Systems Architect Consultant

Our Systems Insights and Solutions team are looking for exceptional System Architects to partner with specialists from across the breadth of PA to turn complex, dynamic, and interconnected challenges into opportunity. You will be a Systems Architect with experience from one of the following sectors Defence and Security, Public Services, Transport, Energy and Utilities and more.     You will tackle some of PA’s hardest problems by applying proven Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, and System Thinking techniques to break down and solve complex problems which span organisations and disciplines (people, process, information, technology).  Our success is driven by our capability to understand the problem and solution spaces, from business need to component design, drawing on a wealth of knowledge from our diverse team of talented consultants. We combine our knowledge on Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Systems Thinking to be the go-to company for developing practical and innovative systems for complex real world strategic issues.  Our Services range from: Decision & Planning Support, System of Systems & Enterprise Design, Complex Engineering Delivery and Systems Analysis & Resilience. Our deep expertise and collaborative approach ensure we drive impactful outcomes across all our engagements.  Past projects have included:  Designing and procuring UK MOD’s future satellite communications services  Creating a new international collaboration to design and develop the next generation of fighter jets  Improving the resilience of the UK’s critical national infrastructure    This role will include model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and tailoring and application of various architecture frameworks and tools. Examples of such application might include:  Optimisation of mixed technical-digital systems and Operational Technology across large scale platforms in Defence  Use of MBSE to articulate architecture and design  Implementation of organisational design methodologies to create new ways of working for our clients  Design of systems-based frameworks and governance models to improve capability procurement and management  Development of cutting-edge transport solutions which are shaped by the requirements of modern societies  Implementation of AI and machine learning to transform data analysis and engineering delivery  Qualifications Proven experience in the application of Systems Architecture, Engineering, and Thinking mindset, tools and approaches, helping to resolve a range of complex and societally meaningful client challenges.  Strong analytical skills,and be able to apply more creative and abstract thinking to help develop ingenious solutions.  As a client facing role, you will be expected to engage and present to clients with strong verbal and written comms, able to highlight recommendations and insights.  Experience as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role, with a particular focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies  Experience using modelling and/or architecture industry standard tooling, frameworks and languages. This may include (but is not limited to):  Tools - Sparx EA, MooD, Archi, Capella, IBM Rational Rhapsody, NoMagic/MagicDraw  Frameworks – TOGAF, MODAF, Zachman, TRAK, Arcadia, NAF, DoDAF  Languages, UML - SysML, Archimate, BPMN