Senior Delivery Lead / Senior Programme Manager Remote with occasional travel - 9/12 months initially - Inside ir35 Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. We are seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Lead / Senior Programme Manager to join a major public sector transformation programme. This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing the delivery of a complex, large-scale cloud and data migration initiative that will modernise critical national infrastructure. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across a multidisciplinary delivery organisation, initially leading a team of approximately 35 people with responsibility for scaling the function to over 100 resources as the programme progresses. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced delivery professional who is comfortable operating at executive level, driving large transformation programmes and managing complex stakeholder landscapes. Key Responsibilities Lead the successful delivery of a large-scale cloud transformation and data migration programme. Provide strategic leadership across multiple delivery workstreams, ensuring alignment with programme objectives. Build, lead and develop a high-performing delivery organisation, scaling from approximately 35 to over 100 team members. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including CXO-level executives, programme boards and government leadership. Drive delivery governance, planning, risk management and programme reporting. Coordinate cross-functional teams including technology, architecture, infrastructure, security, data and business change. Manage programme dependencies, risks, issues and escalations across multiple suppliers and delivery partners. Ensure delivery milestones are achieved while maintaining quality, governance and compliance standards. Foster a collaborative, outcome-focused culture across internal teams and external partners. Essential Experience Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes / Data Migration programme within complex enterprise environments. Strong background as a Senior Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Delivery Lead on multi-million-pound technology programmes. Demonstrable experience leading and scaling large multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at executive and board level. Experience establishing robust delivery governance, programme controls and reporting. Ability to manage multiple workstreams, suppliers and senior stakeholders within complex delivery environments. Strong leadership skills with a reputation as a dependable, credible and trusted delivery professional Highly Desirable Previous experience delivering programmes within the UK public sector or central government. Experience leading large-scale cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation or data centre exit programmes. Knowledge of migrating legacy/on-premise environments to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). Experience delivering complex data migration programmes involving critical business services. Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies. 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 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.
Jul 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior Delivery Lead / Senior Programme Manager Remote with occasional travel - 9/12 months initially - Inside ir35 Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. We are seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Lead / Senior Programme Manager to join a major public sector transformation programme. This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing the delivery of a complex, large-scale cloud and data migration initiative that will modernise critical national infrastructure. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across a multidisciplinary delivery organisation, initially leading a team of approximately 35 people with responsibility for scaling the function to over 100 resources as the programme progresses. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced delivery professional who is comfortable operating at executive level, driving large transformation programmes and managing complex stakeholder landscapes. Key Responsibilities Lead the successful delivery of a large-scale cloud transformation and data migration programme. Provide strategic leadership across multiple delivery workstreams, ensuring alignment with programme objectives. Build, lead and develop a high-performing delivery organisation, scaling from approximately 35 to over 100 team members. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including CXO-level executives, programme boards and government leadership. Drive delivery governance, planning, risk management and programme reporting. Coordinate cross-functional teams including technology, architecture, infrastructure, security, data and business change. Manage programme dependencies, risks, issues and escalations across multiple suppliers and delivery partners. Ensure delivery milestones are achieved while maintaining quality, governance and compliance standards. Foster a collaborative, outcome-focused culture across internal teams and external partners. Essential Experience Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes / Data Migration programme within complex enterprise environments. Strong background as a Senior Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Delivery Lead on multi-million-pound technology programmes. Demonstrable experience leading and scaling large multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at executive and board level. Experience establishing robust delivery governance, programme controls and reporting. Ability to manage multiple workstreams, suppliers and senior stakeholders within complex delivery environments. Strong leadership skills with a reputation as a dependable, credible and trusted delivery professional Highly Desirable Previous experience delivering programmes within the UK public sector or central government. Experience leading large-scale cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation or data centre exit programmes. Knowledge of migrating legacy/on-premise environments to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). Experience delivering complex data migration programmes involving critical business services. Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies. 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 Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
DV Cleared Security Architect 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 Basingstoke 5 Days On Site Active DV Clearance Required We're supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on complex, security-sensitive systems within a programme operating at the forefront of UK Defence. Key Requirements: Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven Security Architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes and operating within highly regulated environments Desirable Experience: Enterprise or solution architecture experience within large-scale Defence programmes Knowledge of secure cloud environments and modern infrastructure patterns Experience working across complex, multi-supplier delivery environments Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent Contract Details: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 Basingstoke based 5 days per week on site Long-term programme opportunity Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold active DV Clearance and be sole UK nationals. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 15, 2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Security Architect 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 Basingstoke 5 Days On Site Active DV Clearance Required We're supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on complex, security-sensitive systems within a programme operating at the forefront of UK Defence. Key Requirements: Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven Security Architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes and operating within highly regulated environments Desirable Experience: Enterprise or solution architecture experience within large-scale Defence programmes Knowledge of secure cloud environments and modern infrastructure patterns Experience working across complex, multi-supplier delivery environments Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent Contract Details: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 Basingstoke based 5 days per week on site Long-term programme opportunity Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold active DV Clearance and be sole UK nationals. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
IAM/IDM Architect (SC Cleared) Corsham (Hybrid) Permanent £90,000 - £115,000 (DOE) + Benefits IAM/IDM Architect needed with active SC Security Clearance for a permanent career opportunity in Wiltshire (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working on-site in Corsham (Wiltshire). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Start ASAP in Summer 2026. IAM/IDM Architect who can take ownership of architecture, provide technical leadership + guide the team from design to implementation. In-depth Identity and Access Management (IAM/IDM) architecture experience is essential, including leading IAM platforms like: OpenText, Net IQ, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, ForgeRock + MS Entra. Owning the end-to-end IAM/IDM architecture across development, data + service support workstreams. Providing technical direction across identity workflows, lifecycle processes, integrations, data flows, platform behaviour +operational supportability. Leading Identity Architecture including identity designs, including schemas, attributes, data models, workflow rules, provisioning logic and integration behaviour. Excellent Stakeholder Management skills including working across application development, data, infrastructure, service operations + supplier teams. Technical Skills: identity schemas, data flows, attributes, APIs, microservices, integration patterns, identity lifecycle, workflows, integration patterns, platform configuration + live-service supportability. Advantageous: Azure AD, M365 identity integration, AWS, API Gateway, LDAP, Directory Services, data feeds, workflow engines, ETL, enterprise integration. Active SC Security Clearance i s essential for this position. Benefits: £90-115k Salary (DOE) + Hybrid Working + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
IAM/IDM Architect (SC Cleared) Corsham (Hybrid) Permanent £90,000 - £115,000 (DOE) + Benefits IAM/IDM Architect needed with active SC Security Clearance for a permanent career opportunity in Wiltshire (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working on-site in Corsham (Wiltshire). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Start ASAP in Summer 2026. IAM/IDM Architect who can take ownership of architecture, provide technical leadership + guide the team from design to implementation. In-depth Identity and Access Management (IAM/IDM) architecture experience is essential, including leading IAM platforms like: OpenText, Net IQ, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, ForgeRock + MS Entra. Owning the end-to-end IAM/IDM architecture across development, data + service support workstreams. Providing technical direction across identity workflows, lifecycle processes, integrations, data flows, platform behaviour +operational supportability. Leading Identity Architecture including identity designs, including schemas, attributes, data models, workflow rules, provisioning logic and integration behaviour. Excellent Stakeholder Management skills including working across application development, data, infrastructure, service operations + supplier teams. Technical Skills: identity schemas, data flows, attributes, APIs, microservices, integration patterns, identity lifecycle, workflows, integration patterns, platform configuration + live-service supportability. Advantageous: Azure AD, M365 identity integration, AWS, API Gateway, LDAP, Directory Services, data feeds, workflow engines, ETL, enterprise integration. Active SC Security Clearance i s essential for this position. Benefits: £90-115k Salary (DOE) + Hybrid Working + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan
Solutions Architect Are you security focused, like working in a client facing environment delivering security Solutions? Looking for an Architect to join an amazing highly talented team. Delivery cutting-edge, high security solutions for a successful, established MSP. As the architect you will design end to end solutions that address clients needs. Developing detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications and implementation plans ro guide solution delivery. Developed detailed technical proposals and solutions in response to customer RFI s & RFPs. You will understand business requirements, technical challenges and security considerations and translate into technical specifications. Collaborating with sales, project management and engineering teams. Leading workshops, presentations and presentations to showcase solutions and gain buy in from stakeholders. Always identifying the best solutions for client requirements and evaluating security posture and compliance, ensuring regulatory standards. Involved in solutions implementations and integration. Provide technical oversight and support through implementation. Continuous improvement, identify opportunities for innovation & enhancements to existing solutions. Mentoring and coaching team members. Bachelor s in computer science or similar with certs in security such as; CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP and would suit someone with ITIL4. Solution design, modelling tools, enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Virtualization, networking, cyber security tools. You will have a successful track record of designing and delivering complex technology soltins in security, working with cross functional teams, secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, information assurance. Excellent communication & presentation skills, to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Must be SC cleared or able to obtain SC and eventually DV clearance.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Solutions Architect Are you security focused, like working in a client facing environment delivering security Solutions? Looking for an Architect to join an amazing highly talented team. Delivery cutting-edge, high security solutions for a successful, established MSP. As the architect you will design end to end solutions that address clients needs. Developing detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications and implementation plans ro guide solution delivery. Developed detailed technical proposals and solutions in response to customer RFI s & RFPs. You will understand business requirements, technical challenges and security considerations and translate into technical specifications. Collaborating with sales, project management and engineering teams. Leading workshops, presentations and presentations to showcase solutions and gain buy in from stakeholders. Always identifying the best solutions for client requirements and evaluating security posture and compliance, ensuring regulatory standards. Involved in solutions implementations and integration. Provide technical oversight and support through implementation. Continuous improvement, identify opportunities for innovation & enhancements to existing solutions. Mentoring and coaching team members. Bachelor s in computer science or similar with certs in security such as; CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP and would suit someone with ITIL4. Solution design, modelling tools, enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Virtualization, networking, cyber security tools. You will have a successful track record of designing and delivering complex technology soltins in security, working with cross functional teams, secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, information assurance. Excellent communication & presentation skills, to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Must be SC cleared or able to obtain SC and eventually DV clearance.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role + 700 - 750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders Skills & Experience Proven experience in Security Architecture within secure or defence environments Strong background in security assessment and assurance Experience conducting security audits and compliance reviews Familiarity with MOD security frameworks, processes, and standards Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams Active DV clearance is essential If you'd like to discuss this Security Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Jul 14, 2026
Contractor
Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role + 700 - 750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders Skills & Experience Proven experience in Security Architecture within secure or defence environments Strong background in security assessment and assurance Experience conducting security audits and compliance reviews Familiarity with MOD security frameworks, processes, and standards Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams Active DV clearance is essential If you'd like to discuss this Security Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
Jul 14, 2026
Contractor
JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Here at DXC Technology we continue to significantly expand our SAP business across the UK and Europe. We are actively looking for an S/4HANA Solution Architect to join our growing UKI team. If you're passionate about engaging in the full lifecycle of SAP projects-from initial Pre-sales engagement to project delivery, this role could be perfect for you. You'll be working with clients across multiple industries in the UK and Europe, applying your subject matter expertise to help deliver value-driven SAP solutions. We focus on three core drivers of growth: People, Customers, and Operational Execution-the foundation of our business and where we invest heavily. Due to the nature of our customers business successful candidates are required to be Security cleared UK Nationals or eligible for vetting. Key Responsibilities: Define end-to-end solution architecture across SAP domains including Finance (FI/CO), Logistics (MM/SD), Manufacturing (PP/QM), and Procurement (Ariba, P2P) Lead architecture design for SAP S/4HANA Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition programs Translate business goals into SAP-aligned solutions, process maps, and integration models Work closely with functional, technical, data, and integration teams to deliver coherent, traceable, and scalable SAP solutions Support pre-sales activities: solutioning, RFPs/RFIs, proposal shaping, demo planning, and effort estimations Engage with client-side architects, business sponsors, and system integrators to guide SAP roadmap decisions and solution assurance Drive adoption of innovations such as Fiori UX, SAP BTP, Embedded Analytics, and Cloud Integration Provide solution governance across projects - including change control, design reviews, and alignment to best practices Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal solution assets and knowledge development Continuous Innovation: Stay updated on SAP innovations, S/4HANA advancements, and digital transformation trends to advise leadership on future SAP strategy Required Experience: Extensive years of SAP consulting experience, with cross-functional knowledge across core modules At least 2 S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield and Brownfield), leading architecture or end-to-end solutioning Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA and some of the key SAP modules such as FICO, MM, SD, PP, WM, or HR Hands-on experience defining To-Be architectures, process maps, interface specs, and technical deployment models Proven track record of delivering SAP programs across industries such as Manufacturing, CPG, Retail, Defence, or Public Sector Knowledge of SAP Cloud, RISE with SAP, and deployment strategies (technical skills not required, but conceptual knowledge is beneficial) Skills & Competencies: Functional depth in at least two domains (e.g., Finance + Logistics or Manufacturing + Procurement) Strong architecture documentation skills (ARIS, Signavio, LeanIX, or equivalent) Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management ability - up to CIO/CTO level Understanding of data migration, analytics, and testing strategies within SAP programs Collaborative, detail-oriented, and quality-focused; able to work in hybrid delivery models Methodologies & Tools: SAP Activate Methodology for roadmap and deployment planning. Use of Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, and design traceability tools. Exposure to TOGAF, enterprise architecture principles, and agile delivery models is beneficial Qualifications & Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Business SAP Certification in S/4HANA Finance, Logistics, or Architecture is preferred TOGAF, ITIL, or Cloud Architecture credentials (AWS/Azure), SAP RISE are an advantage Why Join DXC Technology? At DXC Technology, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We offer competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment. Employee Benefits: As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to "flex up and down" on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance You will also have access to 'Perks at Work', a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here .
