Junior IT Engineer

QinetiQ • Isle of Benbecula, Scotland, United Kingdom • Posted June 18, 2026

Location Isle of Benbecula, Scotland

Job Type Full-time

Category Computer Occupations

Posted June 18, 2026

The Role
As a Junior Range Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping critical IT and communications systems running at one of the UK’s most unique defence environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of a specialist team supporting the IT infrastructure, networks and tactical data systems that enable live trials activity on the range, helping to ensure systems remain available, secure and operational.
Your responsibilities will include:
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 r...

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