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You're trustworthy and conscientious, a technical specialist who wants to travel and take on real responsibility, to lead teams that serve a greater purpose. If this sounds like you, a role as a Senior Technical Security Countermeasures Officer could be the next step in your career. The UK National Authority for Counter Eavesdropping (UK NACE) protects national security by providing Technical Security expertise to the UK government, friendly foreign governments and the critical national infrastructure (CNI). We also provide leadership for the technical security profession across government. In the past year we have played a key role at both the G7 and COP26 summits, enabling ministers and senior officials to negotiate effectively whilst away from Whitehall. UK NACE is part of FCDO Services and works in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to protect our critical assets in Embassies overseas. Lead technical inspections to support national security Become a Senior Technical Security Countermeasures Officer with us and you'll lead teams to assess the vulnerability of sensitive assets that are critical to the UK's security. Taking a holistic look at anything that could be compromised in a technical attack, you'll be helping to develop strategies and technology that help us keep data - and people - safe. In addition to carrying out inspections on crucial technical equipment and compiling detailed reports about sensitive data, you'll lead on a range of projects, from equipment development, testing and installation, to undertaking risk assessments and scoping forensic investigations. This is a customer-facing role, working closely with our government customers, including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and our international partners, so you'll need exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex technical data in a clear way. You'll also manage a team of officers. Leading by example, you'll delegate tasks and support them to grow with your technical experience and specialist knowledge. This role is diverse and fulfilling, perfect for a motivated specialist looking to grow. Access all areas You'll come equipped with a range of demonstrable skills in electronics, IT Networks, mechanics, construction, software development or programming and data analytics, alongside a UK driving license and experience managing small teams. You'll also have a Level 3 qualification in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics-related discipline, and either a BCS Level 3 Infrastructure Technician or BCS Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist qualification. Reliable, organised and proactive, you'll be up to date on all relevant certification, using your skills to survey locations and lead on projects that serve national security. A role with UK NACE is as unique as you are, and will give you the chance to use your skills to help support UK diplomacy and protect the UK against technical attack. You'll also enjoy international travel and ongoing training, staying up to date with technical skills and knowledge to support your team and grow the department. A career that makes a difference When you join us, you'll be helping to protect the nation's interests at home and overseas. In return you'll receive a competitive salary, 25 days' annual leave and an excellent Civil Service pension. You'll also have access to a range of training opportunities, including our research and development programme. We offer hybrid working too (dependent on business need), and while on-site you'll have access to a gym, nursery and canteen. We even offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes, to help you get there. Above all else, you'll feel pride in doing work that helps us protect people, information and assets here and overseas. It's your job, bigger. A note on security clearance Every colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Learn more and apply Want to discover more about UK NACE? Visit fcdoservices.gov.uk/ uk-nace/ or follow us on LinkedIn by searching 'UK NACE'. As we're part of FCDO Services, you'll be directed to the FCDO Services careers page to apply by clicking the APPLY button. Closing date: Midnight 3 rd January 2023 It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Requisition ID: R A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. Category: Research and Sciences Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Citizenship Required: United Kingdom Citizenship Clearance Type: Developed Vetting (DV) Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Travel Required: No Positions Available: 1 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation's Security. Together. Salary: £46,000 - £66,000 Role clearance type: UK-Developed Vetting (DV) / UK-Security Cleared (SC). Clearance not required to start. Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom / Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom About Your Opportunity: Northrop Grumman UK (NG UK) is a growing British business, with over 5,000 employees based in the UK, wholeheartedly committed to supporting the defence and national security of the United Kingdom and its allies. NG UK is a part of the Northrop Grumman group, but operates as its own UK based business. Opportunities to collaborate with the wider group exist, but have to be compliant with UK and international trade laws. We are an industry leader in solutions that harness the latest in data science, machine learning and secure cloud transformation technology, delivered at pace and scale. As a British business we are committed to generating long-term prosperity and social value in the UK, investing in advanced R&D, sovereign IP and exportable solutions driving the creation of high-quality jobs. A Data Scientist at NGUK can expect to work across any of the domains that we operate in: cyber security, communications & remote sensors. Your Benefits: Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have. Flexible Benefits Package - choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments. Employee Incentive Programme - exceptional performance is recognised through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel Career Development - opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities At NG we appreciate that careers are non-linear, therefore we have no fixed minimum skillset requirements and all candidates will be judged on their own merits. The only fixed requirements are a strong (demonstrable) numeric background, ability to work in a team and an inquisitive mind-set. Some desirable skills include: Coding skills (preferably in a language that is commonly used for Data Science/modelling: Python/R/SAS etc.) Experience of Data modelling Experience of applying data science solutions in the real world Domain knowledge in: Radio Frequency, Cyber Security, Image/Video Modelling, working with sensors, Natural Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or Behavioural Sciences NG UK have no requirement for more