Systems Engineering Lead Farnborough (Hybrid - mix of on-site and remote) £60,000 - £77,000 excellent benefits An established technology consultancy delivering complex programmes for central government is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to drive one of its flagship transformation projects - migrating legacy systems to secure, cloud-based infrastructure. You'll play a key role in leading systems engineering activity across the full delivery lifecycle, working closely with both customers and suppliers to deliver one of the UK's most important digital modernisation initiatives. What You'll Do Lead a high-performing systems engineering team delivering large-scale IT services to a government client Apply systems engineering best practice across requirements management, design, testing, and integration Work across both on-premise and AWS-hosted environments Manage supplier integrations and ensure all systems are secure, compliant, and fit for purpose Collaborate with software and infrastructure teams across Agile and Waterfall programmes What You'll Bring Proven experience as a Systems Engineer on major programmes or complex integrations Strong knowledge of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook and full lifecycle delivery Experience with requirements management, trade studies, and baseline management Familiarity with on-premise infrastructure (VMware, SAN) and AWS cloud solutions Understanding of security principles and secure system design Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills Desirable Exposure to TOGAF/MODAF or bid/pre-sales environments Experience working with government or defence clients Eligible for, or currently holding, SC clearance Why Apply Hybrid working with flexibility around home and office 33 days' annual leave (including public holidays) Private medical insurance and contributory pension Flexible benefits, gym membership, life assurance, and more Collaborative, inclusive culture that supports growth and innovation Be part of a team transforming critical national infrastructure - where your systems engineering expertise helps deliver secure, cloud-enabled solutions that matter.