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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)

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

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.

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 QA Automation / SDET Engineer (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham 6 Month Contract £400-£450/day (Outside IR35) Hands on Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) engineer needed with both SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance , plus strong hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver . 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Birmingham . Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Hybrid Working 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Birmingham with occasional travel to Croydon . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Key skills, experience + duties to include: Extensive hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver within complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Spring applications , microservices, and distributed architectures. Good understanding in PostgreSQL , including query optimisation, performance tuning, and data validation. Experience using WireMock for service virtualisation and integration isolation. Strong expertise in Performance, Load , and Stress testing using JMeter . Proven experience leading testing activities within Agile delivery teams. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI. Ability to analyse complex systems, identify risks, and design effective test strategies. Experience with Git , Jira, Confluence , and related engineering tools. Desirable Skills: Testing microservices at scale, including contract testing approaches. containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Understanding of BDD/TDD practices and quality driven engineering.Monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

We are looking for an experienced Splunk Engineer to lead the design, deployment and optimisation of enterprise-scale security monitoring platforms. This is a hands-on technical role, suited to someone with strong Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security experience, who can take ownership of platform engineering, data ingestion, detection content and performance tuning across complex client environments. This is a key technical leadership role, responsible for ensuring the right tooling, controls and processes are in place to help protect and monitor our clients' environments. The opportunity is ideally suited to someone with deep hands-on experience deploying, managing and optimising Splunk Enterprise and Splunk ES in large, complex environments. In return, the role offers the chance to broaden your capability and gain deeper experience in Elastic Security, with support and training available to help build your expertise further. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess risk, design effective security controls and define testing requirements. You will champion security by design, promote engineering excellence and act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them understand their security challenges and implement practical, effective solutions to strengthen their security posture. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your hands-on cybersecurity expertise while making a meaningful impact across both client and organisational security. You do need to hold active DV Clearance. Office based in Hemel HBempstead. What you will be doing: Lead the deployment, management and optimisation of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk ES platforms in large, complex environments. Design, implement and maintain data pipelines, including log ingestion, enrichment and schema standardisation. Develop and tune security detection content, translating threat intelligence and TTPs aligned to MITRE ATT&CK into actionable, high-value alerts. Manage the full detection content lifecycle: design, test, deploy, monitor, tune and retire, using version control and rollback processes. Automate workflows and platform configurations using CI/CD, SOAR, scripting and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Ensure platform performance, stability and resilience through capacity planning, high availability, disaster recovery and proactive monitoring. Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal teams and clients on security monitoring strategy and best practice. What you will bring: Proven experience deploying and managing Splunk at enterprise scale. Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM engineering, including indexing, parsing, onboarding and performance tuning. Experience designing and optimising detection content, including MITRE ATT&CK-aligned use cases and alert tuning to reduce noise. Good understanding of data pipeline engineering, log enrichment, data quality and large-scale ingestion architectures. Strong knowledge of SPL; experience with KQL and EQL would be beneficial, but is not essential. Experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code within security monitoring or SIEM environments. Solid understanding of SIEM platform operations, including clustering, scaling, high availability, disaster recovery and performance optimisation. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving security operations. An interest in developing expertise in Elastic Security, with support and training available as part of the role. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead Security Clearance Level: DV Cleared Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Benefits: £5400 Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private health care, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund ?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.

DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE Full time on site in Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) Looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who will provide advanced support for critical infrastructure systems, ensuring high availability and security. This role requires proficiency with cutting-edge technologies and a strong focus on resolving complex issues efficiently. The position also includes participation in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems. Key Duties Advanced Support and Troubleshooting: . Provide expert-level support for VMware Cloud Foundation, Tanzu, Dell VxRail, and Dell Data Domain solutions. . Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to key management systems such as Hashicorp Vault, Thales Hardware Security Module, and other key management technologies. . Manage and support privileged access management solutions using BeyondTrust and single sign-on systems like KeyCloak. . Have a good foundation of networking principles." System Maintenance and Optimisation: . Administer and optimise Microsoft Windows-based technologies, including Windows Server 2022 and Hyper-V. . Perform proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure system performance and reliability. . Implement and support disaster recovery and business continuity strategies." Collaboration and Documentation: . Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure issues and implement improvements. . Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all systems, processes, and configurations." On-Call Support: . Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for critical systems and ensure rapid resolution of incidents. Required Competencies Experience of working in Defence Proven experience in a senior support role, managing complex IT environments. Certifications in relevant technologies are highly desirable (e.g., VMware, Microsoft, Dell, or security certifications). Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Familiarity with Hyper-converged infrastructure. Desired Competencies Knowledge of cross-domain technologies such as Tiger Traps, browse-down solutions like Garrison, and secure file transfer solutions such as OpsWat and NiFi. Familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologies, including GitLab, Harbor, FluxCD, and Kubernetes-based containerisation. Experience with Elastic for logging and analytics. DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE- Full time on site in Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This temporary contract is the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Cyber Threat Detection / SIEM 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 Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, 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

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.

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Informatica) Day Rate: (Apply online only) - Umbrella only Clearance required: SC cleared Location: London/Hybrid Duration: 5 months Essential Skills: Informatica Data project experience AWS Azure Desirable Skills: Hands-on expertise in AWS & Spark: Amazon EMR, S3, Lambda; strong PySpark/Python and SQL for large-scale batch processing. Data engineering at scale in government or similarly complex domains, including performance tuning and data quality management. CI/CD & DevOps: pipelines and IaC (e.g., Terraform), automated testing, and release governance. Version control & collaboration: Git/GitLab, code review, branching strategies, and trunk/PR workflows. APIs & integration: building/consuming data services to move and expose data safely and reliably. Agile ways of working with Jira/Confluence; clear stakeholder communication and concise technical documentation. Data warehousing & modelling (e.g., Redshift; dimensional modelling). Basic Power BI familiarity to partner with BI developers and validate end-to-end data flows. AWS ecosystem depth (Athena, Redshift, EC2, CloudWatch, IAM) and event-driven patterns. Certifications (nice to have) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or higher), Azure AI Fundamentals (awareness of ML/AI services). This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Network IT is recruiting for an experienced Senior Network Architect reporting directly to the CTO at our client, who is about to undergo enterprise network and datacentre transformation. This is a key role leading the architecture for a major new programme, with responsibility for designing and governing secure, resilient, and scalable network solutions across complex enterprise environments. You will own end-to-end network architecture across physical and logical domains, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, Firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and network security services. Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and suppliers, you will ensure solutions align with business objectives, security requirements, and enterprise architecture standards. Please note this is a DV Cleared role. We can only accept applications from British Citizens. Role: Senior Network Architect Duration: 9 Months Rate: £790 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days onsite Key Responsibilities Lead architecture and design for large scale network and connectivity solutions. Produce and govern high and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards. Provide technical leadership and guidance to architects, engineers, and project teams. Review and assure complex technical solutions through governance and design authority processes. Engage with business stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs. Drive network strategy, standards, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support risk management, compliance, and operational assurance activities. Experience Extensive experience in enterprise network architecture and design. Strong expertise in E2E datacentre design and hybrid cloud networking. Proven delivery of secure, resilient, and cost effective LAN, WAN, and cloud network solutions. Deep technical knowledge of Cisco networking technologies (ACI, Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, Firepower/NGFW), VMware NSX, and Palo Alto Firewalls. Experience designing and governing networking across VMware private cloud, Microsoft on-premises, and Azure and/or AWS environments. Strong customer facing and stakeholder management skills. Experience producing and reviewing architecture artefacts using TOGAF and recognised architecture frameworks. Knowledge of UK Government security frameworks, NCSC guidance, Secure by Design, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles. Experience with network automation, orchestration, and air-gapped or highly secure environments. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, VCP-NV, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent experience. DV Clearance.