senior staff to do line management, however in order to be considered for the Lead role, candidates must have either: Experience of Line managing a team and good depth of knowledge/technical skills in 1 area or a broad depth of knowledge in multiple areas Very strong knowledge/technical skills in one or more areas All Senior and Lead staff, regardless of line management duties, are required to help guide and teach more junior staff. Your Future Team: You will be joining a large, friendly team of data scientists, performing a range of tasks from developing completely novel analytics systems, designing experiments to apply existing systems into new domains or providing thought leadership to apply data science techniques while embedded within delivery teams. We believe that creating a team that values diversity and fosters inclusion is essential to great performance. We know the best ideas come from diversity of thought, background, perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry. We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments. Our goal is to continually support and nurture the large number of Northrop Grumman employees whose backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives are as diverse as the global communities in which we reside. In order to do this we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to promote understanding and support in areas such as NDNG (Neurodiversity), NGWIN (Women in NG), GreenNG, REACH (race, ethnicity and cultural heritage), PrIDA (Pride in diversity alliance) as well as other initiatives. If these do not cover an area that is relevant to you, then employees are encouraged to start their own. For more information on our ERGs check out the page here: Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the UK - Northrop Grumman About Our Responsibilities: Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We'll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business. We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do. How to Apply: Interested in our opportunity? Yes - then simply submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by one of our expert recruiters who'll then respond advising you of the outcome and next steps for successful candidates. Possibly, I'd like to find out more - then connect direct with , our recruitment business partner who will be happy to support you with any enquires. Background checks and potentially security clearance form part of the recruitment process, our team will inform you of the procedures when required. Northrop Grumman UK: Work with a global brand that makes a real contribution to our nation's security and future. At Northrop Grumman UK, the brightest minds come together to push the boundaries and Define Possible. As leaders in the digital transformation of Aerospace, Defence and Intelligence we are providing ground-breaking outcomes for our customers. Find out more: " Northrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Government business unit as a Senior Cloud Engineer. We, amongst many things, deliver next generation digital capability to defence customers. Our Digital Solutions team is leading the way in providing Cloud-centric solutions. Currently we are working on building an exciting cloud-agnostic product as part of our Cloud-Enabled Mission Services (CEMS) project, helping prepare our clients for the challenges of tomorrow. JOB ROLE: The role of the CEMS Senior Cloud Engineer is to provide the critical skills necessary to help build our vision for Cloud-based platforms and toolsets which will bring a strong digital advantage to our customers. It's an amazing time to join our rapidly-growing team and you'll be supported by an experienced group of specialists in the team and across the business to build re-usable cloud-agnostic patterns delivered through automation. Working closely with the Technical Lead and a diverse development team spanning many different career stages, you will be able to take ownership of one or more areas of technical delivery in an Agile framework. There will be opportunities to mentor your junior colleagues and you'll be given the space to operate with a high level of autonomy. What background are we looking for? You will have experience in as many as possible of the following: Practical software development in one or more common languages, such as Java or Python Cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure, ideally with having obtained or plan to obtain certification Be able to adapt to unfamiliar technologies, and methodically problem-solve with them Setting up development tooling, such as test frameworks, CICD and Git repositories Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Packer, Ansible and Terraform Be able to clearly communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, and produce technical documentation to a high standard Ensuring code consistency, maintainability and quality through code reviews, automated testing and code analysis tools Team working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban Play a supporting role in the development of junior engineers at the start of their tech careers Using precedent and your own creativity to solve our challenges! You will ideally have experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them: Experience in full-stack technical design, accounting for non-functional requirements such as performance, high-availability and maintainability Cloud, infrastructure and application monitoring tools Managing stakeholders, including users and management Delivering technical demonstrations to customers Familiarity with security concepts, including secure design and implementation Containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes Relational, document, or graph database systems SC Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. We are looking for a dynamic professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced organisation. The ideal candidate should be a proactive problem solver, skilled at collaboration and a keen learner. How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber-crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes. Our success is down to our people. The changing nature of our business means that we're constantly looking for the brightest talent to help us fulfil our ambitions. As an experienced professional, we'll entrust you with responsibility; this means that you'll have client contact, variety and support from day one. We'll encourage and support you to develop your skills and reward you as you grow. Whatever your area of expertise, you'll be much more than just a job title; you'll be an integral part of the business where your individual contribution makes a difference every day. Great minds deserve great rewards, so we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Staying competitive in today's global marketplace requires an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. We also welcome discussions about flexible working. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.