At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build secure Windows platforms for mission-critical environments.
- Company: Join a specialist technical team focused on high-security programmes.
- Benefits: Competitive contract rate, hands-on experience, and work on cutting-edge security projects.
- Other info: 6-month contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Tackle complex challenges and make a real impact in the defence sector.
- Qualifications: DV clearance and experience with secure Windows systems required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're supporting the delivery of a highly secure programme and are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Systems Engineer to join a specialist technical team. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong design focus, responsible for developing resilient Windows-based platforms and secure virtualised environments used within mission-critical settings. You'll play a key role in shaping technical solutions, evaluating new technologies and delivering secure systems built to the highest standards.
The Role
Working as part of a small, specialist engineering team, you'll be responsible for the design, build and ongoing evolution of secure Windows platforms from concept through to operational handover. You'll evaluate operating systems, client hardware and virtualisation technologies, produce robust technical documentation and ensure consistent, repeatable deployments across multiple secure environments. This role would suit someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and takes pride in delivering secure, high-quality engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain secure Windows-based platforms and client environments.
- Evaluate and implement virtualisation technologies to support evolving system requirements.
- Develop and maintain hardened Windows 10/11 gold images, applying security best practice and minimising attack surface.
- Support secure identity, authentication and system management capabilities, including MFA, patching and logging.
- Ensure platform consistency through effective configuration management, version control and comprehensive technical documentation.
- Work closely with wider engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions against demanding project timescales.
Essential
- Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
- Proven experience designing and engineering secure Windows platforms and operating environments.
- Strong knowledge of Windows operating system hardening and security best practices.
- Commercial experience deploying and supporting virtualisation technologies and associated networking.
- Experience creating and maintaining secure desktop or endpoint build standards.
- Strong understanding of Active Directory, authentication and system management technologies.
- Previous experience delivering secure solutions within the UK Defence or National Security sector.
- Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and work autonomously within a specialist engineering team.
Desirable
- Experience implementing identity and access management solutions, including multi-factor authentication.
- Familiarity with NCSC guidance, security baselines or equivalent hardening standards.
- Experience managing endpoint hardware life cycles and technology refresh activities.
- Exposure to highly controlled or air-gapped environments.
The Details
Contract role: 6 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £450-£475
Location: 2-3 days a week in the South West.
If you're an experienced DV Cleared Secure Systems Engineer looking to work on technically challenging, security-focused programmes, I'd be keen to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
DV Cleared Systems Engineer in London employer: SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
Join a leading organisation that prioritises security and innovation, offering a collaborative work culture where your expertise as a DV Cleared Systems Engineer will be valued. With a focus on professional growth, you'll have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while working on mission-critical projects in the South West. Enjoy the unique advantage of contributing to high-stakes environments, all while being part of a specialist team dedicated to delivering secure, high-quality engineering solutions.
Contact Details:
SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment Recruitment Team
