The Role
Join us as a Junior Network Engineer at our Portsmouth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
As a Junior Network Engineer you will be joining the LAND Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) programme delivering a flexible and agile system of systems that will enable the Army from 2035 and beyond to FIND the enemy across all the domains it will operate in.
Responsibilities
* Responding to technical support calls from end users of computers and software applications
* Setting up and installing new computers, networks and software and follow work instructions to change components
* Installing updates and patches to software and hardware applications
* Diagnosing and fixing network problems and hardware or software faults
* Maintain network connectivity and accurately record changes
* Fault finding network and hardware issues
Essential Experience
* Experience of working within an IT service desk/help desk environment
* WINTEL, VMware and implementation experience
* Knowledge and understanding of the design, implementation and troubleshooting of Hierarchical IP Subnetting and Routing protocols including OSPF and BGP
* Knowledge of routers, switches and firewalls
* Professional interpersonal/communication skills to convey technical information
* Positive attitude and determination to see issues addressed successfully
Essential Qualifications
* Holds Networking certification eg.CCNP or similar
Job Requirements
* This role is 37 hours per week based at Portsmouth. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
* Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
* 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.
* Roles may have additional restrictions based on nationality or previous nationalities.
Benefits
* 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
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