Sanderson Government & Defence

Required Skills Although the role requires a deeply rooted knowledge of Airports, the successful candidate will also be data literate, preferably with some demonstrable experience in Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau). 'Hands on' experience of programming languages such as Java, Python and VBA is highly desirable. As this is a customer facing role, excellent communication skills are needed and the ability to present the outcomes of complex analysis in a compelling and concise manner. Building and maintaining relationships across our client base and within the team. To be successful in this role, a candidate must possess the following attributes: Aviation Knowledge - must have an understanding (and preferably first-hand experience) of Airport and/or Air Traffic Management. We are particularly interested in working with those that have worked on the development and implementation of operational concepts such as Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) and Total Airport Management. Experience - Demonstrable experience in the delivery of technical consulting assignments in previous aviation related roles - this does not need to include other consultancies. We would be delighted to hear from those currently working in the industry who may wish to transition into a consultancy role. Technical - Must have strong fundamentals of analytics, data mining, manipulation and evaluation. We are not prescriptive about your preferred tools and techniques - but the role will require you to work with data of various sizes and formats. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

SC Cleared ITIL Service Manager, HYBRID ROLE 2 Days a week in Corsham, £600 P/D Experienced ITIL Service Manager with current SC Clearance. Your expertise will be critical in managing and improving IT operations, overseeing incident and problem management processes, and maintaining service quality. K ey Responsibilities: Oversee and manage ITIL-aligned service management processes and frameworks click apply for full job details

Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Cheltenham or London Contract duration: 6-12 months Clearance level: eDV We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains. We currently are on the look out for eDV cleared DevOps professionals to join our National Security sector. Key skills: Design and develop innovative cloud-native platforms and applications using AWS, data engineering, and CI/CD practices. Implement and optimize Java, JavaScript, React, and other relevant technologies for full-stack applications. Contribute to batch analytics, Python, and data engineering efforts. Ensure platform and application resilience through effective monitoring and alerting with Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and Elasticsearch. Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews. Apply SRE principles to improve system reliability and performance. Proven experience in Java and JavaScript development, with a focus on cloud-native applications. Good understanding of AWS services Additional skills: Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools (Helm, ArgoCD). Familiarity with CI/CD tools (eg GitLab, Concourse) and monitoring solutions (eg Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Elasticsearch). Knowledge of batch analytics and Python. If you think you would be a good fit please apply with your most recent CV Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Service Manager We are working alongside a large technology firm seeking an experienced Service Manager to join the organisation. This is a key role focused on owning BAU services, driving cost optimisation, and ensuring SLA/KPI compliance within a secure, mission-critical environment. You'll act as the single service owner, working within a DevSecOps and Agile model , coordinating continuous service click apply for full job details

Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Gloucester (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits and Bonus SC clearance required to start. Applicants must be a sole British national due to the nature of the work being within National Security What you'll be doing As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you'll build cutting-edge products that protect people, platforms, missions, and information from evolving click apply for full job details

Senior Business Development Manager - Defence Location: London or Birmingham, Hybrid Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 per annum (depending on experience) + bonus & benefits Overview A senior opportunity for an experienced defence-sector sales leader to drive growth across UK defence manufacturing and aerospace organisations. This role owns the UK go-to-market strategy for defence, leading the pursuit and closure of complex, high-value opportunities aligned to government procurement and compliance frameworks. You will work across industry, government, and partner ecosystems to develop pipeline, shape solutions, and convert strategic opportunities into long-term revenue. Responsibilities Commercial Growth & Go-to-Market Own and execute the UK defence go-to-market strategy, aligned to organisational growth objectives. Identify, qualify, and develop opportunities within defence manufacturing and aerospace organisations. Lead complex sales engagements from initial opportunity through to contract award and commercial close. Deliver against agreed revenue targets and pipeline commitments. Defence Market Engagement Maintain strong awareness of UK defence procurement models, policy developments, and government initiatives. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging demand within defence digital and IT-enabled solutions. Establish and grow relationships across prime contractors, OEMs, government bodies, and delivery partners. Develop and manage strategic partnerships to support market entry and scale. Bid & Contract Leadership Lead responses to government tenders, RFPs, and framework opportunities. Shape commercial propositions in collaboration with technical, delivery, and pre-sales teams. Support contract negotiation, pricing strategy, and deal governance through to signature. Internal & Group Alignment Act as the UK defence commercial lead, coordinating sales activity across internal stakeholders. Provide market insight, pipeline visibility, and GTM updates to senior leadership. Ensure all opportunities align with regulatory, compliance, and security requirements. Required Experience Significant experience selling solutions into the UK defence and aerospace sector. Demonstrated success managing government procurement processes and long, complex sales cycles. Proven ability to close high-value, multi-stakeholder deals within regulated environments. Experience engaging defence manufacturers, prime contractors, or government customers. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Content Designer - Central Government (Contract) Duration: 3 Months Rate: £375 - £400 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote with occasional travel to London We are seeking an experienced Content Designer to support a large UK Central Government department on an initial 3-month contract click apply for full job details