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Here at DXC Technology we continue to significantly expand our SAP business across the UK and Europe. We are actively looking for an S/4HANA Solution Architect to join our growing UKI team. If you're passionate about engaging in the full lifecycle of SAP projects-from initial Pre-sales engagement to project delivery, this role could be perfect for you. You'll be working with clients across multiple industries in the UK and Europe, applying your subject matter expertise to help deliver value-driven SAP solutions. We focus on three core drivers of growth: People, Customers, and Operational Execution-the foundation of our business and where we invest heavily. Due to the nature of our customers business successful candidates are required to be Security cleared UK Nationals or eligible for vetting. Key Responsibilities: Define end-to-end solution architecture across SAP domains including Finance (FI/CO), Logistics (MM/SD), Manufacturing (PP/QM), and Procurement (Ariba, P2P) Lead architecture design for SAP S/4HANA Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition programs Translate business goals into SAP-aligned solutions, process maps, and integration models Work closely with functional, technical, data, and integration teams to deliver coherent, traceable, and scalable SAP solutions Support pre-sales activities: solutioning, RFPs/RFIs, proposal shaping, demo planning, and effort estimations Engage with client-side architects, business sponsors, and system integrators to guide SAP roadmap decisions and solution assurance Drive adoption of innovations such as Fiori UX, SAP BTP, Embedded Analytics, and Cloud Integration Provide solution governance across projects - including change control, design reviews, and alignment to best practices Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal solution assets and knowledge development Continuous Innovation: Stay updated on SAP innovations, S/4HANA advancements, and digital transformation trends to advise leadership on future SAP strategy Required Experience: Extensive years of SAP consulting experience, with cross-functional knowledge across core modules At least 2 S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield and Brownfield), leading architecture or end-to-end solutioning Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA and some of the key SAP modules such as FICO, MM, SD, PP, WM, or HR Hands-on experience defining To-Be architectures, process maps, interface specs, and technical deployment models Proven track record of delivering SAP programs across industries such as Manufacturing, CPG, Retail, Defence, or Public Sector Knowledge of SAP Cloud, RISE with SAP, and deployment strategies (technical skills not required, but conceptual knowledge is beneficial) Skills & Competencies: Functional depth in at least two domains (e.g., Finance + Logistics or Manufacturing + Procurement) Strong architecture documentation skills (ARIS, Signavio, LeanIX, or equivalent) Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management ability - up to CIO/CTO level Understanding of data migration, analytics, and testing strategies within SAP programs Collaborative, detail-oriented, and quality-focused; able to work in hybrid delivery models Methodologies & Tools: SAP Activate Methodology for roadmap and deployment planning. Use of Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, and design traceability tools. Exposure to TOGAF, enterprise architecture principles, and agile delivery models is beneficial Qualifications & Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Business SAP Certification in S/4HANA Finance, Logistics, or Architecture is preferred TOGAF, ITIL, or Cloud Architecture credentials (AWS/Azure), SAP RISE are an advantage Why Join DXC Technology? At DXC Technology, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We offer competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment. Employee Benefits: As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to "flex up and down" on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance You will also have access to 'Perks at Work', a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here .
IAM/IDM Architect (SC Cleared) Corsham (Hybrid) Permanent £90,000 - £115,000 (DOE) + Benefits IAM/IDM Architect needed with active SC Security Clearance for a permanent career opportunity in Wiltshire (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working on-site in Corsham (Wiltshire). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Start ASAP in Summer 2026. IAM/IDM Architect who can take ownership of architecture, provide technical leadership + guide the team from design to implementation. In-depth Identity and Access Management (IAM/IDM) architecture experience is essential, including leading IAM platforms like: OpenText, Net IQ, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, ForgeRock + MS Entra. Owning the end-to-end IAM/IDM architecture across development, data + service support workstreams. Providing technical direction across identity workflows, life cycle processes, integrations, data flows, platform behaviour +operational supportability. Leading Identity Architecture including identity designs, including schemas, attributes, data models, workflow rules, provisioning logic and integration behaviour. Excellent Stakeholder Management skills including working across application development, data, infrastructure, service operations + supplier teams. Technical Skills: identity schemas, data flows, attributes, APIs, microservices, integration patterns, identity life cycle, workflows, integration patterns, platform configuration + live-service supportability. Advantageous: Azure AD, M365 identity integration, AWS, API Gateway, LDAP, Directory Services, data feeds, workflow engines, ETL, enterprise integration. Active SC Security Clearance i s essential for this position. Benefits: £90-115k Salary (DOE) + Hybrid Working + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
IAM/IDM Architect (SC Cleared) Corsham (Hybrid) Permanent £90,000 - £115,000 (DOE) + Benefits IAM/IDM Architect needed with active SC Security Clearance for a permanent career opportunity in Wiltshire (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working on-site in Corsham (Wiltshire). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Start ASAP in Summer 2026. IAM/IDM Architect who can take ownership of architecture, provide technical leadership + guide the team from design to implementation. In-depth Identity and Access Management (IAM/IDM) architecture experience is essential, including leading IAM platforms like: OpenText, Net IQ, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, ForgeRock + MS Entra. Owning the end-to-end IAM/IDM architecture across development, data + service support workstreams. Providing technical direction across identity workflows, life cycle processes, integrations, data flows, platform behaviour +operational supportability. Leading Identity Architecture including identity designs, including schemas, attributes, data models, workflow rules, provisioning logic and integration behaviour. Excellent Stakeholder Management skills including working across application development, data, infrastructure, service operations + supplier teams. Technical Skills: identity schemas, data flows, attributes, APIs, microservices, integration patterns, identity life cycle, workflows, integration patterns, platform configuration + live-service supportability. Advantageous: Azure AD, M365 identity integration, AWS, API Gateway, LDAP, Directory Services, data feeds, workflow engines, ETL, enterprise integration. Active SC Security Clearance i s essential for this position. Benefits: £90-115k Salary (DOE) + Hybrid Working + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan
Security Architect - DV cleared Experience - Mandatory Experience of working on large scale Business Change and IT enabled Transformation Programmes. Experience of implementing or advising on security projects to drive down strategic security risks. Experience of working in a complex high-profile environment. Must be able to show ability to manage multiple stakeholders including large IT Service providers, Security and Data Protection Authorities, Commercial and Business teams. Excellent listening and oral skills with the ability to present information appropriately by audience. Experience of working within secure technology-based projects and programmes enabling business change. Ability to work under pressure and to turn-round communications to meet tight deadlines. Experience of working as a key member within a high-performance team. Experience of developing and working with audit processes and challenge functions. An understanding of the commercial, operational, technical and supply infrastructure in which successful programmes and projects are delivered. A record of successfully supporting secure national projects on time and on budget in a complex environment which uses both in-house and supplier-based delivery method. Experience and knowledge of the security accreditation processes at a national level at all Government security Classification (GSC) levels. Understanding of the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework (SPF), and knowledge of security policy at the higher security classifications. Experience - Desirable Experience of working within the Policing sector. Cyber/Information Security qualification, such as CISSP or CISM Security Architect - DV cleared
Jul 14, 2026
