About the job We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our existing experienced team. What do we look for in a Business Analyst Requirement gathering, ideation, and documentation of platforms and applications, including entity diagrams and relevant frameworks to ensure effective identification of functional and non-functional requirements. Promote standard methodology and education to colleagues and clients. Operate within and suggest best practices/patterns applicable to the technology and domain. Bridge the gap between IT and business stakeholders to ensure capabilities are appropriately leveraged. Provide platform and process expertise as guidance to client-side delivery stakeholders. Liaise with other stakeholders within and outside of project teams, such as the client and other roles across the client’s wider business, to best achieve success. Provide coaching to more junior members of the team. Essential experience & skills Business analyst experience on technical (ideally IT) projects Either holds or has recently held government security clearance already, or is suitable for and willing to go through the vetting process (suitability would include an absence of a serious criminal record, a right to work and live in UK and, preferably, a record of 5 years’ UK residency) Working within Agile and Waterfall environments, including Kanban. Strong verbal and written communication Driven self-starter, keen to work in a small & dynamic team Experience with Jira Good working relationship with QA testers, including requirement writing Desirable experience & skills Defense and/or Public Sector experience Why SiXworks? SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey. Why join SiXworks? SiXworks’ expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies. What can we offer in return? SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer: 25 days annual leave bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance Scheme Contributory pension scheme Professional Development opportunities Cycle to Work scheme. Perks at Work scheme. Contributory company pension. Discretionary Bonus scheme. Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities. Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/privacy A word on UK Security Clearance Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances. What to do next? If you are interested in the above, please apply using the link provided. Notice SiXworks recognises the benefits of Reserve service to Country, Company and individual. We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply. We are not considering submissions from agencies.