IT Infrastructure Engineer

QinetiQ · Farnborough, United Kingdom · On site · September 12, 2026

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Package: £51,250 - £57,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF19994

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 an IT Infrastructure Engineer at our Farnborough or Rosyth 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 Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and stabilising critical infrastructure systems that support complex maritime and defence programmes.

Day-to-day, you’ll be working hands-on across server and virtualisation environments, helping to stabilise existing infrastructure while contributing to the design and build of next-generation systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting and delivering server and virtualisation infrastructure solutions across key projects

Migrating and optimising environments into VMware-based virtual stacks

Collaborating with network engineers to stabilise and improve infrastructure environments

Building, configuring and integrating systems across physical and virtual platforms

Producing technical documentation, test plans and implementation artefacts

Engaging with stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers within the team

Visits to the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) in Scotland for 1 week every 2 to 3 months.

Essential experience of the IT Infrastructure Engineer:

Strong experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on server and virtualisation technologies

Hands-on experience with VMware and virtualised environments

Experience working with Windows Server in complex environments

Proven ability to troubleshoot, stabilise and improve infrastructure systems

Experience working in collaborative engineering teams and engaging with stakeholders

Ability to take ownership, work autonomously and contribute to team success

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 or Rosyth site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. You will also be required to travel to the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) once every 2 to 3 months for essential installation and maintenance works. Our standard working times are 8AM-4PM Monday to Friday.

Multi-Site

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

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 experiences 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

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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Employer
QinetiQ
Location
Farnborough, United Kingdom · On site