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Associate Consultant - Secure Cloud / GCP / GDC DevSecOps Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. RT are a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance, bringing government, industry, and academia together to improve digital sustainability outcomes for the UK government and its supply chain We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We deploy consultants who ensure alignment with Government policy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term impact goals. We specialise in the delivery of Cloud & Digital Infrastructure services , including multi-cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP), secure cloud platforms, DevSecOps and automation, Site Reliability Engineering, digital workplace technologies, and resilient, scalable infrastructure operations across complex and regulated environments. Your Invitation: We invite you to join our Cloud & Digital Infrastructure consulting team , where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across cloud engineering, secure platform engineering, DevSecOps/SRE, and modern infrastructure transformation. We are particularly building capability in: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) / air-gapped deployments Secure-by-design cloud engineering for Defence and high-assurance environments Kubernetes, containerisation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) This includes supporting surge activity for our defence partners delivering secure cloud services into secure environments. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant defence portfolio, a minimum of active SC clearance is required. DV-cleared professionals are also in high demand for secure, air-gapped GDC programmes. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site at Southwest client locations including, Corsham & Bristol, with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are aligned to engagement scope and seniority. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, including secure GCP/GDC, DevSecOps and platform engineering workstreams. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cloud / Platform Engineering professional with capability in one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) DevOps, DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering and secure cloud design Kubernetes and container platforms (GKE / secure clusters) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Secure cloud operations (IAM, RBAC, networking, secrets management) You are comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and collaborating directly with users and stakeholders to deliver cloud capability at pace. You will need to be well versed in the direction of travel from Government, focused on digital transformation to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and meet the evolving expectations of its citizens. This shift involves modernising outdated systems, leveraging data effectively, and adopting new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal is a more agile, responsive, and citizen-centric government. You are comfortable operating in high-assurance, regulated environments, capable of working independently within secure delivery teams, and adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure, modern cloud platforms. How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.

Join a leading independent technology and services provider as an IT Specialist. Job Overview: Role: IT Specialist Location: Hybrid work - remote sometimes visit customer sites in Croydon or Manchester Contract: 1st June'26 - 1st Dec'26 Mandatory check: SC Clearance Pay Rates: £485/day (via a Hays approved umbrella company). Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Key Responsibilities: Have strong experience of deploying, configuring, and managing the Dynatrace, Grafana or Splunk platforms to monitor applications, services, servers, networks, and cloud resources. Be proficient in collecting, processing, and analysing various telemetry signals (metrics, logs, traces, events) Ability to analyse telemetry data to identify performance bottlenecks, availability risks, and system anomalies Ability to integrate Dynatrace, Grafana or Splunk with ITSM tools (such as ServiceNow) and CI/CD pipelines for proactive monitoring Have good problem-solving abilities with a systematic approach to diagnosing complex technical issues Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw actionable conclusions Be involved in investigating incident response activities and postmortem analyses using Dynatrace, Grafana or provide insights. Has the ability to troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues on time, ensuring data integrity and reliability Have experience of scripting tools such as Python, PowerShell and CI/CD tools for automation Have good experience of using Cloud solutions such as Azure & AWS and containerized environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift) to implement cloud-native monitoring Have good knowledge of ITSM/incident management tools integration. Interacts with and influences colleagues and has working level contact with customers Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution Demonstrates effective application of knowledge Takes action to develop their own knowledge and represents this in their work Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Accreditations: Dynatrace Associate & Pro Certifications Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Splunk Core Certified Power User Desirable Skills: Cloud platforms experience Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role Container native technologies and ecosystem experience The ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs. Automation and DevOps practices Knowledge of tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning Building continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for data engineering applications Using Docker and Kubernetes for packaging and deploying data engineering workloads Key Requirements: Candidates must be SC cleared How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role Responsible for the adoption and use of information and digital technology, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the effective operation, support, and maintenance of existing operational technology systems, including technology infrastructure (e.g. servers, databases, networks) and end-user devices (e.g. desktop PC's, smartphones, tablets). You will also be responsible for the network infrastructure, including the provision of telephony, local and national network access: all of which are required to deliver and support properly engineered IT services and products essential to meeting the needs of the company. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills and knowledge: Cloud Networking Skills (AWS or Azure) HP / Aruba switches knowledge essential Fortinet / Firewalls / migration experience essential Routing/Switching and Firewall Expertise ITIL understanding Network technology and telephony expertise Must have proven experience and ability to: Manage and support a variety of network services technology Maintain standards for security of information Dealing and responding to complaints Must be able to be SC cleared What you'll get in return Lucrative Pension Package Generous Holiday Package Extensive Benefits Package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Network IT is currently recruiting for an experienced IDAM Infrastructure Engineer to provide expert design, operational support and administration of identity, access management and certificate services within a secure government environment. This role requires strong technical expertise across on-premises Active Directory, Microsoft Azure / Entra ID and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), supporting business critical platforms to ensure resilience, compliance and secure authentication services. You will work alongside a skilled technical team supporting government platforms and services, contributing to both BAU operations and project delivery. Please note that this is a DV Cleared role, so you must be a British Citizen, ideally holding DV level clearance. Role: IDAM Infrastructure Engineer Duration: 6 Months Status: Inside IR35 Rate: 590 per day Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite usually) Key Responsibilities and Skills: Design, support and troubleshoot Active Directory environments Strong knowledge of AD: Forests, domains, trusts, Group Policy, DNS and AD security hardening Hybrid Identity management between on-prem AD and Azure cloud Support identity federation, RBAC, Conditional Access and Zero Trust technologies Administer PKI services and certificate lifecycle management Ensure services meet security, compliance and governance standards Automate identity and certificate management tasks using PowerShell Desirable certifications: MCSE, MCSA, SC-300 and AZ-104 Must be a British Citizen This is a DV Cleared role

