Title:  Senior Systems Specialist

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF17875

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 Systems Specialist at any one our various sites, 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 Systems Specialist, you will join a dynamic team that will be responsible for providing direction and guidance across the QinetiQ Sales Force landscape, shaping the roadmap and leading continuous improvement activities.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for guiding, directing and managing the configuration, maintenance, operation and ongoing administration of the Salesforce System.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the management of the change process, gathering and formalising business change requirements and supporting the management of changes
• Administering and maintaining the Salesforce platform managing user access, profiles, roles and security settings
• Customisation and configuration of Salesforce to meet any business requirements whilst staying current with the latest Salesforce releases
• Providing end user support and coaching to ensure adoption and training to support key stakeholders
• Planning and delivering of testing for application development and enhancements including designing, executing test scripts and ensuring results are documented correctly
• Working with 3rd party support partners overseeing and escalating any issues whilst reviewing and assessing impact on the organisation

Essential experience of the Senior Systems Specialist: 

• A strong knowledge of Salesforce, system landscapes and the wider product suites with an in depth understanding of development and change management lifecycles
• Previous experience as a Salesforce Administrator with a strong background in automation and process improvement initiatives
• The ability to be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams with the ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective preventative actions
• A strong knowledge of Salesforce Architecture, data models and the best practices for configuration and customisation
• Previous experience supporting Salesforce within a corporate environment

Essential qualifications for the Senior Systems Specialist:

Salesforce Administrator certification (ADM 201 or equivalent)

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 any of our main UK locations. Hybrid working patterns available.

Multi-Site

QinetiQ operates state of the art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that both support military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

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 experience 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

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.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)