Title:  Design Office Core Services Architect

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF17944

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 Design Office Core Services Architect based out of our customer site at Corsham, 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 Design Office Core Services Architect, you will provide detailed technical and engineering leadership within the area of Defence Digital in order to meet business objectives and deliver growth.

Day-to-day, you’ll be a respected leader and senior technical expert across a range of IT disciplines supporting technical strategy to positively influence the direction of the team.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design of complex solutions forging strong collaborative working relationships to develop great solutions
• The development of the company and customer’s strategic intent helping support the quality and efficiency of delivery
• Engaging with senior level stakeholders and building relationships across the whole of the company
• Providing technical leadership for programme, project and bidding activities
• Leading the development of appropriate technical standards and supporting the development of both long term and short term planning

Essential experience of the Design Office Core Services Architect: 

• Previous experience working as an Architect or Leader on a range of projects and campaigns
• The ability to work in an agile environment with strong technical expertise in Virtualisation technologies
• Extensive experience working in Linux and Windows based enterprise environments for core services and application hosting services
• Strong architectural levels of experience with Software Design, Automation Design and DevSecOps delivery models
• Previous experience working in a Defence environment with the ability to speak to senior stakeholders
• The ability to define, scope and assemble high quality proposals offering pragmatic and cost-effective solutions

Essential qualifications for the Design Office Core Services Architect:

A relevant academic achievement at Masters Level or equivalent in either IT, System Design, Engineering or other transferrable academia

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 Corsham. Hybrid working patterns available.

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 willing to go through DV Clearance.

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