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Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems! Salary: up to circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: This particular role is mostly office based (due to workload classification), but there are opportunities to work from home Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative! You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture! What we're looking for from you: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ Experience of working with software architecture models. Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Other skills of interest include: Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++ Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Farnborough - Highest Security Clearance Required - 550 - 650 Outside IR35 A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments is looking to hire both Mid-Level and Senior Infrastructure Engineers to support and evolve critical infrastructure platforms across complex programmes. These opportunities suit engineers who enjoy working in security-conscious environments where resilience, availability and compliance are central to day-to-day operations. Senior Infrastructure Engineer The senior role is suited to experienced infrastructure engineers capable of leading technical delivery, mentoring others and owning critical infrastructure services. You'll ideally have: Experience designing and delivering secure infrastructure solutions Strong ownership across infrastructure lifecycle management Ability to lead technical problem solving and platform improvement initiatives Experience working within highly secure or mission-critical environments Capability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction Candidates must demonstrate experience across the following technologies: Windows Server / Domain Services - strong understanding of AD, GPOs, domain architecture VMware - hands-on experience with VCF, NSX, vCenter, SAN integration, and ESXi Hyper-V - practical exposure to virtualisation management and configuration PKI / Encryption - understanding of certificate services, key management, and secure communication Networking - switch configuration, VLANs (including SAN-related VLANs), routing fundamentals Linux - operational capability across common distributions Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation - experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar Clearance Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold Highest Security Clearance Required to be considered.

Role: Technical Architect Contract Location: UK-based home working with travel to MOD, defence industry, and secure customer sites as required Duration: Initial 3-month contract with extension options available Clearance: SC clearance required Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 Key Skills Working with ambiguity that comes from an R&D environment, Technical Architecture, Secure Cloud, Kubernetes, Systems Integration, Zero Trust, Defence Digital Transformation, AI-enabled Systems You ve spent years designing complex technical solutions in environments where security, resilience, interoperability, and operational effectiveness genuinely matter. You re the person people rely on when systems need to work properly, scale correctly, integrate cleanly, and remain secure under pressure. You know how to balance technical detail with strategic thinking, and you re comfortable operating in environments where there are a lot of moving parts, stakeholders, and evolving requirements. If that sounds familiar, this role could be a very interesting next step. I m working with a cyber security technology company and I m looking for a Technical Architect to support major MOD capability, transformation, and systems integration programmes across secure and highly regulated R&D environments. This is not a role where you ll just produce diagrams and disappear. You ll be heavily involved in shaping technical direction across complex defence programmes, helping design secure and resilient architectures that support operational capability, future technology adoption, and long-term digital transformation goals. A major focus of the environment is around modern defence technology and AI-enabled systems. You ll be working on programmes exploring technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, secure cloud services, edge computing, data fabric, data-centred security, and advanced cyber security platforms. They re looking for someone who understands how to translate these emerging technologies into practical, supportable solutions that can operate effectively within secure defence environments. You ll spend your time designing and assuring technical architectures across infrastructure, applications, integrations, data platforms, and operational systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, interoperable, secure, and aligned with both operational and enterprise requirements. There s also a strong focus around hybrid cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes, secure networking, and modern platform architecture, particularly within environments where legacy and modern technologies need to coexist successfully. You ll be involved throughout the full lifecycle, supporting technical governance, design authorities, architecture reviews, supplier assurance activities, and wider engineering teams delivering operational capability into live environments. Stakeholder engagement is a huge part of the role as well. You ll work closely with Enterprise Architects, Operational Analysts, engineering teams, MOD stakeholders, security authorities, and industry partners, so being able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly is very important here. From a technical perspective, they re looking for experience across areas such as: Technical and infrastructure architecture Secure cloud and hybrid cloud environments Kubernetes and containerisation Systems integration and interoperability Secure network design and Zero Trust principles API and event-driven architecture Cyber security architecture and technical assurance Infrastructure-as-Code and modern DevOps tooling Experience with technologies and tooling such as VMware, Kubernetes, Git, Jira, Confluence, DevOps platforms, Sparx Enterprise Architect, and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling would all be very useful. Experience working in R&D within defence, MOD, NATO, government, or other highly regulated environments is highly desirable, especially where you ve supported secure systems, cloud transformation, operational technology, or complex integration programmes previously. They re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing technical direction, and helping organisations modernise their technology environments without compromising security, resilience, or operational effectiveness. If you enjoy architecture work that has genuine strategic importance, exposure to emerging defence technologies, and the opportunity to shape large-scale secure technical environments, this is a role well worth exploring. If it sounds like the kind of challenge you d enjoy, apply now or get in touch to find out more. