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Job title: Lead Architect Location: Portsmouth - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £70,000 dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Direct, lead and participate in Combat System architecting activities including workshops and formal meetings as required by the customer Take ownership of architectural; solution, guidance, specification and standards provision, lead others when allocated as Task/Team lead Engage and manage stakeholders, lead and participate in systems analysis, production of conceptual and logical architecture models, reference architectures, specifications and standards Keep up to date with latest systems architecture patterns, techniques, and associated industry technologies (including Combat Systems) Proactively define architecture policies and apply best practice, help grow architectural team maturity over time, maintain and manage architectural models and documents Deliver high quality outputs to time and budget Motivate and inspire colleagues - creating architecture where purpose, and the mechanism for adherence by others is clearly understood and realised Your skills and experiences: Essential: Extensive background in formal systems engineering Substantial experience in a senior architecture role In depth technology expertise, and wide experience of tailoring architecture frameworks, methods, and approaches in different context Desirable: Formal certification in architectural frameworks, preferably TOGAF and UAF Experience of Enterprise Architect, MATLAB, System Composer Combat systems experience Candidates should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered. Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service) Team: As part of this role you will provide strategic direction and alignment for all NCSISS related architecting tasking streams, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team. The MISC located on Portsdown Hill, is a specialist facility providing vital support for Royal Navy warships whilst researching future Combat Systems and Technologies. Shaped like a Type 45 destroyer, the MISC is a unique building that now benefits from new facilities including a state of the art visualisation suite. The site offers a range of staff amenities, including a modern canteen with outdoor seating that offers spectacular views across Hampshire's rolling countryside, a pool table and a gym. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 15 th April 2025 - Interviews for this position will take place week commencing 21 st April. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PD1

Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: From £70,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance and bonus on top What you'll be doing: Optimise architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements and supportability Influencing at all levels from Director to Subject Matter Experts, whilst leveraging a team of experts and leading other architects to help gain agreement of architectures and solutions Design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrate into existing CAM, MES and ERP solutions supporting quality, testing, construction and manufacturing processes Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAES Submarine programme needs Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Develop and maintain and enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy to industry proven practice, solution components and decisions Manage governance processes to ensure that the Solution build matches architectures and design review quality criterias Your skills and experiences: Essential: Hold experience as a CAD and PLM Consultant/Architect with broad understanding and experience of designing and implementing solutions to support large engineering programmes Have previously used an architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework Have an ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Have used JIRA and Confluence supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies Experience of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Architecture Team: By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build. The shipyard has senior commitment and ambition to strengthen the submarine design discipline exploiting digital thread capabilities to improve business performance. The role will be part of the team inventing this future capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 28th April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Hybrid

We're looking for an exceptional Security Architect Lead to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Security Architect in Cyber Security the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. World changing work From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. * We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact * We're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better * We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making * We're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater * We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers Your world of expertise As the Security Architect within the Security Operations team of the Met Office's Cyber Security Department, you will design and implement security solutions that protect Met Office digital services. You'll advise on enterprise security initiatives to further enhance our cyber security posture, safeguarding systems that are essential to public safety and national security. This role requires close collaboration with our Security Operations Center and Vulnerability Management teams to continuously improve our security services. Your key duties: * Design and implement enterprise security solutions for on-premises and cloud-based systems by applying technical architecture, risk management, and threat analysis to create solutions that are resilient from attack * Assess and improve security postures to address evolving cyber threats, keeping our operational defenses proactive and effective by identifying risks and closing gaps * Develop security solutions that enhance our ability to protect, detect and respond to, and recover from cyber incidents * Lead and coach teams on cyber security practices, technical excellence, while fostering a culture of collaboration and personal development * Assess risks related to proposed changes and recommend security controls that support business objectives The Met Office Security Profession has adopted the Government Security Profession as its over-arching professional framework. you will need to evidence the relevant skills and competencies applicable to a Security Architect Lead as defined by the Government Security Profession. We operate an on-call roster in Technology to provide 24/7/365 support to respond to operational service requirements. This post may be part of an on-call roster and the postholder would be required to participate in an on-call roster where in operation. Why join us Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our Lead Security Architect in Cyber Security, your total reward package will be up to £82,518 annually, which includes: * £52,799 base pay * An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% * Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £9,000 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until September 2025 in your monthly pay * Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential criteria, skills and experience: Turn security risks into solutions - experience in designing and successfully delivering technical designs from concept to completion using standardised control frameworks (such as 27001/2) appropriately Bridge the gap - the ability to develop and communicate security concepts (vision, principles and strategy) that manage security risks to information, systems, and processes that support the delivery of balanced and cost-effective risk management decisions Make and guide decisions - experience communicating security and risk effectively, apply security principles to business requirements to provide confidence Lead - the ability to lead and coach personnel across departments on cyber security best practice to ensure common tools and patterns are used effectively to deliver secure solutions with proportionate controls to enable business outcomes. Knowledge of industry security solutions including network detection and response, security information and event management, extended detection and response, threat intelligence and vulnerability management. How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 09/04/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 14/04/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How we can help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which will include a presentation. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information, however we may be able to offer sponsorship for this position. We require Security Clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

Job Description DevOps Architect with AWS - Leeds • Serve as an AWS specialist, consult and provide technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations and cost control best practices to ensure we maximize our AWS investment Work with our partners in IT and the business to guide the architecture and high level solutioning of new products and services so that they operate excellently Assess our cloud maturity, review existing AWS cloud implementations, identify gaps and suggest improvements to improve our cloud maturity horizons Work as part of a team on larger solutions, providing technical support as requested, for internal and external Team members to meet delivery timescales Map the state of products today, and their path over the next 3-5 years to support EOL and EOS risk mitigation Support the DevOps teams who run the existing applications to improve our technical maturity levels, as well as the availability, functionality, performance, security and cost of running those applications Guide the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices across the business to minimize risk Guide the adoption of new technologies and practices across the business to maximize our technological advantage Define, refine, automate and improve our processes so that as a company were more efficient, effective, safe and secure Promote a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes Keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategies Education: BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Skills • Producing technical artefacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states Devising the best cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services Defining standards and cross product patterns to improve our consistency across a wide landscape of existing and new products. Security awareness and experience, with a \"security by design\" mindset Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision The ability to support people through change A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a can do attitude. You have a good technical knowledge of IT architectures, Infrastructure, Cloud deployments, software engineering lifecycles, DevOps tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), microservices, CI/CD In-depth understanding of cloud networking, infrastructure and security concepts Strong scripting/automation skills (Bash, Python, Powershell, or similar) Good understanding of managing environments via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Knowledge of IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing and firewalls. Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA and REST) Azure DevOps Pipelines JIRA & Confluence Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS 5+ years of production experience within AWS Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale SaaS products Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus excellent benefits package The Client is global operation with offices in Leeds - this position will be hybrid. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.