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Sales Engineer Location: Remote (UK-based) with travel to customer sites Salary: circa £95k - £120k % bonus + car allowance + extensive benefits package Clearance Requirement: SC Cleared Our client is at the forefront of digital transformation, supporting the world s most essential organisations through their most complex digital challenges. By providing visibility and insight at an unparalleled scale they help clients solve problems faster, secure what matters, and drive continuous innovation across their digital ecosystems. We are now seeking a Sales Engineer to support the growth of UK public sector accounts. This is a remote, client-facing role for a highly technical and experienced presales professional with a strong MoD/Government/Public Sector background and current SC clearance. Key Requirements Essential skills and experience: 10+ years experience in IT, with at least 3 years in presales, network engineering, or technical support. Demonstrable success supporting UK Government or public sector clients Ability to translate technical challenges into clear commercial value Strong expertise in: Cisco routing, switching, gateways, and applications TCP/IP, SNMP, Netflow, VoIP LAN/WAN topologies (MPLS, Frame Relay, ATM) Security concepts and network infrastructure design Network performance and fault/alert management Solid understanding of: Operating systems Linux, Windows Cloud and virtualisation technologies SDN/NFV, Public/Private Cloud Performance tools HP/OV, Tivoli, EMC SMARTS, ArcSight Relevant certifications CCNP or CCIE or Juniper Equivalent Formal presales training (e.g. Sandler, Siebel, Afterburner) Excellent communication and presentation skills verbal, written, and visual Desirable qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical military training Knowledge of products such as Arbor, Radwhere, Riverbed, A10, ExtraHop Exposure to security analytics tools and techniques, such as log analysis, anomaly detection, or traffic monitoring, with an interest in developing stronger skills. Understanding of full packet capture and analysis concepts, or hands-on experience with tools like Wireshark, Zeek, or similar platforms. Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and how they apply to network assurance. Role & Responsibilities As a Sales Engineer, you will play a vital role in driving revenue by delivering technical presales support, demonstrating product value, and shaping best-fit solutions. Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will act as a trusted advisor for public sector clients and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include: Leading technical discovery and supporting the full sales cycle Creating and delivering high-impact demos and presentations Differentiating solutions from competitors using compelling value stories Acting as a technical expert across integrators, service providers, and Government Contributing to technical documentation, RFPs, and whitepapers Mentoring Sales Engineers, attending client meetings alongside them Building strong customer relationships and identifying upsell opportunities Representing customer needs internally and advocating for technical alignment as well as participating in industry events, speaking engagements, and strategic initiatives Remote Working: Officially home-based Must be comfortable with regular travel for: Client meetings 3-4 days per week

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the governance, assurance, and oversight of Test & Trials activities across the programme Develop, review, and enhance Test Strategies, Plans, and assurance frameworks Provide expert guidance to programme leadership on test readiness, delivery confidence, and risk Deliver independent challenge to ensure robust validation, compliance, and assurance standards are maintained Coordinate integration, system, acceptance, and operational testing activities Work collaboratively with engineering, cyber security, delivery, and operational teams to ensure aligned execution Produce senior-level assurance reports, readiness assessments, and risk evaluations Identify programme risks and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies Support transition into service, operational acceptance, and go-live activities Ensure testing activity aligns with operational, technical, and security requirements Essential Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Proven experience leading or consulting on Test & Trials activities within secure government, defence, or national security environments Strong background in test governance, assurance, and strategic test management Experience delivering within complex IT infrastructure or secure systems programmes Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on readiness, risk, and delivery confidence Strong understanding of integration, system, operational, and acceptance testing methodologies Experience operating within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Knowledge of secure networks, infrastructure delivery, or classified environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL Why Apply? Long-term programme on a critical national infrastructure initiative High-impact role with significant stakeholder exposure Opportunity to shape assurance and testing strategy across a complex secure environment Outside IR35 engagement with competitive day rate Work alongside senior technical and operational specialists on mission-critical delivery programmes

Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Cyber Security & Defence Southern UK / Home-Based with Customer Site Travel 90,000 - 120,000 + Excellent Benefits Applause IT are recruiting for a Technical Pre-Sales Consultant to join a specialist cyber security and secure information exchange technology organisation delivering solutions across defence, government and critical national infrastructure environments. This is a highly customer-facing technical consultancy role focused on supporting business development, solution design and secure technology programmes within complex cyber security environments. The successful candidate will act as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with customers, Government Contractor Primes, solution architects and internal engineering teams to shape secure technical solutions, define requirements and support future programme growth. This role would suit an experienced Technical Consultant, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales Consultant or Cyber Security Consultant with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience within secure government, defence or cyber security environments. The Role Engage directly with customers, SROs, solution architects and key technical stakeholders Support technical pre-sales activities across secure cyber security programmes Capture business and technical requirements and contribute towards bids, proposals and solution designs Design high-level solution architectures and technical specifications Support interoperability, integration and secure technology delivery programmes Provide technical guidance across Nexor products, services and security solutions Work closely with engineering and product teams to shape customer solutions Support accreditation and information assurance activities within secure environments Build strong relationships with customers, primes and industry stakeholders Contribute towards market intelligence, competitor analysis and customer feedback Support customer presentations, technical workshops and business development activities Skills & Experience Required Previous experience within Technical Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, Technical Consultancy or Cyber Security Consultancy roles Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills Experience designing solution architectures and translating requirements into technical solutions Good understanding of Cyber Security, secure systems and ICT technologies Knowledge of networking technologies including VLANs, subnetting and fibre networks Experience with cloud infrastructure technologies across public and private cloud environments Experience supporting bids, proposals and technical solution development Understanding of security standards, information assurance and accreditation activities Strong written, verbal and presentation skills Experience working within Agile environments Highly Desirable MOD, defence, government or security-cleared environment experience SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance Experience working with Government Contractor Primes Knowledge of secure interoperability or information exchange technologies Cyber security architecture or secure systems integration experience What's in it for you? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cyber security and defence programmes Highly collaborative technical environment Customer-facing strategic consultancy role Home-based flexibility with varied customer engagement Long-term career progression within a growing secure technology business This is an excellent opportunity for a technically credible consultant who enjoys customer engagement, solution design and working within complex secure environments. If this role sounds like a strong fit for your background, click APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Cyber Security & Defence - Southern UK / Home-Based with Customer Site Travel - 90,000 - 120,000 + Excellent Benefits

Azure Cloud Engineer / Platform Engineer x4 SC Cleared UK Wide 45,000 - 65,000 + perm benefits Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience Skills and experience Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with Azure Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible Experience working in Agile delivery environments Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)

A leading global IT and secure technology consultancy is seeking multiple experienced SC Cleared Network Architects to support a major secure transformation programme delivering complex enterprise network solutions across high-profile environments. This is an opportunity to join a highly technical architecture team working on large-scale secure infrastructure projects involving enterprise networking, cloud, and next-generation Firewall technologies. The Role You will be responsible for designing and delivering secure network architectures across complex environments, producing high and low-level designs, and technically leading solution delivery across multiple workstreams. Key responsibilities include: Producing High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) Designing secure enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, and Data Centre environments Working closely with wider architecture and engineering teams Leading technical delivery and supporting implementation activities Creating hardware Bills of Materials and technical documentation Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement Supporting secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions Essential Experience Strong background as a Network Architect within secure or enterprise environments Proven experience delivering architecture on large-scale infrastructure or transformation programmes Strong expertise across: Switching & Routing Enterprise Firewalls Secure Network Design Data Centre Networking Experience producing enterprise-level HLDs and LLDs Experience with one or more of: Cisco Aruba Juniper Strong next-generation Firewall experience: Palo Alto Fortinet Checkpoint CCNP level certification or equivalent experience Active SC Clearance Highly Desirable Experience within Defence, Government, Secure Consultancy, or Critical National Infrastructure environments Cloud networking exposure across AWS or Azure Knowledge of NSX-T, VXLAN, Aruba Fabric Composer Experience acting as technical design authority on major programmes This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-term secure programme working alongside some of the industry's strongest architecture teams on genuinely complex and high-impact projects.