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure & AWS) Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (3 days in office p/w) Rate: 500 - 550 per day Contract: 6 months initial IR35: Inside IR35/Umbrella Clearance: Active SC/DV preferred Are you a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer with strong Azure experience and good exposure to AWS? This is an immediately available contract role working on a secure cloud programme. The role will involve supporting the build, migration and day-to-day operation of cloud platforms across Azure and AWS. You will be working across cloud readiness, platform build, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps tooling and ongoing cloud support. There will also be a strong focus on migrating legacy applications into cloud environments, improving platform reliability and making sure services are secure, compliant and fit for purpose. This would suit a hands-on cloud engineer who has built and supported Azure platforms, worked with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep, and is comfortable operating in secure, regulated or public sector environments. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join a secure cloud programme and work across Azure, AWS, IaC, DevSecOps, migration and platform operations. The Role: Build, configure and support cloud platforms across Azure and AWS Work on cloud readiness, application discovery and migration activity Build and maintain cloud landing zones Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or AWS tooling Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling Configure cloud networking, including VNets, service endpoints, firewalls, DNS and VPN connectivity Support monitoring, alerting, logging, backup, restore and cost optimisation Work across cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust principles and compliance requirements Act as a senior escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure issues Explain technical options clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical teams The Person: Strong hands-on Azure platform experience Good AWS experience within multi-cloud or hybrid environments Strong Terraform, Bicep or wider IaC experience Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling Cloud migration experience, ideally using Azure Migrate or AWS migration tooling Strong understanding of cloud networking, monitoring, logging and IAM Experience working in secure, regulated, government or public sector environments Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, Secure by Design or UK Government technology standards would be useful Active SC or DV clearance preferred Relevant certifications: Candidates should ideally hold at least one of the following: Microsoft Azure Administrator, AZ-104 Microsoft DevOps Engineer, AZ-400 AWS Certified Associate level or above Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AZ-305, would be beneficial Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Network Architect months + +DV cleared +On site in Hampshire +Outside IR35 + 550- 650 a day We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a high-profile MOD programme delivering secure, mission-critical network capabilities. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep technical expertise across modern data centre and wide area networking technologies. Working within a highly secure environment, you will be responsible for designing, assuring and evolving complex network architectures that support large-scale digital transformation and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure network architectures for enterprise and defence environments. Produce high and low-level network designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Lead network architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments. Provide technical assurance and governance throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering, security and delivery teams to ensure successful deployment of network solutions. Support troubleshooting and optimisation of complex network infrastructures. Essential Skills & Experience Active DV Clearance . Proven experience operating as a Network Architect within complex enterprise or defence environments. Strong expertise in: BGP EVPN-VXLAN Software Defined Networking (SDN) WAN Architecture and Design Experience with modern data centre networking technologies and architectures. Strong understanding of network security principles and secure-by-design approaches. Ability to produce detailed technical designs and architecture documentation. Experience working within large-scale transformation or infrastructure programmes. Experience delivering solutions within MOD If you'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Location: London, 4 days a week on site Outside IR35 contract - (Apply online only) a day We are looking for an SC, preferably DV cleared self-motivated and experienced Security Architect to lead in bringing enhanced and new services into what is key government asset. Working within a specialist services company you will drive and/or create the necessary artefacts to help the client organisation deliver rapid change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach to getting change through delivered successfully through the internal Security Governance group. Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have come from a strong technical background, and have an understanding of attack vectors for high threat environments, across both proprietary and open-source technology stacks. You will advise and enable technical teams to make security decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective use of common tools and patterns. You will have a proactive responsibility to deliver secure systems and implement proportionate controls to enable successful business outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in protecting some of the UK's most sensitive information. If you thrive in an exciting and complex environment and can bring experience and delivery into the team then you will be able to make a real difference in this role. What will you be doing? You will deliver technical security design, and/or provide assurance of technical security design, and be able to justify and communicate design decisions. Working closely with the Security function, you will be responsible for the design of architectures utilising leading edge technologies. Working to deliver some key enhancements and new services operating in the Tier2/3 security space, you will assist in setting the strategic direction for security architecture, including the development and implementation of frameworks that will assist in maintaining acceptable level of technical risk. You will recommend security controls and identify solutions that support business objectives. You will work out subtle security needs and understand the risk impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems. You will advise on important security-related technologies and assess the risk associated with proposed changes. You will provide specialist advice and recommend approaches across teams and various stakeholders. You can manage stakeholders' expectations and be flexible, adapting to stakeholders' reactions to reach consensus. Candidate Qualities. Essential SC, willing to undertake DV Clearance Proven experience in Security Architecture within the Government cleared environments. You will have practical hands-on experience in security architecture and design and assessments including within programmes, projects or a product-centric organisation. You will have a good understanding of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments, across physical, virtual and containerised compute. You will have experience in securing Mobile devices and their services including device management (MDM) and their policies and Identity solutions. You will have experience in working in an architecture function and developing the vision, principles and strategy for security architects for a set of products, projects and technologies. You will have experience of working to, and assisting in the creation of, security standards, blueprints, reference architectures, roadmaps, transition states and target solutions across multiple services. You will have direct experience of interacting with, and influencing, senior stakeholders and a wide range of people across large teams, departments, suppliers and customers. Experienced process owner and team player Good communicator across all levels Desirable You will have experience designing solutions utilising leading-edge security NDR, IDS and IPS tools like Corelight, Corvil (IPS/IDS), FireEye, Cisco Secure Network Analytics. You will have experience designing/assessing security architectures across a range of modern deployment technologies, including containerised workloads in Kubernetes and Docker Swarm/Enterprise, virtualised platforms such as VMware, and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps You will have strong networking experience including Mobile Networks (4G etc) You will have experience with non-Microsoft Operating Systems including iOS for Mobile You will have experience of providing security design and architecture expertise across the development lifecycle utilising both waterfall and agile methods. You will have experience of adopting security standards and frameworks (such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK) within public or private sector. You will have experience in creating/managing User and System usage policy documentation (SyOps ConOps etc for Government Systems.)

Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'. Do you want work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? If so, this role may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced Senior Data Architects who are confident working on data-focused products/services in a complex digital environment, where they'll be supporting major initiatives across DWP Digital. These roles will involve collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choice decisions. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional Data products and services that work for everyone. Job description A Senior Data Architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will: design data models and metadata systems. help lead data architects to interpret an organisation's needs. provide oversight and advice to other data architects who are designing and producing data artefacts. design and support the management of data dictionaries. make sure that your teams are working to the standards set for the organisation by the lead data architects. work with technical architects to make sure that an organisation's systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture. Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below: You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the following areas: Data Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting data architecture design to technical governance forums. Data Architecture Design: Data Modelling, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, Data Governance. Event-based architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards. Public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, container, and networking design patterns, tools and best practice (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Agile delivery methodologies and best practice. DevOps: Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) delivery methodologies, tools and best practice. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios.

