Modern Workplace Engineer

QinetiQ Security & Defense Contractors
London

Package: Competitive Salary Benefits
Role ID: SF19158

Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were 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 Modern Workplace Engineer at our Farnborough 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 Modern Workplace Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical solutions within one or more technology domains contributing to the design implementation and support of systems and services.

Day-to-day youll take ownership of technical deliverables proactively solving problems and influencing engineering decision across teams within a supportive dynamic team of engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Indendently designing implementing and supporting enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains
  • Collaborating with senior engineer and team leads to align work with strategic goals
  • Taking ownership of deliverables ensuring quality performance and alignment with architectural standards performing troubleshooting and assisting in resolving technical issues
  • Contributing to documentation and knowledge repositories supporting continuous improvement initiatives
  • Fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented engineering culture
  • Providing guidance and informal mentoring to Associate Engineers supporting their technical development and integration into the team

Essential experience of the Modern Workplace Engineer

  • Previous experience delivering technical solutions in enterprise environments including design implementation and support
  • Previous experience with the M365 stack with relevant platforms tools and frameworks Email/Messaging Collaboration Tools Access Control User Support DLP and PowerShell
  • The ability to problem solve and troubleshoot complex technical issues with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management
  • Experience in scripting or automation
  • Strong communications skills and the ability to collaborate with other team members

Essential qualifications for the Modern Workplace Engineer:

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns are patterns for this role are betweenand requires participation in an on-call rota.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility with high-energy laser technologies our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers IT & Cyber Specialists Project Managers Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres 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 youll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together youll 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. 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

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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 mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

Required Experience:

IC

Posted 2026-02-24

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