Systems Engineer (eDV)

I am currently looking for a Systems Engineer for a contract role in Cheltenham.  ** Please note: suitable candidates must have current, transferable eDV Clearance. This role will also require 3-4 days onsite in Cheltenham. Job title: System Engineer Pay: £840 per day Inside IR35 Location: Cheltenham, 3-4 days a week on site required Start Date: ASAP End date: 12 months + Hours per week: 37.5 Qualification required for this role: SFIA 4-5 Job Description As a System Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex, high-impact solutions across multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects that matter — from nationally significant programmes to cutting-edge digital and systems-led transformations. You’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your expertise helps shape resilient, secure and future-ready systems, while being supported to grow your career in a business committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. Key Responsibilities System Design & Delivery Design and engineer system solutions that meet functional, non-functional, and operational requirements Produce and maintain system designs, technical documentation, and interface definitions Support system build, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment activities Integration & Assurance Integrate components across infrastructure, applications, networks, and services Ensure systems meet security, resilience, and compliance standards Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies Operations & Support Support systems through transition to service and live operation Diagnose and resolve system issues and performance problems Provide technical input to change, incident, and problem management Stakeholder & Team Working Translate business needs into clear technical requirements Work collaboratively with architects, developers, delivery managers, and suppliers Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Essential Skills & Experience Experience working as a System Engineer or in a similar technical role Strong understanding of system lifecycle delivery (requirements through to operations) Experience of system integration in complex or multi-technology environments Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Clear written and verbal communication skills Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in cloud, hybrid, or distributed systems Exposure to secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments Familiarity with systems engineering, enterprise architecture, or service management frameworks Experience working in Agile, DevOps, or iterative delivery models Qualifications Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Relevant technical or professional certifications (desirable) Working Style Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented Collaborative, delivery-focused, and proactive Comfortable balancing engineering quality with delivery pace If this is of interest, please send an updated CV to [email removed] and I can call you to discuss further.