Infrastructure Tester x2 Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 450 - 550 a day per day - Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester to join a major secure government programme based on-site in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating and assuring complex Zero Trust Infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical services. Working within a highly secure delivery team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting infrastructure testing activities across a range of technologies, ensuring solutions are robust, secure and fit for operational deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and execute infrastructure test plans, test cases and test scripts. Validate Zero Trust architecture components and supporting infrastructure. Perform end-to-end testing across servers, networks, security controls and integrations. Verify deployments, configurations and environment readiness. Identify, document and track defects through to resolution. Support system integration, functional, non-functional and operational testing activities. Work closely with engineers, architects, security specialists and delivery teams. Produce clear test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience Active UK DV Clearance. Strong hands-on infrastructure testing experience within secure environments. Experience testing complex enterprise infrastructure solutions. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and security architectures. Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments. Experience testing network infrastructure, authentication services and security controls. Familiarity with virtualised and cloud-based environments. Strong defect management and test reporting skills. Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation abilities. If you'd like to discuss this Infrastructure Tester role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Infrastructure Tester x2 Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 450 - 550 a day per day - Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester to join a major secure government programme based on-site in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating and assuring complex Zero Trust Infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical services. Working within a highly secure delivery team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting infrastructure testing activities across a range of technologies, ensuring solutions are robust, secure and fit for operational deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and execute infrastructure test plans, test cases and test scripts. Validate Zero Trust architecture components and supporting infrastructure. Perform end-to-end testing across servers, networks, security controls and integrations. Verify deployments, configurations and environment readiness. Identify, document and track defects through to resolution. Support system integration, functional, non-functional and operational testing activities. Work closely with engineers, architects, security specialists and delivery teams. Produce clear test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience Active UK DV Clearance. Strong hands-on infrastructure testing experience within secure environments. Experience testing complex enterprise infrastructure solutions. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and security architectures. Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments. Experience testing network infrastructure, authentication services and security controls. Familiarity with virtualised and cloud-based environments. Strong defect management and test reporting skills. Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation abilities. If you'd like to discuss this Infrastructure Tester role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Location Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Ipswich, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham. (Croydon and Stratford will only be available to existing employees of the Insolvency Service). About the job Job summary The Insolvency Service is a leading government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Senior DevOps Engineer within our Digital Services team. We are responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the agency's line of business applications. Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 9 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability network group, Employee Assistance, Representatives, FACES Network Group, LGBT+, Mind Matters, Part Time Workers, The Shed - Men's Network Group and Women's Network Group. We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities. The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career! Job description Digital Services has recently transitioned from a third-party DevOps model to a fully in-house capability. We are standardising and consolidating our technology stack as we move away from legacy services, creating a fantastic opportunity for you to help shape our future digital landscape. Digital Services is part of Change and Technology Services (CTS) who support and improve applications and systems across the agency's IT landscape. CTS provide key services including digital services, cyber security, information governance, service architecture and technical governance. Our DevOps team looks after the deployment and maintenance of our Digital Services in line with the Government's Digital Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice. They work closely with delivery teams to ensure the products are secure and meet the demands of its users. As a Senior DevOps engineer you will: provide subject matter expertise in Microsoft Azure build and maintain infrastructure as code and CI/CD tooling improve deployment and observability for key digital products provide coaching and mentoring to more junior colleagues Responsibilities provide subject matter expertise and guidance on Microsoft Azure build and maintain Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD tooling improve deployment pipelines, monitoring and observability across our digital products ensure the stability, security and performance of production and non production environments lead on incident investigation, root cause analysis, and service improvement define and maintain DevOps standards, including IaC, observability, deployment patterns, and runbooks support delivery teams with DevOps best practice and provide mentoring to junior engineers produce clear, accurate documentation aligned to Digital Services standards contribute to technical estimates and roadmap planning. Person specification The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to: be an enthusiastic team player, comfortable collaborating with colleagues at all levels stay calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively. have a keen eye for detail and a tenacious approach to solving problems possess strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, diagnose issues and improve repeatable processes ideally have experience in software development communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing build strong relationships across Digital Services to support secure, stable delivery. Essential Criteria To be considered for this role you must: possess at least 5 years' experience in a similar role using Microsoft Azure possess at least 3 years of CI/CD experience using Azure DevOps(ADO)/Team Foundation Server (TFS) have extensive experience creating, maintaining and monitoring both Azure PaaS and IaaS resources have demonstrable experience of running multiple applications in multiple environments in a large enterprise have experience is writing and maintaining bicep IaC at an expert level have an active Security Clearence or be committed to gaining clearance within the first 6 months of joining. This vacancy is advertised across 11 locations; however, Stratford and Croydon are only available to current Insolvency Service Staff. The advertised salary includes London weighting, which is only applicable to internal candidates. From 1st October 2026, applicants will be required to meet nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If you want to learn more, visit NSV national requirements (opens in a new window).

