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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DV Cleared IT Systems Engineer - **Company:** Synergize Consulting Ltd - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Software Requirements Analysis, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Build Process, Software Version Control, Windows Client - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/5791775D1F53543C84 ## About the Role Windows Engineering * Strong experience with Windows 10/11 engineering and Windows internals. * Proven ability to harden Windows operating systems. * Experience applying NCSC, vendor or equivalent security hardening standards. * Experience creating secure Windows Gold Images. Virtualisation * Proven experience deploying and networking hypervisor technologies. * Experience with KVM-based or proprietary hypervisors. Infrastructure & Security * Experience with secure infrastructure design and deployment. * Understanding of vulnerability mitigation and system life cycle management. * Experience with MFA/Identity & Access Management. * Experience with system logging, patching and updates. * Strong understanding of secure configuration and repeatable deployments. Technical Delivery * Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation. * Experience taking infrastructure from design through build and technical handover. * Strong attention to detail and personal ownership of technical output. * Ability to work independently against demanding project milestones. Essential * Active DV clearance * Previous experience delivering secure infrastructure within the UK Defence or National Security sector. * Strong Windows engineering and hardening experience. * Practical experience with virtualisation/hypervisor technologies. * Demonstrable evidence of building and securing systems to mission-critical standards. * Ability to work effectively within a small specialist team. ## Description Synergize Consulting is currently seeking a DV Cleared Systems Engineer to join a small, specialist team responsible for the design, build, security and documentation of distributed and scalable infrastructure. This is a hands-on and design-oriented role for a technical specialist who can work autonomously while contributing across a small team and supporting wider project workstreams. You will be responsible for evaluating, designing and developing secure infrastructure solutions across virtualisation, client hardware and operating systems., * Take responsibility for the evaluation and development of Windows client OS infrastructure, from initial concept through to technical handover. * Evaluate and manage client hardware, including vendor support, vulnerability mitigation and End-of-Life planning. * Evaluate, design and deploy hypervisor solutions to support system requirements. * Create secure Windows 10/11 Gold Image builds, with security as the primary consideration. * Harden operating systems by disabling non-essential services and telemetry to reduce the potential attack surface. * Apply appropriate vendor, NCSC and equivalent security standards. * Support the design and implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) capabilities. * Support system management capabilities including logging, updates and patching. * Maintain consistency across multiple deployments through strict version control and repeatable build processes. * Produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation. * Work to strict project milestones and deliver high-quality technical outputs with minimal supervision. * Support wider technical workstreams and capabilities as required to achieve project objectives. * Contribute to the technical handover of completed systems into service management. ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Empowering Democratic Processes: Building a Hybrid Voting Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1163-empowering-democratic-processes-building-a-hybrid-voting-platform) - [Challenges of building React and React Native apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/448-challenges-of-building-react-and-react-native-apps) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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