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)

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

Lead Platform Engineer Lead Platform Engineer - Lonon / Hybrid Salary up to £110,000 + excellent benefits SC cleared or SC eligible candidates required Work on large scale cloud platforms supporting critical UK public sector services ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a global technology consultancy delivering secure digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector. Their engineering teams design and operate modern cloud platforms that power critical government services used by millions of citizens every day. Due to continued growth across multiple national programmes, they are looking to hire experienced Lead Platform Engineers to join their expanding engineering capability. THE BENEFITS Salary up to £105,000 plus benefits Flexible model with office and client travel Clear technical career progression and leadership pathways Access to industry recognised certifications and training Opportunity to work on large scale national digital transformation programmes Strong engineering culture with knowledge sharing and collaboration Flexible benefits package and wellbeing support THE LEAD PLATFORM ENGINEER ROLE As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will work within agile engineering teams designing and building secure, scalable cloud platforms for major UK public sector organisations. You will help deliver enterprise scale infrastructure platforms that enable development teams to build and deploy secure digital services. Typical responsibilities include: Designing and improving cloud infrastructure platforms Building Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Supporting container platforms using Kubernetes and Docker Developing CI/CD pipelines to automate delivery and deployment Improving platform monitoring, reliability and observability Providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers across delivery teams LEAD PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong AWS cloud platform engineering experience Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform Container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker Strong Linux engineering and scripting experience Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab or similar tools Experience supporting large scale production cloud platforms Ability to provide technical leadership within engineering teams Candidates must be SC cleared or eligible to obtain SC clearance. TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . 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 SKILLS Lead Platform Engineer, Senior Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, NSD

Software Developer - SC cleared Permanent Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) Python AI BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows. You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service. This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research and development across: Workflow orchestration and process design Web portal options and user interaction patterns Data models and schema design Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Python Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions Focus on automation and system integration Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience) AWS Services Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance 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: peregrine-resourcing

AWS Technical Architect +6 months + +Fully remote +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential As an AWS Technical Architect, you'll take high-level customer requirements and turn them into practical, secure, and production-ready AWS solutions. You'll work closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design cloud platforms that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective. This is a hands-on role but also highly collaborative and strategic - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while guiding teams and influencing architecture decisions. Solution Design: Architecting cloud solutions on AWS according to business requirements, covering infrastructure design, application architecture, security, and integration patterns. DevOps Automation and IaC: Champion an automation-first mindset, ensuring all scalable architectures are driven by Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation tools. Cloud Migration: Assisting in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud with minimal disruption and optimal performance. Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Network Architecture: Establish central AWS transit and network infrastructure, acting as the core gateway for all inter-account communication and outbound traffic to external services. Cost Optimization: Designing cost-effective solutions by selecting appropriate AWS services and implementing cost management strategies. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing architectures for high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services. Performance Optimization : Tuning configurations and leveraging AWS services for optimal performance of applications and infrastructure. Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to ensure the health, performance, and security of AWS environments. Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying updated with the latest AWS services and best practices, driving innovation for improved efficiency and reliability of AWS solutions. Experience required: Proven track record as an AWS Technical Architect Hands-on experience across AWS/public cloud environments Strong practical AWS knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations Experience working closely with DevOps and CloudOps teams Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, particularly Secure Landing Zone/PALZ and expertise in Control Tower and AWS Organizations. Practical experience in designing and implementing Continuous Integration and Deployment utilizing tools like GitHub Actions. Expertise in managing and maintaining secure AWS cloud environments and various AWS security services. Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as OAUTH2, SAML2.0, and OIDC. Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, including serverless applications, containerised applications, CI/CD pipelines, Network Infrastructures like Transit Gateway and Direct Connect, Identity and Access Management, and programmable infrastructure. Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash or PowerShell. Experience with network concepts such as VPC, Transit Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, AWS Private Link, Endpoint Services, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR management, and hybrid networks. Proficiency in tools like Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow. If you'd like to discuss the AWS Technical Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Java Developer - Cloud Services + 12 month initial contract + Hybrid working out of Newcastle + SC Cleared role + 70 p/h - Inside IR35 Key Skills: + Java Developer + Cloud Services + RedHat/Kubernetes Role Overview - The Software Engineer will join our collaborative, forward-thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. The engineer will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, delivering robust, scalable cloud-based services. The role is based at our Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. Responsibilities Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards. Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity. Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests. Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented. Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating. Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments Essential Java Cloud Services development Unit testing Desirable DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes Quarkus Framework Front end development using Angular

Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London Contract :6 Months Security Requirement Active SC Clearance required Overview We are seeking experienced Python Software Developers to support the delivery of large-scale analytics and data-driven solutions within a secure enterprise environment. The successful candidates will work on cloud-based platforms, data processing pipelines, and secure integrations while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and platform teams. This role is ideal for professionals with strong Python development expertise, cloud engineering experience, and exposure to modern DevOps and data engineering practices. Must Have: AWS services; Terraform; Apache Spark; Python; Apache Airflow; Docker; GitLab; Security scanning agent; Jupyter; Notebooks; Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications and services Build and optimize cloud-native data processing pipelines Develop and manage workflows using orchestration tools such as Airflow Work with large-scale data processing frameworks including Apache Spark Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker Implement infrastructure automation using Terraform Integrate solutions with enterprise data and secure file transfer systems Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and reliable deployments Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and source control management using GitLab Support vulnerability management and security scanning processes Create technical documentation and provide knowledge-sharing support where required Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative engineering activities Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Python development Experience working with AWS cloud services Proven experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Strong knowledge of Apache Spark Experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments Experience using GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines Understanding of security scanning and vulnerability management tools such as Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz, or similar Experience working with Jupyter Notebooks Familiarity with secure enterprise integrations and data transfer solutions Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills Preferred Experience Experience working within secure or regulated environments Exposure to large-scale analytics or data platform projects Previous experience in public sector or enterprise-scale environments Understanding of cloud security best practices Working Arrangement Hybrid working model Approximately 60% onsite presence required in Newcastle Remaining days remote, depending on project requirements Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance.

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients: 550 p/d Inside IR35 Remote - 6 months+ contract Candidates must hold current SC Clearance This role is primarily an engineering-focused position with some operational responsibility within the wider platform operating model. You'll be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure cloud infrastructure while driving DevOps best practices across the environment. What you'll be doing Designing, developing, and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Building, managing, and optimising CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab Working across AWS services including EC2, EKS (Kubernetes), RDS, S3, Route 53, VPC and Lambda Managing containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm deployments Implementing and maintaining DevOps practices across the full software delivery lifecycle Writing and maintaining scripts and automation (Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible) Ensuring infrastructure security through IAM, encryption, and network security best practices Supporting operational activities, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues Configuring and maintaining monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch Collaborating with engineering teams on service design, deployment, and continuous improvement What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Hands-on AWS expertise (EC2, S3, EKS/Kubernetes, RDS, VPC, IAM, Route 53) Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitLab CI) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and automated deployment practices Proficiency with Git/version control and modern development workflows Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) Scripting/programming capability (e.g. Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices Experience working as a Platform or DevOps Engineer (typically 5+ years) If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Azure Cloud / Platform Engineer x3 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)

