Design Engineer

Application Design Engineer
Onsite in Bracknell
Eligible for DV clearance
£50-55K per annum + benefits package

Step into architecture while staying hands-on. We're seeking an Application Design Engineer to support delivery of a secure Gateway solution for a major UK defence customer. This is an opportunity for a strong infrastructure/design engineer to broaden into architecture while working on mission-critical systems in a high-security environment. You'll help implement change, maintain availability, and support operational teams within a live, complex infrastructure landscape.

What You'll Be Doing

Identify and implement technical changes to support Gateway capability and maintain availability

Produce designs for change in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager

Work daily with the Solution Owner and Engineering Lead on technical delivery tasks

Support SOC and 3rd Line teams in troubleshooting incidents and resolving complex issues

Assist with configuration and ongoing support of Gateway appliances and associated platforms

Your Technical Background

You'll bring solid hands-on experience across infrastructure and gateway environments, including:

Infrastructure

VMware / vSphere

RHEL & Windows Server

Trellix

SIEM platforms

Microsoft Stack

Active Directory

DNS

RDS

Networking

Citrix Net Scaler

Wireshark

Storage

Net App SAN

NAS

Backup technologies

Security & Gateway

Gateway appliances and software

PKI management applications

Web applications and protocols

What We're Looking For

A proactive self-starter who can work independently and within a team

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

A desire to move from engineering into architectural responsibilities

Willingness to travel weekly within the South / Southwest at short notice

If you are interested in discussing this Application Design Engineer role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV