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.

• 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

• 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

• 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