Defence Network Strategy Lead (SC Cleared)

Sopra Steria; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Pension up to 6%

Flex benefit

Private medical cover

Car allowance

Job summary

Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business seeks a JMNIAN Service Delivery & International Network Lead to represent the UK internationally, guide secure networking capabilities, and collaborate with military, government and industry leaders to deliver mission-critical communications.

This permanent, hybrid role in Corsham requires SC clearance eligibility, one day on site per week, and some international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience gathering, analysing, and translating complex requirements.
• Background in service delivery, operations, or capability management.
• Ability to provide strategic technical guidance to growth and service evolution.
• Experience engaging with governance, policy, and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive stakeholder engagement across MOD, defence industry, coalition partners, and international organisations.
• Represent the UK within the multinational CFBLNet community, promoting capability growth, collaboration, and operational effectiveness.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and updates to programme boards, project offices, and senior defence stakeholders.
• Act as the UK's focal point for key governance forums, change boards, and management meetings.
• Capture and shape future network requirements, supporting capability growth, expansion, and new operational demands.
• Provide strategic technical guidance for the ongoing development of JMNIAN and related secure networking services.
• Support network approvals, security accreditation, policy implementation, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with MOD delivery teams and industry partners to enable future networking capabilities and international connectivity.
• Influence decisions that directly support multinational defence operations and mission success.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Requirements analysis

Service delivery

Governance experience

Technical guidance

Senior leadership

Job description

Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business seeks a JMNIAN Service Delivery & International Network Lead to represent the UK internationally, guide secure networking capabilities, and collaborate with military, government and industry leaders to deliver mission-critical communications.

This permanent, hybrid role in Corsham requires SC clearance eligibility, one day on site per week, and some international travel.