Senior Project Planner (SC Cleared) - £400-475 per day inside IR35 - Bristol (2 days per week on site), Initial 12 months, Defence industry. The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules across complex engineering and delivery programmes. The role focuses on schedule management, project controls, reporting, risk analysis and stakeholder coordination within a structured PMO environment. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining Level 1-3 integrated project schedules Managing WBS, OBS, RBS and CBS project structures Producing schedule analysis including critical path and float reporting Maintaining cost and resource-loaded schedules Supporting earned value management and schedule variance analysis Conducting schedule risk analysis and what-if scenario planning Coordinating supplier and subcontractor schedules Supporting project change management and impact assessments Leading planning workshops and rolling wave planning sessions Ensuring alignment between scheduling, financial and material planning toolsets Producing regular project reporting, forecasts and schedule updates Experience required: Previous experience within a Planning Engineer, Project Controls or PMO Scheduling role Strong experience producing and managing integrated project schedules Knowledge of critical path analysis, forecasting and earned value management Experience working within complex engineering, infrastructure, defence or regulated environments Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and programme teams Strong reporting and analytical skills Strong experience with MS Planner and associated scheduling toolsets is essential. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale engineering programmes within an established project delivery environment with extensions after 12 months available.

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- 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 diodesOn-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

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile team and Test teams to build and maintain reusable and secure platform services aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. Work with the Delivery leads to understand the roadmap of work Work closely with Product Owners / Architects to implement and test the capabilities within the platforms Drive high-quality software engineering practices across the team, including code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and observability. Ensure delivered solutions align with solution designs and security guardrails. Guide teams in the selection and use of modern tools, frameworks, and platforms that optimise development efficiency and operational effectiveness for delivery. Support the development and evolution of the Secure Digital Platform roadmap by identifying technical dependencies, enablers, and delivery risks. Partner with the wider Secure Digital Platform team to establish and enforce standards for infrastructure-as-code, API development, cloud-native services, and integration. Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure design and adherence to internal and external policies. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering issues and support the Engineering, Agile and Test leads to develop and row technical capability within the teams. Contribute to the preparation of delivery-related artefacts such as technical documentation, support handovers, and implementation Runbook. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and feedback within engineering teams. Skills and Experience Essential 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles within software engineering, infrastructure, or platform development teams Proven experience delivering secure, scalable technology services or platforms in complex enterprise environment Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Familiarity with platform and product-centric delivery models and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity or time constraints Commitment to fostering engineering culture, mentoring others, and growing internal technical capability High ethical standards when handling confidential information Desirable Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDPs), or technical enablement teams Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defence, Finance, Critical Infrastructure) Exposure to secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure-by-design approaches Experience leading hybrid delivery teams (e.g., internal and external/partner teams) Familiarity with ITSM and incident/problem/change/ management in an enterprise context Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Network Architect (SC Cleared) - 6-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - (Wokingham) We are looking for an experienced Technical Solution Architect (Networks) with active SC Clearance to support the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions across complex enterprise environments. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party vendors to design robust network architectures, support transformation initiatives, and provide technical leadership across large-scale network and infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver enterprise network and security architectures across LAN, WAN, and MPLS environments Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) aligned to business and technical requirements Support network transformation, refresh, and upgrade projects within live customer environments Troubleshoot complex Cisco network environments and provide technical recommendations Support architecture governance, technical workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities Work closely with third-party vendors and offshore delivery teams to ensure solution compliance and delivery quality Support network security, monitoring, logging, and resilience across enterprise platforms Key Skills Required Strong experience as a Network Architect or Technical Solution Architect Active SC Clearance is essential Deep hands-on experience with Cisco Routing & Switching, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS, and Traffic Engineering Strong understanding of LAN/WAN technologies and enterprise network architecture Experience designing and configuring MPLS VPN (L2/L3) environments Strong troubleshooting skills across Cisco network environments Knowledge of Fortinet Firewalls and network security technologies Experience with IPSEC, GRE, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and network monitoring tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds Experience creating HLD and LLD documentation using Microsoft Visio Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Contract Details Duration: 6 months Day Rate: Up to £450 per day Determination: Inside IR35 Location: Wokingham (onsite) Start Date: ASAP