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Security Architect - DV cleared Experience - Mandatory Experience of working on large scale Business Change and IT enabled Transformation Programmes. Experience of implementing or advising on security projects to drive down strategic security risks. Experience of working in a complex high-profile environment. Must be able to show ability to manage multiple stakeholders including large IT Service providers, Security and Data Protection Authorities, Commercial and Business teams. Excellent listening and oral skills with the ability to present information appropriately by audience. Experience of working within secure technology-based projects and programmes enabling business change. Ability to work under pressure and to turn-round communications to meet tight deadlines. Experience of working as a key member within a high-performance team. Experience of developing and working with audit processes and challenge functions. An understanding of the commercial, operational, technical and supply infrastructure in which successful programmes and projects are delivered. A record of successfully supporting secure national projects on time and on budget in a complex environment which uses both in-house and supplier-based delivery method. Experience and knowledge of the security accreditation processes at a national level at all Government security Classification (GSC) levels. Understanding of the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework (SPF), and knowledge of security policy at the higher security classifications. Experience - Desirable Experience of working within the Policing sector. Cyber/Information Security qualification, such as CISSP or CISM Security Architect - DV cleared
hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. DXC Technology are hiring a number of roles for our secure client based in the Hampshire area. Due to the nature of the account, we require candidates who hold existing DV clearance and have sole UK national status. We have a number of roles in various domains including Security, Service Management, Networking, Architecture and many more. This is an excellent opportunity to join an interesting new high secure project and we would be keen to speak to you if you may be considering a new position. If so, please reply and we can have a look at your experience against some of our open roles and if we have a match, we will be in touch to have a chat.
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with DXC Technology to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. DXC Technology are hiring a number of roles for our secure client based in the Hampshire area. Due to the nature of the account, we require candidates who hold existing DV clearance and have sole UK national status. We have a number of roles in various domains including Security, Service Management, Networking, Architecture and many more. This is an excellent opportunity to join an interesting new high secure project and we would be keen to speak to you if you may be considering a new position. If so, please reply and we can have a look at your experience against some of our open roles and if we have a match, we will be in touch to have a chat.
(SC Cleared) Infrastructure Deployment Engineer - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to 75,000 Are you an Infrastructure Deployment Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in secure, mission-critical environments? We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a highly skilled technical team delivering secure infrastructure and software capabilities for projects that directly support the UK's national security. You'll work alongside architects and technical consultants to design, deploy and support solutions across long-term programmes where quality, security and innovation are paramount. This is an opportunity to work on genuinely meaningful projects, deploying modern infrastructure into highly secure, air-gapped environments where your work will have real-world impact. What you'll be doing Designing, building and deploying infrastructure into secure Linux and Windows environments. Deploying and configuring applications using Kubernetes, OpenShift or Quadlet. Developing deployment automation using Python and Bash. Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and software deployment issues. Designing secure solutions that protect confidentiality, integrity and availability. Working closely with clients to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions. Producing technical documentation and presenting designs during technical reviews. Reviewing infrastructure designs and ensuring solutions meet security and compliance requirements. What we're looking for You'll ideally have experience with: Kubernetes, OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms. Python and Bash scripting. Linux administration (Windows experience also beneficial). Deploying into secure or air-gapped environments. Networking fundamentals including firewalls and secure communications. Infrastructure troubleshooting and iterative development. Designing secure infrastructure solutions from documented requirements. Communicating technical concepts to both engineers and stakeholders. Desirable experience includes: Ansible or Terraform. Network device configuration. Vulnerability management tools such as Nessus. Secure hosting platforms and privacy-focused infrastructure. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and hold British nationality. Applicants with multiple nationalities are welcome but these must be declared during the application process. If you're looking for technically challenging work where you'll solve complex problems, work with modern infrastructure technologies and contribute to projects of national importance, we'd love to hear from you. (SC Cleared) Infrastructure Deployment Engineer - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to 75,000
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
(SC Cleared) Infrastructure Deployment Engineer - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to 75,000 Are you an Infrastructure Deployment Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in secure, mission-critical environments? We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a highly skilled technical team delivering secure infrastructure and software capabilities for projects that directly support the UK's national security. You'll work alongside architects and technical consultants to design, deploy and support solutions across long-term programmes where quality, security and innovation are paramount. This is an opportunity to work on genuinely meaningful projects, deploying modern infrastructure into highly secure, air-gapped environments where your work will have real-world impact. What you'll be doing Designing, building and deploying infrastructure into secure Linux and Windows environments. Deploying and configuring applications using Kubernetes, OpenShift or Quadlet. Developing deployment automation using Python and Bash. Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and software deployment issues. Designing secure solutions that protect confidentiality, integrity and availability. Working closely with clients to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions. Producing technical documentation and presenting designs during technical reviews. Reviewing infrastructure designs and ensuring solutions meet security and compliance requirements. What we're looking for You'll ideally have experience with: Kubernetes, OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms. Python and Bash scripting. Linux administration (Windows experience also beneficial). Deploying into secure or air-gapped environments. Networking fundamentals including firewalls and secure communications. Infrastructure troubleshooting and iterative development. Designing secure infrastructure solutions from documented requirements. Communicating technical concepts to both engineers and stakeholders. Desirable experience includes: Ansible or Terraform. Network device configuration. Vulnerability management tools such as Nessus. Secure hosting platforms and privacy-focused infrastructure. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and hold British nationality. Applicants with multiple nationalities are welcome but these must be declared during the application process. If you're looking for technically challenging work where you'll solve complex problems, work with modern infrastructure technologies and contribute to projects of national importance, we'd love to hear from you. (SC Cleared) Infrastructure Deployment Engineer - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to 75,000
Costello & Reyes Group Limited
Manchester, Lancashire
Costello & Reyes Group have been tasked by its client a central Government organisation, to identify three Snr Network Engioneers: YOU WILL NEED TO HOLD SC CLEARANCE. Senior Infrastructure Engineer Network Automation Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer Network Automation to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for the design, automation, delivery, and support of critical enterprise network services. This role is ideally suited to an individual who is passionate about Infrastructure as Code (IaC), NetDevOps and cloud networking, and who is committed to driving automation, operational excellence, and continual service improvement. As a senior technical practitioner, you will act as a role model for engineering best practice, helping to shape the organisation's network automation strategy whilst mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering principles across the department. You will work closely with Architecture, Engineering, Security and Operational teams to design, implement and support secure, resilient, and highly available network services across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the complete life cycle of network services, from solution design through implementation, operational support, and continual improvement. You will champion automation to reduce manual effort, improve service reliability, and accelerate the delivery of infrastructure changes whilst maintaining the highest standards of security, governance, and operational resilience. The role requires collaboration with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, balancing operational priorities with strategic delivery, whilst ensuring network services remain secure, available, and aligned to organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Network Automation & Engineering Design, develop and maintain automated infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) principles. Develop reusable automation frameworks to standardise network provisioning, configuration, compliance validation, and operational management. Lead the adoption of automation technologies to eliminate repetitive operational tasks and improve engineering efficiency. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar Scripting languages. Promote engineering standards, coding practices, and automation governance across the network engineering function. Infrastructure Design Design secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures supporting both on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architects to ensure network services align with architectural principles and organisational standards. Produce high and low-level technical designs for complex infrastructure solutions. Ensure designs meet security, compliance, resilience, and operational support requirements. Cloud Networking Design, implement, and support network connectivity across cloud platforms including: Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Responsibilities include: Virtual networking Transit networking VPN connectivity ExpressRoute/Direct Connect DNS services Hybrid cloud networking Cloud security integration Network segmentation High availability and disaster recovery NetDevOps Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated infrastructure deployment. Integrate testing and validation into deployment pipelines. Implement Git-based version control and collaborative development practices. Support Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment methodologies. Work within Agile and DevSecOps delivery models. Operational Excellence Maintain responsibility for the operational health, availability, and resilience of enterprise network services. Manage technical incidents and problem investigations. Perform root cause analysis. Develop service improvements based upon operational metrics. Participate in out-of-hours support, change implementation and major incident response. Service Management Manage services throughout the complete life cycle including: Service Design Service Transition Service Operation Continual Service Improvement Working across: ITIL practices Agile delivery Formal project management Continuous improvement initiatives Leadership & Mentoring Provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Mentor and coach engineers on automation, cloud networking and engineering best practice. Review technical designs and automation code. Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous professional development. Support the evolution of the organisation's Network Automation capability. Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships across engineering, architecture, and operational teams. Work collaboratively with suppliers, customers, and third-party organisations. Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Influence engineering direction and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience The successful candidate should demonstrate significant experience in the following areas: Network Engineering Enterprise networking Routing & Switching TCP/IP BGP OSPF MPLS VXLAN EVPN DNS DHCP Load Balancing Firewalls Network Security SD-WAN Multi-Cloud Networking Practical experience designing and supporting networking solutions across: Microsoft Azure AWS Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Including: Virtual networking Network security Connectivity Cloud Firewalls Hybrid cloud integration Infrastructure as Code Strong experience with technologies such as: Terraform Ansible Puppet Chef Including: Infrastructure provisioning Configuration management State management Version control Automation Experience developing automation using: Python PowerShell Bash REST APIs JSON YAML CI/CD Experience implementing and supporting: Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Including: Automated deployments Testing pipelines Infrastructure validation Change automation Operating Systems Strong administration experience across: Linux Unix Windows Server Including Scripting and systems integration. NetDevOps Practical experience of: Agile Scrum Kanban DevOps DevSecOps Infrastructure testing Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment Leadership Criteria Candidates should be able to demonstrate: Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud-based networking solutions within complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code methodologies. Experience implementing enterprise automation frameworks and operational tooling. Proven capability in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines supporting infrastructure deployments. Significant experience working within NetDevOps and Agile engineering environments. Experience leading engineers across multi-disciplinary technical teams. Ability to influence engineering standards, technical direction, and organisational best practice. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience balancing operational support with strategic project delivery. Desirable Skills Cisco ACI Cisco Nexus Palo Alto Networks F5 VMware NSX Kubernetes networking Docker Service Mesh Zero Trust Architecture Software Defined Networking (SDN) Network Observability Network Telemetry AI-assisted Operations (AIOps) ITIL Foundation or Practitioner CCNP/CCIE Azure Network Engineer Associate AWS Advanced Networking Terraform Associate Security Clearance The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate UK Government Security Clearance. This role will involve access to sensitive government systems and information, and appointment is subject to successful completion of the relevant vetting process. Personal Attributes The ideal candidate will be: An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Passionate about automation and continuous improvement. Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working in fast-paced operational environments. Collaborative, supportive and able to mentor others. Self-motivated with a strong customer focus. Committed to engineering excellence, innovation and delivering secure, resilient network services. YOU WILL NEED TO HOLD SC CLEARANCE These are Immediate needs so if you are interested, please do submit your profile and call for further information. C&R Group Ltd operate as a recruitment partner for its clients.
Jul 14, 2026
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Costello & Reyes Group have been tasked by its client a central Government organisation, to identify three Snr Network Engioneers: YOU WILL NEED TO HOLD SC CLEARANCE. Senior Infrastructure Engineer Network Automation Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer Network Automation to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for the design, automation, delivery, and support of critical enterprise network services. This role is ideally suited to an individual who is passionate about Infrastructure as Code (IaC), NetDevOps and cloud networking, and who is committed to driving automation, operational excellence, and continual service improvement. As a senior technical practitioner, you will act as a role model for engineering best practice, helping to shape the organisation's network automation strategy whilst mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering principles across the department. You will work closely with Architecture, Engineering, Security and Operational teams to design, implement and support secure, resilient, and highly available network services across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the complete life cycle of network services, from solution design through implementation, operational support, and continual improvement. You will champion automation to reduce manual effort, improve service reliability, and accelerate the delivery of infrastructure changes whilst maintaining the highest standards of security, governance, and operational resilience. The role requires collaboration with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, balancing operational priorities with strategic delivery, whilst ensuring network services remain secure, available, and aligned to organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Network Automation & Engineering Design, develop and maintain automated infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) principles. Develop reusable automation frameworks to standardise network provisioning, configuration, compliance validation, and operational management. Lead the adoption of automation technologies to eliminate repetitive operational tasks and improve engineering efficiency. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar Scripting languages. Promote engineering standards, coding practices, and automation governance across the network engineering function. Infrastructure Design Design secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures supporting both on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architects to ensure network services align with architectural principles and organisational standards. Produce high and low-level technical designs for complex infrastructure solutions. Ensure designs meet security, compliance, resilience, and operational support requirements. Cloud Networking Design, implement, and support network connectivity across cloud platforms including: Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Responsibilities include: Virtual networking Transit networking VPN connectivity ExpressRoute/Direct Connect DNS services Hybrid cloud networking Cloud security integration Network segmentation High availability and disaster recovery NetDevOps Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated infrastructure deployment. Integrate testing and validation into deployment pipelines. Implement Git-based version control and collaborative development practices. Support Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment methodologies. Work within Agile and DevSecOps delivery models. Operational Excellence Maintain responsibility for the operational health, availability, and resilience of enterprise network services. Manage technical incidents and problem investigations. Perform root cause analysis. Develop service improvements based upon operational metrics. Participate in out-of-hours support, change implementation and major incident response. Service Management Manage services throughout the complete life cycle including: Service Design Service Transition Service Operation Continual Service Improvement Working across: ITIL practices Agile delivery Formal project management Continuous improvement initiatives Leadership & Mentoring Provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Mentor and coach engineers on automation, cloud networking and engineering best practice. Review technical designs and automation code. Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous professional development. Support the evolution of the organisation's Network Automation capability. Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships across engineering, architecture, and operational teams. Work collaboratively with suppliers, customers, and third-party organisations. Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Influence engineering direction and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience The successful candidate should demonstrate significant experience in the following areas: Network Engineering Enterprise networking Routing & Switching TCP/IP BGP OSPF MPLS VXLAN EVPN DNS DHCP Load Balancing Firewalls Network Security SD-WAN Multi-Cloud Networking Practical experience designing and supporting networking solutions across: Microsoft Azure AWS Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Including: Virtual networking Network security Connectivity Cloud Firewalls Hybrid cloud integration Infrastructure as Code Strong experience with technologies such as: Terraform Ansible Puppet Chef Including: Infrastructure provisioning Configuration management State management Version control Automation Experience developing automation using: Python PowerShell Bash REST APIs JSON YAML CI/CD Experience implementing and supporting: Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Including: Automated deployments Testing pipelines Infrastructure validation Change automation Operating Systems Strong administration experience across: Linux Unix Windows Server Including Scripting and systems integration. NetDevOps Practical experience of: Agile Scrum Kanban DevOps DevSecOps Infrastructure testing Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment Leadership Criteria Candidates should be able to demonstrate: Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud-based networking solutions within complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code methodologies. Experience implementing enterprise automation frameworks and operational tooling. Proven capability in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines supporting infrastructure deployments. Significant experience working within NetDevOps and Agile engineering environments. Experience leading engineers across multi-disciplinary technical teams. Ability to influence engineering standards, technical direction, and organisational best practice. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience balancing operational support with strategic project delivery. Desirable Skills Cisco ACI Cisco Nexus Palo Alto Networks F5 VMware NSX Kubernetes networking Docker Service Mesh Zero Trust Architecture Software Defined Networking (SDN) Network Observability Network Telemetry AI-assisted Operations (AIOps) ITIL Foundation or Practitioner CCNP/CCIE Azure Network Engineer Associate AWS Advanced Networking Terraform Associate Security Clearance The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate UK Government Security Clearance. This role will involve access to sensitive government systems and information, and appointment is subject to successful completion of the relevant vetting process. Personal Attributes The ideal candidate will be: An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Passionate about automation and continuous improvement. Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working in fast-paced operational environments. Collaborative, supportive and able to mentor others. Self-motivated with a strong customer focus. Committed to engineering excellence, innovation and delivering secure, resilient network services. YOU WILL NEED TO HOLD SC CLEARANCE These are Immediate needs so if you are interested, please do submit your profile and call for further information. C&R Group Ltd operate as a recruitment partner for its clients.
DV Cleared Security Architect £700-£800 per day | Outside IR35 | Long-Term Contract | Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a highly classified defence programme, delivering security architecture across complex secure infrastructure, networks and mission-critical platforms. This is an opportunity to work on a long-term programme at the heart of UK national security, helping to design, assure and accredit secure environments that support critical operational capabilities. The Role As the Security Architect, you will be responsible for defining and assuring security architectures across highly secure IT and network environments. Working alongside infrastructure, network and systems engineering teams, you will ensure solutions are secure by design and compliant with MOD and NCSC security standards. You'll play a key role in security assurance, risk management and accreditation activities throughout the project life cycle. Responsibilities Design and develop security architectures for secure infrastructure and network environments. Produce high and low-level security architecture documentation. Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments and vulnerability analysis. Define security controls aligned to Secure by Design principles. Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities. Work closely with infrastructure, network and engineering teams to embed security throughout delivery. Ensure compliance with MOD, NCSC and industry security standards. Provide technical guidance on secure infrastructure, identity, cryptography and boundary protection technologies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Architect within Defence, MOD, National Security or other highly secure environments. Strong understanding of secure infrastructure, network and platform security architectures. Experience designing and securing enterprise network environments. Expertise in: Network segmentation and security zoning Firewalls, IDS/IPS and boundary protection PKI, cryptography and key management Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure by Design principles Threat modelling and security risk assessment Experience producing security architecture artefacts and supporting security accreditation activities. Good knowledge of: NCSC guidance JSP 440 MOD security policies Defence assurance frameworks Desirable CISSP SABSA TOGAF CCP/Security Architecture certifications Experience working on classified defence or secure government programmes. Security Clearance Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential. Due to the nature of the programme, only candidates holding active DV clearance can be considered. Contract Details £700-£800 per day Outside IR35 Long-term contract Full-time onsite in Hampshire Immediate interview availability This is an excellent opportunity for a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a major defence programme delivering secure, mission-critical technology within one of the UK's most sensitive environments.
Jul 14, 2026
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DV Cleared Security Architect £700-£800 per day | Outside IR35 | Long-Term Contract | Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a highly classified defence programme, delivering security architecture across complex secure infrastructure, networks and mission-critical platforms. This is an opportunity to work on a long-term programme at the heart of UK national security, helping to design, assure and accredit secure environments that support critical operational capabilities. The Role As the Security Architect, you will be responsible for defining and assuring security architectures across highly secure IT and network environments. Working alongside infrastructure, network and systems engineering teams, you will ensure solutions are secure by design and compliant with MOD and NCSC security standards. You'll play a key role in security assurance, risk management and accreditation activities throughout the project life cycle. Responsibilities Design and develop security architectures for secure infrastructure and network environments. Produce high and low-level security architecture documentation. Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments and vulnerability analysis. Define security controls aligned to Secure by Design principles. Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities. Work closely with infrastructure, network and engineering teams to embed security throughout delivery. Ensure compliance with MOD, NCSC and industry security standards. Provide technical guidance on secure infrastructure, identity, cryptography and boundary protection technologies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Architect within Defence, MOD, National Security or other highly secure environments. Strong understanding of secure infrastructure, network and platform security architectures. Experience designing and securing enterprise network environments. Expertise in: Network segmentation and security zoning Firewalls, IDS/IPS and boundary protection PKI, cryptography and key management Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure by Design principles Threat modelling and security risk assessment Experience producing security architecture artefacts and supporting security accreditation activities. Good knowledge of: NCSC guidance JSP 440 MOD security policies Defence assurance frameworks Desirable CISSP SABSA TOGAF CCP/Security Architecture certifications Experience working on classified defence or secure government programmes. Security Clearance Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential. Due to the nature of the programme, only candidates holding active DV clearance can be considered. Contract Details £700-£800 per day Outside IR35 Long-term contract Full-time onsite in Hampshire Immediate interview availability This is an excellent opportunity for a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a major defence programme delivering secure, mission-critical technology within one of the UK's most sensitive environments.
