Cyber and Analytics Chief Engineer
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Location:
Programme / Functional Group:
ISGS11095
E2566I / Cyber Architect
Gloucester
SS&S - TCP
Description of Business Environment:
The IS&GS UK/Europe Security and Defence Sector is responsible for a number of
programmes across a diverse range of customers in the Security and Defence related
market sectors. This is a growing business environment with a number of existing
programmes with follow-on work and new capture opportunities. All programmes and
projects in this area are mission critical to the End User and range in size, complexity and
duration. All activity that is undertaken involves working very closely with the customer in a
genuine integrated project environment. The specific programme involves the full systems
engineering cycle of design through test and acceptance including COTS integration and
software development.
Specific Job Description:
Responsible to the Security and Defence Technical Lead and the Programme Manager for
the full scope of technical delivery for Cyber and Analytics. This includes new architecture
design, development & integration of new architectural features into existing infrastructures
while maintaining integrity & security of enterprise-wide cyber systems & networks:
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Addresses system-of-system architectural needs by drilling through all layers of
embedded security within given WAN/LAN architecture;
Leads multi-disciplined teams in design & implementation of Cyber Security (CS)
system architecture;
Responsible for production of CS architectural artefacts;
Provides architectural analysis of CS features & relate existing system to future needs
& trends;
Provides engineering recommendation based on CS needs analysis;
Reviews & provides input to system requirements based on CS posture;
Compiles industry best practices & lessons learned into future iterations & new
designs;
Supports Engineering Review Board by evaluating artefacts for architectural
compliance;
Provides broad based knowledge in systems engineering lifecycle & apply knowledge
to specific CS initiatives relating to architectural design & development;
Resolves architecture implementation issues during integration & test;
Participates in proposals through ownership of CS architecture design & definition;
Mentors the next generation of Cyber Intelligence Architects;
May interface with external entities including law enforcement organisations,
intelligence community organisations & other government agencies such as the
Ministry of Defence.
Required Skills:
The candidate will be required to be a self-starter able to identify and implement necessary
tasks within his area of responsibility and the flexibility necessary to work within a dynamic
Programme; responsibilities will include working with other LM staff (engineering and
programme management), and regularly with potential partners, subcontractors and
internal product development teams to assess candidate system solutions or products,
conduct should-cost assessments, resolve technical issues, optimise development
processes and provide recommended solutions to problems that are likely to have
significant programme or technical implications.
Able to execute and perform without assistance, and possessing significant practical and
applied knowledge across the following areas:
 Complex systems integration projects, involving IT systems;
 Systems Architecture development capability is expected, including Object Oriented
analysis and design such as Unified Modelling Language;
 Ability to support systems engineering tasks – requirements analysis, decomposition,
allocation, systems integration and testing and trade studies is expected;
 Intellectual calibre and confidence to conduct complex discussions with civilian and
service customers and suppliers;
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work well in a team environment;
 Capable of developing and communicating a vision for assigned elements of the
System;
 Able to identify unusual aspects or opportunities relating to the System, and develop
and implement plans tailored to suit those aspects and opportunities;
 Able to apply CS standards, directives, guidance & policies to an architectural
framework;
 Knowledge of embedded advanced forensic tools & techniques for attack
reconstruction, including dead system analysis & volatile data collection & analysis into
CS design.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require Bachelors degree from an accredited college.