Principal Systems Engineer.

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to lead technical projects, design secure systems, and mentor fellow engineers. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, ensuring the integrity and security of systems while contributing to the development of robust solutions. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a flexible benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment. Bring your expertise in systems engineering and cybersecurity to a place where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Pension with up to 10% employer contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Private healthcare

Access to online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering or IT solution delivery in a secure environment.
• Strong technical skills in network and systems infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of secure systems.
• Implement security controls and troubleshoot system issues.
• Mentor team members and provide technical support.

Skills

System Design

Automation Scripting

Troubleshooting

Cyber Security Awareness

Technical Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or IT

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux Server

VMware

Hyper-V

SIEM Systems

Job description

The Leonardo Cyber Security Division is looking to recruit a Principal Systems Engineer to join its engineering team.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will typically lead technical work and small teams within a larger team on the design, development, and testing of secure systems, including but not limited to:

• Information Management Systems
• Command and Control systems
• Security Monitoring of IT, IoT, and CNI systems and services

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of and implement the engineering delivery of one or more work packages, including planning, estimation, execution, and progress reporting of your workload and that of team members.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading aerospace companies. We support our employees with a flexible benefits package, having won awards for our flexible working policies in 2023.

What you’ll do as a Principal Systems Engineer:

• Contribute to system design and low-level design using your technical experience and best practices.
• Develop, integrate, and test system solutions, including scripting for automation and integration.
• Report progress and status to internal customers.
• Configure and administer system security tools such as SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Detection and Response, etc.
• Troubleshoot system issues and faults, diagnose problems, and propose solutions.
• Implement security controls, including operating system lockdown measures.
• Create systems engineering artifacts and documentation to support system delivery and maintenance.
• Mentor other team members in your area of expertise.
• Provide technical support to the business, support projects, and possibly participate in bid development/evaluation.
• Collaborate with external vendors and resellers to develop robust, costed solutions.
• Demonstrate experience in systems engineering or IT solution delivery, ideally in a secure environment.
• Possess strong technical skills with knowledge of network and systems infrastructure technologies.
• Awareness of cyber security capabilities is advantageous.
• Must be a UK national with DV clearance.

Additional requirements include good knowledge of Wintel IT systems and experience with:

• Microsoft Active Directory
• Windows and Linux server installation and configuration
• Virtualization technologies like VMware and Hyper-V
• Workstation deployment including Microsoft WDS and MDT
• Microsoft Office Suite and related products (Exchange, SQL, etc.)
• Implementing security policies, system lockdowns, GPOs, application whitelisting/blacklisting, and device/media controls
• Managing enterprise patching and update solutions such as WSUS

Life at Leonardo

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs. Our benefits include:

• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, options to buy/sell leave, and accrue additional flexi days
• Flexible Working: Hybrid options available
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and various employee networks
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme
• Benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and technology/lifestyle allowances
• Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for employee referrals
• Bonus Scheme: Available for employees at management level and below