DV Cleared Principal Engineer

Experis; Malvern; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in Malvern is recruiting a DV Cleared Principal Engineer to deliver end-to-end IT infrastructure activities for a secure mission-critical environment. The role is 6 months with possible extension, and daily rate up to £700 via an approved umbrella company.

You will build and configure Windows infrastructure, set up domain with GPOs, update third-party apps, configure networking and monitoring (Splunk, SolarWinds), prepare SQL Server templates, and support penetration testing with

Qualifications

• Strong delivery experience on Windows-based platforms and environment build activities.
• Experience configuring monitoring, security, and endpoint controls.
• Structured approach to testing, readiness reviews, and system acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure Windows infrastructure including Domain setup with GPOs and licensing configuration.
• Update and configure 3rd party applications and services, including integrations and security tooling.
• Configure networking and monitoring components (e.g., QSWAN/IMPEX, vulnerability scanning, Splunk).
• Prepare development environments and build/validate SQL Server and Windows templates (virtual client).
• Set up logging/monitoring with Splunk, including forwarder deployment.
• Design logging approaches, build assets/base servers and import/install required components.
• Support penetration testing activities and produce a remediation plan.
• Conduct user onboarding support and provide architectural/early capability assistance.
• Update documentation, perform system acceptance reviews, and support service transition activities.

Skills

Windows Server

Domain setup

GPOs

Monitoring & security tooling

SQL Server

Networking

Tools

Splunk

SolarWinds

Ivanti

Job description

Job Title: DV Cleared Principal Engineer

Location: Malvern 5 days due to system security purposes

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Rate: Up to £700 per day via an approved umbrella company

Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process

Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where you'll help deliver complex IT infrastructure activities end-to-end-building, configuring, testing and supporting changes that keep mission-critical environments secure and reliable. If you enjoy hands-on technical delivery and clear documentation, this could be a great fit.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and configure Windows infrastructure including Domain setup with GPOs and licensing configuration
• Update and configure 3rd party applications and services, including integrations and security tooling
• Configure networking and monitoring components (e.g., QSWAN/IMPEX, vulnerability scanning, SolarWinds, Ivanti Device Control)
• Prepare development environments and build/validate SQL Server and Windows templates (virtual client)
• Set up logging/monitoring with Splunk, including forwarder deployment and implementation support
• Design logging approaches, build assets/base servers and import/install required components
• Support penetration testing activities (prep, escort, cleanup) and produce a remediation plan
• Conduct user onboarding support and provide architectural/early capability assistance
• Update documentation, perform system acceptance reviews, and support service transition activities

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience in technical delivery across Windows-based platforms, configuration and environment build activities
• Confidence integrating and configuring monitoring, security and endpoint controls
• A structured approach to testing, readiness reviews and system acceptance
• Comfortable working with documentation updates throughout project reviews
• Clear, professional communication during transition/handover to operational teams

Additional information:

• This role suits a Compute and Storage engineer; many tasks can be completed by this specialist skillset. If Splunk skills aren't a perfect match, support can be provided to supervise or implement.
• If you hold DV clearance and you're excited by practical delivery and impactful improvements, we'd love to hear from you.