Job Description

Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Principal Engineering Lead - Mission IT
Location: Basingstoke
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Up to 849 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process

Our client, a leading organisation in national security and defence, is hiring for a reputable client to appoint a Senior Principal Engineering Lead to provide strategic IT platform and engineering leadership within mission-critical environments. This role is pivotal in shaping technical strategies, delivering complex solutions, and driving growth across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud capabilities.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams to deliver innovative, secure IT solutions aligned with MOD standards, JSPs, DEFSTANs, NIST, and NATO frameworks.
• Oversee programme delivery, bidding activities, and develop end-to-end architectures for Defence IT, C5ISR, and mission systems.
• Collaborate across functions to develop strategies for new capabilities, evaluate emerging technologies such as cloud, AI/ML, and secure networks.
• Ensure architectural governance, technical assurance, and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Support business development, strategic planning, and key facility development to meet future customer needs.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience leading complex IT projects and teams, with a strong background in systems engineering and enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF).
• Recognised expertise in secure networks, cloud, edge computing, and mission-critical software.
• Proven ability to influence strategy, develop innovative solutions, and foster positive cultural change.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and motivating teams.
• A degree in Science or Engineering, complemented by professional qualifications and ongoing CPD.
• Knowledge of MOD acquisition frameworks and a track record of outstanding technical contributions in the defence or security sectors.

Join our client's team and contribute to impactful projects that support national security. If you are a respected leader with a passion for innovation and strategic delivery, we want to hear from you!

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