Principal Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in Yeovil. This exciting role involves leading the design and development of secure systems for defense and public sector clients. You'll have the opportunity to implement engineering solutions, mentor team members, and work with cutting-edge technologies. With a commitment to employee development and flexible working options, this position offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values your expertise and supports your growth while making a significant impact in the cybersecurity domain.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Private healthcare

Access to 4000+ online courses

Referral incentive rewards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work on the design, development, and testing of secure systems.
• Contribute to system design and low-level design using best practices.
• Mentor team members and provide technical support to the business unit.

Skills

Systems Engineering

IT Solution Delivery

Network Infrastructure

Cybersecurity Awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or IT

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux Server

VMware

Microsoft Hyper-V

SQL Server

SharePoint

WSUS

Job description

The Leonardo Cyber Security Division is looking to recruit Principal Systems Engineers to join its new Yeovil based engineering team with responsibility for the design and build of a variety of classified ICT products and solutions for use within defence, government or public sector organisations.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will typically lead the 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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to take ownership and implement the engineering delivery of one or more work packages, including planning, estimation, execution, and progress reporting of your own workload and that of other team members.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. System Design – contribute to system and low-level design using technical experience, judgment, and best practices;
2. Development, integration, and testing of system solutions, including scripting for automation and integration;
3. Progress and status reporting to internal customers;
4. Configuration and administration of security tools such as SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Detection and Response, etc.;
5. Troubleshooting system issues and faults to diagnose problems and propose solutions;
6. Implementation of security controls including operating system lockdowns;
7. Development of systems engineering artifacts and documentation for delivery and maintenance;
8. Mentoring team members in areas of expertise;
9. Providing technical support to the business unit, supporting projects or programs, including bid development/evaluation;
10. Working with external vendors to develop robust and cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in systems engineering or IT solution delivery, preferably in a secure environment, with strong technical skills and knowledge of network and systems infrastructure technologies. An awareness of cybersecurity capabilities is advantageous. The role requires the candidate to be a sole UK national with DV clearance.

Good knowledge and experience of Wintel IT systems, including:

• Microsoft Active Directory services
• Windows and Linux server installation and configuration
• Virtualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V
• Workstation builds and deployments including Microsoft WDS and MDT
• Microsoft Office suite
• Microsoft products like Exchange, SQL, SCOM, ISA/TMG, IIS, SharePoint
• Implementing security policies, system lockdowns, GPOs, application whitelisting/blacklisting, device/media control
• Managing enterprise patching solutions like WSUS

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a funded benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs, making a career here accessible and rewarding.

• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days
• Flexible Working: Hybrid options available; part-time opportunities available upon discussion
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing, and various network groups
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible benefits: Private healthcare, dental, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances (£500/year)
• Training: Access to 4000+ online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals
• Bonus scheme: Available for employees at management level and below