Junior Range Engineer

QinetiQ

Junior Range Engineer maintaining critical IT and communications systems at QinetiQ's MoD Hebrides site. Conducting maintenance and supporting network infrastructure for live trials activities.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeIsle of Benbecula • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting planned and reactive maintenance in line with engineering policies
Monitoring and supporting range systems in real time during trials activities
Configuring and managing network infrastructure, including switches and communications systems
Administering and supporting Microsoft server environments and core IT services
Managing and maintaining firewall systems (e.g. Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower)
Installing and cabling IT infrastructure including racks, fixed equipment and networking hardware

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge or experience in IT, networking or communications systems
Understanding of network configuration, system administration or infrastructure support
Practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and inquisitive approach
Interest in technology, systems engineering or defence-related environments
Ability to work on-site in a remote location and adapt to a unique working environment
Degree, HND or equivalent in IT, Networking, Cyber or related discipline OR relevant practical experience OR an IT/Networking apprenticeship or industry certification (e.g. CompTIA Network+, CCNA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

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Hard Skills & Tools

network configurationsystem administrationinfrastructure supportfirewall managementPalo AltoCisco FirepowerIT infrastructure installationcablingtroubleshootingreal-time monitoring

Soft Skills

problem-solvingproactive approachinquisitive mindsetindependent resolutionadaptabilityhands-on mindset

Certifications

CompTIA Network+CCNA