Omada IGA Engineer - Warwick and remote - 6 months +/RATE: £437 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an Omaga IGA Engineer. Please find some details below: Location: Hybrid - 50/50 (Warwick and remote) CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC ELIGIBLE OR SC CLEARED MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Omada IGA Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and support of the Omada Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform, ensuring secure and compliant identity life cycle management across enterprise and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) systems. The role enables access governance, provisioning, recertification, and audit compliance, aligned to regulatory standards (eg, NIS, CAF, audit requirements). Key Responsibilities 1. Platform Engineering & Configuration Configure and maintain the Omada IGA platform, including: Roles, policies, workflows, and access models Identity life cycle processes (Joiner/Mover/Leaver) Ensure platform configuration supports least privilege and governance controls Maintain Omada as a governed system itself using built-in governance features 2. Integration & Data Management Integrate Omada with: Authoritative sources (eg, HR systems like SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow) Target systems (eg, Active Directory, SCADA, enterprise apps) Manage identity and access data ingestion using APIs, connectors, or file-based integration (eg, CSV in air-gapped environments) 3. Role & Access Modelling Design and implement business roles and technical role structures: Map AD groups/permissions into business-friendly roles Enable requestable roles for users and meaningful certification Support access certification campaigns and segregation of duties (SoD) enforcement 4. Access Governance & Compliance Implement and manage: Access requests and approvals workflows Periodic access reviews/recertification campaigns Policy enforcement (least privilege, SoD) Ensure audit readiness through: Traceability of access decisions Evidence generation for regulatory compliance 5. Identity Lifecycle Management Automate and manage: Joiner, Movers, Leavers (JML) processes Account reconciliation and orphan account identification Support correlation of identities across systems and remediation of uncorrelated accounts. All IGA controls 6. Testing & Environment Support Support: Functional, integration, and performance testing Test data preparation and validation Ensure environment stability and readiness across Dev, Test, and Production 7. Operations & Support Provide BAU support for the Omada platform: Incident management Change implementation Release deployments Monitor workflows, integrations, and data quality 8. Stakeholder & Delivery Collaboration Work closely with: IAM Architects, Security, and Engineering teams Business stakeholders and application owners Translate business requirements into technical IGA solutions Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with Omada Identity Suite/Omada Identity Cloud and any other IGA Technologies like SailPoint, Saviynt, D1M. IAM/IGA concepts: RBAC, ABAC JML life cycle Access certification Integration knowledge: APIs (eg, OData in Omada) Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ServiceNow/HR systems Domain Knowledge Identity Governance in regulated environments (CNI, utilities, financial services) Understanding of: NIS Regulations NCSC CAF principles Audit and compliance requirements Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Head of Business Continuity and Cyber Resilience - SC Cleared Key Notes: Location: either London, Scotland or Wales - 4 days per week remote, 1 day per week in the office Rate: £800 per day inside IR35 Contract Duration: 6 months with potential to extend About the Role Are you a strategic leader capable of steering an organisation through its most challenging moments? As the Head of Business Continuity and Cyber Resilience , you will lead our capability across the entire Business Continuity Management and Cyber Incident Lifecycles. This is a high-profile role where you will design, implement, and embed robust policies, strategies, and readiness programmes to safeguard our critical regulatory services. From shaping strategic response mechanisms to navigating complex cyber threats, you will provide the "helicopter view" and senior leadership necessary to strengthen our preparedness, response, and recovery arrangements across DDSS and wider business teams. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of specialists to champion resilience across government security. Your core responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership: Champion business continuity and cyber resilience across the organisation and wider government, driving a culture of continuous improvement and lessons learned. Team & Standards Management: Lead a team of resilience specialists to ensure full compliance and delivery against CAF, DHSC, ISO22301, and ISO27031 standards. Exercise & Training Delivery: Design and execute major/minor cyber exercise programmes, crisis simulations, and technical recovery walkthroughs alongside training and awareness campaigns. Incident & Threat Analysis: Lead the delivery of incident management policies, investigate the source and nature of breaches to support threat intelligence, and manage the rapid, accurate sharing of critical information. Stakeholder Coordination: Act as an "intelligent customer" for business units, keeping senior stakeholders and Executive Directors informed with strategic risk insights. Key Outputs and Deliverables Deliver and maintain the organisational Business Impact Analysis (BIA) , dependency map, and criticality register. Maintain all business continuity, recovery, and cyber incident response plans in alignment with NCSC and ISO frameworks (ensuring compliance with RPO/RTO/MTPD thresholds). Produce regular, data-driven Board dashboards providing insight into our resilience posture, risk, and maturity. Provide expert assurance and resilience input into major corporate programmes, system changes, and supplier engagements. Lead the function through CAF submissions , remediation activities, and the roadmap to formal ISO22301/27031 compliance. Key Stakeholder Relationships Internal: Executive and Deputy Directors; DDSS leadership, Cyber Security, and DPO teams; Tech Operations, Engineering, and Service Management; Corporate Service Owners. External: NCSC CIR providers and cyber incident partners; third-party technology suppliers; cross-government resilience and BCM communities; sector regulators. Role Criteria Essential Experience & Qualifications Resilience Expertise: Proven experience delivering robust business continuity, organizational resilience, or cyber incident management at scale. ( Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders and driving complex organizational planning. Cyber Security & Risk: Strong background in Cyber Security and Risk Management with a distinct focus on organizational resilience. Command Structure Experience: Practical experience designing or participating in exercises at Bronze, Silver, and Gold command levels. Professional Certifications: Must hold a CISM certification alongside AMBCI/MBCI/DBCI accreditation. Desirable Experience working within highly regulated or central government environments. Experience designing and delivering cross-organisational training and awareness campaigns. How to Apply If you are ready to bring your expert threat understanding and crisis management leadership to a vital public function, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria above.

