Technical Writer

Location:Belfast, Northern Ireland | Job Type:Employed (Full-Time) | Salary: £34,000

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary: £34,000+
• Pension
• 28 days holiday (incl. public holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Training provided for roles
• Casual dress code
• Dynamic working environment

TECHNICAL WRITER ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our company continues to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Writer to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on challenges and is eager to make an impact.

The Technical Writer will play a key role in bridging the gap between complex technical information and its end-users, and improving user experience.

• Creating technical documentation, such as: user manuals, API documentation, and other technical materials.
• Collaborate with our technical teams, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy, and consistency in style and tone.
• Identifying and analysing problems to determine root causes.
• Developing and implementing solutions to identified problems.
• Working alongside stakeholders to communicate and resolve issues.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of solutions.
• Write clear and concise content, translating complex technical information into an easy-to-understand format.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

This is an equal-opportunity position, and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Please note that MCMS does not currently hold a sponsorship license. The ideal candidate(s) will likely meet the following criteria:

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Have a strong technical background, excellent writing and communication skills, and a passion for creating clear and concise documentation.
• Minimum of two years technical writing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate at all levels (technical / non-technical) with clarity and precision.
• Proficiency in authoring tool.
• Experience with content management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in knowledge sharing with development teams to promote best practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work under pressure.

ENGINEERING RELIANCE MANAGER

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland | Job Type: Employed (Full-Time) | Salary: £37,000+

As our company continues to grow, we are seeking a technically proficient and experienced Engineering Reliance Manager to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on challenges and is eager to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

• Provide regular reports and updates on project success criteria activities and metrics.

• Ensure adherence to established procedures and quality standards.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information, demonstrating excellent judgement, discretion and diplomacy in completing tasks.

• Implement strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non-technical.

• Actively monitor system performance, identifying potential issues, and implementing timely corrective actions to prevent failures.

• Developing and implementing reliability improvement strategies.

• Risk assessment and mitigation: Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in the field of security engineering is essential.

• 2 years of technical project management experience. (preferred)

• Previous large-scale and complex physical security installation experience. (preferred)

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Experience in managing the design, and/or installation and maintenance of physical security systems.

• Experienced in knowledge sharing to promote best practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate at all levels (technical / non-technical) with clarity and precision.

• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work under pressure.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Previous management experience in professional/technical services is preferable.
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Be part of a growing and successful team
• Free Parking
• Team Events

PROGRAM MANAGER- LMR

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland | Job Type: Employed (Full-Time) | Salary: Competitive Salary Offered

MCMS is actively seeking a candidate with a demonstrated track record in program management, possessing the authority and capability to coordinate day-to-day project operations. The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong sense of motivation and drive, demonstrating a proactive and enthusiastic approach to their responsibilities.

The Program Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) embedded systems projects from conception through completion. This role involves coordinating across multidisciplinary teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring successful project delivery in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Radio Frequency Management, creating immediate and timely responses to unforeseen failures or occurrences.
• Manage the 24hr 5 Day Service tailored to the in-region requirements.
• Provide synergy between the existing procedures, support, and management structures to effectively address the global and regional requirements of the client’s Land Mobile Radio (LMR) model.
• Minimise the response time for triaging and ticketing failures in the LMR network, thus reducing the physical vulnerability within the building’s security.
• Lead and manage the Global LMR Team (PM).
• Developing processes, creating and maintaining documentation and user guides and delivering familiarisation globally for LMR.
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, with a focus on embedded systems or related technology projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, including hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Gantt charts, MS Project).
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and systems engineering principles.
• Experience in Service Desk and Land Mobile Radios is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proven track record, demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders to ensure consistency in reaching the project's goal.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Competence to accurately maintain and review project documentation and records.
• Proficient in office software (Google Workspace, MS Office, project management software).
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Be part of a growing and successful team
• Free Parking
• Team Events

RISK ANALYST

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland | Job Type: Employed (Full-Time) | Salary: £37,500

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to support the design and implementation of robust security systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and documenting security risks associated with system designs and architectures. This role requires strong analytical skills, an understanding of security principles, and the ability to communicate complex risk information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Risk Identification & Assessment:
  • Conduct analysis of proposed and existing BRAM risk reports, security system designs, architectures and technologies, including physical, electronic and procedural security controls.
  • Identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and consequences associated with security systems, considering internal and external factors, business operations and compliance requirements.
  • Utilise various risk assessment methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, threat modeling, vulnerability scanning) to analyse risks and determine their potential impact.
  • Prioritise risks based on their likelihood and impact, considering business objectives, risk appetite and regulatory constraints.
• Risk Mitigation & Treatment:
  • Collaborate with security architects and engineers to develop and evaluate risk mitigation strategies for identified security risks.
  • Recommend appropriate security controls and countermeasures to reduce risks to acceptable levels, considering technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational impact.
  • Support the development of security design principles, standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and alignment with best practices.
  • Assist in the selection and implementation of security technologies and solutions, ensuring they adequately address identified risks.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of risk assessments, including threat models, vulnerability analyses, risk registers and mitigation plans.
  • Prepare clear and concise risk reports for stakeholders, summarising key findings, recommendations and residual risks.
  • Communicate risk information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring the level of detail and language as appropriate.
  • Track and monitor the status of risk mitigation activities, ensuring they are implemented as planned and are effective in reducing risks.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with security architects, engineers, project managers and business stakeholders throughout the system development life-cycle.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on security risk management principles and best practices.
  • Participate in design reviews, security assessments and audits to ensure that security risks are adequately addressed.
  • Stay up-to-date on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, technologies, regulations and incorporate this knowledge into risk assessments.
• Compliance & Standards:
  • Ensure that security systems and designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Support the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures and standards related to security systems design and risk management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
• Alternative pathways include professional certifications or vocational training in security systems or risk management.
  

Desirable Criteria:

• Security and Risk Management:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

• Specialised Certifications:

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • ISO 31000 Risk Management Certification
  • SABSA (Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture)

• Soft Skills and Supporting Training:

  • Strong communication and report-writing skills.
  • Project management knowledge (PRINCE2 Agile, Certified Scrum Master).
  • Familiarity with GDPR and UK business compliance regulations.
  • Experience with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysis.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Be part of a growing and successful team
• Free Parking
• Team Events

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