DevOps Engineer - active DV clearance or enhanced SC clearance Contract: 6 months initial Rate: £600-£850 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid Clearance: Active eSC or DV required A leading partner within the Intelligence Communityis seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact, secure environments supporting critical national infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain DevOps pipelines in secure environments Automate infrastructure and deployment processes Work closely with development and operations teams to improve system reliability and scalability Support containerisation and orchestration initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Ansible for configuration management Proficiency in Bash Scripting Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Helm Experience working with OpenShift environments Strong understanding of DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines Mandatory Requirements Active eSC or DV clearance (essential - cannot be sponsored) Proven experience working within secure or government environments Additional Information Competitive daily rate: £600-£850 (Inside IR35) Hybrid working model Immediate start preferred DevOps Engineer - active DV clearance or enhanced SC clearance

DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing

DV Cleared Monitoring Engineer Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Up to 800 per day (Inside IR35) DV Clearance Required (MOD Environment) Are you an experienced Monitoring Engineer with strong infrastructure expertise and DV clearance? We're looking for a skilled professional to join a high-profile MOD programme, taking ownership of monitoring operations and leading a technical team within a secure environment. This is a key role where you'll combine hands-on engineering, leadership, and strategic input to drive operational excellence and support critical systems. What You'll Be Doing Leading day-to-day operations of the Windows/Infrastructure team Managing and optimising monitoring tools such as SCOM and PRTG Designing and configuring dashboards for network and system monitoring Supporting project delivery including solution design, estimation, and implementation Ensuring SLA compliance through effective incident response and escalation Mentoring engineers and building SME capability within the team Collaborating with architects and stakeholders to shape technical solutions Producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation What We're Looking For Strong experience in enterprise infrastructure environments Proven expertise with SCOM, PRTG, and network/device monitoring Experience leading teams or acting as a senior technical specialist Solid understanding of SLA-driven environments and governance frameworks Background in project delivery (PRINCE2, PMI or similar) Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills Desirable Skills MCSE (or equivalent certification) ITIL Foundation Experience working in customer-facing or secure government environments If this Monitoring Engineer role is of interest, apply now or email your application to me at (url removed)

DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester - 6 months+ extensions, 500- 600pd DOE - Full time on site (Hampshire) Looking for a High Level clearance/ DV Cleared Tester with good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, together with the experience of working within a multi-disciplined engineering team. You will leverage your knowledge of integration frameworks to support the continuous integration, deployment, and testing of new features across complex environments. Hands on experience in infrastructure engineering, including the testing, deployment, and maintenance of robust, scalable systems. Direct experience testing and integrating any of the following: Identity and access management (IDAM) systems including role based access control (RBAC) Public key infrastructure (PKI) Server monitoring, audit and patch deployment Key Duties and Responsibilities Running manual tests using the project approved tools. Interpretation of test results and preliminary investigation of failures. Raising defects and monitoring them through to resolution. Develop scripts for sub-systems integration testing (end to end test). Good knowledge of IT infrastructure, including Servers, networks, and virtualisation technologies. Good understanding of network protocols, and experience with both Linux and Windows operating systems. Required Competencies Experience of Testing. Experience of Integration and testing of sub-systems. Experience designing and producing manual Tests. Experience of Test Management Tools Linux Desired Competencies Experience of SAFe and agile ways of working Good Problem investigation and analysis skills ISTQB Foundation Certification This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This temporary contract is the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Role: SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Positions: 2-3 Location: London Hybrid (1/2 Days a week) Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 iO Associates are working with a Technical Consultancy who are looking for two to three SC cleared DevOps Engineers to join on a Permanent basis pre-November. This role is ideal for proactive engineers who thrive in automation, loves problem-solving, and mentoring others. Skills & Experience: Strong AWS or Azure expertise and DevOps practices Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Configuration management and automation Observability tools (CloudWatch, ELK, Grafana) CI/CD pipeline design and management Scripting/programming skills (any language)

