At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement bespoke strategies for intelligence analysis platforms while collaborating with clients.
- Company: Join i2 Group, a Harris Computer company, known for its innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, extra holiday days, and a £325 annual Lifestyle Reward.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and client engagement across EMEA.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security while working remotely or hybrid.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in tech, strong communication skills, and SQL database experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Position Overview
i2 Group, a Harris Computer company, seeks an experienced National Security Consultant to work full-time, permanently, remote or hybrid, with frequent travel to customers in the UK and across EMEA. The role is based in Cambridge (UK) and will join the Professional Services team to deploy, configure and optimise i2 intelligence analysis platforms across the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients to design and implement bespoke roadmap strategies, including planning, deployment, upgrades, data migrations, performance tuning.
- Platform Customisation & Integration: Configure and extend core products (Analyst’s Notebook, iBase, Analysis Hub/Studio, TextChart) to align with customer workflows, data requirements, and integrate with existing systems.
- Client Engagement & Requirements Management: Understand, gather, and document business requirements; translate them into functional configurations and technical designs; communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
- Performance Review & System Optimisation: Conduct health checks; refine performance; recommend improvements; guide clients on enhancing analyst workflows and system maturity.
- Knowledge Transfer & Training Support: Deliver knowledge transfer sessions, best practice training and demonstrations; support the internal training team or directly upskill client analysts.
Required Experience and Skills
- 3–5 years of experience in technology or professional services, with at least 2 years client-facing (preferred exposure to intelligence, security, or government sectors).
- Comfortable and willing to work directly with clients in a professional setting; client‑facing work experience.
- Strong communication skills: confident explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Security clearance ability: comfortable handling sensitive data and able to work in the UK without sponsorship, positioned to obtain required security clearances.
- SQL database skills: experience working with databases (SQL Server or PostgreSQL), including writing T‑SQL.
- Application deployment/configuration: deployed or configured applications on Windows or Linux systems, awareness of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment testing.
- Development experience in Java or C# considered valuable.
- Experience with virtualization or container platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Pre‑existing i2 experience: hands‑on knowledge of i2’s Analyst’s Notebook, iBase, Analysis Studio/Hub, TextChart, data connectors and visualisation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Certifications in business analysis or intelligence analysis domains beneficial but not essential.
Personal Attributes
- Client‑oriented and responsive, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and collaborative, able to work cross‑functionally.
- Proactive learner with a growth mindset.
- Strong organisational capability with keen attention to detail.
Benefits
Harris offers a highly competitive UK employee benefits programme, including 5 personal days beyond the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays, and an annual Lifestyle Reward of £325 per annum (pro‑rata). We are an equal opportunities employer.
Senior Software Developer in Cambridge employer: Harris Computer
i2 Group, a Harris Computer company, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering Senior Software Developers the opportunity to engage directly with clients while working remotely or in a hybrid setting. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes additional personal days and a Lifestyle Reward, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the technology sector.
