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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.

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

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

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

(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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

DV Cleared Infrastructure Test Engineers x 2 Location: Onsite in Hamsphire Contract Length: Initial 12 Months Rate: 480 to 550 per day - Outside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Test SMEs to support a major secure infrastructure programme. Working within a complex technical environment, you will be responsible for the planning, execution and assurance of infrastructure testing activities across critical platforms and services. The successful candidates will provide hands-on testing expertise, ensuring infrastructure components are validated against functional, performance and operational requirements while supporting defect management and stakeholder reporting throughout the test lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, review and execute Infrastructure Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases. Perform functional, integration, system and performance testing across infrastructure environments. Manage defects through their full lifecycle, including identification, logging, tracking and resolution validation. Produce comprehensive test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Validate infrastructure deployments against technical and business requirements. Support test readiness reviews, test execution activities and operational acceptance processes. Work closely with Infrastructure Engineers, Architects, Service Delivery teams and third-party suppliers. Identify testing risks, issues and dependencies and provide mitigation recommendations. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies and tooling. Essential Experience Active DV Clearance. Proven experience delivering infrastructure testing within secure, complex or enterprise-scale environments. Strong understanding of the full test lifecycle, including planning, execution, defect management and reporting. Experience producing test strategies, plans, scripts and test evidence. Hands-on experience conducting functional, non-functional and performance testing. Ability to work independently within highly secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Technical Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Infrastructure Test SME - Virtual Desktop & Windows Technologies Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. Windows Server administration and testing. Proxy services and proxy chaining technologies. Enterprise authentication and access management. End-user computing and desktop service validation. Infrastructure Test SME - DNS & Virtualisation DNS infrastructure and associated services. VMware vSphere and virtualisation platforms. Infrastructure services testing and validation. Network services and enterprise platform testing. Performance and resilience testing of virtualised 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 lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering, security and delivery teams to ensure successful deployment of network solutions. Support troubleshooting and optimisation of complex network infrastructures. Essential Skills & Experience Active DV Clearance . Proven experience operating as a Network Architect within complex enterprise or defence environments. Strong expertise in: BGP EVPN-VXLAN Software Defined Networking (SDN) WAN Architecture and Design Experience with modern data centre networking technologies and architectures. Strong understanding of network security principles and secure-by-design approaches. Ability to produce detailed technical designs and architecture documentation. Experience working within large-scale transformation or infrastructure programmes. Experience delivering solutions within MOD If you'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Network Architect - DV Cleared 15+ Month Contract Outside IR35 650- 750 per day On-site in Hampshire Active DV Clearance required before application We're recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Network Architect to join a major MOD programme delivering highly secure, mission-critical network infrastructure. This is a long-term contract offering the opportunity to shape complex network architectures within one of the UK's most technically challenging environments. You'll play a key role in the design, assurance and evolution of secure enterprise network solutions, working alongside engineering, security and delivery teams to support large-scale digital transformation. What You'll Be Doing Design secure, resilient network architectures for enterprise and defence environments. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and supporting technical documentation. Lead architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments. Provide technical governance and architectural assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure successful implementation. Support the optimisation and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructures. Essential Skills Current DV Clearance (essential). Proven experience as a Network Architect within defence, government or other highly secure enterprise environments. Strong technical expertise in: BGP EVPN-VXLAN Software Defined Networking (SDN) Enterprise WAN Architecture & Design Experience designing modern data centre network architectures. Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and network security best practices. Ability to produce detailed architecture documentation, HLDs and LLDs. Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or digital transformation programmes. Desirable Previous experience delivering network solutions within the MOD or wider UK Government. Experience working on complex, mission-critical programmes. Contract Details 15+ Month Contract Outside IR35 650- 750 per day On-site in Hampshire Active DV Clearance required before application This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a high-profile defence programme, working with cutting-edge networking technologies in a secure environment. Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

DevOps Team Lead - DV Cleared - Gloucestershire, London, or Manchester - £75,000 - £90,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership role supporting some of the UK's most secure and complex technology environments. We're looking for a technically strong Team Lead. You'll guide a high-performing DevOps team, shape technical direction, and work alongside customers and delivery partners to ensure critical services remain secure, resilient and continually improving. If you're someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers and driving operational excellence, then this could be for you The Role You'll lead a multidisciplinary DevOps team responsible for delivering and supporting secure services within a high-assurance environment. Working closely with technical specialists, delivery managers and customer stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership across live services and project delivery, helping to prioritise work, manage risk and ensure solutions are delivered to the highest standards. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy while remaining close to the technology, making key architectural decisions and supporting the successful delivery of business-critical systems. What You'll Be Doing Lead and mentor a skilled DevOps delivery team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Provide technical leadership across projects and live services. Define and maintain the technical architecture, ensuring solutions remain secure, scalable and supportable. Oversee incident investigation, problem resolution and change delivery. Work closely with Service Delivery Managers to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Collaborate with customers and third-party suppliers to balance priorities, manage risk and improve service quality. Drive continuous improvement across tooling, processes and engineering practices. Maintain technical documentation and system knowledge to support long-term service resilience. About You You'll be an experienced technical leader who enjoys supporting others while remaining actively involved in solving technical challenges. You'll bring: Experience leading technical or DevOps teams within complex enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of systems architecture and modern infrastructure. Hands-on experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working across Linux/Unix environments, on-premise infrastructure and cloud platforms. Knowledge of containerisation, microservices and Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. If this role is not for you please Register with us letting us know your preferences and will be in touch when the right role comes in. DevOps Team Lead - DV Cleared - Gloucestershire, London, or Manchester - £90,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance

Contract Role - DV Cleared Security Architect - London/Hybrid - 06 months initial - Inside IR35 As Security Architect you will have the capability to deal with complex, sometimes unique situations, which will require deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will work on services of high complexity and risk, enabling the business to achieve its needs. Role Overview: * Job Title: DV Cleared Security Architect * Location: London/Hybrid * Contract Type: Contract * Duration: 06 months initial Vetting Level: Active DV Cleared * 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 Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen see below at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role. Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.