IT Principal Engineer

IT Principal Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by 1756609498

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£725 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Glasgow
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Summary: The IT Principal Engineer role involves leading a technical team to design, build, and maintain core ICT infrastructure for a public sector organization in Scotland. The position requires strategic direction and problem-solving skills to ensure the reliability and security of enterprise-wide systems. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in ICT infrastructure support. The role offers flexibility in working locations across Scotland's ICT hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a high-performing technical team in ICT infrastructure design, building, and maintenance.
  • Shape strategic direction and solve complex problems related to enterprise-wide systems.
  • Ensure reliability and security across cloud, network, and communications platforms.
  • Manage enterprise-level infrastructure services and participate in a senior on-call rota.

Key Skills:

  • Degree or relevant industry certification (e.g. Cisco CCIE) or extensive experience in a similar role.
  • Proven expertise in ICT infrastructure support, including cloud, security, telephony, WAN/LAN, and remote access.
  • Strong understanding of ICT automation tools and network security.
  • Experience with identity management systems (e.g. Active Directory, Azure AD, Radius).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities under pressure.
  • Adaptability and attention to detail.
  • Experience managing enterprise-level infrastructure services.
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate (desirable).
  • Experience supporting a live network across 500+ sites and 24,000+ users (desirable).

Salary (Rate): £725 per day

City: Glasgow

Country: Scotland

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your new company

Join a forward-thinking public sector organisation committed to delivering innovative ICT solutions across Scotland. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, driving transformation and excellence in digital infrastructure.

Your new role

As an IT Principal Engineer, you’ll lead a high-performing technical team responsible for designing, building, and maintaining core ICT infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in shaping strategic direction, solving complex problems, and ensuring the reliability and security of enterprise-wide systems across cloud, network, and communications platforms. The role offers flexibility to work from various ICT locations across Scotland, subject to availability.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree or relevant industry certification (e.g. Cisco CCIE) or extensive experience in a similar role.
  • Proven expertise in ICT infrastructure support, including cloud, security, telephony, WAN/LAN, and remote access.
  • Strong understanding of ICT automation tools and network security.
  • Experience with identity management systems (e.g. Active Directory, Azure AD, Radius).

Essential Personal Qualities:

  • Ability to lead engineering teams without direct line management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities under pressure.
  • Adaptability and attention to detail.
  • Experience managing enterprise-level infrastructure services.

Desirable:

  • ITIL Foundation Certificate.
  • Experience supporting a live network across 500+ sites and 24,000+ users.

What you'll get in return

  • A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunity to influence strategic ICT direction.
  • Competitive Day Rate
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and transformation programmes.
  • Flexible working location across Scotland’s ICT hubs.
  • Participation in a senior on-call rota and potential to deputise for the Infrastructure Manager.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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