BPS/CAS Architect Job Role: Analyze customer requirements and produce both high-level and low-level network designs, leveraging technologies from multiple leading vendors. Evaluate customer strategy, operations, and processes, proposing technical solutions to improve efficiency and business performance. Provide technical leadership and ownership to guide the design and delivery of solutions across the project life cycle. Apply broad networking knowledge, including protocols, cyber monitoring tools, and technologies such as Juniper switching and configuration, WAN routing (MPLS, BGP), network gateways, VPNs, remote access solutions (eg, AnyConnect), network encryption and tunnelling, Cisco Firepower, F5 TLS Intercept, Packet Brokers, Tap Aggregators, Gigamon, SNMP, TCP, TLS/cryptography, PKI, HTTP, and Sockets API. Familiarity with Endace technologies, HSMs, virtualization, and Scripting is desirable. Design and implement solutions for collecting, analysing, and storing security event data, including automation and orchestration of incident response workflows. Participate in requirements gathering and development of concise solution documentation ("solutions on a page"). Conduct performance testing of cyber monitoring tools, including sizing, capacity management, and troubleshooting. Maintain a solid understanding of the end-to-end project life cycle and associated commercial and operational risks. Troubleshoot complex technical issues, mitigating business, technical, and operational risks Coordinate with other technical architects and engineers, collaborating across multiple teams, supporting project managers in planning, reporting, service readiness, and live service support. Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Hybrid / Southeast Region - on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments click apply for full job details

Job Title: .Net/C# Backend Developer - Defence Sector Location: remote - Adhoc travel to client site Contract Type: Outside IR35 Day Rate: £400 - £425/day Clearance Required: SC Cleared We are currently seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with active SC Clearance to support secure and mission-critical projects within the Defence sector click apply for full job details

Ping ID Specialist/IAM Consultant - SC Clearance Location: Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve Work Type: 70% Remote, 30% Office Length: Initial Short Term Contract, c.2 months with scope for extensions Rate: £450 - £500 (Inside) Clearance: Must have active SC Clearance Role Description: IAMSME with experience of Web SSO/MFA and Application integration, based upon Ping Directory, Ping Federate and PingOne MFA. Ping Federate with Radius. Upgrade experience on Linux. Also experience of working in a Secure Client environment. Demonstratable experience in Ping Directory, Ping Federate, PingOne MFA, Ping Fed Radius, configuration, migration and Application onboarding using SAML and OIDC authentications. - Ideally certified in Ping Identity products. Experience in applying consultancy approaches and techniques as part of migration project. Experience of working in a classified environment. Aviation Services Proficient in reviewing, validating and implementing Ping Identity policies. LDAP directory knowledge and experience in LDAP structure and Synchronisation Radius knowledge and experience to setup Ping Federate Radius service, policies and connection testing Proficient in reviewing & inputting into Architecture artifacts. Working with Applications teams to manage re-configuration of SSO and MFA for existing applications. Working with client project manager and support planning work breakdown steps Proficient in stakeholder management. Knowledge of government security standards and processes such as ISO27001 standards, NNPPI, NIST & Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Cyber Technical Consultant - SC Cleared - Perm Location: London or Cheltenham, 3 days in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + Benefits This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Cyber Security Consultant to join an expanding technical consultancy as they support public sector clients across cyber, telecoms, and data. This role involves designing secure networks, analysing complex datasets, and contributing to protecting UK security through data driven insights and solutions. Key Responsibilities Assessing your client's' needs, understanding how their needs may differ from their wants, and appropriately managing stakeholder relationships. Selecting, understanding and adapting security control frameworks. Designing, justifying and implementing security management strategies. Identifying risks from design documentation and proposing proportionate cyber security controls. Ensuring security principles are applied during design and development to reduce risk. Developing and communicating corporate information security policy, standards and guidelines. Developing organisational strategies that address information control requirements. Identifying and monitoring environmental and market trends and proactively assessing impact on business strategies, benefits and risks. Performing threat modelling and risk assessments to develop a holistic picture of threat. Developing new architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices. Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines. Taking the initiative on project work, and knowing how to jump straight in. Supporting client engagements, including pitches and presentations. Skills/Knowledge You have relevant and recent experience working within the cyber security industry. You have experience in a consulting or customer facing role. You have worked in technical client deliveries across a range of cyber security related projects You can demonstrate subject matter expertise in one of the following domains: Security Architecture, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering. You have experience of programming, programming and Scripting concepts. You have experience working with security controls within cloud-based infrastructure (eg Azure, AWS, GCP). This may include design, configuration, or protective monitoring. You have experience working with security control frameworks eg ISO27001, NIST, CAF or others. You have demonstrable continuous personal development with relevant certifications and accreditations. You have strong interpersonal skills You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance If you're interested in the learning more, please apply or reach out to (see below) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Cloud Architect - MOD DV - Perm Location: Corsham, 4 days on-site Clearance: Active MOD DV - Must have DV in place, no scope for sponsorship Salary : £80,000 - £95,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has opened up to join one of Google Cloud's primary technical partners, as they push on with a new programme of work in the UK Defence sector, utilising cutting edge Cloud technologies click apply for full job details