DV Cleared Principal Engineer Secure IT Infrastructure Lead

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Malvern; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Malvern seeks a DV Cleared Principal Engineer to lead end-to-end IT infrastructure delivery for mission-critical environments, including hands-on build, configuration and testing.

You will configure Windows domains, apply GPOs, integrate monitoring tools, support penetration testing, document progress, and liaise with operations during service transitions.

This contract is 6 months with potential extension; DV clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering Windows-based infrastructures and environment builds.
• Confidence configuring monitoring, security and endpoint controls.
• Structured approach to testing, readiness reviews and system acceptance.
• Clear documentation updates and hands-on transition to operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication during project handover.

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, 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.

Skills

Windows infrastructure

Domain setup

GPOs

Licensing configuration

Monitoring

Security tooling

SQL Server

Splunk

Penetration testing support

Documentation

Technical delivery

Tools

SolarWinds

Ivanti Device Control

QSWAN

IMPEX

Splunk

Job description

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Malvern seeks a DV Cleared Principal Engineer to lead end-to-end IT infrastructure delivery for mission-critical environments, including hands-on build, configuration and testing.

You will configure Windows domains, apply GPOs, integrate monitoring tools, support penetration testing, document progress, and liaise with operations during service transitions.

This contract is 6 months with potential extension; DV clearance is required.