L2 Support Engineer - SPISN Pure Storage

Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: £44,550-£49,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20810

Location: Hereford

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 2nd Line Support Engineer at our customers Hereford 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 L2 Support Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality 2nd line support across a diverse range of IT systems, infrastructure, applications and services. This is a rare opportunity to join a newly formed team supporting a major Ministry of Defence programme as QinetiQ embarks on an exciting new five-year contract.

Day-to-day, you'll provide technical support, incident resolution, system maintenance and change implementation while working closely with customers, vendors and internal engineering teams. You'll help maintain the availability, security and performance of critical systems operating within a highly secure environment.

Your responsibilities will include:
Resolving incidents and service requests across a broad range of IT services and technologies

Supporting system administration, maintenance, patching and configuration activities

Working closely with customers, third-party suppliers and internal support teams to ensure timely issue resolution

Implementing technical changes in accordance with established change management processes

Producing accurate technical documentation, reports and operational procedures

Willingness to be part of the outside hours rota

Essential experience of the 2nd Line Support Engineer:
At least 3 years' experience in an IT Support, Infrastructure Support or 2nd Line Support role

Experience administering and troubleshooting Windows and/or Linux environments

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching and firewalls

Experience patching, maintaining and supporting enterprise systems and infrastructure

Experience using ITSM and Service Desk tools within an ITIL-aligned environment

Understanding of cloud computing concepts and modern IT operational practices

Essential qualifications for the 2nd Line Support Engineer:
Current DV clearance preferred

Minimum of 3 years' professional IT support experience

Experience working within highly secure or restricted environments

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 customers Hereford site 5-days per week.

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

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 internal_[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

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