Software Safety Consultant

Position Title: Consultant (Safety)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Role Purpose:

Adelard, part of NCC Group, is looking for consultants to join our team. We exist to provide independent and technically sound advice on how to engineer and assure the trustworthiness of computer-based systems.

We are an influential product and services business working in the nuclear, medical, defence, finance, air traffic control and rail sectors and in critical infrastructure protection.

Our team supports the delivery of several critical projects. Our key clients include large multinationals as well as government agencies and other leading national and international infrastructure providers.

Summary:

The role will include work and exposure across the following areas:

• Software, HDL and system analysis, modelling: We analyse and model software-based and FPGA-based systems using various techniques. The analysis may be based on design documentation as well as on the source code. We apply modern analysis techniques to real world software systems. The techniques include formal methods, model checking, static analysis (control and data flow, semantic analysis, integrity and concurrency analysis) as well as statistical analysis of field data and a variety of testing techniques. The work involves both the engineering of tools as well as their application.

• Safety and security assessment: We contribute to the assurance of our clients’ projects by assisting with hazard analysis, providing independent advice, and reviewing their safety and security cases. We assess the behaviour of some of the interesting and important computer-based systems in operation today. Our new employees often do not have a safety or security background - we will provide suitable training in-house for anyone with technical aptitude. Having capability and the right attitude is more important than domain knowledge.

• Research: We research ways of building safety and assurance cases that are valid and believable, using techniques from graphical languages to logic. We are also at the leading edge of research in software analysis techniques, and we put our research into practice.

• Software development: We have a market leading safety case product ASCE that will continue to evolve and our analysis and research involves the building of bespoke tools, plug-ins and models.

What we are looking for in you:

You will need a good degree in a relevant subject (computer science, mathematics, physics etc) and most of us have Masters degrees or PhDs. You should have a strong background on computer science or software engineering, like code and computers and understand how they work. You should be able to write well and present technical material clearly. You must be capable of weighing diverse opinions, providing advice that is firmly based on an understanding of policy and precedent, and when appropriate, defend that advice in a firm but non-confrontational way.

As the work might involve classified information, you should have or be qualified to obtain UK security clearance.

The position will involve travel within the UK, and in some cases to Europe and the US.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.
• Working as One NCC.
• Always Learning.
• Being Inclusive and Respectful.
• Delivery Brilliantly.
• Looking Externally

Why NCC Group?

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

At Adelard, you will be working within an interdisciplinary business of international standing. We are a flexible and dynamic place to work. Staff are encouraged to be innovative. Adelard’s diverse interests mean that staff at Adelard work on several projects at once, often in several different industries.

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits;

⏰Flexible working

💸 Financial & Investment

Pension

Life Assurance

Share Save Scheme

Maternity & Paternity leave

🙋🏾Community & Volunteering Programmes

⚡ Green Car Scheme

🚴 Cycle Scheme

🏥 Healthcare

🏙️ Office Lifestyle

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Employee Referral Program

🧘🏻 Lifestyle & Wellness

🎓 Learning & Development

👨🏿‍🦽 Diversity & Inclusion

So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to [email protected] .

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.