Network Security Architect (Outside IR35) Job Title: MoD-DV Network Security Architect Contract: Outside IR35 Duration: 12 months (rolling extensions) Location: UK (hybrid) - split between home working and onsite UK data centres/secure sites (onsite frequency to be confirmed) Clearance: Active, transferable UK MoD DV is mandatory Role Overview We're looking for an experienced DV-cleared Network Security Architect to lead the design, assurance, and governance of secure network architecture within a UK Defence environment. You'll set architectural direction, define secure standards and patterns, and support delivery teams across on-prem/data-centre and hybrid estates. Key Responsibilities Lead secure network architecture design across data-centre/on-prem and hybrid environments. Produce and own architecture deliverables, including: HLD/LLD Standards, patterns, and reference architectures As-built documentation Provide technical governance and assurance, including: Design reviews and technical approval Risk and exception management Architectural decision-making and stakeholder sign-off support Define and assure solutions covering: Secure boundaries/perimeter controls Segmentation and zoning (including secure enclaves) Controlled data flows and restricted connectivity models Secure remote access aligned to Defence constraints Collaborate closely with engineers, security teams/SOC, service owners, and suppliers to drive designs from concept through to implementation. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in Network Security Architecture within Defence/Government/high-assurance environments. Strong understanding of secure network design principles, including: Defence-in-depth Least privilege Secure boundary patterns Zero Trust concepts Hands-on architectural capability across: Enterprise routing and switching Firewall architecture (HA design, policy design, rulebase strategy) Segmentation approaches (zones, VLAN/VRF patterns, restricted service exposure) Security controls such as Proxy, IDS/IPS, NAC (as applicable) Strong documentation and stakeholder skills (able to brief both senior technical and non-technical audiences). Desirable Experience with one or more of: Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco, Juniper Exposure to SASE/SD-WAN within constrained/secure environments Experience supporting assurance/accreditation evidence and security design sign-off Next Steps If you hold active MoD DV clearance and this aligns with your experience, please send your most recent CV and best contact details so we can arrange a confidential discussion.

