SCIDA Engineer

SCIDA Field Engineer - Telecoms / Defence / RAF Support

Location:

Blandford Forum / Swanwick - Field-Based
Industry: Defence, MOD, RAF, Telecoms, Critical National Infrastructure
Package:
Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits

Join Telent and become part of the team that helps keep the UK's critical national infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. As a SCIDA Field Engineer, you'll work at the heart of Defence ICT assurance, supporting the RAF and wider MOD estate by ensuring that ICT systems are designed, installed and maintained to the highest security, safety and engineering standards.

This role sits within the SCIDA (Site Coordinating Installation Design Authority) programme - a mandated MOD function responsible for assuring the design, installation and compliance of ICT infrastructure across Defence environments. We are seeking professionals ideally from Telecoms, RAF, Armed Forces or Defence engineering backgrounds, confident working independently and travelling between Blandford Forum and the Swanwick / Hampshire areas.

Full Right to Work in the UK, eligibility to gain NPPV3 / SC Security Clearance required, and DV (Developed Vetting) may also be required.

The Role:

As a SCIDA Field Engineer, you will deliver SCIDA services, conduct engineering assurance, and provide specialist guidance across allocated sites across Blandford Forum and Swanwick locations. You will support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), complete site inspections, undertake design reviews, and advise on compliance with JSP 453, JSP 440, AP 600 and key British Standards. Working closely with RAF site teams, Air SCIDA Engineers and your Telent Area Manager, you will help maintain continuity of operational services while ensuring safe, compliant and secure ICT installations.

This is a hands-on field-based engineering role with significant responsibility and influence across RAF operational environments.

SCIDA Field Engineer - What You'll Do:

SCIDA Service Delivery

Serve as the point of contact for allocated sites, reporting to the Area Manager
Deliver SCIDA services in accordance with Air SCIDA Engineering Instructions and JSP 453
Attend siting boards, surveys and RAF/MOD meetings to support project delivery
Conduct initial design reviews and identify compliance risks
Perform post-installation inspections and coordinate resolution of issues
Report non-compliances in design, installation or policy to appropriate stakeholders
Provide briefings and technical advice to RAF personnel and Air SCIDA Engineers
Ensure CAIFRE requirements are applied (Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity, Flexibility, Resilience, Economy)
Verify that installations match approved plans and update CMDB data accordingly Engineering & Project Support

Contribute to SCIDA documentation and Engineering Instructions
Chair engineering meetings and participate in ECR reviews
Advise Site Executives and OC Engineers on engineering compliance
Provide specialist engineering or project management expertise when required
Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
Conduct site assessments and produce cost estimates for SCIDA support
Offer specialist knowledge (e.g., confined spaces, working at height, fire safety) Secondary Responsibilities

Support pan-estate assessments and contribute to quarterly progress reporting
Complete mandatory SCIDA training and engage in PDR processes
Provide cover for colleagues during absence and maintain continuity documentation
Identify business opportunities and pursue professional development (CEng, IEng, NVQs)
Gain awareness of company financial drivers and broader Telent teams Health, Safety, Equality & Security

Follow Telent and MOD Health & Safety and Environmental Protection regulations
Adhere to Equality & Diversity policies and complete mandatory training
Comply with MOD security protocols when handling protected information
SC Clearance required
UK National requirement (security) SCIDA Field Engineer - Who You Are:

You are a structured, disciplined and self-motivated engineer with strong Defence industry ICT experience. You work confidently across multiple locations, communicate effectively at senior level, and produce clear technical documentation. Experience in SCIDA, RAF engineering, Telecoms or MOD related ICT gives you the capability to interpret standards, assess compliance and guide safe, secure and high-quality installations.

SCIDA Field Engineer
- Key Requirements:

SCIDA Foundation courses (mandatory for engineers)
Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
Experience briefing senior stakeholders
Knowledge of H&S regulations and engineering standards
Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites
Compliance, inspection and technical reporting experience
SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
Recent SCIDA experience (AIR or other related environments)

Experience with MoD CIS/ICT/ATM systems
Crypto and/or TEMPEST awareness
Working knowledge of JSP 440, JSP 453, DICTIS, JSP 375, BS Standards,…