We are seeking a senior Risk Manager to lead programme-wide risk and opportunity management, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Orange Book principles and MOD governance frameworks. This role goes beyond traditional risk reporting-positioning the Risk Manager as a trusted advisor to Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Boards, and assurance bodies , enabling risk-informed decision-making , shaping strategic trade-offs, and ensuring both threats and opportunities are actively managed to protect and enhance Defence capability outcomes. Key Responsibilities Risk Management Strategy & Planning: Develop, implement, and continuously refine the Programme Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Plan , aligned to NAD, MOD, and HMG best practice. Define risk appetite, tolerance, thresholds, and escalation frameworks across project, programme, and portfolio levels. Ensure integration of risk management into overall programme governance, planning, and delivery life cycle. Threat & Opportunity (Upside Risk) Management: Lead proactive identification and management of both threats and opportunities , ensuring balanced consideration of risk and value. Embed opportunity management practices to maximise programme benefits and outcomes. Align risk and opportunity management with benefits realisation and Defence capability delivery , not just milestones. Risk-Informed Decision Making: Act as a trusted advisor to SROs and Programme Boards , providing clear analysis of risks, opportunities, and trade-offs. Present decision options with associated impacts on cost, schedule, performance, and operational outcomes. Support informed decision-making through evidence-based insights and scenario analysis. Schedule Threshold Management & Escalation: Define and manage risk thresholds and escalation triggers , including schedule, cost, and performance tolerances. Monitor delivery against thresholds and ensure timely escalation from project to programme and portfolio governance levels. Provide early warning of risks that may impact critical paths, approvals, or operational readiness. Tooling & Quantitative Risk Analysis: Lead the use of Active Risk Manager (ARM) and Predict! (or equivalent) to manage risk data, reporting, and analysis. Deliver quantitative risk analysis (QRA) , including schedule and cost risk modelling where appropriate. Ensure data quality, consistency, and auditability across all risk artefacts. Commercial & Contractual Risk Integration: Integrate risk management with commercial strategies, supplier performance, and contractual frameworks . Identify and manage risks associated with multi-vendor delivery environments , including misaligned incentives and dependencies. Support commercial teams in embedding risk considerations into procurement and supplier management. Security, Accreditation & Cyber Risk: Lead management of security, accreditation, and cyber risks as core programme risk domains. Ensure alignment with Defence security policies, accreditation requirements, and cyber assurance processes. Provide visibility and escalation of risks impacting authority to operate and operational deployment. People, Skills & Clearance Risks: Identify and manage risks related to SC clearance constraints, key personnel dependencies, and skills shortages . Highlight risks associated with succession gaps and single points of failure across programme and supplier teams. Support workforce planning through proactive identification of people-related risks. Governance, Assurance & Independent Challenge: Maintain comprehensive and auditable risk registers and RAID logs across programme levels. Provide high-quality reporting to Programme Boards, SROs, and assurance bodies (eg, IPA, Cabinet Office). Exercise independent challenge , ensuring risks are accurately represented and not understated. Escalate material concerns without compromise, ensuring transparency and integrity in reporting. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with senior stakeholders across NAD, MOD, suppliers, and wider HMG organisations. Facilitate risk workshops, reviews, and governance forums to ensure shared understanding and ownership of risk. Provide clear, concise communication tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. Continuous Improvement & Risk Culture: Promote a proactive, transparent, and risk-aware culture across multidisciplinary teams. Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices, tools, and maturity. Capture and share lessons learned across programmes and portfolios. Requirements Essential: Proven experience as a Risk Manager within Defence, government, or large-scale regulated environments. Extensive experience supporting HMG Category A or Major Programmes , including approvals and assurance processes. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Orange Book and risk management best practice. Demonstrated experience developing Risk Management Strategies and Plans . Hands-on experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM) , Predict! , or equivalent tools. Experience delivering quantitative risk analysis (QRA) , including schedule and/or cost modelling. Strong understanding of commercial, supplier, and multi-vendor risk environments . Experience managing security, accreditation, and cyber risks within Defence or similar contexts. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide independent challenge at Board level. Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills. Desirable: Experience within NAD/Defence Digital , Land ISTAR, or digital transformation programmes. Knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book and business case development. Familiarity with Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and GMPP assurance processes. Professional certification in risk management (eg, APM Risk, MoR, PMI-RMP).

