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Senior Systems Security Architect

Employer
General Dynamics UK
Location
NP12 4AD, Blackwood
Salary
Competitive, flexible benefits & bonus
Closing date
21 Jul 2019
Reference
7916

Job Details

General Dynamics UK is a world-leader in the integration of cutting-edge defence and security systems, delivering decisive advantage to military, government and civil customers worldwide.

Our employee culture is one that thrives on innovation, embraces teamwork and possesses a strong will to succeed. The pioneering technologies and the quality of our people give us our competitive edge.  Dynamics is not just part of our name, it’s part of our spirit.

The Role:

The Senior Systems Security Architect will work within the System Architecture Team reporting to the Security Lead Engineer to ensure that the system architecture is secure and can be accredited.

Responsibilities:

  • Derivation of security requirements from IA standards that meet the specific project need using a risk management methodology
  • Design and implementation of secure Information System architectures from derived security requirements
  • Development of System Architectural Description for security aspects
  • Writing Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Set (RMADS)Support customer and supplier meetings as required

Education/Experience:

  • Working knowledge of SysML and/or UML for System Analysis and Design
  • Working knowledge of System Analysis and Design processes and lifecycles
  • Understanding of complex electronic systems
  • Knowledge of recognised information assurance standards IS1/2, ISO27001 etc and NCSC information assurance portfolio
  • Ability to manage own time and tasks and to report progress
  • Desirable:
  • Rhapsody SysML Toolset
  • DOORS Toolset
  • Working knowledge of UK Defence Standards
  • Degree in Electronics, Systems Engineering or similar
  • Typically requires degree level education, and a wide range of relevant experience, or equivalent.

GDUK offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. A flexible benefits package, 25 days holiday, a compressed fortnight offering every other Friday off and an attractive bonus scheme.

Company

We are one of the UK’s leading defence companies and an important supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence. What sets us apart is not only our 60+ years of experience, but our commitment to providing an innovation-driven workplace for some of the best and brightest minds in the UK defence industry.

GD 1

We have established a worldwide reputation for excellence in delivering multi-domain C4ISR solutions, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and next-generation avionics systems.

Our colleagues innovate on a daily basis to meet our customers’ unique mission and land systems requirements.  While each individual brings their unique and valued expertise, personality, interests and perspectives to the organisation, one thing unites us all – our ongoing commitment to excellence, community, and teamwork.

GD 2

General Dynamics UK is part of General Dynamics Corporation, one of the top five defence companies in the world. General Dynamics, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide. The Company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems; armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

GD 3

In the UK we are structured around two main businesses:

Land Systems and Mission Systems. 

Our solutions include:

  • Avionic systems
  • Bowman
  • C4I systems - Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information
  • Digitised training solutions and services
  • ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance) systems
  • Modelling, simulation and experimentation systems
  • Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV)
Company info
Website
Telephone
(0) 1495 787 200
Location
Unit 1 and 3
Oakdale Court
Oakdale Business Park
Blackwood
South Wales
NP12 4AD
United Kingdom

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