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# Infrastructure & Systems Engineering Lead

- **Company:** QINETIQ LIMITED
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Live Connect (Windows), Information Technology
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b1c330b5e94f2c25

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Experience applying systems engineering principles across the full delivery lifecycle
Strong background in secure IT systems, including design, integration, and validation
Experience working with infrastructure, networking, and enterprise IT environments
Knowledge of cyber security principles and secure-by-design approaches
Experience operating within a secure or high-assurance environment
Ability to lead technical teams and manage competing priorities across a complex programme, Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, IT, Networking, or a related discipline
Willingness and eligibility to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
Professional certifications such as ITIL, Security+, Network+, or similar (or working towards)

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.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

## Description

As an Infrastructure & Systems Engineering Lead, you will play a key role in delivering and evolving a secure, high-availability data and infrastructure service that supports critical operational decision-making.

Day-to-day, you'll provide technical leadership across a live service environment, working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure system performance, resilience, and continuous improvement. You will deputise for the Technical Lead when required and support the coordination of technical activities across service delivery, infrastructure, and change programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and coordinating technical delivery across infrastructure, networking, and systems engineering teams
Supporting the definition and delivery of technical work plans, ensuring alignment to programme priorities
Providing technical oversight across live services, ensuring performance, availability, and security standards are met
Driving continuous improvement through system upgrades, infrastructure changes, and service enhancements
Producing and reviewing technical documentation, designs, and assurance artefacts
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to communicate technical solutions and resolve complex issues


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