Senior Infrastructure Engineer (eDV)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.
Package: Competitive + Benefits
Role ID: SF20571
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 Senior Network Engineerat our Malvern 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 a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of secure networking solutions supporting critical programmes and projects.
Day-today, you'll provide technical leadership across infrastructure activities, working with project teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable and innovative technology solutions. You'll contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through to implementation and delivery, covering networking, compute, virtualisation, cloud and automation technologies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical leadership across infrastructure projects and programmes
- Supporting the design, development and implementation of secure networking, server and cloud-based solutions
- Producing and maintaining technical documentation, including designs, configurations and support procedures
- Working with project managers, technical leads and stakeholders to deliver customer requirements
- Supporting technical reviews, change management and configuration control activities
- Supporting the integration and troubleshooting of networking, server, virtualisation and cloud platforms
Essential experience of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer:
- Strong technical experience gained within enterprise, defence or secure environments
- Experience designing, implementing and supporting IT infrastructure solutions
- Good knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, routing, switching and network security principles
- Experience with Windows Server, virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V or similar) and infrastructure services
- Exposure to cloud technologies, such as Microsoft Azure or AWS
- Experience developing or maintaining automation and scripting solutions using technologies such as PowerShell or Python
Essential qualifications for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer:
- CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking qualification and experience
- Active eDV clearance
- Microsoft, VMware, Azure or other relevant infrastructure certifications would be advantageous
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 ourMalvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.
Our Recruitment Process:
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
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.
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