ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE IT PLATFORM ENGINEER:

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
A 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 FOR THE IT PLATFORM ENGINEER:

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 then 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 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
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 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

ROLE TYPE:

Permanent – Full Time
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 contributre 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.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

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