Principal Solution Engineer

pAll the mandatory requirements have to be met in order to apply. /p h3Qualifications and Experience /h3 ul liA Master's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years post-related experience. Or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years post related experience. /li liProven experience of managing teams of technical personnel. /li liKnowledge of current and future Mobile Infrastructure (Deployable, Dispersible, Highly mobile CIS) technologies and trends. /li liExperience with design and systems integration (e.g. AC Power distribution equipment, emergency AC Power generation and associated fuel storage, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)). /li liGood understanding of current and future Wireless technologies and trends (to include SATCOM). /li liExperience with Architecture modelling language(s) (UML, SysML, ArchiMate, etc.), preferably in the context of an Architecture Framework (NAFv4, TOGAF, DODAF, Zachman, etc.) and Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). /li liExperience in applying quality assurance practices. /li liSound experience in development, implementation, fielding, testing and maintenance of modern communications equipment. /li liITIL Foundation. /li liPRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Project Management Framework (e.g. PMP) certification. /li /ul h3Desirable Qualifications and Experience /h3 ul liKnowledge and experience in applying the "NATO Architecture Framework,version 4". /li liKnowledge and experience in the application of Federated Mission Networking (FMN) in service design. /li liPrior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements. /li liKnowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT. /li liArchiMate or TOGAF or equivalent certification. /li /ul h3Duties and Role /h3 ul liSolution architecture ul liLeads the development of architectures for complex solutions ensuring consistency with agreed requirements. /li liEstablishes policies, principles and practices for the selection of solution architecture components. /li liManages trade-offs and balances functional, service quality and systems management requirements within a significant area of the organisation. /li liCommunicates proposed decisions to stakeholders. /li liCoordinates and manages the target architecture across multiple projects or initiatives. /li liMaintains a stable, viable architecture and ensures consistency of design and adherence to appropriate standards across multiple projects or initiatives. /li /ul /li liRequirements definition and management ul liPlans and drives scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for large, complex initiatives. /li liSelects, adopts and adapts appropriate requirements definition and management methods, tools and techniques. /li liContributes to the development of organisational methods and standards for requirements management. /li liObtains input from, and agreement to requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders. /li liNegotiates with stakeholders to manage competing priorities and conflicts. /li liEnsures changes to requirements are investigated and managed. /li /ul /li liSystems development management ul liSets policy and drives adherence to standards for systems development. /li liLeads activities to make security and privacy integral to systems development. /li liIdentifies and manages the resources necessary for all stages of systems development projects. /li liEnsures that technical, financial and quality targets are met. /li liProduces, or approves network providers, network architectures, topologies and configuration databases for own area of responsibility. /li liSpecifies design parameters for network connectivity, capacity, speed, interfacing, security and access, in line with business requirements. /li liAssesses network-related risks and specifies recovery routines and contingency procedures. /li liCreates multiple design views to address the different stakeholders' concerns and to handle both functional and non-functional requirements. /li /ul /li /ul