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Software Engineer - DV Sponsorship (Defence Systems & Satcoms) 75,000 - 90,000 + Company Benefits + Progression + Hybrid + Company Bonus + DV Clearance Sponsorship Redhill - Hybrid Are you a Software Developer with a Telecommunications background looking to step into a high-impact role building secure, mission-critical systems for defence and government clients, with full DV clearance sponsorship? Do you want to work on advanced satellite communications and secure networking platforms that power global defence operations, while developing your expertise in Linux, networking, and modern full-stack technologies? This leading provider of satellite communications and IT solutions delivers secure, innovative services to clients across the Defence and Maritime sectors. With over 50 years of sustained growth and a global workforce of more than 250 employees, the company is continuing to expand and is now looking to strengthen its Enterprise Systems Engineering team with an experienced Developer. In this security cleared role, you will lead a small team of developers solving the industry's most complex technical challenges. You will develop and maintain secure Linux-based software solutions for next-generation satellite communication networks, working across technologies including Python, ReactJS, NodeJS and MySQL, while supporting CI/CD pipelines, Agile development projects and complex escalated issues. The ideal candidate will have a background in the telecommunications industry, with strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and VoIP systems, alongside experience with programming languages and technologies such as Python, PHP, ReactJS and NodeJS. The Role: Develop and maintain secure Linux-based software solutions Lead and support a small development team Work with Python, PHP, ReactJS, NodeJS and MySQL Manage CI/CD pipelines, BitBucket and JIRA Support VoIP, networking and escalated technical issues Lead a team of 2 developers The Person: Software Developer with a Telecommunications or Networking background Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and VoIP systems Experience with Python, PHP, ReactJS and NodeJS Experience with Linux, MySQL and CI/CD environments Eligible for DV clearance and secure government projects (British National) Reference: BBBH25225A Software Development, Telecommunications, Satellite Communications, Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Python, PHP, ReactJS, NodeJS, MySQL, Apache, CI/CD, BitBucket, JIRA, TCP/IP, VoIP, Networking, Agile, SCRUM, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Secure Networks, Defence, DV Clearance, Satcoms, WAN/LAN, Redhill, Surrey, London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.

Security focused Solutions Architect Are you security focused, like working in a client facing environment delivering security Solutions? Looking for an Architect to join an amazing highly talented team. Delivery cutting-edge, high security solutions for a successful, established MSP. As the architect you will design end to end solutions that address clients needs. Developing detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications and implementation plans ro guide solution delivery. Developed detailed technical proposals and solutions in response to customer RFI s & RFPs. You will understand business requirements, technical challenges and security considerations and translate into technical specifications. Collaborating with sales, project management and engineering teams. Leading workshops, presentations and presentations to showcase solutions and gain buy in from stakeholders. Always identifying the best solutions for client requirements and evaluating security posture and compliance, ensuring regulatory standards. Involved in solutions implementations and integration. Provide technical oversight and support through implementation. Continuous improvement, identify opportunities for innovation & enhancements to existing solutions. Mentoring and coaching team members. Bachelor s in computer science or similar with certs in security such as; CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP and would suit someone with ITIL4. Solution design, modelling tools, enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Virtualization, networking, cyber security tools. You will have a successful track record of designing and delivering complex technology soltins in security, working with cross functional teams, secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, information assurance. Excellent communication & presentation skills, to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Must be SC cleared or able to obtain SC and eventually DV clearance.

