Lead Systems Engineer | Government

Position: Lead Systems Engineer

Location: South West England, (Hybrid and Flexible working environment)

Type: Permanent

Salary: £75,000 – £90,000

Overview:

My client is the largest defence contractor in Europe and provides some of the worlds most advanced technology. This is a place where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.

My client is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to join their team who has proven experience in managing and progressing engineering teams.

Some of the tools and technologies you will be working with are:

• A mixture of underlying technical background spanning across Windows, Linux, LAN, Firewalls, Cloud, Software, Scripting and Clampdowns/technologies
• Exposure with Hardware, Servers, Storage, Backup, Network appliances
• Experience with product/system safety – Physical & Electrical safety as well as environmental and security

What you will be doing is:

• Analysis, design and delivery of solutions to meet programme, business and customer requirements.
• Applying engineering expertise to solve complex engineering problems.
• Leading, inspiring and developing engineering teams
• Knowledge of the latest technologies and how they can be applied to complex problems.
• Building relationships with customers and partners
• Leading the engineering aspects of winning bids
• Promoting the development and evolution of innovative ideas to provide new products and solutions.

Essential skills:

Professionally Registered – Chartered Engineer – CEng

• The ability to lead on technical solutions through the whole lifecycle from concept to in-service.
• Prior experience of providing technical leadership of engineering/system engineering teams
• Experience of integrating commercial off the shelf technologies
• Understanding of information systems and architectures

Desirable:

• Delivery, installation, and maintenance of Military IT equipment
• Understanding of development frameworks and software implementation
• Understanding of Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber security, or security architectures

Please note that sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Due to the nature of this position, you will need to eligible for security clearance, which does mean you will need to be a British passport holder.