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Network Security Engineer to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to protecting our critical systems and ensuring the integrity and security of our network infrastructure. Salary: Circa £50,000depending on experience+ shift allowance Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, working a 24/7 Shift Pattern Security Clearance: British Citizen This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and a Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: Join our forward thinking team as a Network Security Engineer, where you will play a key role in safeguarding our organisations' network infrastructure as part of the 24x7 Internal Security Response (ISR) team. When not involved in incident response and triage activity with the SOC team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect against evolving threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will work on implementing changes securely, identifying vulnerabilities, managing security incidents and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. The role will be involved in the optimisation of network security tools to remediate "purple team" highlighted areas identified for improvement. You will also have the opportunity to immerse your time into the standardisation of network tools. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to security initiatives, solve complex challenges, and have a direct impact on the overall resilience of our IT environment. If you are passionate about security and proactive defence, this role is the perfect fit. If you are looking to leverage your technical skills in a values-led company that values innovation and diversity, this is the place to make an impact. What we're looking for from you: ESSENTIALS Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANS and load balancing) Strong expertise in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting firewalls e.g. Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Demonstrable hands-on experience in next-gen firewalls and advancing security features like IPS/IDS, SSL decryption and deep packet inspection. Proven experience in managing secure proxy solutions (e.g. Bluecoat, F5) and the ability to implement policies for content filtering, SSL inspection and network traffic monitoring. In depth knowledge of security protocols such as IPSec, SSL / TLS, VPNs and two factor authentication. Understanding of network architectures and security zones (DMZ, internal networks). Proficient in monitoring technologies e.g. PRTG, Nagios. DESIRABLES Understanding of cyber security capabilities and their integrations to networks infrastructure. Existing knowledge of / aptitude to learn Darktrace Antigena and Respond, Splunk ES or Log Rhythm tools. Strong ability to interpret complex information via use of packet capture in order to identify malicious traffic in detail, revealing attacker behaviours like C2, exploitation, lateral movement, or data exfiltration. Proven ability to review SOC alerting in collaboration with SOC analysts to effectively triage and manage Tier 1 SOC alerts to the appropriate outcome. Experience with LDAP, and application traffic flow root cause analysis. Previous experience to identify root cause from (TBC for review - Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

MOD DV Cleared Network Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-time onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: 600- 700 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced MOD DV Cleared Network Security Architect to support a high-profile government programme delivering secure and resilient enterprise capabilities within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect with a strong background across both network and infrastructure security domains , capable of translating security requirements into robust technical designs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing security architectures, producing High-Level Designs (HLDs), conducting control mapping activities, and ensuring solutions align with MOD and government security standards. Due to the nature of the programme, this role requires full-time onsite presence in Basingstoke and an active MOD DV clearance . Key Responsibilities Develop and own High-Level Security Designs (HLDs) for complex network and infrastructure solutions. Define end-to-end security architectures supporting programme objectives and operational requirements. Produce and maintain security design documentation, architectural artefacts and technical decision records. Conduct security control mapping against applicable frameworks and standards. Translate business, operational and security requirements into pragmatic technical solutions. Work closely with infrastructure, network, delivery and security teams to ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded throughout delivery. Review existing environments and identify architectural improvements, risks and remediation activities. Support design governance activities including technical reviews, risk assessments and design authorities. Provide security guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept through to implementation. Liaise with stakeholders across engineering, programme management and customer teams to ensure alignment of security objectives. Contribute to accreditation and assurance activities where required. Essential Skills & Experience Security Architecture Proven experience operating as a Security Architect or Network Security Architect within secure government or defence environments. Strong understanding of secure architectural principles and secure-by-design methodologies. Demonstrable experience producing: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Security design documentation Architectural decision records Technical standards and guidance Control Mapping & Assurance Hands-on experience conducting control mapping against recognised security frameworks. Ability to interpret security requirements and demonstrate how technical controls satisfy them. Experience supporting assurance, governance and accreditation activities. Familiarity with: NIST 800-53 NCSC guidance MOD security policies JSP 440 principles Defence assurance processes Network Security TCP/IP, routing and switching VLANs and segmentation Firewalls and security zoning IDS/IPS technologies VPN technologies Load balancing concepts Proxy technologies Network Access Control (NAC) Secure remote access DNS and DHCP services Zero Trust networking concepts