Geospatial Software Engineer - MOD/Defence Project, Farnborough, Hybrid, £500-700 per day Outside IR35 Contract opportunity for a Geospatial software engineer for a large MOD project. This is for a defence consultancy and security clearance (SC) would be needed prior to engagement. Due to the nature of the role, 3 days per week in Farnborough is needed. Key skills required Hands on development/engineering experience with Geospatial Data Electronic navigation charts and any other work in the Maritime industry Development experience Good problem solver This programme is a new innovative piece of work for navigation within the MOD. If you have worked in a security cleared environment, have the active relevant Security Clearance and skilled with Geospatial development - please apply.

SC Cleared Desktop Engineer - 3 months Contract - £240/day via umbrella company - onsite Barrow-in-Furness - SCC FLEX CONTRACT The SC Cleared Desktop Engineer will support end-user computing services with a primary focus on laptop and desktop refresh activities, device builds, and secure deployment. The role plays a key part in delivering a large-scale tech refresh programme, ensuring all devices meet the organisation's CE+ security requirements and operational standards. Your responsibilities as a SC Cleared Desktop Engineer: Build, configure and deploy new laptops and desktops as part of a structured refresh programme. Apply standard images, security baselines, encryption, and CE+-aligned configurations. Install approved applications, drivers and updates, ensuring compatibility and compliance. Migrate user data, profiles and settings from Legacy devices to new hardware. Diagnose and resolve hardware, OS and application issues during build or deployment. Update asset registers, track device life cycle status and maintain accurate records. Assist users during device handover, provide guidance and resolve first-line issues related to the refresh. Ensure all devices meet CE+ controls including patching, MFA, encryption, secure configuration and access management. Record work completed, update tickets and follow ITIL-aligned processes. As a suitable SC Cleared Desktop Engineer, you will have: Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, device builds and imaging tools (eg, Autopilot, SCCM, Intune). Experience supporting large-scale refresh programmes and structured deployment activities. Understanding of CE+ security controls, secure configuration and endpoint hardening. Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, MFA, and identity-based access. Good understanding of network basics (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, VPN). Excellent customer-service and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage workloads and meet deployment deadlines. Active SC Clearance If you are a results-driven SC Cleared Desktop Engineer with a passion for your work, we want to hear from you. Immediate start. References required. NOTE: At SCC, we take the privacy and security of your information very seriously, any information we hold will be by current data protection legislation. Upon submitting your application SCC will process your information in line with our privacy policy which can be found on our website under the Legal section -> Privacy Notice -> Flexible Resourcing