18 of 18 Contract Technical Leadership Jobs in the South West

seeking a SC cleared Lead OME Engineer to support crucial programmes within the Ships Acquisition domain. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your technical expertise to complex maritime weapons and munitions projects, providing essential leadership in safety, certification, and systems integration. This role is based in Bristol … collaborative team where your knowledge of ordnance, munitions, explosives (OME), and platforms will directly influence delivery success and operational safety. Key Responsibilities Provide expert technical advice on OME systems, weapons, and pyrotechnic devices across the acquisition lifecycle Lead requirements definition, system integration, and technical assurance activities Support ...

looking for an experienced WAN Architect to support a major Defence programme within a large-scale Fixed Networks environment. You will provide technical leadership and architectural assurance across enterprise WAN services, working closely with Defence Digital, Managed Service Providers, technical authorities and third-party suppliers. This … primarily an architecture, design assurance and technical governance role , rather than a hands-on network engineering position. You will be responsible for challenging supplier designs, supporting service transition and helping shape the ongoing modernisation of complex, secure network services. Key Responsibilities Provide architecture and design assurance across large-scale ...

involved in supporting critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence initiatives. The Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a complex infrastructure landscape, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business objectives. Working closely with architects, security teams, application … availability requirements. Monitor system health, performance and capacity across multiple platforms. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and service incidents. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing. Support ...

involved in supporting critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence initiatives. The Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a complex infrastructure landscape, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business objectives. Working closely with architects, security teams, application … availability requirements. Monitor system health, performance and capacity across multiple platforms. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and service incidents. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing. Support ...

adoption, and ensuring platforms remain secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective. You'll work closely with Engineering, Security and Operations teams, acting as the technical authority for cloud architecture and platform strategy. Key Responsibilities Define and mature the AWS platform architecture strategy and standards. Develop cloud roadmaps, blueprints … hybrid cloud initiatives. Champion Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps best practices. Support the development of AI and agentic AI platform capabilities. Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across teams. Evaluate emerging cloud and AI technologies. Required Experience Strong AWS architecture experience. Deep understanding of cloud networking, security ...

deployment automation, production go-live, and operational support, Experience leading cloud modernization, migration, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives, Demonstrated ability to provide senior technical leadership , mentor engineers, and lead multidisciplinary feature teams comprising architects, engineers, analysts, and product stakeholders, Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and consulting skills with ...

architectures within Defence environments. Apply Secure by Design principles throughout the solution lifecycle. Assess and mitigate security risks across network and infrastructure platforms. Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to project teams and stakeholders. Support security accreditation and governance activities. Collaborate with engineering, security, and programme teams … orchestration and automation technologies. Concrete understanding of vendor-independent IP networking concepts and associated technologies such as: DHCP DNS Core Network Services Experience leading technical projects and collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams. Proven ability to prepare, present, and communicate technical designs to a high standard. Experience working with ...

high level of IGA experience, Please specify on your CV as much as possible all IGA experience in detail. Role Summary Lead IAM Technical Architect responsible for defining and delivering the enterprise identity architecture, establishing identity as the primary security control plane across services. The role combines cross-programme … design authority with secure-by-design, risk-led decision making, providing leadership across multiple IAM project workstreams and stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities Define and govern the target-state IAM architecture , covering: Identity verification and assurance Identity governance & lifecycle (IGA/JML) Authentication and access management (AM) Privileged access ...

major organisation undergoing a significant M&A and infrastructure transformation programme and are looking for a senior Infrastructure, Cloud & Cyber Lead to provide architecture leadership through separation, integration and transition activities. This is a senior-level role requiring someone who can operate confidently with executives, advisors and private equity … Develop plans for Day 1 readiness, transitional services and managed-service transition. Lead Microsoft 365, identity, workplace and network integration. Facilitate architecture decisions across technical and business stakeholders. Translate incomplete due-diligence findings into practical designs, roadmaps and executable delivery plans. Work closely with executives, advisors and PE stakeholders ...

opportunity to play a key role in shaping the DevOps capability that underpins critical national infrastructure, working with modern tooling and providing technical leadership across architecture, automation and platform assurance. The Role You'll lead the design, implementation and ongoing assurance of secure DevOps tooling, ensuring solutions meet … Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps best practices Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs), operational documentation and security artefacts Conduct technical design reviews, security assurance and compliance activities Support platform optimisation, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement across secure customer sites Essential Skills Active DV Clearance Proven ...

Corsham/MOD Sites (UK and Overseas as Required) Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced WAN Architect to provide technical leadership, architecture assurance and design governance across a complex Fixed Networks portfolio. You will assure WAN designs and supplier deliverables, support service transition … service introduction, manage technology lifecycle and obsolescence, and contribute to future network transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide WAN architecture expertise and technical assurance across enterprise network services. Review and assure HLDs, LLDs, RFCs, impact assessments, security and accreditation documentation. Ensure solutions align with Defence Digital standards, security requirements ...

implementation runbooks Integrate CyberArk with Active Directory/LDAP, SIEM and ITSM platforms Conduct security assessments, gap analysis and remediation activities Provide PAM technical leadership, guidance and mentoring Work closely with customer and internal stakeholders, including on-site customer engagement Drive continuous improvement and innovation across … implementation experience Strong understanding of IAM, least privilege and privileged credential lifecycle management Experience with session isolation/recording and secure access controls Strong technical documentation and security architecture skills Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001 or similar security frameworks Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience of DevSecOps ...

problems into practical, working solutions. The role Shape and deliver data and digital solutions from concept through to implementation Translate unclear requirements into robust technical designs Build solutions using Python, cloud and modern data technologies Apply AI, machine learning and automation to operational challenges Support digital-twin, data-platform … engineering-application development Lead technical delivery and engage confidently with senior stakeholders Ensure solutions meet strict defence security and governance requirements What we need Strong data, digital or solution-architecture experience Hands-on Python and data engineering capability Experience with AI, machine learning, automation or digital twins Background ...

architecture expertise MDM and enterprise data architecture experience, including strategy, solution selection, integration and implementation DevOps, deployment, governance, and production go-live experience Senior technical leadership capable of leading a multidisciplinary feature team Scope of services: The requirement is for two UK-based feature teams, each comprising ...

secure, scalable solutions across devices, endpoint management, identity, collaboration and service management. Ensure alignment with Zero Trust, security accreditation and operational requirements. Provide architectural leadership across transition, transformation and BAU delivery. Drive standardisation, automation and service efficiency. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading Digital Workplace and EUC architecture in complex … assurance frameworks. Experience working in highly secure, regulated or Defence/Government environments is highly desirable. What You'll Bring A strategic mindset, strong technical leadership, and the ability to deliver secure, resilient and user-focused workplace services through large-scale transformation programmes. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality ...

Jersey/hybrid - roles open to candidates in the UK or Ireland Up to 3 days on island per week 2 openings Provide technical leadership and architecture governance across Digital Health programmes and projects. You will turn service and business needs into coherent solution designs and assure alignment … with enterprise standards. What you will do Produce end-to-end solution architectures, options assessments and technical designs. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, standards and roadmaps. Support delivery teams and suppliers from discovery through implementation and transition. Define integration, infrastructure, data, security and operational requirements. Conduct architecture ...

feasible product requirements. Producing interface control documents, system design documents, and other supporting documentation. Controlling and managing engineering change throughout the development lifecycle. Preparing technical proposals, including estimations and presentations. Job Requirements: Awareness of Electronic, Software, or Mechanical Engineering development. Experience in developing safety-critical solutions in accordance with … Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, within a multidisciplinary team and with internal company authorities or customers. Desirable Knowledge/Experience: Coordination and technical leadership of a multidisciplinary project team to develop and deliver complex mechanical, electronic, and embedded software solutions. If you are an experienced Systems ...

Power Platform, Microsoft 365 and Azure AI , with projects ranging from hands-on agent development and intelligent automation through to enterprise solution architecture and technical leadership. The Role Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities could include: Design, develop and deploy Microsoft Copilot Studio agents within client environments, including … across the wider Microsoft ecosystem Work directly with client stakeholders to understand business challenges, identify potential AI use cases and translate requirements into practical technical solutions Assess the appropriate approach across Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry/Azure AI, Power Platform and traditional automation Lead or contribute to client discovery ...