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We are seeking a talented and motivated System Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of protecting the UK by scoping, designing and delivering mission-critical solutions. As a System Engineer, you will advise clients on system engineering best practice and ensure that complex Daintta projects are delivered with minimal risk., * Degree level educated or equivalent experience * Strong technical ability and acumen to deep-dive into technical subject matter where appropriate. * Experience of working as a System Engineer within software, networking, digital or cyber security * Experience of working in a Consultancy, large Systems Integrator or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services * Experience desirable in delivering projects as a System Engineer to defence, government, national security or law enforcement organisations * Strong understanding of System Engineering tools, standards, techniques and methodologies including: delivery lifecycles including V-model, spiral and agile, technical risk management, 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 * System Engineering accreditation or relevant project management qualifications will be considered, Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, 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 ## Description * Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility * Facilitate workshops and meetings such as risk analysis, pre-mortems, technical design workshops, requirements elicitation * Design and plan the whole lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes * Train and advise clients in System Engineering best practice * Organise and coordinate internal 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 * Delivery and management of System Engineering documentation, such as SEMPs * Creation and maintenance of System 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 ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)