MOD DV Cleared Network Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-time onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £600-£700 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced MOD DV Cleared Network Security Architect to support a high-profile government programme delivering secure and resilient enterprise capabilities within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect with a strong background across both network and infrastructure security domains , capable of translating security requirements into robust technical designs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing security architectures, producing High-Level Designs (HLDs), conducting control mapping activities, and ensuring solutions align with MOD and government security standards. Due to the nature of the programme, this role requires full-time onsite presence in Basingstoke and an active MOD DV clearance . Key Responsibilities Develop and own High-Level Security Designs (HLDs) for complex network and infrastructure solutions. Define end-to-end security architectures supporting programme objectives and operational requirements. Produce and maintain security design documentation, architectural artefacts and technical decision records. Conduct security control mapping against applicable frameworks and standards. Translate business, operational and security requirements into pragmatic technical solutions. Work closely with infrastructure, network, delivery and security teams to ensure secure-by-design principles are Embedded throughout delivery. Review existing environments and identify architectural improvements, risks and remediation activities. Support design governance activities including technical reviews, risk assessments and design authorities. Provide security guidance throughout the project life cycle, from concept through to implementation. Liaise with stakeholders across engineering, programme management and customer teams to ensure alignment of security objectives. Contribute to accreditation and assurance activities where required. Essential Skills & Experience Security Architecture Proven experience operating as a Security Architect or Network Security Architect within secure government or defence environments. Strong understanding of secure architectural principles and secure-by-design methodologies. Demonstrable experience producing: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Security design documentation Architectural decision records Technical standards and guidance Control Mapping & Assurance Hands-on experience conducting control mapping against recognised security frameworks. Ability to interpret security requirements and demonstrate how technical controls satisfy them. Experience supporting assurance, governance and accreditation activities. Familiarity with: NIST 800-53 NCSC guidance MOD security policies JSP 440 principles Defence assurance processes Network Security TCP/IP, routing and switching VLANs and segmentation Firewalls and security zoning IDS/IPS technologies VPN technologies Load balancing concepts Proxy technologies Network Access Control (NAC) Secure remote access DNS and DHCP services Zero Trust networking concepts

Azure DevOps Engineer 6-month contract SC Cleared London/Remote Outside of IR35 My SC Cleared customer is seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Azure-native engineering and advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. This role is ideal for someone who operates at the intersection of DevOps and Software Engineering bringing a strong development mindset to infrastructure design, automation, and testing. Key Skills & Experience from the Azure DevOps Engineer: Active SC Clearance ideal/lapsed considered Advanced Azure Engineering Strong experience designing for high availability Deep understanding of Azure-native services and architecture patterns Github actions Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep Strong focus on modularity, reusability, and maintainability Experience integrating automated testing frameworks (e.g. Terratest, Checkov) Azure Networking & Security Hands-on experience with: Managed Identities Private Endpoints Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) CI/CD & Automation Proven experience building advanced pipelines using GitHub Actions Strong understanding of pipeline orchestration, automation, and deployment strategies Key Responsibilities of the Azure DevOps Engineer: Design and implement high availability Azure architectures, including regional failover and load balancing strategies embedded within IaC templates Build and maintain scalable, reusable Terraform and/or Bicep modules following best practices in modular design Github actions Champion Test Driven Development (TDD) principles within infrastructure pipelines Implement automated security and compliance checks using tools such as Checkov or Terratest Develop and manage complex CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions Engineer secure Azure environments using Managed Identities, Private Endpoints, and RBAC Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

We're recruiting for a Solutions Architect to join a growing and ambitious team at a pivotal stage in its journey. Want to be part of a business that is disrupting the national security market? Our client is a fast-growing UK sovereign technology company delivering innovative encryption and secure communications solutions to some of the country's most demanding customers. Combining deep technical expertise with an agile, customer-focused approach, they are challenging the status quo and proving that world-class capability can come from a dynamic and ambitious SME. Key Responsibilities Customer facing, increasing understanding of our products and solutions through customer meetings, demonstrations and providing thought leadership content Supporting early stage customer engagement with technical expertise Translating requirements into clear, realistic solution approaches Working alongside business development to shape opportunities Identifying technical risks, dependencies and constraints early Supporting proposals, bids and customer discussions where required Acting as a bridge between sales and engineering / delivery teams What we're looking for: Prior experience building secure networks that use High Grade encryption Strong technical background (network security) Experience in a customer facing roles or equivalent Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, practical way Commercial awareness and understanding how solutions translate into value This role is dependent on candidates being British citizens and being able to obtain and retain an unconditional DV security clearance What's on offer: Salary up to £60,000 per annum 25 Days Annual Leave Company pension (4%) 4x Death in Service EV car scheme Free EV charging Free annual Flu vaccinations Benefit platform with high street discounts If you have the experience we are looking for and you think you will succeed within this industry and role, apply today.

