Technical Manager - Solutions Architect - Defence Information (DI)

Are you passionate about working with cutting edge technology and owning the design and engineering on projects delivering solutions that are central to the Armed Forces?

As a Technical Manager for Defence Information, you will be working with our project teams to deliver cutting edge MOD solutions, owning the solution designs through an entire lifecycle, defining and creating innovative solutions to problems, underpinned by robust delivery and engineering methods to deliver capabilities that are not only essential to for our customers, but they'll love to use. You'll never get bored and can unleash the true engineer in you, with no two of our projects being the same you can bring your own individuality and experience to our teams.

We are looking for great communicators both internally within our projects, as well as externally with our customers, to facilitate decision making and co-ordinate design activities. Your experience could cover software design, system designs, infrastructures, networking, artificial intelligence, big data, high availability & resilience, cloud computing, delivery methods and engineering approaches. You won't be expected to be an expert in them all but have some specialities from which to make informed decisions on the best approach to follow. Being part of a team of engineers, you will be able to bounce ideas off and challenge each other to be your best.

If you feel you are ready for a new chapter in your career and to be part of the team within Defence Information, then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Taking the lead, proactively soliciting requirements and understanding customer marketElaboration of customer requirements to support production of High- and Low-Level designsKnowledge of the latest IT technologies and how they can be applied to complex problemsAnalysis, design and delivery of products, systems and solutions to meet customer requirementsCertifying products, systems and solutions are safe for delivery and use in their environment

Your skills and qualifications:

Very experienced in applying Systems EngineeringSecurity for products through to enterprise solutions, including CIS hardening, secure by design, NCSC principlesSafety, following applicable law and governanceAppropriate professional registration (eg IET) or willingness to obtainAssembly of COTS and Military IT equipmentUnderstanding of Security ArchitecturesUnderstanding of Development FrameworksUnderstanding of Software Architectures and ImplementationPhysical and Electrical Safety, Security and Environmental complianceGood academic background in relevant subject, for example Computing, Programming, Electronic Systems, Systems Engineering, Networking, Cyber Security;

What we're looking for in you:

We are looking for a Technical Manager who is ready to take that next career step and challenge today's solutions with real innovation of the future. Put your skills, drive and enthusiasm to succeed to the test and join a team that will give you those opportunities to succeed in this exciting and growing business.

Location: Christchurch

Salary: Up to £70000 DOE

Benefits

Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.

Our Defence Information (DI) Business

Customers around the world increasingly demand information and technology solutions that deliver advantage, communications, planning, operations and cyber protection. Defence Information is where BAE Systems designs and builds the solutions, adopting cutting edge IT for incorporation into products and services for our customers.

DI have a wide range of opportunities that will allow development and growth within one of the UK's largest employers. We welcome applications from talented individuals from any background who are willing to grow with us. We can be flexible on what that means to you, depending on where you are within your career and personal circumstances. You will find friends here, so why not bring your friends too.

We welcome applicants who have never considered a career in the Defence Industry; join us and you'll be encouraged and rewarded to excel in this important work.

We serve and protect those who serve and protect us. Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK Defence Information Business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent. At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.

At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working.