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QinetiQ

Junior IT Engineer

QinetiQ

Junior Range Engineer maintaining critical IT and communications systems at QinetiQ’s MoD Hebrides site. Involving real-time monitoring, configuration, and support of technology in a defence environment.

Posted 6/1/2026full-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