Associate IT Network Eng (POLAR/HAS)

INZPIRE LTD; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Associate IT Network Eng (POLAR/HAS)

Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19480

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 Associate IT 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.

The Role

As an Associate IT Network Engineer, you will provide second line support activities to an existing IT system and assist with the network implementation for a new high‑performance compute environment. These capabilities are critical to provide an analysis and modelling environment that supports key maritime programmes.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll develop your knowledge and experience, working on IT Network tasks, under the supervision of the technical lead, to support the delivery of projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and fixing network problems and hardware or software faults
• Responding to technical support calls from end users (2nd line support)
• Setting up and installing new clients, networks and software and following work instructions to change components
• Installing updates and patches to software and hardware applications
• Maintaining inventories of hardware and software and requesting replacements from logistics chain
• Managing backups of networking devices and monitoring network connectivity while accurately recording event logs

Essential experience of the Associate IT Network Engineer:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the design, implementation and troubleshooting of Hierarchical IP Subnetting, Routing protocols, OSPF and BGP
• Knowledge of routers, switches and firewalls
• Familiarity with core network technologies and infrastructure
• Awareness of network architectures
• Firewall configuration awareness
• Experience working within an IT service desk/help desk environment

Essential qualifications for the Associate IT Network Engineer:

• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience in a similar role
• Relevant Networking certification (e.g., CCNA or similar)

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 Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

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

• 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. 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.