Network Architect months + +DV cleared +On site in Hampshire +Outside IR35 +£650-£700 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 life cycle. 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 (see below) and I will get in touch.
Jul 14, 2026
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Network Architect months + +DV cleared +On site in Hampshire +Outside IR35 +£650-£700 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 life cycle. 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 (see below) and I will get in touch.
Scrum Master (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) Technical Scrum Master needed with both active SC Security Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid). Paying up to £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in July 2026. Technical Scrum Master with hands-on expertise with Java + Spring Boot microservices development skills to lead Agile delivery within an AWS Cloud environment. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office, plus occasional travel to the Croydon office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects: Technical Scrum Master with strong hands-on Java, Spring Boot, Microservices development + AWS Cloud environments. This is not a traditional Scrum Master role. The role will combine Agile leadership with deep technical capability in Java-based microservices, allowing you to actively challenge code, influence engineering decisions, and drive DevOps best practices across AWS platforms. Act as a technical authority in the squad, working closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Product Owners, Architects, Developers + Testers to ensure high-quality, secure delivery of application and DevOps services. Agile Delivery Leadership: lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution + delivery outcomes. Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight: review / challenge Java + Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability + best practice. Influencing Software Engineering decisions relating to Java frameworks, design patterns + implementation approaches. Driving code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis + test coverage. DevOps / Engineering Excellence: driving CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java-based services, including build, test + deployment automation. Governance, Metrics & Continuous Improvement: track delivery using DORA metrics + software engineering KPIs, monitor pipeline performance, defect rates + service reliability. Technical Expertise: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, AWS Cloud (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch), CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub), Docker, ECS, EKS. Advantageous Skills: Scrum / AWS / SAFe certifications (CSM, PSM etc). SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance are both essential for this position.
Jul 14, 2026
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Scrum Master (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) Technical Scrum Master needed with both active SC Security Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid). Paying up to £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in July 2026. Technical Scrum Master with hands-on expertise with Java + Spring Boot microservices development skills to lead Agile delivery within an AWS Cloud environment. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office, plus occasional travel to the Croydon office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects: Technical Scrum Master with strong hands-on Java, Spring Boot, Microservices development + AWS Cloud environments. This is not a traditional Scrum Master role. The role will combine Agile leadership with deep technical capability in Java-based microservices, allowing you to actively challenge code, influence engineering decisions, and drive DevOps best practices across AWS platforms. Act as a technical authority in the squad, working closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Product Owners, Architects, Developers + Testers to ensure high-quality, secure delivery of application and DevOps services. Agile Delivery Leadership: lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution + delivery outcomes. Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight: review / challenge Java + Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability + best practice. Influencing Software Engineering decisions relating to Java frameworks, design patterns + implementation approaches. Driving code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis + test coverage. DevOps / Engineering Excellence: driving CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java-based services, including build, test + deployment automation. Governance, Metrics & Continuous Improvement: track delivery using DORA metrics + software engineering KPIs, monitor pipeline performance, defect rates + service reliability. Technical Expertise: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, AWS Cloud (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch), CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub), Docker, ECS, EKS. Advantageous Skills: Scrum / AWS / SAFe certifications (CSM, PSM etc). SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance are both essential for this position.
Job Title: DV Cleared Infrastructure Architect Location: Basingstoke X5 days per week Duration: Initially until 31st May 2027 with possible extension Rate: Up to 500 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV vetting process Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Architect to join their dynamic, multi-disciplinary agile team in Basingstoke. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large scale, secure infrastructure projects, working closely with senior stakeholders and third-party providers. What you'll be doing: Collaborate within a multi-skilled agile team, sharing knowledge and tackling diverse challenges Lead the delivery of technical proposals aligned with the client's vision, ensuring seamless integration and delivery Engage with senior customer stakeholders to define and elaborate infrastructure requirements Manage third-party requests and change processes, maintaining the integrity of architectural solutions Ensure infrastructure designs meet security standards and support resilient, high-availability environments Support the deployment of production implementations, overseeing service transition activities Work closely with various teams to foster collaboration and continuous improvement. What you'll bring: Strong client facing skills, capable of communicating effectively with senior executives Extensive experience designing and implementing secure, resilient, large scale infrastructure solutions Proven ability to work directly with clients to define infrastructure needs Experience delivering successful production implementations and managing service transitions Knowledge of security standards compliance in infrastructure design Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies Hands on experience with Microsoft Windows systems administration, including configuration via GPO, PowerShell, WMI, and patching mechanisms If you thrive in collaborative environments and have a passion for delivering secure, innovative infrastructure solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Join our client's team and make a real impact on critical projects! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 14, 2026
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Job Title: DV Cleared Infrastructure Architect Location: Basingstoke X5 days per week Duration: Initially until 31st May 2027 with possible extension Rate: Up to 500 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV vetting process Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Architect to join their dynamic, multi-disciplinary agile team in Basingstoke. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large scale, secure infrastructure projects, working closely with senior stakeholders and third-party providers. What you'll be doing: Collaborate within a multi-skilled agile team, sharing knowledge and tackling diverse challenges Lead the delivery of technical proposals aligned with the client's vision, ensuring seamless integration and delivery Engage with senior customer stakeholders to define and elaborate infrastructure requirements Manage third-party requests and change processes, maintaining the integrity of architectural solutions Ensure infrastructure designs meet security standards and support resilient, high-availability environments Support the deployment of production implementations, overseeing service transition activities Work closely with various teams to foster collaboration and continuous improvement. What you'll bring: Strong client facing skills, capable of communicating effectively with senior executives Extensive experience designing and implementing secure, resilient, large scale infrastructure solutions Proven ability to work directly with clients to define infrastructure needs Experience delivering successful production implementations and managing service transitions Knowledge of security standards compliance in infrastructure design Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies Hands on experience with Microsoft Windows systems administration, including configuration via GPO, PowerShell, WMI, and patching mechanisms If you thrive in collaborative environments and have a passion for delivering secure, innovative infrastructure solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Join our client's team and make a real impact on critical projects! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Job Title: DV Cleared Data Engineer Location: Bath Duration: 12 months Rate: Up to 500 per day Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation supporting high-profile government programmes, is hiring a DV Cleared Data Engineer to join a critical, secure environment. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms to enable advanced analytics and intelligence operations. What you'll be doing: Develop, optimise, and support scalable data pipelines (batch and streaming) within secure environments. Manage ETL/ELT processes for diverse datasets, ensuring data quality, lineage, and governance. Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate complex requirements into effective data solutions. Maintain Elasticsearch solutions for indexing, search, and real-time data discovery. Ensure data platforms meet security, accreditation, and information assurance standards. Contribute to modern data architecture design across cloud and on-premise environments. Support Agile delivery teams, including Scrum and SAFe. What you'll bring: Proven experience as a Data Engineer in secure government, defence, or intelligence settings. Strong Python and SQL development skills. Hands-on experience with data integration tools like Airflow, NiFi, Azure Data Factory, or AWS Glue. Expertise in Elasticsearch management, indexing, and query optimisation. Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and modern data platform architectures. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure environments. Understanding of data security, governance, and information assurance. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. Desirable: Experience within UK Defence, Intelligence, or National Security sectors. Knowledge of big data tools such as Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop. Support for machine learning or advanced analytics workloads. Experience working with classified datasets and Elastic Stack (ELK). If you're ready to contribute to vital national security projects, apply now! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 14, 2026
