Sanderson Government & Defence

Cyber Software Engineer - National Security The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety. As a Cyber Software Engineer, the successful applicant will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. They will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level. Key Requirements . Strong experience with C or C++ . Familiarity with Python . Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems . Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments . An interest in the Cyber domain . Understanding of common software design and testing patterns . Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years. Next Steps To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV. The team looks forward to hearing from you. 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.

The successful persons will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety. As a Cyber Software Engineer, you will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. You will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level. Key Requirements * Strong experience with C or C++ * Familiarity with Python * Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems * Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments * An interest in the Cyber domain * Understanding of common software design and testing patterns * Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years. Next Steps To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV. The team looks forward to hearing from you. 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.

Data Lead - Contract (Outside IR35) London (3 days per week on-site) Senior / Principal Consultant Level £570 per day - Outside IR35 Initial 3 months plus extensions We're working with a high-profile client on a strategically important programme and are seeking an experienced Data Lead to shape and deliver enterprise-grade data and reporting capabilities click apply for full job details

The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety. As a Cyber Software Engineer, you will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. You will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level. Key Requirements * Strong experience with C or C++ * Familiarity with Python * Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems * Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments * An interest in the Cyber domain * Understanding of common software design and testing patterns * Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years. Next Steps To apply, please submit an up-to-date 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.

Two experienced DevSecOps Engineers are required to support defence-focused projects, driving best practice across secure software delivery, cloud platforms, and deployment automation. The role focuses on improving the speed, reliability, and security of systems throughout the full software development life cycle. These positions works with modern DevSecOps, cloud, and SRE practices in complex, security-critical environments. The Role The DevSecOps Engineers will design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, supporting both development teams and live operational systems. The role combines hands-on technical delivery with collaboration across engineering, security, and product teams. Key responsibilities include: * Managing code releases and automated deployments * Applying SRE principles to improve system reliability and uptime * Supporting and troubleshooting live systems * Working closely with developers, security architects, and quality engineers * Coaching team members on DevSecOps best practice Skills & Experience Essential * Experience in DevSecOps or similar roles * Strong experience with AWS (Azure or GCP beneficial) * CI/CD tooling (eg GitLab CI/CD) * Infrastructure as Code (eg Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) * Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) * Linux and Scripting * Secure development and vulnerability management * Monitoring and observability tools (eg Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic) Beneficial * Cyber security tooling (eg Tenable, SonarQube, IDAM solutions) * Microservices, serverless, APIs, and event-driven architectures * GPU or edge computing environments * Automation languages such as Python or Rust * Experience in defence or highly regulated environments Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for SC clearance. This requires British citizenship and UK residency for the relevant period. 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.

Job Title: Integrated Planning Lead About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Integrated Planning Lead to drive planning excellence across multiple concurrent programmes within a complex delivery environment. This is a pivotal role responsible for establishing, embedding, and leading integrated planning practices that enable successful, milestone-driven delivery at scale click apply for full job details

Principal SOC Consultant Rate: Up to £90,000 + company benefits Clearance level: Must hold live SC clearance Location: Mainly remote with some travel as per client requirements, typically multiple cities available (e.g., London, Bristol, Manchester, Corsham) About the Role This consultant would typically fulfil a senior leadership position within the public sector and Defence, responsible for setting, click apply for full job details

SC-Cleared ETL Developer (Talend / Oracle) Rate: £450 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 - engagement via an umbrella company Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days per week on site Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required The Role We are seeking an SC-cleared ETL Developer to support a growing Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) programme click apply for full job details

FPGA Engineer National Security & Critical Systems Great ideas come from different minds. That's why this organisation brings together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from a wide range of backgrounds - and gives them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a real impact. What connects everyone is a shared mission: solving meaningful problems and building advanced technical capability tha click apply for full job details

Role Purpose The Software Engineer will work as a hands-on individual contributor within a delivery team, responsible for developing high-quality software solutions. The role involves contributing to and at times, leading design and engineering decisions, while delivering medium to high complexity work with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities Act as a hands-on software engineer, with significant time spent designing, building, testing, and maintaining software solutions. Deliver medium to high complexity engineering tasks independently and effectively. Contribute to architecture, design, and engineering decisions across the team (aligned to ARIX levels 1 and 2). Lead selected design and engineering decisions where appropriate (ARIX levels 1 and 2). Influence and contribute to the team's overall engineering approach and ways of working. Coach and guide less experienced software engineers, supporting their technical development and best practices. Ensure solutions meet agreed engineering principles, quality standards, and coding best practices. Skills & Experience Strong hands-on software development experience across relevant technologies. Proven ability to contribute to and lead engineering and design discussions. Experience working on medium to high complexity systems with minimal supervision. Strong understanding of quality-driven development, including clean code and maintainable design. Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and mentor junior engineers. 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.

Nuclear Security Consultant British Engineering Consultancy £50,000 - £60,000 About the Company Our client is a British engineering and technology consultancy with a strong reputation in the national security and defence sectors. Their nuclear practice works across the full spectrum of protective security - from physical and personnel controls through to technical and cyber-blended solutions - s click apply for full job details

Content Designer - Central Government (Contract) Contract Length: Initial 3 months Rate: £375-£400 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote Overview We are seeking an experienced Content Designer to support a major UK Central Government department on an initial 3-month contract click apply for full job details

Solutions Architect - Defence & National Security Location: Stoke (Onsite - 5 days per week) Salary: £75,000 + benefits Clearance: UKSV clearance required (must be eligible) About the Role Sanderson Government & Defence is supporting a leading organisation delivering secure, mission-critical solutions into the Defence and National Security sectors click apply for full job details

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