Principal Systems Engineer - System Architecture and Security Specialist

Luton
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System Architecture and Security Specialist – EW GCAP Systems Engineering

Location:              Luton (80%+ on site)

Duration:             12 months

Rate:                   £65 per hour PAYE or £88.63 per hour Umbrella

Our client seeks a System Architecture and Security Specialist to work within the Combat Air line of business as part of their modelling and simulation team.

This role will focus on supporting the development of Model Based System Engineering for products.

A role within the team will provide exposure to EW products and subject-matter experts with expertise within domain, product, and technology fields.

Responsibilities

Baseline updates and releases of models within CAMEO, including source control, design documentation and user guides.
Development of systems engineering plans, analysis and trade study reports. Contribution to system performance reports.
Develop and maintain Hazard Log, Security Risk Mitigation, Technical Risk List in the model.
Manage and generate documentation from the module, candidate documents: Architecture Description Document, Interface Control Documents, Requirement Traceability Report.
Propose high-level architecture roadmap and methodology for development in awareness of programme deliverable.
Review of proposed Architecture Models.
Provide advice and input on system security requirement, architecture and design concerns.
Develop candidate security architectures in response to specified security requirements.
Support delivery of the Secure by Design process by contributing to threat assessments, risk management and security control development.
 Proven Ability / Key Skills

Proven knowledge in Simulation and Modelling using Matlab and SysML/CAMEO.
Knowledge of system architecture development.
Knowledge of Security aspects covering Information Warfare, Networks, Cryptography, and System Vulnerabilities.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to steer technical interchange discussions.
Product Data Management using Teamcenter/SharePoint/Confluence.
Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving challenging issues to a conclusion alongside excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Additional

Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the project involved all applicants must be capable of gaining a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level

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