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Job Title: DV Cleared Data Engineer Location: Bath Duration: 12 months Rate: Up to 500 per day Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation supporting high-profile government programmes, is hiring a DV Cleared Data Engineer to join a critical, secure environment. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms to enable advanced analytics and intelligence operations. What you'll be doing: Develop, optimise, and support scalable data pipelines (batch and streaming) within secure environments. Manage ETL/ELT processes for diverse datasets, ensuring data quality, lineage, and governance. Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate complex requirements into effective data solutions. Maintain Elasticsearch solutions for indexing, search, and real-time data discovery. Ensure data platforms meet security, accreditation, and information assurance standards. Contribute to modern data architecture design across cloud and on-premise environments. Support Agile delivery teams, including Scrum and SAFe. What you'll bring: Proven experience as a Data Engineer in secure government, defence, or intelligence settings. Strong Python and SQL development skills. Hands-on experience with data integration tools like Airflow, NiFi, Azure Data Factory, or AWS Glue. Expertise in Elasticsearch management, indexing, and query optimisation. Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and modern data platform architectures. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in secure environments. Understanding of data security, governance, and information assurance. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. Desirable: Experience within UK Defence, Intelligence, or National Security sectors. Knowledge of big data tools such as Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop. Support for machine learning or advanced analytics workloads. Experience working with classified datasets and Elastic Stack (ELK). If you're ready to contribute to vital national security projects, apply now! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Enterprise Security Architect - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect to support a major UK critical national infrastructure programme. You will define and maintain enterprise security architecture across complex technology environments, working with engineering, cloud, operations, risk, compliance and supplier teams to ensure secure-by-design delivery. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain current and target-state security architectures. Apply frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA and ArchiMate. Design secure hybrid and cloud-native architectures, with a focus on AWS. Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security design reviews. Define security standards, patterns and reference architectures. Provide architecture assurance across cloud, network, infrastructure and enterprise technology initiatives. Support governance, audit and technical assurance activities. Advise senior stakeholders on security risks, design decisions and emerging threats. Work across multi-supplier delivery environments to ensure architectural alignment. Essential experience Strong experience as an Enterprise or Security Architect in a large, complex environment. Good knowledge of security architecture principles, governance and risk management. Experience with TOGAF, SABSA, ArchiMate or equivalent frameworks. Strong AWS cloud security architecture experience. Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity security, encryption, network segmentation, SIEM and SOC integration. Experience influencing senior stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Ability to produce clear architecture artefacts, standards and design documentation.
Jul 13, 2026
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Enterprise Security Architect - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect to support a major UK critical national infrastructure programme. You will define and maintain enterprise security architecture across complex technology environments, working with engineering, cloud, operations, risk, compliance and supplier teams to ensure secure-by-design delivery. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain current and target-state security architectures. Apply frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA and ArchiMate. Design secure hybrid and cloud-native architectures, with a focus on AWS. Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security design reviews. Define security standards, patterns and reference architectures. Provide architecture assurance across cloud, network, infrastructure and enterprise technology initiatives. Support governance, audit and technical assurance activities. Advise senior stakeholders on security risks, design decisions and emerging threats. Work across multi-supplier delivery environments to ensure architectural alignment. Essential experience Strong experience as an Enterprise or Security Architect in a large, complex environment. Good knowledge of security architecture principles, governance and risk management. Experience with TOGAF, SABSA, ArchiMate or equivalent frameworks. Strong AWS cloud security architecture experience. Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity security, encryption, network segmentation, SIEM and SOC integration. Experience influencing senior stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Ability to produce clear architecture artefacts, standards and design documentation.
Our clint, a global organisation, urgently require a Supply Chain Transformation Consultant to join their UK team. In order to be successful, you will have the following background: Strong background in technical design and architecture of specific systems or components within larger supply chain solutions for Defence clients Experience in system architecture, design, and integration within complex enterprise environments, ideally within Defence Able to translate high-level solution designs into detailed system architectures, including component design, interface specifications, and data flows Knowledge of specific Defence architectural frameworks (e.g. MODAF) SC Cleared Within this role, you will be responsible for: Lead the technical design and architecture of specific systems or components within larger supply chain solutions for Defence clients, ensuring alignment with overall solution architecture, technical standards, and security requirements Define system specifications, interface control documents, data models, and detailed technical designs for complex Defence supply chain systems Collaborate closely with solution architects, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of system Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and engineering teams during system implementation and integration Assess existing client systems, identify technical gaps, and propose robust architectural improvements, focusing on performance, scalability, security, and resilience Manage project workstreams or smaller projects focused on system design, integration, and implementation Contribute to the development of innovative thought leadership and propositions related to system architecture and technology within Defence Mentor and support the professional development of more junior team members Develop trusted relationships with our clients, acting as a credible technical advisor on system design and integration This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a role within a high profile and dynamic organisation. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Our clint, a global organisation, urgently require a Supply Chain Transformation Consultant to join their UK team. In order to be successful, you will have the following background: Strong background in technical design and architecture of specific systems or components within larger supply chain solutions for Defence clients Experience in system architecture, design, and integration within complex enterprise environments, ideally within Defence Able to translate high-level solution designs into detailed system architectures, including component design, interface specifications, and data flows Knowledge of specific Defence architectural frameworks (e.g. MODAF) SC Cleared Within this role, you will be responsible for: Lead the technical design and architecture of specific systems or components within larger supply chain solutions for Defence clients, ensuring alignment with overall solution architecture, technical standards, and security requirements Define system specifications, interface control documents, data models, and detailed technical designs for complex Defence supply chain systems Collaborate closely with solution architects, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of system Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and engineering teams during system implementation and integration Assess existing client systems, identify technical gaps, and propose robust architectural improvements, focusing on performance, scalability, security, and resilience Manage project workstreams or smaller projects focused on system design, integration, and implementation Contribute to the development of innovative thought leadership and propositions related to system architecture and technology within Defence Mentor and support the professional development of more junior team members Develop trusted relationships with our clients, acting as a credible technical advisor on system design and integration This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a role within a high profile and dynamic organisation. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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.)
Jul 13, 2026
Contractor
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.)
