ITSM tools.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take ownership of complex technical challenges.

Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Strong communication and customer service capabilities.

Experience working within environments requiring strict security and regulatory compliance, ideally in defence or aerospace sectors.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).

Cloud platform experience, particularly with Intune, Azure, or AWS.

Demonstrated experience with Cyber Essentials Plus standards and auditing processes.

PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities.

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Benefits & conditions

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About the company

SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual-use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations., Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK...

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