Security Services Group (SSG) - Senior Systems Architect
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,590 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | MOD Sealand, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2LS |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 409567 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Systems Architect to join SSG’s Development section. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and experience of working with security technologies, be self-motivated, and possess a proactive problem-solving approach to technical issues. This role is based out of MOD Sealand, working within an established team of development specialists. The successful candidate will report directly to SSG’s production, development and support (PDS) team leader. As Senior Systems Architect, your main role will be the development of SSG’s next generation of IDS capabilities and support to existing platforms. Specialist AC12M (SSG Alarm System) product training will be provided to external candidates as required.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide Intrusion Dectection System (IDS) subject matter expertise to drive development projects and shape system architecture.
Work in line with the development’s teams’ vision, actively seeking continuous improvement and collaborate with section to achieve project goals.
Ensure you remain up to date with current industry standards and select approved technologies for development projects.
Be responsible for the quality of your output and work in accordance with procedures, policies and responsibilities common across the engineering industry.
Collaborate with the Production, Development and Support (PDS) Team Leader on specialist technical projects as required.
Coach and mentor apprentice colleagues.
There may be opportunities for overtime, detached duty visits (overnight stays) and travelling time to attend other SSG, MOD and Other Government Departments (OGDs) sites as necessary depending on business needs.
Opportunities to Participate in 24/7 On-Cal Rota
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide Intrusion Dectection System (IDS) subject matter expertise to drive development projects and shape system architecture.
Work in line with the development’s teams’ vision, actively seeking continuous improvement and collaborate with section to achieve project goals.
Ensure you remain up to date with current industry standards and select approved technologies for development projects.
Be responsible for the quality of your output and work in accordance with procedures, policies and responsibilities common across the engineering industry.
Collaborate with the Production, Development and Support (PDS) Team Leader on specialist technical projects as required.
Coach and mentor apprentice colleagues.
There may be opportunities for overtime, detached duty visits (overnight stays) and travelling time to attend other SSG, MOD and Other Government Departments (OGDs) sites as necessary depending on business needs.
Opportunities to Participate in 24/7 On-Cal Rota
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.