Digital Cloud Solutions Engineer Ref. 1449
Operational and Surveillance
Cheltenham, London
£26,091
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UK Government’s lead authority on cyber security. The NCSC is at the heart of the Government’s new cyber security strategy and has the aim of making the UK the safest place to live and do business online. More information on the NCSC is available at www.ncsc.gov.uk.
The NCSC are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced cloud engineer to support data insight and innovation across the Digital Active Cyber Defence services.
Key Responsibilities
The role is to develop cloud-based systems and applications in support of ACD business need, and in response to user requirements. There will initially be a focus on data analysis and storage systems at scale. The right candidate will have an interest in building systems and applications and an interest in cloud-based systems and cloud-based security, with extensive experience as a bonus.
This is a primarily technical role; however, the right candidate will also have good delivery skills. They should be able to demonstrate proficiency with at least one general purpose scripting language, such as Python, but also be able to quickly adapt to new technologies when required.
The successful candidate will be required to show proficient time management skills, and be comfortable working in an Agile working environment.
Job Requirements
Strong delivery skills, supported by excellent technical skills.
Technical Skills:
• An understanding or interest in the general issues in cyber security
• Experience in cloud-based systems
• An interest in building systems and applications (experience is a bonus)
The following would also be advantageous, but are not specifically required. The ability to understand the core concepts is more relevant:
• Data handling libraries such as Numpy & Pandas
• Common web development technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5 & CSS
• React.js, three.js, pixi.js and D3
• Graph compute modules such as Gaffer
• Network, server and cloud infrastructure support
Interpersonal and Business Skills:
• Technical and executive report writing
Competencies
Change and Innovation Fundamental Desirable
Contribution to Delivery Intermediate Desirable
Corporate Vision and Efficiency Fundamental Desirable
Managing the Customer Relationship Intermediate Desirable
Communications and Knowledge Sharing Intermediate Desirable
Working With and Leading Others Intermediate Essential
Analysis and Decision Making Intermediate Essential
The closing date for applications is 11th June 2018, however if we receive the amount of applications required we may close the vacancy early.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close the advert early.
The NCSC are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced cloud engineer to support data insight and innovation across the Digital Active Cyber Defence services.
Key Responsibilities
The role is to develop cloud-based systems and applications in support of ACD business need, and in response to user requirements. There will initially be a focus on data analysis and storage systems at scale. The right candidate will have an interest in building systems and applications and an interest in cloud-based systems and cloud-based security, with extensive experience as a bonus.
This is a primarily technical role; however, the right candidate will also have good delivery skills. They should be able to demonstrate proficiency with at least one general purpose scripting language, such as Python, but also be able to quickly adapt to new technologies when required.
The successful candidate will be required to show proficient time management skills, and be comfortable working in an Agile working environment.
Job Requirements
Strong delivery skills, supported by excellent technical skills.
Technical Skills:
• An understanding or interest in the general issues in cyber security
• Experience in cloud-based systems
• An interest in building systems and applications (experience is a bonus)
The following would also be advantageous, but are not specifically required. The ability to understand the core concepts is more relevant:
• Data handling libraries such as Numpy & Pandas
• Common web development technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5 & CSS
• React.js, three.js, pixi.js and D3
• Graph compute modules such as Gaffer
• Network, server and cloud infrastructure support
Interpersonal and Business Skills:
• Technical and executive report writing
Competencies
Change and Innovation Fundamental Desirable
Contribution to Delivery Intermediate Desirable
Corporate Vision and Efficiency Fundamental Desirable
Managing the Customer Relationship Intermediate Desirable
Communications and Knowledge Sharing Intermediate Desirable
Working With and Leading Others Intermediate Essential
Analysis and Decision Making Intermediate Essential
The closing date for applications is 11th June 2018, however if we receive the amount of applications required we may close the vacancy early.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close the advert early.
This Program / Vacancy is closed to applications.