Systems Engineer – National Security

Forward Role; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role is seeking several Systems Engineers to take technical ownership of complex national security projects in Cheltenham. You will lead scoping, design and risk management across the full lifecycle, engaging with clients and stakeholders in a client-facing role.

The role requires experience in software, networking, cybersecurity and systems engineering practices, with the ability to coordinate across vendors and internal teams while keeping delivery on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Systems Engineer in software, networking, digital or cyber security.
• Background in a consultancy, large systems integrator or public sector delivering complex products.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Coaching and advising clients on Systems Engineering best practice.
• Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and vendors.
• Reporting to and presenting for senior management.

Skills

Experience as a Systems Engineer in软件,

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Systems Engineer – National Security

Location - Cheltenham

Clearance – eDV required

Contract – Excellent day rate

Duration – 6 months plus extension

The opportunity

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.

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?

Not quite the right fit? We're always keen to hear from cleared Systems Engineers, so get in touch.