Role: Data Solutions Architect (SC Cleared) Contract: 3-6 months initial Day rate: £500pd-£550pd (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid working) We are working with a large-scale consultancy who require a Data Solutions Architect to work on an Azure Data project. The role will require someone who is SC Cleared and will be hybrid working, based in London. Responsibilities: Design secure, scalable data solutions across application, data, integration, infrastructure and security domains. Architect cloud data platforms and analytics stacks (e.g. Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric) including distributed processing (Spark). Translate functional and non-functional requirements (security, performance, availability, resilience) into resilient target architectures. Define current-state, target-state and transition architectures, including phased roadmaps and dependency-aware migration plans. Apply platform engineering practices (IaC, CI/CD, DevOps) aligned to landing-zone/enterprise-scale guardrails (e.g. Azure CAF). Design modern enterprise integration patterns (APIs, event-driven and service-based approaches). Produce clear, auditable artefacts for governance and assurance (HLD/LLD, ADRs, options appraisals). Act as design authority lead design reviews/ARBs, communicate trade-offs, and support build-phase conformance. Support delivery reporting/RAID, knowledge transfer, capability uplift, and exit/transition planning with complete handover documentation. Essential requirements Active SC clearance and experience working in regulated environments. Strong solution architecture background across data, cloud, security and integration. Hands-on knowledge of Azure data services, Databricks/Fabric, and modern analytics patterns. Ability to create and defend architecture artefacts and influence senior technical stakeholders. Please note, to be successful for the role and due to time frames, you must hold active SC Clearance. If you are interested in the role provide an up to date CV for consideration and apply now!

Job Title: Cloud Digital Product Manager (SC CLEARED) Location: Exeter (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial 10 month contract CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cloud Digital Product Manager to join their team in Exeter on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We're looking for an experienced Product Manager to help shape and improve the internal platforms that our developers, scientists and service teams rely on every day. You'll join Platform Technology - a part of the organisation responsible for shared, cross-cutting capabilities such as developer tools, APIs, data pipelines and infrastructure services. Your job is to make these platforms reliable, discoverable and enabling: reducing delivery friction, improving user experience, and helping downstream service teams ship faster and more safely. Support the development of a business case to invest in service enhancements and engagements with third party suppliers Own the roadmap and backlog for one or more shared technology platforms and deliver to the agreed product vision Work with engineers, architects and delivery teams to deliver incremental improvements that make platforms easier to use and maintain Understand internal users - from developers to operations staff - and translate their needs into clear priorities Investigate the development of measurable service outcomes (adoption, usability, performance) and use data to track progress Balance short-term reliability with long-term sustainability and compliance Facilitate collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders; communicate trade-offs transparently Champion product-led and user informed, iterative ways of working in a complex, legacy / brownfield environment Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience managing developer infrastructure products and associated cloud technologies e.g. AWS, Azure, shared services Successfully managed commercial services and bought in services Ability to apply and adapt Agile and Lean practices in the context of an engineering focused team Strong understanding of user-centred product development, championing the use of user centered design even when the users are other engineers Skilled at prioritising by outcome - e.g. using impact vs. effort or cost-of-delay approaches Confident working with cross-disciplinary teams and senior technical stakeholders Comfortable operating in environments with legacy systems, competing priorities and incomplete information Excellent communicator, can translate complex technical issues into clear decisions and trade-offs You?ll Thrive Here If You? Care about helping others deliver value - "product thinking for platforms" Believe in outcomes over output and in learning through iteration Value sustainability over speed, preferring well-designed, reliable systems to quick fixes Enjoy bringing structure and clarity to technically challenging, interdependent environments Are collaborative, pragmatic and curious - a steady hand in a complex system Measures of Success (6-12 Months) Renewal of Cloud technology contracts and supporting services Clear, agreed roadmap for your platform area Well defined and prioritised backlog supporting the roadmap and operational needs Measurable improvement in adoption or usability for key internal users Positive feedback from engineering and architecture stakeholders Introduction of at least one lightweight product practice improving visibility, flow or learning If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Cloud Engineer / Platform Engineer x4 SC Cleared UK Wide 55,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience Skills and experience Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible Experience working in Agile delivery environments Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)

DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer - Contract 550- 600 per day Outside IR35 Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5 Active MOD DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week . You will work across the full software delivery lifecycle , helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently Implement automation and infrastructure as code Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable Deliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvements Contribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practices Technical Skills (Must Have) CI/CD & Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts Scripting & APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIs Containerisation & Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery Application Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault Operating Systems: RedHat Linux and Windows Experience & Background Experience across the full software development lifecycle Strong understanding of automation and DevOps tooling Knowledge of secure software delivery practices Comfortable working with multiple programming / scripting languages Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement Key Details Contract Rate: 550- 600 per day Status: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Option for condensed week (3 long days, paid for 5)