Ever looked at a SOC and thought, "I'd design that differently"? Here's your chance. This is your opportunity to take true ownership of our end-to-end SOC architecture - defining how our platforms, detections and controls evolve to meet client, regulatory and business needs. You'll play a key role in influencing how our services grow, introducing new technologies and embedding a strong security-by-design culture across everything we do. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week based in either Hemel Hempstead or Farnborough. Please note: you must be eligible for SC and DV clearance. What you'll be doing: Owning the SOC architecture, ensuring designs, integrations and operating models meet regulatory and assurance requirements. Producing both high- and low-level security control designs, including defining testing requirements. Setting and governing standards for detection content, including rules, use cases and correlation logic. Acting as the technical authority for client security designs and technology roadmaps. Leading SOC maturity initiatives in support of CREST accreditation. Identifying and introducing technologies that enhance analyst effectiveness, including automation and AI What you'll bring: Proven experience designing or owning security architectures within SOC, MSSP or complex security environments. Strong understanding of detection engineering and SOC operations. Ability to oversee security platforms and integrations holistically. Knowledge of governance, compliance and accreditation frameworks such as CREST. Experience assuring technical architectures using secure-by-design principles. It would be great if you had: ? Existing SC or DV clearance. If you're excited by this role but aren't sure your experience ticks every box, we'd still love to hear from you. Employment Type: Permanent. Location: Hybrid fixed - 2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead or Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: SC cleared and eligible for DV clearance. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: Up to £90,000. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, and pension. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote- 500 - 600 per day Inside IR35 DOE Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Security Design/Security Architect to support the delivery of secure services within a major Home Office programme. The successful candidate will work with solution architects, engineering teams, security stakeholders and delivery managers to ensure security requirements are effectively incorporated into system and service designs. The Security Design/Security Architect will be responsible for producing security designs, undertaking threat modelling activities, assessing security risks, supporting assurance processes and ensuring compliance with wider Government security standards. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain security design documentation for new and existing services. Produce Security Design Packs, Security Architecture Documents and Security Assurance artefacts. Conduct threat modelling workshops and document security controls. Review solution designs and ensure alignment with security policies and standards. Define security requirements for projects and programmes. Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities. Identify security risks and recommend proportionate mitigations. Work with delivery teams to embed security throughout the system development life cycle. Support implementation of Secure by Design principles. Review security testing outputs and track remediation activities. Provide security advice to project and technical stakeholders. Contribute to security design reviews and architecture forums. Essential Experience Active SC Clearance. Experience producing security designs and security architecture artefacts. Experience undertaking threat modelling and risk assessments. Knowledge of NCSC guidance and Government security standards. Experience supporting security assurance and accreditation activities. Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure and/or GCP). Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills. Experience working within UK Government Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote- 500 - 600 per day Inside IR35 DOE 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 role requires 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.

DV Cleared End User Computing Technical Lead 720 Per Day, Inside IR35 Taunton - 4 Days Per Week On-site DV Clearance Require 6 Months Contract Your new company A large Government organisation based in Taunton Your new role The EUC Technical Lead acts as the senior technical authority for all end-user computing (desktops, laptops, mobile, peripherals), handling escalations, complex troubleshooting, and mentoring the team while driving best practices and standards. They also lead evaluation and rollout of new EUC technologies, ensure security/compliance, identify improvement opportunities through support trend analysis, and represent EUC interests on cross-team projects. Responsibilities Advanced Support & Escalation (30%) - Senior escalation point for complex/high-impact incidents; resolves intricate issues across devices; guides engineers during major incidents. Technical Leadership & Mentoring (20%) - Coaches the team, advises on difficult cases and emerging tech, fosters a learning culture. Engineering Improvement & Automation (15%) - Analyses trends, drives automation and tooling to reduce incidents and improve service quality. Technology Evaluation & Implementation (10%) - Assesses new tools/platforms, leads technical design for rollouts aligned with standards and security. Standards, Documentation & Governance (10%) - Maintains best-practice guides, ensures compliance, supports governance/assurance. Stakeholder Collaboration & Projects (10%) - Partners with other IT teams, represents EUC in projects and change initiatives. Service Insight & Reporting (5%) - Tracks performance/risks and reports to leadership. What you'll need to succeed Directs others on technical tasks; strong written/oral communication for org-wide reports and presentations. Analyses complex business requirements and recommends solutions. Makes timely decisions weighing priorities, constraints, and available information. Tracks progress against targets and resolves exceptions. ITIL and service management best practice. EUC technology expertise (SCCM, Windows, M365, Intune, networking, file sharing, remote access). Software solution design and implementation experience. IT security awareness, particularly MOD standards/accreditation. Knowledge of industry/professional standards (programming, ISO 9000 quality processes). Understanding of testing principles, methods, and lifecycle management. Developing Self and Others: Identifies skill gaps, sets development goals, coaches/mentors team, promotes inclusion, seeks feedback for continuous improvement. Delivering at Pace: Keeps team focused on priorities, balances procedure with innovation, ensures the right resources are available, monitors progress, reprioritises under pressure What you'll get in return 720 Per Day, Inside IR35 6 Months Contract What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Software Engineer Hampshire / Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite 60,000 - 65,000 per annum SC cleared The Opportunity Help deliver cutting-edge software solutions. You'll work on complex, real-world challenges using modern technologies like machine learning, edge computing, and DevOps automation to accelerate capability deployment. The Role You'll contribute to the development, release, and support of operational systems, with opportunities to expand into sensors and robotics. This is a collaborative role requiring strong technical expertise and effective communication across teams. What You'll Bring Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent experience Experience with some of the following: Languages: Python, Java, Rust, JavaScript Cloud: AWS (Azure/GCP beneficial) Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, GPU containerisation Architecture: Microservices, serverless, APIs, edge compute, pub/sub systems (Kafka, MQTT) DevSecOps: Git, CI/CD, Terraform/Ansible, Linux scripting Proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently or in teams Key Responsibilities Deliver software with product owners and engineering teams Contribute to Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) Ensure quality through testing and code reviews Support and troubleshoot live systems If this Software Engineer role is of interest, apply now or email me at (url removed)

Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: 700 - 750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.