Senior Technical Implementation Lead – Secure Identity Solutions

TOPPAN Security

. Lead implementation of complex secure identity and national identity solutions across customer environments .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex secure identity and national identity solutions implementation, with a strong focus on infrastructure delivery, technical documentation, and risk management. Proficient in managing enterprise infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and storage solutions.

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Implementation LeadershipInfrastructure DeliveryTechnical DocumentationRisk ManagementCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills

Windows Server AdministrationLinux AdministrationVMware vSphereMicrosoft Hyper-VEnterprise StorageMicrosoft SQL ServerNetwork ArchitectureBackup and Recovery TechnologiesScripting or AutomationInfrastructure Monitoring

Soft Skills

Proactive ApproachCollaborative MindsetEffective CommunicationMentoring EngineersAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Active DirectoryGroup PolicyFirewallsVPN ConfigurationsDisaster Recovery Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft CertificationsVMware CertificationsCisco Certifications

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ImplementationControlled EnvironmentsQuality StandardsSecurity ComplianceBusiness Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerFirewallsKubernetesLinuxMS SQL ServerSQLVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead implementation of complex secure identity and national identity solutions across customer environments
Plan and coordinate staging, installation, configuration, deployment and commissioning activities
Translate approved technical designs into implementation plans, work packages and deployment activities
Build, configure, troubleshoot and validate infrastructure where required
Deploy and support Windows/Linux servers, virtualisation, storage, networking, databases, backup and recovery components
Ensure implementation activities meet project milestones, quality standards and customer requirements
Provide technical direction and day-to-day leadership to implementation engineers
Act as a technical escalation point
Ensure production changes are planned, tested, documented, approved and supported by rollback and recovery procedures
Lead deployment-readiness reviews and provide technical input to implementation go/no-go decisions
Identify and manage technical, operational and security risks, dependencies and deployment constraints
Ensure solutions are stable, documented and supportable before handover
Work with QA to prepare environments for testing and customer acceptance
Maintain implementation records, technical documentation and knowledge-transfer materials
Mentor implementation engineers and promote consistent implementation and documentation standards
Work directly with customers and suppliers
Present technical status, risks, options and recommendations to stakeholders
Provide technical input to bids, proposals and change requests
Challenge incomplete, untested or unsupported approaches and escalate delivery, security, quality or operational-readiness concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of relevant implementation or infrastructure delivery experience
Significant experience delivering complex enterprise implementations in controlled customer environments
Experience across multiple sites, customers, environments, countries or time zones
Hands-on experience building, configuring, troubleshooting and validating enterprise infrastructure
Experience with business-critical on-premises or hybrid infrastructure
Experience managing technical risks, dependencies and controlled production changes
Experience working with Project Managers, technical teams, customers and third-party suppliers
Strong technical documentation and implementation-planning skills
Confidence communicating technical matters to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience leading or mentoring engineers
Proactive, accountable and collaborative approach with focus on quality, security and continuous improvement
Microsoft Windows Server and Linux administration
VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V
Physical and virtual server infrastructure
Enterprise storage, including SAN, Fibre Channel and iSCSI
Microsoft SQL Server deployment and high availability
Backup, recovery and restoration technologies
Active Directory, Group Policy and WSUS
Network architecture, protocols and services
Firewalls, ACLs and VPN configurations
High availability and disaster recovery
Infrastructure monitoring and system health
Release, deployment and configuration management
Scripting or automation for repeatable builds and deployments
Technical documentation and implementation planning
Valid passport and ability to obtain required visas
Legal eligibility to work in the location
Compliance with company and customer requirements relating to quality, security, health and safety, business continuity, environmental management and relevant legislation
Higher education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related discipline is desirable
Equivalent practical experience in enterprise implementation or infrastructure delivery will also be considered
Relevant technical or professional certifications are advantageous
Microsoft, VMware or Cisco certifications, and experience with Proxmox, Kubernetes or Docker are advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
International and customer-site travel opportunities up to 40% may be required