Technical Consultant

DAINTTA
London
1 year ago
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Daintta are a rapidly growing, values-driven team of specialists who work with government clients across Cyber Security, National Security, Law Enforcement and Telecommunications. We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Consultant to join our team and contribute to our mission of protecting the UK by scoping, designing and delivering mission-critical solutions. As a Technical Consultant, you will work closely with our public sector clients and project teams to solve challenging and interesting problems.

What's in it for you?

You will be joining Daintta with accountability for delivering client projects and enabling others to deliver through leadership and collaboration. In addition to being rewarded fairly for your contribution to the business, you get to work in a dynamic organisation that is agile and responsive: a business that is growing fast and where you get to drive and shape the future, a place where you are respected by everyone and your voice is important, and somewhere you can be innovative and creative. 

Key Responsibilities

The role includes the following key responsibilities, non-exhaustively: 

  • Develop innovative solutions for complex client situations and deliver results to time, cost and quality. 
  • Deliver high quality service to clients when working independently, or as part of a team. 
  • Implementation of technical solutions to meet client needs 
  • Using a range of technical skills and tools to create innovative new solutions. 
  • Continuous development of technical knowledge inline with contemporary industry practice. 
  • Help to support & grow the consulting workforce and team at Daintta. 
  • Support client engagements, including pitches and presentations. 
  • Identify and develop current and new business by strengthening client relationships. 
  • Lead and support recruitment initiatives. 
  • Communicate with clients when selling work or delivering projects. 
  • Deliver projects and proposals inline with Daintta processes. 
  • Manage stakeholder relationships. 
  • Deliver consulting work in line with Daintta's service offerings at the appropriate expectations for SFIA level 4 and 5. 
  • Actively input into the company strategy and help to deliver strategic initiatives such as marketing, business development, thought leadership, framework development etc. 
  • Adhere to Daintta values of transparent, fair and daring at all times. 

Skills/Knowledge

The role requires the following key skills / knowledge, non-exhaustively: 

  • Degree level qualification, preferably with two years of relevant technical experience. 
  • Experience in delivering a range of technical solutions. 
  • Experience in one or more of the following technologies: Software development (full stack), Telecommunications & networking, Cyber Security, Data Science 
  • Experience of business development including writing proposals. 
  • Experience in consulting within data intelligence, technologies and security domains. 
  • Interpersonal skills. 
  • Security cleared or capable and willing to undergo security clearance. 

Location?

Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required.

What's in it for you?

You will be joining the company at Daintta "Consultant" grade. In addition to being rewarded fairly for your contribution to the business, you get to work in a dynamic organisation that is agile and responsive. A business that is growing fast and where you get to drive and shape the future. A place where you are respected by everyone and your voice is important. Somewhere where you can be innovative and creative. A place where you have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of business from marketing to sales, to delivery and business operations.

Security Information

Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, you must be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting


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