Systems Engineer Specialist

• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Identify key risks and critical objectives; develop engineering approaches and designs to drive out risk and ensure the solution is successful
• Facilitate workshops and meetings such as risk analysis, pre-mortems, technical design workshops and requirements elicitation
• Provide leadership to other engineers, including prioritisation of critical or high risk components
• Design and plan the lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes
• Train and advise clients in Systems Engineering or Technical Architecture best practice
• Organise and coordinate technical resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects including delivery assurance and integration
• Oversee the effective delivery of projects, ensuring they remain within scope and budget with managed risk
• Creation and maintenance of engineering artefacts such as system models, plans, requirements, integration logic, test methodologies, etc.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs with the help of appropriate verification techniques
• Prepare reports and present them to senior management as needed
• Maintain strong relations with the client and all stakeholders
• Analyse and manage risks to minimise negative effect on a project
• Build and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Prepare and review comprehensive project documentation

Daintta are a rapidly growing, values-driven team of specialists who work with government clients across Cyber Security, National Security, Law Enforcement, Telecommunications, Defence, Science and Technology. We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer or Technical Architect to join our team and contribute to our mission of protecting the UK by scoping, designing and delivering mission-critical solutions. In this role you will advise clients on technical delivery best practice and ensure that both Client and Daintta projects are delivered to conclusion., * Degree level educated or equivalent experience in a relevant technical domain

• Strong technical ability and acumen to deep-dive into technical subject matter where appropriate
• Experience of working within software, networking or cyber security domains
• Experience of working in a Consultancy, large Systems Integrator or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services
• Experience delivering projects as a to defence, government, national security or law enforcement organisations
• Strong understanding of Engineering tools, standards, techniques and methodologies such as: delivery lifecycles including V-model, spiral and agile, technical risk management, system architectures, trading of technical options vs risk, cost & capability, requirements elicitation and management, modelling techniques, delivery assurance, IV&V, etc.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Outstanding organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, Due to the nature of this position, you must have and retain a minimum of SC clearance and be desirable to attain DV clearance. Strong preference is to hold an existing DV clearance. To qualify, as a minimum, you must be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting

We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

Time Off

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 days annual training leave with a dedicated training budget
• Up to 3 days annual volunteering leave - give back to the community
• Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental leave & compassionate leave

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support services
• £2,000 Flex Cash Allowance, paid pro-rata over the year

Financial Benefits

• 5% pension contribution
• Discretionary company awards and bonuses, based on performance and company targets
• Access to Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice scheme

Professional Development

• Up to £1,000 annual training budget (access to additional training and development budget via business case)
• Up to 5 days annual training leave
• 1 professional membership paid annually
• Up to £200 of additional IT budget for new joiners

Perks

• Free breakfast every Tuesday in the London office
• Fortnightly drinks - in London
• Regular social events, quizzes, and guest workshops
• Huckletree perks - including gym and restaurant discounts
• Employee referral programme
• Monthly breakfast club in our Cheltenham office