Secure Solution Designer (SSD)  [J1881]

The successful candidate will be responsible for devising technical solutions to a range of different business requirements and customers. These solutions will remain the responsibility of the SSD who will carry accountability for the capability that they have designed and be ultimately responsible.

The role requires a broad technical understanding, with particular focus on system infrastructures for complex and classified environments. The SSD is required to be able to effectively communicate the solutions to both business users and system engineers.

 

Responsibilities / Duties

  • Prepare and propose technical solutions that represent innovation, best-of breed solutions
  • Act as System Design Authority for systems, managing capability change and technical evolution
  • Take accountability for the technical solution and how it meets business requirements
  • Communicate the technical solution and provide robust defense of technology-selection and design, where required
  • Support sales engagements, understanding client-requirements and translating these into technology solutions

 

Qualifications / Experience

Preferably a graduate in ICT, software systems engineering or similar. Post graduate degree in Information Security or similar would be an advantage. Experience in secure system design and architectures would also be an advantage.

 

Essential Skills

  • Experience of designing secure solutions or services for HMG and private sector
  • Abroad technology understanding with good comprehension of emerging / new technologies
  • Experience provide technical leadership
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

 

Desirable Skills

  • Able to explain complex solutions in simple terms and quickly gain client credibility of design ability
  • Familiarity with HMG InfoSec standards and policies
  • Experience designing systems at IL5 and above
  • Knowledge of Virtualisation, Windows, Linux, Enterprise solutions, Messaging, LDAP, Firewalls, Content-Scanners, Forensic Tools, Internet technologies, storage, SIEM, Malware, attack-vectors, Common Criteria, CAPS.

 

Qualities

Must demonstrate both team leading and team working capability. Must show self-starting and complete finishing qualities.

 

Further Details

VEGA is a professional services company that delivers technology-enabled change in complex environments, often where security and resilience are key.

 

We offer independent expert advice and pragmatic solutions to help our clients meet their transformation challenges with confidence.

 

Based on over 30 years' experience of working with industry, government and the military, VEGA is trusted by its clients to enhance delivery of new capability and ensure continuity of operations and performance.

 

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 25 day holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate.

 

Security

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work VEGA is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

 

Location

Bristol – with travel in and around the south of England.

 

Closing date for application

03 February 2012