QinetiQ
Senior Engineer (Network)
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Senior Network Engineer – Farnborough Role ID: SF20281
About the Role
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow—we’re 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 Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with some of the world’s most brilliant minds.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the transition from manual network operations to automated infrastructure. As a key team member, you’ll champion automation initiatives across the network estate, embedding modern engineering practices and driving our digital transformation.
Your work will span designing and implementing network automation solutions, improving efficiency, consistency, and scalability across enterprise environments. You’ll collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver automated solutions aligned with strategic business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transformation from manual to automated network operations, establishing best practices and a roadmap for automation
- Design and implement automation solutions across LAN, WAN, and datacentre environments
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Ansible, and Terraform
- Integrate and optimise centralised network management platforms (e.g., Cisco Catalyst Center)
- Enhance operational efficiency through automated provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring
- Collaborate across teams while mentoring engineers, promoting knowledge sharing, and cross-training
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Essential Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Strong expertise in network infrastructure automation (non-cloud focused) across enterprise environments
- Proven track record of leading or contributing to automation transformation initiatives
- Hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, and Terraform
- Experience working with centralised network management and orchestration tools (e.g., Cisco Catalyst Center)
- Solid understanding of core networking technologies (routing, switching, security) in enterprise-scale environments
- Ability to build reusable automation frameworks and templates
Qualifications
- CCNP certification or equivalent operational experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent via experience
About QinetiQ
QinetiQ is a relationship-driven company with a shared ethos of innovation and problem-solving. Based at our state-of-the-art Farnborough facility, we deliver future-defence capabilities alongside:
- A 5m pressurised wind tunnel—unique in the UK for simulation capabilities
- High-energy laser technologies
- Large-scale research and development projects
Our teams thrive on collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. By bringing together engineers, IT & cyber specialists, project managers, and more, we survive and solve complex challenges in a supportive and innovative environment.
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Working Arrangements
- 37-hour week, based at Farnborough
- Shift patterns between 07:30–18:30 GMT, with expected flexibility for overnight and weekend coverage as dictated by an on-call rota
- Security obligations: Mandatory SC security clearance required for all applicants
For more details on national security vetting, visit GOV.UK.
Why Join Us?
- Innovate daily: Solve challenges that shape national security and defence
- Training and growth: Mixed-discipline collaboration fuels career progression
- Supportive culture: Values authenticity, inclusivity, and teamwork
Access over 300 benefit choices, including: ✔ Matched employer PFP (pension) scheme + life assurance ✔ Generous holiday allowance (with ability to purchase extra days) ✔ Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance ✔ Employee discount portal (travel, restaurants, cinema tickets, and more) ✔ Proud supporter of the Armed Forces community (honours the Armed Forces Covenant) ✔ Volunteer opportunities to support charities and the local community
Recruitment Process
QinetiQ aims for an inclusive, welcoming recruitment process, where all candidates feel valued and supported.
- Accessibility: Potential reasonable adjustments available upon request
- Security screening: Roles may require completion of national security vetting and be subject to nationality restrictions
Registration and initial screening are free of charge.
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