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New Job Opening: Systems Engineer National Security in Gloucester, UK

Job Description - New Job Opening: Systems Engineer National Security in Gloucester, UK


Job Description


Our client is looking for several Systems Engineers to take technical ownership of complex projects and programmes from scoping through to integration and assurance. This is a client-facing role. You'll set the technical direction, run the workshops that get stakeholders aligned, and make sure delivery stays on time, on budget and de-risked.


 


Systems Engineer – National Security


Location - Cheltenham


Clearance – eDV required


Contract – Excellent day rate


Duration – 6 months plus extension


 


What you'll be doing


Defining and designing



  • Scoping projects with stakeholders and confirming technical feasibility

  • Designing the full lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes

  • Running requirements elicitation, technical design, risk analysis and pre-mortem workshops


Delivering and assuring



  • Coordinating internal teams, third parties and vendors through delivery, integration and assurance

  • Keeping projects within scope and budget, managing risk and controlling changes to scope, schedule and cost using appropriate verification techniques

  • Producing and maintaining Systems Engineering artefacts: SEMPs, system models, plans, requirements, integration logic and test methodologies


Advising and communicating



  • Coaching and advising clients on Systems Engineering best practice

  • Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and vendors

  • Reporting to and presenting for senior management


 


What you'll bring


Essential



  • Experience as a Systems Engineer in software, networking, digital or cyber security

  • Background in a consultancy, large systems integrator or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services

  • Working knowledge of SE tools, standards and methods: V-model, spiral and agile lifecycles, technical risk management, options trade-offs (risk vs cost vs capability), requirements management, modelling, delivery assurance and IV&V

  • Technical depth to get into the detail when needed

  • Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication

  • Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams

  • Degree or equivalent experience


Desirable



  • Systems Engineering delivery for defence, government, national security or law enforcement clients

  • SE accreditation (e.g. INCOSE) or a project management qualification


 


Interested?
Apply here or message Rob Wall directly for a confidential conversation. Not quite the right fit? We're always keen to hear from cleared Systems Engineers, so get in touch.


 


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