Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 550 to 600 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence Provide independent challenge to ensure robust validation and assurance practices Support planning and execution of system integration, acceptance, and operational trials Engage with engineering, cyber, and operational stakeholders to ensure coordinated test delivery Produce high-level assurance reporting and readiness assessments Identify delivery risks and recommend mitigation strategies Support transition into service and operational acceptance activities Essential Skills & Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Strong experience delivering Test & Trials consultancy or leadership within secure government or defence environments Demonstrable experience shaping test governance, strategy, and assurance frameworks Background working on secure IT infrastructure or complex systems programmes Experience advising senior stakeholders on test readiness and delivery risk Strong understanding of integration, system, and operational testing principles Ability to operate effectively within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Familiarity with secure networks or infrastructure-based delivery environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Knowledge of structured delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile)
Apr 18, 2026
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Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 550 to 600 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence Provide independent challenge to ensure robust validation and assurance practices Support planning and execution of system integration, acceptance, and operational trials Engage with engineering, cyber, and operational stakeholders to ensure coordinated test delivery Produce high-level assurance reporting and readiness assessments Identify delivery risks and recommend mitigation strategies Support transition into service and operational acceptance activities Essential Skills & Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Strong experience delivering Test & Trials consultancy or leadership within secure government or defence environments Demonstrable experience shaping test governance, strategy, and assurance frameworks Background working on secure IT infrastructure or complex systems programmes Experience advising senior stakeholders on test readiness and delivery risk Strong understanding of integration, system, and operational testing principles Ability to operate effectively within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Familiarity with secure networks or infrastructure-based delivery environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Knowledge of structured delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile)
Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared or DV Eligible) Rate: £560 per day (Inside IR35), plus on call allowances Duration: 6 month contract Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on site near Milton Keynes Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) - active or eligible Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a highly secure programme within a defence/national security environment. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will provide technical leadership across enterprise networking and security, operating within high-assurance, air-gapped environments. You will act as a senior escalation point, supporting complex incidents, contributing to secure network design, and ensuring the ongoing stability and compliance of critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, secure, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure Provide technical leadership across routing, switching, and network security Act as an escalation point for complex network and Firewall issues Support and maintain highly secure and air-gapped environments Configure and manage network security controls, policies, and Firewalls Contribute to secure network design and operational assurance activities Participate in an on-call rota to support critical services Core Skills Experience Design, implementation, and support of enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructure Strong technical leadership across routing, switching, and network security Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies Deep experience in network security including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs (IPsec/SSL), and PKI Administration and support of Cisco Firepower/ASA and Palo Alto NGFWs (Panorama) Experience acting as escalation in high-security, air-gapped environments Familiarity with encryption technologies such as Catapan and Bulldog devices Knowledge of virtualised networking including VMware and NSX-T Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds and PRTG Understanding of identity-based networking/Software Defined Access (802.1X, IBNS 2.0) Solid grounding in Windows networking services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services Desirable Skills NIST hardening guidelines ITIL processes ServiceNow BeCrypt OS Linux operating systems Data diodes On-Call Requirement - This role includes participation in an on-call rota with the following flat fees payable: £50 for weekday on-call cover £100 for weekends and bank holidays Application Deadline: Close of Business Monday 22nd April.
Apr 17, 2026
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Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared or DV Eligible) Rate: £560 per day (Inside IR35), plus on call allowances Duration: 6 month contract Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on site near Milton Keynes Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) - active or eligible Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a highly secure programme within a defence/national security environment. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will provide technical leadership across enterprise networking and security, operating within high-assurance, air-gapped environments. You will act as a senior escalation point, supporting complex incidents, contributing to secure network design, and ensuring the ongoing stability and compliance of critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, secure, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure Provide technical leadership across routing, switching, and network security Act as an escalation point for complex network and Firewall issues Support and maintain highly secure and air-gapped environments Configure and manage network security controls, policies, and Firewalls Contribute to secure network design and operational assurance activities Participate in an on-call rota to support critical services Core Skills Experience Design, implementation, and support of enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructure Strong technical leadership across routing, switching, and network security Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies Deep experience in network security including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs (IPsec/SSL), and PKI Administration and support of Cisco Firepower/ASA and Palo Alto NGFWs (Panorama) Experience acting as escalation in high-security, air-gapped environments Familiarity with encryption technologies such as Catapan and Bulldog devices Knowledge of virtualised networking including VMware and NSX-T Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds and PRTG Understanding of identity-based networking/Software Defined Access (802.1X, IBNS 2.0) Solid grounding in Windows networking services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services Desirable Skills NIST hardening guidelines ITIL processes ServiceNow BeCrypt OS Linux operating systems Data diodes On-Call Requirement - This role includes participation in an on-call rota with the following flat fees payable: £50 for weekday on-call cover £100 for weekends and bank holidays Application Deadline: Close of Business Monday 22nd April.
