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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

ICT Solution Architect (Applications) - DV Cleared Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: 650 - 701 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Long-term Contract Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced ICT Solution Architect to support a major secure technology programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a senior architecture-led role requiring a strong hands-on engineering background combined with excellent stakeholder and governance capabilities. You will be responsible for designing secure, resilient technical solutions across multiple projects, translating business requirements into scalable architectures, and providing oversight across engineering delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Produce ?As-Is? and ?To-Be? solution designs Lead architecture and technical governance activities Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams Support engineering delivery across multiple programmes Manage technical stakeholders and supplier relationships Identify architectural dependencies and technical risks Required Experience Strong Solution Architecture background Previous hands-on software engineering experience Expertise across: .NET / ASP.NET / .NET Core SQL Server & NoSQL technologies AWS and/or Azure Linux, networking and virtualisation Experience with TOGAF, Agile and ITIL environments Ability to work within highly secure environments Essential Requirement Candidates must hold active transferable DV clearance with a minimum of 12 months remaining validity. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant technology programmes within a secure environment. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Network IT is currently recruiting for a skilled VMware Infrastructure Engineer to support a team delivering critical services across government platforms, with our client in Milton Keynes. This role involves working within a infrastructure team environment, providing both BAU and project based support for VMware technologies and services. You will be working on designs, deployments and system improvements as our client rolls out new services, and enhances existing services. Please note due to the nature of the client, we can only consider British Nationals for this role. This is an SC Cleared position, so eligibility for SC Clearance is essential. It would be beneficial if you are already, or have previously been SC Cleared. Role: VMware Infrastructure Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: 590 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite (average) Key Skills: Strong experience with VMware technologies, including: ESXi High Availability (HA) configuration vCenter vSAN VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) NSX VMware Aria Experience supporting complex, enterprise level environments Understanding of public cloud migration concepts or hands on experience in this area Desirable certifications: VCP-DCV / NSX / VCAP Must be a sole British National, with eligibility for SC Clearance

MERITUS are recruiting for an SC Cleared Solution Architect to join our client supporting the delivery of secure, large-scale technology programmes within the Defence and Central Government sector. SOLUTION ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO 800 PER DAY - OUTSIDE IR35 - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: DEFENCE / GOVERNMENT Lead solution architecture activities across a range of complex technology projects and programmes Support legacy application modernisation and migration initiatives Produce high-level solution designs, architectural documentation, and technical artefacts Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, delivery, and business teams Engage with Defence and Government stakeholders to ensure successful technical delivery Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and performance requirements Contribute to architectural governance, standards, and best practice across programmes Skills / experience required: Strong experience operating as a Solution Architect within Defence, Government, or other secure environments Previous experience working with Army or MOD systems Knowledge of secure development and architecture principles Understanding of OWASP, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and GDPR Experience delivering complex technology transformation or modernisation programmes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Experience working within SFIA-aligned delivery environments Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud-based technologies Experience supporting full project lifecycles from requirements through to delivery Understanding of secure hosting, infrastructure, or application environments This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical technology solutions across the Defence sector, with the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives in a highly secure environment.

SIEM Analyst / Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a SIEM Analyst Cyber Threat Detection, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials

Wanted - Active SC Cleared Data Engineers! Today, I'm due to meet with a fast-growing AI software company who partner across Goverment & National Security for specialist Data, AI and Systems-related IT projects. They're in need of an experienced (contract) AWS Data Engineer with Active SC Clearance to support with the following: Required Skills: - Minimum 5+ years of relevant Data Engineering experience - Solid experience with Python, Spark, AWS and Databricks Nice to have: - Proffesional certifications in Databricks, Spark or AWS. More details to follow once I've met with our client, later today Please reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus Recruitment Solutions ASAP to register your interest.

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

SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working - Blackpool 600 - 700 p/day, Inside IR35 We're recruiting for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to support a large-scale cloud and platform engineering programme within a secure enterprise environment. This role will focus on container platforms, cloud security and CI/CD delivery across modern infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities: Deploying, managing and optimising Kubernetes environments, including AKS Supporting CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives Implementing and maintaining cloud security tooling, including Wiz Working closely with infrastructure and development teams to improve deployment processes Monitoring platform performance, reliability and security compliance Supporting troubleshooting, incident resolution and continuous improvement activities Required experience: Active SC Clearance Strong hands-on DevOps engineering experience within an enterprise environment Proven experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Experience with cloud security tooling, ideally Wiz Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation best practices ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Training & Delivery Consultant Active SC Required Edinburgh: 4 days a week on site Inside IR35: (Apply online only) p/d We are seeking a Training & Delivery Consultant to support a major defence maritime build programme. This is a highly operational, on the ground role, suited to someone comfortable spending significant time on-site observing day-to-day activity, engaging with frontline teams, and helping embed new ways of working. The role will focus on understanding the gap between current operational behaviours and the intended future-state design. You will work closely with junior client stakeholders and frontline staff to build trust, understand practical challenges, and support adoption through coaching, communication, and structured feedback. A key part of the role will be acting as the "eyes and ears" of the wider programme team, feeding back clear insights from the operational environment and ensuring programme decisions remain grounded in what is happening on the ground. Key Responsibilities Spend significant time in an operational/shop-floor environment observing day-to-day activity. Understand the gap between current behaviours and desired future ways of working. Build trusted relationships with frontline teams and junior client stakeholders. Support the adoption of new processes, behaviours, and operating practices. Deliver coaching, training, or informal guidance to individuals and small groups. Capture structured observations and translate them into clear written summaries. Feed insights back into the wider programme team to support delivery decisions. Identify where programme design may need to flex based on operational reality. Work independently on-site with limited day-to-day supervision. Communicate clearly and confidently in peer-level stakeholder interactions. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering training, coaching, or behavioural change in an operational environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility quickly with frontline teams. Comfortable working in shop-floor, manufacturing, engineering, maritime, defence, or similarly operational settings. Structured approach to observation, note-taking, and evidence gathering. Ability to synthesise field insights into concise, actionable written feedback. Confident working independently on client site. Familiarity with change management, adoption, readiness, or business transformation principles. Strong communication skills across one-to-one and small-group settings. Ideal Background This role would suit someone from a training delivery, change adoption, operational improvement, manufacturing transformation, defence delivery, or shop-floor coaching background. Candidates do not need to be deeply technical, but they must be credible in an operational environment and comfortable working closely with frontline teams.

SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working - Blackpool 600 - 700 p/day, Inside IR35 We're recruiting for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to support a large-scale cloud and platform engineering programme within a secure enterprise environment. This role will focus on container platforms, cloud security and CI/CD delivery across modern infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities: Deploying, managing and optimising Kubernetes environments, including AKS Supporting CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives Implementing and maintaining cloud security tooling, including Wiz Working closely with infrastructure and development teams to improve deployment processes Monitoring platform performance, reliability and security compliance Supporting troubleshooting, incident resolution and continuous improvement activities Required experience: Active SC Clearance Strong hands-on DevOps engineering experience within an enterprise environment Proven experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Experience with cloud security tooling, ideally Wiz Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation best practices ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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

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.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - SC Cleared - Up to 100k - Hampshire (Hybrid working available) I am currently recruiting for a business growing through large expansion in the UK to support a number of customers across the Aerospace & Defence industries. The company are investing in a number of senior engineers to join the business and provide the technical leadership to support various programmes within their customers. Your role will be to join the business and provide technical expertise and leadership, delivering directly with the customers and mentoring junior members of the team. Role: Senior Embedded Engineering (Tech lead) Job type: Permanent Salary: 80- 100k (+ bonus, private healthcare, pension) Location: Hampshire - Hybrid policy Skills needed: Strong embedded software development (C/C++) RTOS Experience within Space, Aerospace or Defence Current SC or DV clearance If you are interested in hearing more about this exciting opportunity please apply.

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)

Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Core Applications 3rd Line Engineer / Subject Matter Expert Location: Portsmouth Duration: Until 31/12/2026 with possible extension Rate: Up to 500 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Senior Core Applications Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting our client's secure military systems, directly contributing to this mission. What you'll be doing: Managing and resolving escalated incidents on complex, secure systems, often remotely from 2nd line teams Delivering infrastructure development, testing upgrades, patches, and deploying new software solutions Owning problems and incidents, providing dependable support and solutions Contributing to exciting project work, especially if you are a subject matter expert in key technologies Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and security What you'll bring: Proven experience with SharePoint (server management, permissions, application integration) Knowledge of VMWare Horizon View VDI and vSphere virtualization Strong scripting skills, particularly PowerShell Experience with Microsoft Server 2016/2022, Hyper-V, and Exchange 2016 Familiarity with Group Policy management and Microsoft Skype Server A broad technical skill set with the ability to adapt and specialise in areas of expertise Dependability, problem ownership, and a proactive approach to support Ideal candidates will also have: Experience working within secure, military or government environments A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills Qualifications: Relevant certifications in Microsoft, VMware, or security are advantageous A background supporting secure, mission-critical systems Join our client's team and help build a safer, more sustainable future. If you're a dedicated support professional with a broad technical background and a passion for solving complex problems, we want to hear from you! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Software Architect - SC Cleared Rate: 70/hr Duration: Initially 12 Months Location: Newcastle Working Pattern : three days a week on site Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global defence consultancy, delivering digital transformation to a public sector agency. Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Your skills and experience: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams

AWS DevOps Engineer +6 months + +Inside IR35 + 575 - 610 a day +SC cleared role - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Fully remote working CBSbutler are supporting a large organisation delivering a critical UK public sector programme and are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer / DevOps SME to strengthen platform delivery, automation and secure release capability. What you'll be doing Designing and improving CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable deployments Implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated environment provisioning Supporting containerised platforms and orchestration to improve scalability and resilience Embedding security and compliance controls into engineering workflows (DevSecOps) Driving observability improvements across monitoring, logging and alerting Advising engineering teams on DevOps best practice and helping remove delivery bottlenecks Essential experience Typically 5-10+ years in DevOps / systems engineering / software engineering Strong hands-on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform , Ansible , CloudFormation ) Containers & orchestration: Docker + Kubernetes Cloud platform depth: AWS / Azure / GCP (networking, compute, storage, security) CI/CD tooling: Jenkins , GitLab CI , GitHub Actions , CircleCI (or similar) Monitoring & logging: Prometheus , Grafana , ELK stack (or equivalent) DevSecOps: integrating security into pipelines and delivery (e.g., SonarQube , Snyk , OWASP practices) If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.