Technical Lead - DV Cleared

LA International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Technical Lead for a critical role in Basingstoke. The position requires active DV clearance and leadership across Windows Server, AD, and multi-platform environments.

You will own work packages from design through release, coordinating with engineering, architecture, testing, change, and operations to ensure on-time delivery. You will navigate technical blockers and organisational challenges, uphold compliance, and guide teams in high-pressure settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Technical Lead, Delivery Lead, or Senior Engineer in complex IT environments.
• Strong understanding of Wintel platforms (Windows Server, AD, group policy, infrastructure services, virtualisation).
• Broad technical awareness across networks, security, applications, and integrations.
• Ability to challenge technical teams constructively and separate fact from fiction.
• Demonstrated success delivering in bureaucratic or high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in or with Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of allocated work packages and drive them through design, build, test, and release into live service.
• Provide strong technical leadership across Wintel-based and multi-platform environments.
• Navigate and resolve obstacles including technical blockers, organisational bureaucracy, and interpersonal challenges.
• Assess technical information from engineers, ensuring accuracy and calling out inconsistencies or blockers early.
• Coordinate with engineering, architecture, test, change, and operations teams to maintain momentum and deliver on time.
• Ensure that technical decisions are aligned with programme goals, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and elevate appropriately when required.

Skills

Technical leadership

Wintel expertise

Security/compliance awareness

Stakeholder management

Agile experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

Role : Technical Lead Must have active DV Clearance

Location : Basingstoke

Clearance level: DV required

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of allocated work packages and drive them through design, build, test, and release into live service.
• Provide strong technical leadership across Wintel-based and multi-platform environments.
• Navigate and resolve obstacles including technical blockers, organisational bureaucracy, and interpersonal challenges.
• Assess technical information from engineers, ensuring accuracy and calling out inconsistencies or blockers early.
• Coordinate with engineering, architecture, test, change, and operations teams to maintain momentum and deliver on time.
• Ensure that technical decisions are aligned with programme goals, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and elevate appropriately when required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Delivery Lead, or Senior Engineer in complex IT environments.
• Strong understanding of Wintel platforms (Windows Server, AD, group policy, infrastructure services, virtualisation, etc.).
• Broad technical awareness across networks, security, applications, and integrations.
• Ability to challenge technical teams constructively and separate fact from fiction.
• Demonstrated success driving delivery in complex, bureaucratic, or high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in or alongside Agile teams.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award‑winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.