Led by Digital Catapult and funded by Belfast City Regional Deal and Innovate UK, the UK Digital Twin Centre will actively enable industry and innovators to safely embrace, explore and realise the dynamic power of digital twins. Operating from the heart of Northern Ireland, the Centre will accelerate the adoption of digital twins to drive global competitive advantage for UK businesses. By creating the conditions for digital twins to be better understood, more easily developed and more meaningfully applied, the Centre will give businesses real-time capabilities to make smarter decisions and achieve better outcomes, enabling the potential of digital twins to be realised, not theorised. Through partnerships with industry pioneers, the Centre will demonstrate how digital twins can responsibly revolutionise critical industries in maritime, aerospace and defence, and advance the products, services, and systems of the future.
The Technologist for Trustworthiness & Security will champion the development and integration of robust security and trust protocols within the Digital Twin Ecosystem. This pivotal role focuses on secure and reliable interactions with digital twin technologies. The individual will play a key role in advancing the centre's reputation as an innovator in digital twin technology by developing advanced trustworthiness and security capabilities. Working in concert with a cross-disciplinary team of technologists, the role is crucial in ensuring that the centre's offerings are not only advanced in terms of technology but also exemplary in their trustworthiness and security, thereby facilitating the wider adoption and integration of digital twins across a range of industries.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)
* Lead Digital Twin's Trustworthiness & Security technical strategy and roadmap to ensure it resonates with the centre’s vision and propels the industry forward.
* Work in tandem with the core team to capture and refine the technical specifications that are pivotal for the fruition of Digital Catapult's strategic goals.
* Play a proactive role in formulating and executing proposals for commercial clients within the UK, aiming to surpass stakeholder expectations
* Ensure the successful completion of projects by meeting key programme milestones, demonstrating excellence in project management, and delivering outcomes that align with strategic goals.
* Provide support to the Business & Development (B&D) team in the initiation of new projects, ensuring planning and alignment with the program's objectives.
Requirements
You should
* Preferably hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Equivalent professional experience can be considered.
* Have a grasp of, or keen interest in, Digital Twin Trustworthiness & Security technologies and cyber-physical integrations.
* Bring your expertise in developing and enforcing security controls and management strategies for digital twin systems. Proven track record of designing security management strategies and implementing security principles during design and development.
* In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure components, including physical and virtual devices, middleware, and data storage. Experience in managing systems in cloud computing environments and monitoring systems' performance.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 7th June 2024.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here.
We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.
As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.
Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits
* We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
* Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
* Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
* Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
* 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
* E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
* Life insurance 4x salary;
* Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
* Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 1-3 days per week;
* Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
* Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!
We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.
We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.
We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.