Systems Engineer, National Security — Client-Facing

Forward Role Secure; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Role Secure is seeking several Systems Engineers to take technical ownership of complex projects from scoping through integration and assurance. This client-facing role requires you to define the technical direction, run workshops with stakeholders and keep delivery on time, on budget and de-risked.

You will design full lifecycle approaches, coordinate internal teams and external vendors, and coach clients on Systems Engineering best practice while building strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Extensive Systems Engineer experience in software, networking, digital or cyber security.
• Consultancy, large systems integrator or public sector background 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 and strong client-facing communication.
• Degree or equivalent experience and ability to work with defence/government clients.

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, risk analysis and verification workshops.
• Coordinating internal teams, third parties and vendors through delivery, integration and assurance.
• Maintaining systems engineering artefacts and reporting to senior management.

Skills

Systems engineering

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

V-model

Spiral lifecycle

Agile lifecycles

IV&V

Job description

Forward Role Secure is seeking several Systems Engineers to take technical ownership of complex projects from scoping through integration and assurance. This client-facing role requires you to define the technical direction, run workshops with stakeholders and keep delivery on time, on budget and de-risked.

You will design full lifecycle approaches, coordinate internal teams and external vendors, and coach clients on Systems Engineering best practice while building strong relationships with