EBSA - IDAM DevOps HO - SFIA 4/5 Rate (Apply online only) Clearance required: Security Clearance (SC) required NPPV3 eligible Nationality requirement: Single National Location: London Sector: Public Job Description: "Senior DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes & OpenLDAP Security Clearance (SC) required NPPV3 eligible Role Summary Highly experienced DevOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes platform engineering and OpenLDAP integration, operating at senior level. Responsible for designing, implementing, and leading secure, scalable containerised platforms within a regulated environment. Provides hands-on technical leadership while managing a small DevOps team delivering test-focused CI/CD capabilities. Core Expertise (Heavy) Kubernetes (Platform Engineering & Operations) Cluster design, provisioning, upgrade and lifecycle management RBAC, network policies, pod security standards Ingress controllers, service mesh integration Multi-environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod) Troubleshooting complex production issues Helm/Kustomize-based deployments Performance tuning and resilience engineering OpenLDAP (Enterprise Identity Integration) Installation, configuration and hardening of OpenLDAP Schema design and directory structuring Secure authentication integration (LDAPS, certificates, RBAC mapping) Kubernetes authentication via LDAP Identity federation patterns across CI/CD tooling High availability and replication strategies Troubleshooting directory performance and sync issues Jenkins (CI/CD Architecture & Engineering) Pipeline-as-code (Groovy) Shared libraries and pipeline governance Integration with Kubernetes agents Secure credential management Test automation integration Release orchestration Strong Working Knowledge (Moderate) Docker - image optimisation, multi-stage builds, secure base images Python - automation, scripting, infrastructure tooling Working Knowledge (Light) AWS - IAM, networking concepts, container services Terraform - infrastructure-as-code principles, module consumption Team Leadership Accountability for individual engineer performance, development and delivery Regular performance feedback and coaching Skills development and knowledge uplift within the team Delivery & Governance Point of contact for DevOps-related requests Assist the tech lead with Technical design authority for incoming work Oversight and governance of Production releases Ensuring secure delivery aligned to SC-cleared environment requirements Key Characteristics Operates independently within defined frameworks (SFIA Level 4) Provides technical leadership and direction Makes informed decisions in complex secure environments Strong stakeholder communication skills Security-first mindset suitable for government / regulated environments Other networking technologies" 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.'

SC Cleared Network Engineer - WAN Refresh Project Locations: Durham, Lytham, Glasgow, Preston, Birmingham and Longbridge Start: June 2026 Contract Duration: 3 day project at each site Rate: 180- 200/day Inside IR35 We are currently seeking SC Cleared Network Engineers to support a WAN Network Refresh project. This is a hands-on role ideal for engineers with strong infrastructure experience and active security clearance. Key Responsibilities: -Racking and stacking network equipment -Structured cabling and patching -Supporting WAN infrastructure refresh activities -Assisting with installation and deployment of network hardware Requirements: -Active SC Clearance (essential) -Proven experience in network installations (racking & cabling) -Experience working on WAN/LAN refresh or rollout projects -Strong hands-on, on-site engineering background -Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Further information available upon application. Please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Azure 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 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)

AWS DevOps Engineer - Cloud Native SC Cleared AWS Kubernetes Terraform Cloud Native Engineering Location: London Manchester Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary: Consultant: 70,000 - 80,000 Senior Consultant: 80,000 - 90,000 + Bonus Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Headcount: 10 Positions Available Build and Scale Mission-Critical Cloud Platforms We are hiring multiple AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join a leading cloud and engineering practice delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions across complex, high-profile programmes. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation initiatives where automation, resilience, security, and performance are critical. You will work alongside highly skilled engineers using modern DevOps tooling and cloud-native technologies to build and optimise enterprise AWS environments. If you are passionate about cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and platform reliability, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while accelerating your technical and professional development. The Role You will be responsible for: Designing, building, and managing AWS cloud environments Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD Deploying and managing containerised workloads with Docker and Kubernetes Implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch Improving platform scalability, automation, resilience, and security Working within Agile delivery teams across complex transformation programmes Supporting DevSecOps and Zero Trust security best practices Skills and Experience We are looking for engineers with experience in: AWS cloud infrastructure deployment and management Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi) CI/CD pipeline engineering Docker and Kubernetes Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell AWS networking including VPCs, subnets, and security groups Monitoring and observability tooling Troubleshooting and optimising cloud infrastructure Working within secure or regulated environments What's on Offer Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation programmes Access to industry-leading training and certifications Clear progression opportunities across engineering and consulting pathways Flexible hybrid working model Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects using modern cloud technologies Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active UK SC Clearance to be considered. Apply If you are an AWS DevOps Engineer looking to work on complex cloud-native projects within a high-performing engineering environment, apply now for a confidential discussion.

AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineer SC Cleared AWS Kubernetes Terraform Locations: Manchester London Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Consultant: 70,000 - 80,000 Senior Consultant: 80,000 - 90,000 + Bonus Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Headcount: 10 Positions The Opportunity We are hiring AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join a leading cloud engineering practice delivering secure, scalable, mission-critical solutions across major transformation programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies, enterprise AWS platforms, and highly skilled engineering teams focused on automation, resilience, and security. What You'll Be Doing Designing, building, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD Managing containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes Implementing monitoring and observability solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch Improving platform scalability, automation, performance, and security Working within Agile delivery teams on large-scale cloud programmes Supporting DevSecOps and Zero Trust security best practices Skills Required Strong AWS infrastructure experience Infrastructure as Code expertise CI/CD pipeline engineering Docker and Kubernetes Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting AWS networking knowledge including VPCs and security groups Monitoring and logging experience Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working in secure or regulated environments What's On Offer Enterprise-scale cloud transformation projects Modern engineering environment and tooling Access to training and certifications Clear progression opportunities Flexible hybrid working Collaborative and high-performing engineering culture Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active UK SC Clearance to be considered. Apply If you are an AWS DevOps Engineer looking for your next challenge in cloud-native engineering, apply now for a confidential discussion.

AWS DevOps Engineer - Cloud Native SC Cleared AWS Kubernetes Terraform Cloud Native Engineering Location: London Manchester Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary: Consultant: £70,000 - £80,000 Senior Consultant: £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Headcount: 10 Positions Available Build and Scale Mission-Critical Cloud Platforms We are hiring multiple AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join a leading cloud and engineering practice delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions across complex, high-profile programmes. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation initiatives where automation, resilience, security, and performance are critical. You will work alongside highly skilled engineers using modern DevOps tooling and cloud-native technologies to build and optimise enterprise AWS environments. If you are passionate about cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and platform reliability, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while accelerating your technical and professional development. The Role You will be responsible for: Designing, building, and managing AWS cloud environments Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD Deploying and managing containerised workloads with Docker and Kubernetes Implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch Improving platform scalability, automation, resilience, and security Working within Agile delivery teams across complex transformation programmes Supporting DevSecOps and Zero Trust security best practices Skills and Experience We are looking for engineers with experience in: AWS cloud infrastructure deployment and management Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi) CI/CD pipeline engineering Docker and Kubernetes Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell AWS networking including VPCs, subnets, and security groups Monitoring and observability tooling Troubleshooting and optimising cloud infrastructure Working within secure or regulated environments What's on Offer Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation programmes Access to industry-leading training and certifications Clear progression opportunities across engineering and consulting pathways Flexible hybrid working model Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects using modern cloud technologies Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active UK SC Clearance to be considered. Apply If you are an AWS DevOps Engineer looking to work on complex cloud-native projects within a high-performing engineering environment, apply now for a confidential discussion.

AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineer SC Cleared AWS Kubernetes Terraform Locations: Manchester London Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Consultant: £70,000 - £80,000 Senior Consultant: £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance RequiredHeadcount: 10 Positions The Opportunity We are hiring AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join a leading cloud engineering practice delivering secure, scalable, mission-critical solutions across major transformation programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies, enterprise AWS platforms, and highly skilled engineering teams focused on automation, resilience, and security. What You'll Be Doing Designing, building, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD Managing containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes Implementing monitoring and observability solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch Improving platform scalability, automation, performance, and security Working within Agile delivery teams on large-scale cloud programmes Supporting DevSecOps and Zero Trust security best practices Skills Required Strong AWS infrastructure experience Infrastructure as Code expertise CI/CD pipeline engineering Docker and Kubernetes Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting AWS networking knowledge including VPCs and security groups Monitoring and logging experience Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working in secure or regulated environments What's On Offer Enterprise-scale cloud transformation projects Modern engineering environment and tooling Access to training and certifications Clear progression opportunities Flexible hybrid working Collaborative and high-performing engineering culture Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active UK SC Clearance to be considered. Apply If you are an AWS DevOps Engineer looking for your next challenge in cloud-native engineering, apply now for a confidential discussion.

