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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18114
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 a IT Platform Engineer at our MOD Corsham site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As an IT Platform Engineer, you will make a significant difference by designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge IT infrastructure that empowers the Defence sector to operate more efficiently and securely which will contribute to the protection of lives through innovative technology solutions.
Day-to-day, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining critical IT systems, leveraging your expertise in Windows, VMware, and Cisco technologies to ensure seamless operations. You'll resolve complex technical issues, and drive the modernisation of Defence's deployable IT estate.
Responsibilities
* Building critical deployable IT infrastructure within the Defence environment
* Installing and maintaining computer hardware and software systems using Windows, VMware and Cisco products
* Responding to technical support calls and reacting to ITSM support applications
* Monitoring complex environments proactively to prevent downtime and ensure smooth operations
* Maintaining network connectivity and accurately recording changes
* Managing backups of servers to prevent data loss in case of system failures
Essential Experience
* Strong experience with administering virtualised environments such as VMware and VCentre
* Strong experience with Windows Servers
* Experience working with Veeam backup and managing network infrastructures
* Background in working within complex IT environments to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively
* Experience working with different computer hardware and using/administering Microsoft AD, Group Policy and DNS
Essential Qualifications
* ITIL V4 Foundation, Microsoft Certified Server Associate, CCNA or relevant technical 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, we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at MOD Corsham. There is a 1 in 6 week rotation for providing out of hours cover.
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 experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this journey. Through effective teamwork, you’ll experience how diverse perspectives, blended disciplines, and linked technologies solve complex problems in an inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our 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 more
* Support for the Armed Forces community via the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering opportunities - helping charities and local communities
Our Recruitment Process
QinetiQ aims to be inclusive and to bring out the best in candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please speak to your Recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Many roles require national security vetting; applicants who already hold appropriate vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Some roles are subject to additional restrictions related to nationality.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting guidance: GOV.UK
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