Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Package: £57,150– £63,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits Role ID: SF20425 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 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 Senior Systems Specialist, you will provideexpert-level support and leadership in the management of QinetiQ’s SAP SuccessFactors platform. Operating within Enterprise Digital Services, the role is accountable for ensuring system is secure, resilient, and aligned with evolving business needs. Day-to-day, you’ll lead on system design, integration, and service improvement initiatives, working closely with stakeholders across geographies to deliver high-quality outcomes. By combining deep technical expertise with strategic insight and mentoring capabilities, the role drives operational excellence, enhances user experience, and contributes to the continuous evolution of corporate IT services. Your responsibilities will include: Provide technical leadership and Subject Matter Expertise across SAP SuccessFactors and enterprise systems, shaping system strategy, supporting the HR technology roadmap, and ensuring alignment with business objectives Manage SuccessFactors system configuration, security, governance, and compliance, including role-based access controls, change management, audit readiness, data protection, and adherence to organisational policies and best practices Lead system support, incident resolution, and service delivery, acting as an escalation point for complex issues, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring system availability, performance, and service excellence Oversee integrations, data management, and system lifecycle activities, including data migration, validation, reconciliation, platform upgrades, releases, enhancements, and continuous optimisation Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and third-party partners to define requirements, implement solutions, manage platform roadmaps, support projects, and identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement Drive continuous improvement, documentation, testing, and knowledge sharing, maintaining high-quality system documentation, leading testing activities, providing user training and mentoring, and enhancing operational efficiency and user experience Essential experience of the Senior Systems Specialist: Extensive knowledge of SuccessFactors and the wider SAP product and systems landscape supporting multiple modules. Strong experience configuring, supporting, integrating, and optimising SuccessFactors modules Strategic technical leadership with a proven ability to shape system roadmaps, lead design and enhancement initiatives, and align technology solutions with business objectives across complex, multi-site organisations Strong governance, security, and service management knowledge, including access controls, compliance, audit requirements, incident, change, and problem management, and adherence to regulatory standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001 Excellent stakeholder, vendor, and communication skills, able to influence senior leaders, collaborate across technical and business teams, manage third-party providers, and translate technical concepts into business outcomes Results-driven and continuous improvement focused, with strong analytical, documentation, mentoring, and problem-solving capabilities, driving system performance, user adoption, operational efficiency, and team development Essential qualifications for the Senior Systems Specialist: A technical degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Maths) or equivalent professional experience 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 experienced willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. 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 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior System Specialist in Hampshire employer: QinetiQ Limited
QinetiQ Limited is an exceptional employer located in Farnborough, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from a competitive salary package, comprehensive support for professional growth, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a pivotal role. The company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
