Principal Technical Lead

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense technology company as a Principal IT Technical Lead in Malvern. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and contribute to the delivery of complex IT solutions, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in IT system design and the ability to build high-performing teams.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Private Medical Insurance

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Principal Technical Lead with outstanding contributions in IT system design.
• Experience leading high-performance technical teams.
• Background in virtualization and technical engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver complex solutions using best practices.
• Provide technical leadership for programme, project, and bidding activities.
• Guide and develop network and IT staff in their technical disciplines.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Building

VMware

Microsoft

Active Directory

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The Role

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As a Principal IT Technical Lead, you will provide technical leadership in complex and technically challenging delivery, being an integral player within the delivery teams.

Day-to-day, you will be creating the right environment, leading project teams to deliver complex solutions, and providing technical leadership within delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading project teams to deliver complex solutions using best practices, with the ability to forge strong collaborative working relationships and develop great solutions.
2. Providing technical leadership for programme, project, and bidding activities.
3. Developing network and IT staff in their technical disciplines while supporting resourcing decisions.
4. Developing design certifications, technical delivery plans, high-level documentation, design documentation, testing schedules, technical roadmaps, supporting business development, and experimental plans.
5. Contributing towards the development of the company’s strategic intent.
6. Coaching leaders and teams in new engineering processes and mindsets.

Essential experience of the Principal Technical Lead:

1. Proven experience as a respected expert with outstanding technical contributions in IT system design and delivery.
2. The ability to establish high-performing multi-disciplinary teams.
3. Previous experience leading a team performing complex engineering/technical assignments.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.
5. Experience with VMware or virtualization, Microsoft, Active Directory, and the ability to refine high-level designs.

Essential qualifications for the Principal Technical Lead:

We value diversity and do not have a fixed idea regarding background or education. If you can demonstrate the required level of experience and a willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week, based at Malvern, with hybrid working patterns available.

Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance, and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. It develops technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications, and cybersecurity.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we grow into new markets worldwide, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. Our success formula is our appetite for innovation and the courage to take on complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from diverse backgrounds collaborate openly. We value different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies to solve complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realize your full potential. Visit our website to learn more about our inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits

1. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
2. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
3. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
4. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more.
5. We support the Armed Forces community by honoring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
6. Volunteering opportunities to help charities and local communities.

Our Recruitment Process:

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and to bring out the best in our candidates by creating a supportive environment. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter.

Many roles require national security vetting, which applicants may transfer if already held. Some roles are subject to additional restrictions, such as nationality factors.

Note: All applicants for this role must be willing to undergo DV Clearance.