Senior Technical Architect - Network - Hybrid - SC Cleared - Secure Environments One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to join them for a 6 month contract. They are offering £658 per day INSIDE IR35. Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. They are offering hybrid working, with 3 days per week onsite. This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance. As the Network Architect, you will support our client with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities. You will be working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution. During this role you will be maintaining a key business relationships within government and capability ensuring the security of the nation. You will be providing key technical inputs and governance. Experience Required: Excellent customer and people skills, primarily dealing with national security government customers Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environment such as the FCDO, MOD, CTP and Home Office. Experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum: - VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX) - SASE architecture - High grade network encryption technologies and configuration Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs. Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements. Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration. A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies. Worked in a Matrix organisation structure. Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices. If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you! SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Apr 17, 2026
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Senior Technical Architect - Network - Hybrid - SC Cleared - Secure Environments One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to join them for a 6 month contract. They are offering £658 per day INSIDE IR35. Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. They are offering hybrid working, with 3 days per week onsite. This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance. As the Network Architect, you will support our client with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities. You will be working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution. During this role you will be maintaining a key business relationships within government and capability ensuring the security of the nation. You will be providing key technical inputs and governance. Experience Required: Excellent customer and people skills, primarily dealing with national security government customers Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environment such as the FCDO, MOD, CTP and Home Office. Experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum: - VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX) - SASE architecture - High grade network encryption technologies and configuration Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs. Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements. Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration. A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies. Worked in a Matrix organisation structure. Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices. If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you! SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer with active SC clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance. - Salary up to £80,000 DOE- Hybrid opportunity with Hampshire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Senior Azure Platform Engineers to join an SME delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearence and eligibility for DV clearance is required. THE SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance - Hampshire Based or ability to travel 3 days/ week.- Experience as in an Azure focused DevOps or Infrastructure Development role. SENIOR AZURE PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure- covering AKS, VMs, Networking, Storage etc- Ability to build scalable production level Azure environments- Strong knowledge of networking concepts - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including configuration, scaling, and securing containerised applications in production environments.- Expertise in IaC using tools like Terraform- Strong experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSPLATFORM ENGINEER, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, AZURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AZURE ARCHITECT, AZURE CONSULTANT, CLOUD ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer with active SC clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance. - Salary up to £80,000 DOE- Hybrid opportunity with Hampshire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Senior Azure Platform Engineers to join an SME delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearence and eligibility for DV clearance is required. THE SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance - Hampshire Based or ability to travel 3 days/ week.- Experience as in an Azure focused DevOps or Infrastructure Development role. SENIOR AZURE PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure- covering AKS, VMs, Networking, Storage etc- Ability to build scalable production level Azure environments- Strong knowledge of networking concepts - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including configuration, scaling, and securing containerised applications in production environments.- Expertise in IaC using tools like Terraform- Strong experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSPLATFORM ENGINEER, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, AZURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AZURE ARCHITECT, AZURE CONSULTANT, CLOUD ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD
MERITUS are recruiting for a Head of Systems Design Coordination to join Future Combat Air Programmes with our defence client at either their Bristol or Stevenage site. HEAD OF SYSTEM DESIGN COORDINATION - INSIDE IR35 - 80 PER HOUR ( 592 per day) - 6 MONTHS - SC CLEARED (UKEO) - BRISTOL OR STEVENAGE - FAST MOVING PROCESS Meritus is supporting a critical leadership hire within one of the UK's most strategically important defence programmes - focused on the development of next-generation combat air capability. This role sits at the centre of a highly complex, multi-national programme shaping the future of air combat. You will operate at the intersection of platform design, weapons integration, and system-of-systems thinking - influencing how effects are delivered in a modern battlespace rather than simply integrated. This is not a siloed engineering leadership role. It is a coordination, governance, and influence position operating across a large-scale Chief Systems Engineering (CSE) organisation and external partner network. The Role As Head of Systems Design Coordination, you will lead a critical function responsible for aligning engineering activity across a large, multi-disciplinary systems organisation ( 70 engineers). Reporting directly to the Chief Systems Engineer, you will act as a deputy in senior forums and take ownership of engineering coordination across programme-wide activities. You will: Lead a Systems Design Coordination & Transversal team covering: Human Factors Through-Life Support Safety & Assurance Product Security Weapon Integration Own engineering governance across the programme: Design reviews & gate approvals Engineering Management Plans Systems Engineering Management frameworks Drive coordination across engineering task groups, ensuring alignment of outputs and technical coherence Act as a senior stakeholder interface across: Prime contractors Government / MOD stakeholders Internal engineering and programme leadership Support workforce development, mobility, and capability growth across the engineering function Contribute to bid activity and long-term capability planning What We're Looking For This is a high-influence leadership role - technical credibility alone is not enough. You must be able to operate commercially, politically, and strategically across a complex defence ecosystem. Key requirements: Proven leadership within complex systems engineering environments (ideally defence or aerospace) Strong stakeholder management across primes, government, and internal delivery teams Experience operating within structured engineering governance frameworks Ability to align competing stakeholder priorities and drive decision-making Track record of influencing senior technical and programme leadership Strong organisational discipline with attention to detail across large-scale programmes Programme Environment Multi-national collaboration across UK and international partners Highly sensitive, security-cleared environment Long lifecycle programme with evolving requirements and political visibility Strong emphasis on integration of advanced technologies and future capability concepts
