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DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared Rate: 535 a day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: SC Clearance required Location : Largely remote - every 2nd Wednesday in Leeds for sprint reviews, planning etc Working as a DevOps Engineer for a global IT Consultancy, you will be integral to designing and operating the cloud platforms that make digital transformation possible within the NHS, helping them to move towards a secure, scalable, and modern identity ecosystem. Role Overview The DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in the design, build, and automation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines supporting the NHS IAM (Identity and Access Management) programme. This initiative aims to develop the Master Staff Index (MSI) which is a unified, secure digital identity and access management solution that ensures every NHS and social care staff member has a unique identity linked across local and national systems. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary delivery team to create reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure that underpins the MSI's authentication, single sign-on, and access capabilities across the NHS and social care landscape. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Design and Delivery: Deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Support the design and implementation of build, deployment, and automation pipelines across development, test, and production environments. Contribute to the definition and enforcement of platform standards under the guidance of the Principal DevOps Engineer. Cloud Engineering and Operations: Manage and optimise cloud environments, primarily in AWS (experience with Azure beneficial). Implement and maintain IAM, networking, and security configurations that comply with NHS security policies and Entra (Azure AD) integration. Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Azure DevOps. Automate build, test, and deployment processes to increase delivery speed and reliability. Automation and Scripting: Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention. Contribute to IaC development using Terraform and configuration management tooling. Use Python or JavaScript (desirable) to extend platform automation and integration capabilities. Monitoring and Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging using Splunk, Grafana, and Cribl. Ensure visibility of system health, performance, and security posture. Collaboration and Delivery: Work as part of an agile, multidisciplinary team to support continuous delivery and improvement. Collaborate with developers, architects, and security specialists to embed DevOps practices. Support operational readiness and ensure platform reliability for the MSI solution. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering within cloud-based environments. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). AWS cloud engineering experience (Azure experience welcome). Practical understanding of cloud security, identity management, and IAM best practices. Familiarity with observability tooling (Splunk, Grafana, Cribl). Experience working in agile delivery teams and contributing to iterative development processes. Desirable Skills Programming/scripting experience in Python or JavaScript (TypeScript, React, etc ) Exposure to NHS or large-scale public sector identity and access management systems. Experience integrating with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD). Familiarity with the NHS's Software Engineering Quality framework. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and secure authentication architectures.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as an AWS Platform Engineer on a long term contract for the NHS, inside IR35. It's important to note that this AWS Platform Engineer must have active SC Clearance. The key skills required for this AWS Platform Engineer role are: SC Cleared AWS Terraform Python If you do have the relevant experience for this AWS Platform Engineer role, please do apply.

DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared Rate: £535 a day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: SC Clearance required Location : Largely remote - every 2nd Wednesday in Leeds for sprint reviews, planning etc Working as a DevOps Engineer for a global IT Consultancy, you will be integral to designing and operating the cloud platforms that make digital transformation possible within the NHS, helping them to move towards a secure, scalable, and modern identity ecosystem. Role Overview The DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in the design, build, and automation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines supporting the NHS IAM (Identity and Access Management) programme. This initiative aims to develop the Master Staff Index (MSI) which is a unified, secure digital identity and access management solution that ensures every NHS and social care staff member has a unique identity linked across local and national systems. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary delivery team to create reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure that underpins the MSI's authentication, single sign-on, and access capabilities across the NHS and social care landscape. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Design and Delivery: Deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Support the design and implementation of build, deployment, and automation pipelines across development, test, and production environments. Contribute to the definition and enforcement of platform standards under the guidance of the Principal DevOps Engineer. Cloud Engineering and Operations: Manage and optimise cloud environments, primarily in AWS (experience with Azure beneficial). Implement and maintain IAM, networking, and security configurations that comply with NHS security policies and Entra (Azure AD) integration. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Azure DevOps. Automate build, test, and deployment processes to increase delivery speed and reliability. Automation and Scripting: Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention. Contribute to IaC development using Terraform and configuration management tooling. Use Python or JavaScript (desirable) to extend platform automation and integration capabilities. Monitoring and Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging using Splunk, Grafana, and Cribl. Ensure visibility of system health, performance, and security posture. Collaboration and Delivery: Work as part of an agile, multidisciplinary team to support continuous delivery and improvement. Collaborate with developers, architects, and security specialists to embed DevOps practices. Support operational readiness and ensure platform reliability for the MSI solution. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering within cloud-based environments. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). AWS cloud engineering experience (Azure experience welcome). Practical understanding of cloud security, identity management, and IAM best practices. Familiarity with observability tooling (Splunk, Grafana, Cribl). Experience working in agile delivery teams and contributing to iterative development processes. Desirable Skills Programming/Scripting experience in Python or JavaScript (TypeScript, React, etc ) Exposure to NHS or large-scale public sector identity and access management systems. Experience integrating with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD). Familiarity with the NHS's Software Engineering Quality framework. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and secure authentication architectures.

Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and Firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible: Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN) & Fortinet. Management platforms: Panorama, SCM, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. SASE products/services. Load balancers & application delivery - primarily F5. Vulnerability & exposure management (eg Tenable). Email security gateways and hygiene solutions (Mimecast). Network routing, switching, access policy administration. AWS and Azure security knowledge. Documentation: HLDs, LLDs, Security Designs, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams. Soft Skills & Background Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Agile/SAFe delivery experience. Background in security operations, compliance, risk, or governance. Experience working with an MSSP - desirable. Exposure to highly regulated industries - Financial Services experience a strong plus. Clearance SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is required for this role. Candidates with current active SC will be prioritised. Why Apply? This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their security landscape. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions, contributing to critical infrastructure, and expanding your skill set across cloud, network, and security domains.

Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.