About The RoleWe are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.Role: Defence CTOLocation: Remote, with regular travel to Customer Sites and SCC offices, mainly in the South and MidlandsContract Type: PermanentSalary Package: 110k - 130k depending on experience, plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a yearHours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday – FridayInterview Process: 2-stage processWhy SCC?An inclusive workplaceExcellent package: solid basic and company benefitsHybrid working & core hours in line with role requirementsCareer development and life-long learning opportunitiesOpportunity to join Europe's largest privately-owned IT CompanyRole purpose:SCC is scaling its digital services footprint in Defence and requires a senior pre-sales technologist with defence domain experience. You’ll partner with the Head of Defence & National Security, Account Directors, Account Managers/BD Executives to lead, shape mission-aligned solutions, and drive services-led growth across secure IT, cyber, data and digital transformation programmes.Key responsibilities:Senior Stakeholder ownership and management - engage with Defence Digital, Front Line Commands, DE&S/National Armaments Director Group, Military Strategic HQ, Cyber and Special Operations Command (formally StratCom), and industry primes when partnering on opportunitiesProvide thought leadership to prospects, customers and work to understand their business challenges, translation of these into business solutions with SCCs capabilities at their heart. Run technical discovery, problem framing, and service design workshopsOwn the solution direction, engagement of appropriate Subject Matter Experts from the Specialist Sales, Pre Sales, Operations together with SCC Vendors and Partners. Shape SCC services & solutions across a range of technology areas, including:Secure networks & hostingDigital workplaceData / AI / analyticsCyber security & resilienceManaged services & ITSM/SIAM modelsBuild pre-sales artefacts: architectures, roadmaps, service definitions, high-level designsSupport bids and proposal writing with other SMEs across SCC Act as the technical authority during early captureBuild credible technical trust quickly with defence stakeholdersSkills and experience:Essential:Deep defence domain exposure (Defence Digital, FLCs, DE&S/National Armaments Director Group, CSOC, etc.)SC clearance (DV desirable)Strong pre-sales capability: discovery, shaping, solution definitionBroad secure IT understanding: networking, cloud, hosting, cyber, data, enterprise servicesExperience and networks within SIs/defence integrators (e.g. DXC, Leidos, Sopra, CGI, BAE, Atos etc.)A strategic thinker, professionally curious with a desire to learn and growNice to HaveMilitary background + commercial experienceExposure to cyber operations / defensive cyberPerson SpecificationA strategic thinker, professionally curious with a desire to learn and growA good listener, articulate, numerate and polished presenter of business and technology solutions to a varied and senior audienceWilling to challenge, the SCC business and the customer.In depth knowledge of SCCs end to end propositions, our partners and vendorsSelf-motivated with a track record of success in Defence Commercially astute, must understand Cost to serve, P&L and customer commercial benefit realisation.Ability to represent the team externally and internally as one of our best thought leadersService orientated, always thinking about the ongoing service that a client will experience pre, during and post purchase of a service.Expertise and leadership of virtual teams to deliver the desired end resultDemonstrable experience of managing across a number of services and customersAbility to adapt and prioritise workloadsBe open minded, positive, creative, and collaborative About YouAbout UsSCC is Europe's largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new 7m HQ office in Birmingham and we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a business where innovation is greater as we combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. We are a global company that is passionate about IT and where we look to simplify the complex.We are an equal opportunities employerSCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.Diversity & Inclusion at SCC - Sustainability at SCC - Life at SCC - LocationRemoteAll DepartmentsNot SpecifiedAll Departments is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot SpecifiedContract TypePermanentJob FunctionPlease Select
CTO Defence in Birmingham employer: SCC
SCC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London with a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Employees benefit from a competitive salary package, extensive career development opportunities, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it a rewarding place to grow your career in the IT sector.