AWS DevOps Engineer - Cloud Native SC Cleared | AWS | Kubernetes | Terraform | Cloud Native Engineering Location: London | Manchester | Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary: Consultant: £70,000 - £80,000 | Senior Consultant: £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Headcount: 10 Positions Available Build and Scale Mission-Critical Cloud Platforms We are hiring multiple AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join a leading cloud and engineering practice delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions across complex, high-profile programmes. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation initiatives where automation, resilience, security, and performance are critical. You will work alongside highly skilled engineers using modern DevOps tooling and cloud-native technologies to build and optimise enterprise AWS environments. If you are passionate about cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and platform reliability, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects while accelerating your technical and professional development. The Role You will be responsible for: Designing, building, and managing AWS cloud environments Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD Deploying and managing containerised workloads with Docker and Kubernetes Implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch Improving platform scalability, automation, resilience, and security Working within Agile delivery teams across complex transformation programmes Supporting DevSecOps and Zero Trust security best practices Skills and Experience We are looking for engineers with experience in: AWS cloud infrastructure deployment and management Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi) CI/CD pipeline engineering Docker and Kubernetes Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell AWS networking including VPCs, subnets, and security groups Monitoring and observability tooling Troubleshooting and optimising cloud infrastructure Working within secure or regulated environments What's on Offer Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation programmes Access to industry-leading training and certifications Clear progression opportunities across engineering and consulting pathways Flexible hybrid working model Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects using modern cloud technologies Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active UK SC Clearance to be considered. Apply If you are an AWS DevOps Engineer looking to work on complex cloud-native projects within a high-performing engineering environment, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Role: Senior Network Engineer/ACI Specialist Must be able to qualify for SC Cleared Inside ir35 Remote working Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support Cisco ACI fabrics in a large enterprise environment Configure and manage ACI tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts, and L3Outs Troubleshoot ACI policy, forwarding, and external connectivity issues Support integration with external network domains and security platforms Produce and review high-level and low-level network design documentation Engage with business, design and operational stakeholders, vendors, and internal delivery teams Required Skills & Experience Strong enterprise networking background In-depth routing and switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, L2/L3) Proven Cisco ACI design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience Strong understanding of high-availability and resilient network architectures Desirable Skills Fortinet Firewall implementation and troubleshooting experience Experience integrating Firewall platforms with Cisco ACI

AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineer SC Cleared | AWS | Kubernetes | Terraform Locations: Manchester | London | Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Consultant: £70,000 - £80,000 Senior Consultant: £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Headcount: 10 Positions The Opportunity We are hiring AWS Cloud Native DevOps Engineers to join a leading cloud engineering practice delivering secure, scalable, mission-critical solutions across major transformation programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies, enterprise AWS platforms, and highly skilled engineering teams focused on automation, resilience, and security. What You'll Be Doing Designing, building, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD Managing containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes Implementing monitoring and observability solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch Improving platform scalability, automation, performance, and security Working within Agile delivery teams on large-scale cloud programmes Supporting DevSecOps and Zero Trust security best practices Skills Required Strong AWS infrastructure experience Infrastructure as Code expertise CI/CD pipeline engineering Docker and Kubernetes Python, Bash, or PowerShell Scripting AWS networking knowledge including VPCs and security groups Monitoring and logging experience Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working in secure or regulated environments What's On Offer Enterprise-scale cloud transformation projects Modern engineering environment and tooling Access to training and certifications Clear progression opportunities Flexible hybrid working Collaborative and high-performing engineering culture Clearance Requirement Candidates must hold active UK SC Clearance to be considered. Apply If you are an AWS DevOps Engineer looking for your next challenge in cloud-native engineering, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Network Engineer - SC/DV Cleared - £80,000 Are you someone who thrives in hands-on, high-security environments? We're looking for a skilled Network Engineer who enjoys building, optimising, and maintaining complex network infrastructures across both local and global environments. In this role, you'll: Design, deliver, and support robust LAN and large-scale WAN environments Translate application-specific needs into precise and secure Firewall policies Experiment, test, and validate emerging technologies in a lab/POC setting Apply Secure-by-Design principles throughout network solutions Core Experience Required Solid background in implementing and supporting: Wide Area Network architectures Major routing protocols (eg, OSPF, BGP) VPN technologies and security platforms (eg, IKEv2, next-generation Firewalls) Technical documentation-turning high-level design into detailed configuration and deployment steps Bonus Skills Experience with: Modern data centre networking (spine-leaf topologies, EVPN, BGP, Geneve) High-assurance encryption solutions Automation/orchestration tools (eg, Ansible, Terraform) White-box networking platforms (eg, Mellanox, Cumulus, Nvidia) NSX troubleshooting and support Cisco CCNP-level knowledge or similar practical expertise Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK sole nationals and hold SC or DV clearance.

AWS DevOps Engineer & SRE 6 Month intitial contract Fully Remote 500- 550 OutsideIR35 to join our clients new team that will deploy and maintain our established cross-domain system for a customer. The system uses an AMQP event-driven microservices architecture and extensively utilises Docker container services. The team will use monitoring tools to verify that all components are meeting SLA/SLO requirements. Experience with infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and cloud platforms (AWS) Strong background in containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (RabbitMQ / AMQP) Proficiency in software development (Java, Go, Python) with a focus on well-tested code Understanding of network security, cross-domain architectures, and managed service environments Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, InfluxDB) AWS DevOps Engineer & SRE 6 Month intitial contract Fully Remote 500- 550 OutsideIR35 We are looking for SC Cleared or Eligible candidates for this role.

Infrastructure Engineer - SC/DV Cleared - £80,000 We're seeking a versatile Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience across modern platforms, virtualisation, cloud services, and secure environments. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working hands-on with a broad technology stack, this role offers the opportunity to make real impact in a high-assurance setting. Strong background in: Windows Server (2016+) administration RedHat OpenShift Linux distributions (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu) End-user device provisioning and hardening (eg, Autopilot) Single Sign-On concepts and operations Working within protectively marked or secure environments VMware technologies Microsoft Azure General networking fundamentals Automation and Scripting (PowerShell, Ansible) Experience with any of the following is a major advantage: Kubernetes administration (eg, VMware TKGI) vSphere, vCenter, VCF Azure or Microsoft 365 administration DevSecOps tooling and pipelines Elastic Stack Nessus or similar security scanning tools Application packaging Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Vault) Agile sprint-based environments Typical Responsibilities: Maintain, enhance, and secure multi-classification virtualised environments Support the development and adoption of Secure-by-Design infrastructure approaches Assist in the delivery and support of cloud SaaS platforms and project-specific cloud systems Execute infrastructure maintenance through change control processes Monitor and manage alerting, ticketing, and incident response workflows Identify, diagnose, and act on system alerts and performance issues Keep monitoring systems aligned with evolving infrastructure Ensure all systems remain patched and compliant with security policy Assess incidents quickly, drive service restoration, and track follow-up actions Analyse trends to improve system reliability and performance Stay current with emerging cloud, virtualisation, and security technologies Work towards relevant professional certifications Provide guidance and technical support to teams and stakeholders Document processes, share knowledge, and support business growth activities Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK sole nationals and hold UK Security Clearance.

Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Network Engineer Location: Portsmouth Duration: 3 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 600 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation supporting maritime projects is hiring for a Senior Network Engineer to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical projects, delivering secure and efficient network solutions in an ITIL-based environment. What you'll be doing: Lead the design and implementation of networking solutions, ensuring best practices. Support multiple projects across different network layers, investigating and resolving technical issues. Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to deliver high-quality outputs. Develop and improve processes, contribute to system implementations, and share knowledge within the team. Provide technical assurance, support bid activities, and contribute to strategic planning for future capabilities. Support the development of Network Engineers and assist in resourcing decisions. What you'll bring: Proven experience in designing and delivering network solutions using Cisco, Juniper, and VMware NSX. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate across teams. Hands-on experience supporting maritime or defence-related projects. Technical certifications such as CCNA or equivalent, with knowledge of VMware NSX and Juniper networking. A degree in Science or Engineering, with over five years of relevant experience. Ability to develop practical, innovative solutions and produce high-quality documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital projects supporting national security. If you're a proactive, solution-oriented network professional with SC clearance, we'd love to hear from you!

Enterprise Security Architect Inside IR35: 550 - 600 Hybrid: 2 days a week in London / Bristol Active SC Clearance required We're looking for an SC Cleared Enterprise Security Architect to support a major secure telecoms programme across mobile network, enterprise IT and cloud environments. You'll help define and maintain security architecture across 4G/5G core, RAN, OSS/BSS, AWS, SDN/NFV, Open RAN, edge computing and cloud migration workstreams, ensuring designs are secure, compliant and aligned to programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise security architecture across telecoms and enterprise IT systems Develop target-state security architectures aligned to business, regulatory and operational requirements Apply TOGAF, SABSA and ArchiMate across architecture artefacts and governance Design secure AWS, hybrid and cloud-native architectures Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security design reviews Define security patterns, standards and reference architectures Support assurance, governance, audit and secure-by-design delivery Collaborate with engineering, operations, risk, compliance and vendor teams Essential Experience Enterprise Security Architecture experience within telecoms, mobile networks or critical national infrastructure Strong understanding of 4G/5G core, RAN, IMS/signalling, OSS/BSS, NFV/SDN, telecom APIs and interconnect security Strong AWS cloud security architecture experience Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity security, encryption, SIEM/SOC integration and network segmentation Experience with telecoms security standards and regulations, including GSMA, NCSC, ISO 27001, NIS/NIS2 and GDPR Strong stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication skills

Hays are now looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Project Manager for one of our local clients: 697 p/d Inside IR35 Candidates must have current DV Clearance Location is London 6 month+ contract In the role you will lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient IT infrastructure projects. You'll work across engineering teams and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to governance and architectural standards. What you'll be doing Leading the delivery of infrastructure projects across networks, cloud, hosting, and data centres Managing project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and governance in line with PMO frameworks Providing technical oversight - reviewing designs (HLD/LLD) and ensuring feasibility, security, and scalability Engaging senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and suppliers, translating technical detail into clear updates Managing third-party vendors, contracts (SoWs), and delivery against KPIs Identifying and mitigating risks, supporting assurance, compliance, and security accreditation processes Driving change and transition into live service, ensuring service readiness and operational handover What we're looking for Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - essential Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure or IT projects in secure or regulated environments Strong understanding of networks, on-prem, cloud, and enterprise IT infrastructure Ability to review and challenge technical designs (HLD/LLD) Experience working with secure systems, or high-assurance environments Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior and executive audiences Experience managing suppliers and working in multi-vendor environments Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid delivery If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy of your CV 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)

Wintel Engineer Location: BARROW IN FURNESS Duration: 02/10/2026 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require an SC Cleared Wintel Engineer to join them on a major government project that's based Barrow-in-Furness. Role Description: The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines. Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS). Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery. Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security. Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues. Ensure compliance with security and operational standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS. Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies. Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts. Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering. Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. Security Clearance Must hold SC clearance Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder) Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies. Additional Requirements Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP). Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE). Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible).