Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18367
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Technical Lead at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role:
As a Principal IT Technical Lead you will provide technical leadership in complex and technically challenging delivery being an integral player within the delivery teams.
Day-to-day, you will be creating the right environment leading project teams to deliver complex solutions providing technical leadership within delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading project teams to deliver complex solutions using best practices with the ability to forge strong collaborative working relationships developing great solutions
* Providing technical leadership for programme, project and bidding activities
* Developing network and IT staff in there technical disciplines whilst supporting resourcing decisions
* The responsibility of developing design certifications, technical delivery plans, high level documentation, design documentation, testing schedules, technical roadmaps, supporting business development and experimental plans
* Contributing towards the development of the company’s strategic intent
* Coaching leaders and teams in new engineering processes and mind-sets
Essential experience of the Prinicpal Technical Lead:
* Proven experience being a respected expert with outstanding technical contributions in IT system design and delivery
* The ability to establish high performing multi-disciplinary teams
* Previous experience technically leading a team performing complex engineer/technical assignments
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders
* Experience with VMware or virtualisation, Microsoft, AD and the ability to refine High level Designs
Essential qualifications for the Principal Technical Lead:
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern with hybrid working patterns available.
Malvern
The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)