Wintel Engineer with a drive to learn - DV Cleared

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider in Basingstoke is seeking a Wintel Engineer SME with an Active DV Clearance. This role involves owning the full lifecycle of work packages, including design and prototyping, using Agile methodologies. Candidates should have strong expertise in Windows administration, Active Directory, and security systems. Experience with PowerShell and Python is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape security architecture within a secure Defence environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an Active DV Clearance.
• Strong experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies.
• Deep expertise in email and web proxy gateways for high security systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of a work package from design through prototyping and production.
• Create proof of concepts and high-level design documentation.
• Script repeatable unit tests and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Security lockdowns

Problem-solving

Windows administration

Active Directory

PKI

VMware

PowerShell

Python

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Robot Framework

Job description

Wintel Engineer with a drive to learn

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Wintel Engineer SME to join a multi‑skilled agile team working within a secure Defence and National Security environment. This role offers the chance to design, prototype, and deliver secure boundary solutions across high assurance systems, supporting both legacy and modern technologies.

About the Role – Wintel Engineer SME

• As a Wintel Engineer SME, you will own the full lifecycle of a work package from design through prototyping, user piloting, and production.

• You will create proof of concepts, high‑level design documentation, and ensure traceability against functional and non‑functional requirements.

• You will script repeatable unit tests, troubleshoot issues, and support early life activities to ensure smooth adoption into production environments.

• You will collaborate across engineering and stakeholder groups to remove blockers and maintain delivery momentum.

What We’re Looking For – Wintel Engineer SME

• Strong experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies.

• Deep expertise in email and web proxy gateways for high security systems.

• Strong background in security lockdowns, clamps, and resolving issues arising from secure configurations.

• Advanced knowledge of Windows administration, Active Directory, PKI, VMware, Windows Server 2022, gold builds, and system hardening.

• Experience with PowerShell and Python for automation and test creation.

• Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, Nexus configuration repositories, and automated test execution using Robot Framework.

• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to enable and support engineering teams.

Contribute to mission‑critical security architecture and help deliver assured boundary capabilities as a Boundary SME.

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