Apr 15, 2026
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MERITUS are recruiting for a Head of Systems Design Coordination to join Future Combat Air Programmes with our defence client at either their Bristol or Stevenage site. HEAD OF SYSTEM DESIGN COORDINATION - INSIDE IR35 - 80 PER HOUR ( 592 per day) - 6 MONTHS - SC CLEARED (UKEO) - BRISTOL OR STEVENAGE - FAST MOVING PROCESS Meritus is supporting a critical leadership hire within one of the UK's most strategically important defence programmes - focused on the development of next-generation combat air capability. This role sits at the centre of a highly complex, multi-national programme shaping the future of air combat. You will operate at the intersection of platform design, weapons integration, and system-of-systems thinking - influencing how effects are delivered in a modern battlespace rather than simply integrated. This is not a siloed engineering leadership role. It is a coordination, governance, and influence position operating across a large-scale Chief Systems Engineering (CSE) organisation and external partner network. The Role As Head of Systems Design Coordination, you will lead a critical function responsible for aligning engineering activity across a large, multi-disciplinary systems organisation ( 70 engineers). Reporting directly to the Chief Systems Engineer, you will act as a deputy in senior forums and take ownership of engineering coordination across programme-wide activities. You will: Lead a Systems Design Coordination & Transversal team covering: Human Factors Through-Life Support Safety & Assurance Product Security Weapon Integration Own engineering governance across the programme: Design reviews & gate approvals Engineering Management Plans Systems Engineering Management frameworks Drive coordination across engineering task groups, ensuring alignment of outputs and technical coherence Act as a senior stakeholder interface across: Prime contractors Government / MOD stakeholders Internal engineering and programme leadership Support workforce development, mobility, and capability growth across the engineering function Contribute to bid activity and long-term capability planning What We're Looking For This is a high-influence leadership role - technical credibility alone is not enough. You must be able to operate commercially, politically, and strategically across a complex defence ecosystem. Key requirements: Proven leadership within complex systems engineering environments (ideally defence or aerospace) Strong stakeholder management across primes, government, and internal delivery teams Experience operating within structured engineering governance frameworks Ability to align competing stakeholder priorities and drive decision-making Track record of influencing senior technical and programme leadership Strong organisational discipline with attention to detail across large-scale programmes Programme Environment Multi-national collaboration across UK and international partners Highly sensitive, security-cleared environment Long lifecycle programme with evolving requirements and political visibility Strong emphasis on integration of advanced technologies and future capability concepts
Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Network Engineer Location: Cambridgeshire with Travel to other sites when required Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 700 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation supporting UK defence, is hiring for a Senior Network Engineer to join their team primarily based in Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled network professional to contribute to critical infrastructure projects and ensure the resilience of vital networks. What you'll be doing: Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and design engineer for network upgrades and future developments Developing comprehensive design documentation, including SDRs, HLDs, LLDs, and test plans Building and configuring network hardware to meet design specifications Providing expertise on network obsolescence, proposing hardware replacements, and assessing risks associated with network shutdowns and new setups Troubleshooting complex network issues to maintain optimal performance Managing the current network infrastructure, primarily based on CISCO and Dell hardware Supporting network security and operational stability What you'll bring: Proven experience in designing and configuring enterprise network solutions Strong knowledge of CISCO and Dell networking equipment Familiarity with network documentation standards (SDRs, HLDs, LLDs) Experience in hardware replacement planning and risk assessment Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues efficiently Knowledge of CISCO Smart Account Management (desirable) Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects within a dynamic environment. If you're a motivated network professional ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team committed to excellence and innovation.
Apr 15, 2026
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Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Network Engineer Location: Cambridgeshire with Travel to other sites when required Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 700 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation supporting UK defence, is hiring for a Senior Network Engineer to join their team primarily based in Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled network professional to contribute to critical infrastructure projects and ensure the resilience of vital networks. What you'll be doing: Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and design engineer for network upgrades and future developments Developing comprehensive design documentation, including SDRs, HLDs, LLDs, and test plans Building and configuring network hardware to meet design specifications Providing expertise on network obsolescence, proposing hardware replacements, and assessing risks associated with network shutdowns and new setups Troubleshooting complex network issues to maintain optimal performance Managing the current network infrastructure, primarily based on CISCO and Dell hardware Supporting network security and operational stability What you'll bring: Proven experience in designing and configuring enterprise network solutions Strong knowledge of CISCO and Dell networking equipment Familiarity with network documentation standards (SDRs, HLDs, LLDs) Experience in hardware replacement planning and risk assessment Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues efficiently Knowledge of CISCO Smart Account Management (desirable) Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects within a dynamic environment. If you're a motivated network professional ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team committed to excellence and innovation.
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC CLEARED) Wokingham - hybrid working - 55,000 - 70,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC CLEARED) Wokingham - hybrid working - 55,000 - 70,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - 70,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - 70,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC CLEARED) Wokingham - hybrid working - £55,000 - £70,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in Scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (eg Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC CLEARED) Wokingham - hybrid working - £55,000 - £70,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in Scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (eg Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - £70,000 - £90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in Scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (eg Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - £70,000 - £90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in Scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (eg Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence
