Senior Defense Systems Engineer — Cloud, AI & Security

Zaizi Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Fully funded professional certifications

Vitality Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

10 paid days for Reservist Military Service

Job summary

A leading Defence technology provider is looking for a high-calibre Systems Engineer to lead technical delivery in the UK's Defence and National Security sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring rigour and security in the development of mission-critical capabilities, including Cloud-native technologies and AI integration. An annual salary ranges from £75,000 to £98,000, emphasizing stakeholder management, high-security domain experience, and adherence to regulatory compliance. Hybrid working and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders within government agencies.
• Experience in high-security or safety-critical domains.
• Extensive exposure to Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning.
• Experience with MODAF or TOGAF frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of programmes in Defence and National Security sector.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory engineering standards.
• Manage the end-to-end systems lifecycle.
• Implement architectural stewardship for system integrity.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Executive Gravitas

Technical Context

Regulatory Compliance

Architectural Frameworks

Cognitive Agility

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

ISO standards

DevSecOps tools

Job description

A leading Defence technology provider is looking for a high-calibre Systems Engineer to lead technical delivery in the UK's Defence and National Security sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring rigour and security in the development of mission-critical capabilities, including Cloud-native technologies and AI integration. An annual salary ranges from £75,000 to £98,000, emphasizing stakeholder management, high-security domain experience, and adherence to regulatory compliance. Hybrid working and robust benefits are offered.