Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Principal Engineering Lead - Mission IT Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to £849 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in national security and defence, is hiring for a reputable client to appoint a Senior Principal Engineering Lead to provide strategic IT platform and engineering leadership within mission-critical environments. This role is pivotal in shaping technical strategies, delivering complex solutions, and driving growth across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud capabilities. What you'll be doing: Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams to deliver innovative, secure IT solutions aligned with MOD standards, JSPs, DEFSTANs, NIST, and NATO frameworks. Oversee programme delivery, bidding activities, and develop end-to-end architectures for Defence IT, C5ISR, and mission systems. Collaborate across functions to develop strategies for new capabilities, evaluate emerging technologies such as cloud, AI/ML, and secure networks. Ensure architectural governance, technical assurance, and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. Support business development, strategic planning, and key facility development to meet future customer needs. What you'll bring: Extensive experience leading complex IT projects and teams, with a strong background in systems engineering and enterprise architecture (eg, TOGAF). Recognised expertise in secure networks, cloud, edge computing, and mission-critical software. Proven ability to influence strategy, develop innovative solutions, and foster positive cultural change. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and motivating teams. A degree in Science or Engineering, complemented by professional qualifications and ongoing CPD. Knowledge of MOD acquisition frameworks and a track record of outstanding technical contributions in the defence or security sectors. Join our client's team and contribute to impactful projects that support national security. If you are a respected leader with a passion for innovation and strategic delivery, we want to hear from you!
Mar 18, 2026
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Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Principal Engineering Lead - Mission IT Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to £849 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in national security and defence, is hiring for a reputable client to appoint a Senior Principal Engineering Lead to provide strategic IT platform and engineering leadership within mission-critical environments. This role is pivotal in shaping technical strategies, delivering complex solutions, and driving growth across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud capabilities. What you'll be doing: Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams to deliver innovative, secure IT solutions aligned with MOD standards, JSPs, DEFSTANs, NIST, and NATO frameworks. Oversee programme delivery, bidding activities, and develop end-to-end architectures for Defence IT, C5ISR, and mission systems. Collaborate across functions to develop strategies for new capabilities, evaluate emerging technologies such as cloud, AI/ML, and secure networks. Ensure architectural governance, technical assurance, and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. Support business development, strategic planning, and key facility development to meet future customer needs. What you'll bring: Extensive experience leading complex IT projects and teams, with a strong background in systems engineering and enterprise architecture (eg, TOGAF). Recognised expertise in secure networks, cloud, edge computing, and mission-critical software. Proven ability to influence strategy, develop innovative solutions, and foster positive cultural change. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and motivating teams. A degree in Science or Engineering, complemented by professional qualifications and ongoing CPD. Knowledge of MOD acquisition frameworks and a track record of outstanding technical contributions in the defence or security sectors. Join our client's team and contribute to impactful projects that support national security. If you are a respected leader with a passion for innovation and strategic delivery, we want to hear from you!
Network Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance A new opportunity has arisen for a Network Architect to join a secure Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver medium to large scale network solutions while supporting multiple work streams and engaging with technical and project stakeholders across a high profile environment. About the Role - Network Architect As a Network Architect , you will work closely with Programme and Project Managers to produce high quality network designs across programme, live service, and change activities. You will contribute to HLD and LLD documentation for key technologies including Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper LAN and WAN, Endace, NTP, data centre Firewalls, and LAN services. The role involves supporting engineering teams, ensuring solutions meet requirements, pass governance, and align with architectural direction. You will provide design input for customer reporting and collaborate with senior technical leadership to maintain architectural consistency. What We're Looking For - Network Architect Strong experience designing secure enterprise networks using Cisco , Juniper , and Gigamon technologies. Knowledge of routing protocols , VRFs, VPNs, QoS, security zones, high availability, and IP Addressing design. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving defects across multi vendor technologies. Experience of overseas infrastructure delivery is essential. Understanding of requirements management and life cycle processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to share knowledge, take ownership, and support delivery teams. Shape the delivery of secure and resilient networks as a Network Architect . To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
Mar 17, 2026
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Network Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance A new opportunity has arisen for a Network Architect to join a secure Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver medium to large scale network solutions while supporting multiple work streams and engaging with technical and project stakeholders across a high profile environment. About the Role - Network Architect As a Network Architect , you will work closely with Programme and Project Managers to produce high quality network designs across programme, live service, and change activities. You will contribute to HLD and LLD documentation for key technologies including Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper LAN and WAN, Endace, NTP, data centre Firewalls, and LAN services. The role involves supporting engineering teams, ensuring solutions meet requirements, pass governance, and align with architectural direction. You will provide design input for customer reporting and collaborate with senior technical leadership to maintain architectural consistency. What We're Looking For - Network Architect Strong experience designing secure enterprise networks using Cisco , Juniper , and Gigamon technologies. Knowledge of routing protocols , VRFs, VPNs, QoS, security zones, high availability, and IP Addressing design. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving defects across multi vendor technologies. Experience of overseas infrastructure delivery is essential. Understanding of requirements management and life cycle processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to share knowledge, take ownership, and support delivery teams. Shape the delivery of secure and resilient networks as a Network Architect . To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
Network Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance A new opportunity has arisen for a Network Architect to join a secure Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver medium to large scale network solutions while supporting multiple work streams and engaging with technical and project stakeholders across a high profile environment. About the Role - Network Architect As a Network
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Network Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance A new opportunity has arisen for a Network Architect to join a secure Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver medium to large scale network solutions while supporting multiple work streams and engaging with technical and project stakeholders across a high profile environment. About the Role - Network Architect As a Network
Senior Technical Architect (Security) 550pd - 650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 Month Initial Contract Milton Keynes Hybrid - 3 days in office DV / SC Clearance ideally Are you a Technical Architect with experience of working in a secure enterprise environment? Are you DV or SC cleared? My central government client are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to support with the delivery and management of key security capabilities. You will support technical teams in delivery capabilities, providing 4th level oversight on technical issues. You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of high and low designs for product and carry out Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a secure environment. You will need experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum: - Hybrid Cloud - Gateways - PKI - Email - VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX) - SASE architecture - Cisco - Palo Alto Further Experience Required: Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs. DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery). Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements. Experience in design and migration to public cloud capabilities in M365/Azure and AWS. Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration. A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies Desirable: Worked in a matrix organisation structure. Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Mar 15, 2026
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Senior Technical Architect (Security) 550pd - 650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 Month Initial Contract Milton Keynes Hybrid - 3 days in office DV / SC Clearance ideally Are you a Technical Architect with experience of working in a secure enterprise environment? Are you DV or SC cleared? My central government client are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to support with the delivery and management of key security capabilities. You will support technical teams in delivery capabilities, providing 4th level oversight on technical issues. You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of high and low designs for product and carry out Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a secure environment. You will need experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum: - Hybrid Cloud - Gateways - PKI - Email - VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX) - SASE architecture - Cisco - Palo Alto Further Experience Required: Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs. DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery). Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements. Experience in design and migration to public cloud capabilities in M365/Azure and AWS. Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration. A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies Desirable: Worked in a matrix organisation structure. Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
