My client, a leading multinational defence company, are currently seeking a Principal Engineer/Technical Designer to join the business in a permanent capacity. The role is based out of my client's secure site in New Malden. It is offered on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days a week on site.

Due to the nature of my clients work, candidates must either hold a live SC Clearance or be willing and able to undergo the clearance process.

The principal engineer will design and implement information systems to support the business Share infrastructure. This candidate will ensure that all systems are working at optimal levels and support the development of new technologies and system requirements.

To accomplish their core duty of designing and implementing complex computer systems, this candidate will be responsible for many tasks including:

• Leads the design and review processes, developing and documenting the proposed technical design for the integration and implementation.

• Create detailed plans for the integration of new systems architecture into existing infrastructure/systems. This includes logistical plans for the Operations teams to actually conduct the physical integrations, during which the candidate provides technical direction and support

• Analysing existing systems to ensure they offer adequate security and are effectively meeting the needs of systems/subsystems.

• They coordinate with all systems and subsystems teams to see that the system of systems is working optimally. They also analyse requirements to identify where they can integrate new hardware, operating systems, or connectivity solutions.

• Based on their knowledge of infrastructure, systems and their analysis of the systems' needs, the candidate may recommend alternative technologies or improvements to enhance systems to support Share infrastructure teams goals.

Core skills:

• Experience with a broad range of technologies and building roadmaps
• Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions
• Experience producing design documentation and associated governance and assurance processes
• Ability to provide technical system solutions, determine overall design direction and provide hardware recommendations for complex technical issues
• Experience planning and developing support processes and adhering to best practices
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences

Advanced skills:

• Knowledge of server Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Unix etc)
• Knowledge of VMWARE and Virtualisation technologies (VMware Horizon, Citrix Xen Desktop)
• Knowledge of SAN and Storage Networks
• Knowledge of network technologies.

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