System Engineers & System Designers Ref.362

We have a large community of systems engineers and designers working in both our Information Assurance mission and more broadly across the full scope of GCHQ’s work.
In our Information Assurance teams, you’ll focus on understanding business requirements and translating them into technical solutions. Ensuring that technical system architectures are aligned with information assurance principles, you’ll see that strong security protections are built in. You’ll be consulting with customers on a regular basis so, as well as having a strong technical background, you’ll need good communication and influencing skills. We have opportunities for both graduates and those with experience within these teams.
The bulk of our Systems Engineers are embedded in our Engineering department, which is home to one of the world’s largest communities of Systems Engineers.  The main focus is on applying proven systems engineering techniques to the most complex world-class problems.
As one of our team of industry-leading experts, you’ll work across communications, electronics and information technology. You’ll deliver complex assignments, support major programmes and mobilise projects that are vital to the success of the mission.
To succeed here you should be familiar with the full project life-cycle from initial concept, then design, through to delivery - on time and on budget.

REQUIREMENTS for these roles

You will need to have knowledge and experience in at least ONE of the following areas:
•    Programming
•    Computers and computer networks
•    Operating systems
•    Telecommunications systems
•    Information security

Along with:
•    The desire to work on highly complex problems
•    The desire for collaboration and working with other
•    Initiative
•    Persistence and resilience
•    The ability to analyse complex information and formulate solutions
•    Communicate with, and effectively influence, others
•    Work collaboratively with others
•    Work to deadlines

To apply for this role you will need solid industry experience. If you are a current or recent graduate, please consider our Technical Graduate Opportunities (link).

INTERVIEW and SELECTION PROCESS

As part of this campaign you will be required to undergo a staged selection process including:
•    A minimum eligibility sift
•    Technical Sift
•    Interview

Key Dates:

Campaign closes for applications: 23:00 on Monday 26th October.

Interviews to be held regularly.