Sanderson are working with a consultative client who are looking to grow their Cyber Security function. The client is looking across all skills and expertise of Cyber Security and seeking enthusiastic and competent individuals to join their team. The core responsibilities / skills of the role will include: Identify and deploy innovative security solutions to real world problems, across a variety of industries How to work with both clients and internal stakeholders, across a wide range of disciplines, providing expert input and influencing design of large and complex IT solutions How to apply a range of risk methodologies, advising both internal and external stakeholders on risk mitigations. How to work with a wide range of security technologies, including new and emerging technologies Design security architectures for a range of IT solutions, including large digital transformational programmes Provide advisory to wider complex transformation programmes that shape the future of the UK Advise clients on regulatory compliance Identify security vulnerabilities in system architectures Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management Experience applying security technologies to architectures and solution designs Understanding of IT infrastructure, technical concepts, and design methodologies Understand threat modelling and development of reference architecture Preferred hands-on experience in Network and/or Cloud security This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo UK security clearance. If you're interested in the above, apply or reach out to

Sanderson are working with a consultative client who are looking to grow their Cyber Security function. The client is looking across all skills and expertise of Cyber Security and seeking enthusiastic and competent individuals to join their team. The core responsibilities / skills of the role will include: Identify and deploy innovative security solutions to real world problems, across a variety of industries How to work with both clients and internal stakeholders, across a wide range of disciplines, providing expert input and influencing design of large and complex IT solutions How to apply a range of risk methodologies, advising both internal and external stakeholders on risk mitigations. How to work with a wide range of security technologies, including new and emerging technologies Design security architectures for a range of IT solutions, including large digital transformational programmes Provide advisory to wider complex transformation programmes that shape the future of the UK Advise clients on regulatory compliance Identify security vulnerabilities in system architectures Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management Experience applying security technologies to architectures and solution designs Understanding of IT infrastructure, technical concepts, and design methodologies Understand threat modelling and development of reference architecture Preferred hands-on experience in Network and/or Cloud security This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo UK security clearance. If you're interested in the above, apply or reach out to

Stevenage Salary: Up to £54,000 Depending on Experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to obtain SC clearance., which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are looking for a Systems Architect who is keen to be part of a growing team designing the Mission Planning system for the next generation of strike weapon across air and maritime domains. We are looking for someone with practical MBSE experience within Rhapsody or equivalent tools who is excited to work within a complex problem space and engage across several engineering domains. The role reports into the Lead Architect and is part of the Mission Planning & Control team. The Architecture team works transversally across all the Mission Planning product lines. The role of the Systems Architect is to: Work collaboratively with design teams and help evolve and capture the system design using MBSE principles. Generate and review architecture artefacts Contribute to engineering milestones and key design reviews Ensure best model practice is followed and design is complete, coherent and drives development Work with the wider Weapon Systems teams to ensure traceability Drive commonality and re-use across product lines. What we're looking for from you: Experience in systems architecture and using Model Based Systems Engineering Proficiency with: Rhapsody or equivalent modelling tools Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) or equivalent configuration control tools DOORS Next Gen or equivalent requirements management tool Solid understanding of SysML and architectural principles Desire to work within a complex problem space across product lines Ability to communicate and engage positively with cross-functional teams Good problem solving skills Knowledge of Mission Planning (useful but not essential) Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.