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Job title: SC Cleared Solutions Architect Location: Bristol (Remote/Hybrid) Duration: 6 months possible extension Rate: Up to 650 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and aviation sector, is seeking a talented Solutions Architect to support their Information Services division. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects within a secure military environment, delivering innovative solutions that meet stringent standards. What you'll be doing: Developing and documenting business requirements, architecture, and design for diverse IT solutions. Ensuring solutions adhere to Babcock technology standards, governance, and ITIL frameworks. Assessing existing software/hardware interfaces and recommending enhancements. Providing technical support, facilitation, and planning to ensure clear understanding of system needs. Collaborating with Enterprise Architects to create and update standards and processes. Supporting bid activities and new business ventures with technical expertise. Managing resourcing and ensuring smooth project delivery through effective process creation and monitoring. What you'll bring: Proven experience in delivering large-scale technical solutions, ideally within the aviation or military sectors. Strong knowledge of Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Azure/AWS Cloud, and mobile device management. Technical qualifications such as MCSE, CCNA, or similar. Experience with secure SaaS/PaaS solutions, third-party integrations, and environments aligned with government standards. Familiarity with architectural tools, TOGAF, and Prince II or equivalent management methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Security clearance to MOD SC level or higher is essential. Essential Skills Redhat, Kubernetes and Cluster, OpenShift, Docker and Azure. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to critical projects in a dynamic environment. If you're a proactive, adaptable professional with a passion for innovative technology solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a reputable organisation committed to excellence and security. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

DevOps Azure (SC Cleared) Taunton (Hybrid) 3 - 6 Month Contract £500/day (Outside IR35) DevOps Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong hands-on Azure Cloud experience. 3 to 6 Month Contract based in Taunton (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - primarily working remotely from home with travel to the Taunton (Somerset) office typically 3 times per month. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP during Summer 2026. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: DevOps Engineer to support the design, implementation + maintenance of secure, scalable + automated cloud environments within a regulated Azure ecosystem. Working closely with Lead Developers, DevOps Leads, Architects + Testers to enable efficient software delivery through automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platform management. Hands-on DevOps Engineer who can drive operational excellence, deployment reliability + continuous improvement across the development lifecycle. Must have strong Azure Cloud Services experience, including hands-on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines + release management. Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and deployment automation + Git-based version control systems. Implement + manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like: Bicep, Terraform + ARM Templates. Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows. Key Tasks: implementing automated build, deployment, environment provisioning processes, trouble-shooting, monitoring tools within Azure environments. Configure and maintain Azure cloud resources across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments. Assist in implementing containerized solutions using Docker + Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS). Active SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.

Data Security Technical Lead. Protect data. Enable collaboration. Drive governance. Are you passionate about helping organisations unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 while keeping their data secure, compliant, and well-governed? We're looking for a Data Security Technical Lead to take ownership of our Microsoft 365 security and data governance capability, playing a key role in shaping how information is protected and managed across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Purview, working across security, compliance, IT, and business teams to deliver a modern, secure, and compliant digital workplace. You'll be the go-to expert for data security and governance, influencing strategy, driving best practice, and ensuring our Microsoft 365 environment supports both business productivity and regulatory requirements. What you'll be doing: Leading the configuration, implementation, and governance of Microsoft Purview across Microsoft 365 and Azure. Delivering and maintaining data protection controls including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), retention policies, sensitivity labels, and access controls. Working with technical and business stakeholders to develop practical, automated governance solutions. Driving data security standards, information architecture, lifecycle management, and governance best practice. Acting as the subject matter expert for Microsoft 365 data governance and compliance. Monitoring governance metrics, analysing trends, and supporting investigations into security and compliance incidents. What you'll bring: Strong understanding of data security, information governance, and compliance frameworks. Hands-on experience implementing Microsoft Purview or equivalent data governance and compliance technologies. Knowledge of retention, classification, DLP, and information protection controls within Microsoft 365. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Experience gathering requirements, producing technical documentation, and supporting governance initiatives. Ability to obtain Security Check (SC) and NPPV2 clearance. It would be great if you had: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) or related Microsoft Modern Work certifications. Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900). Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate. Experience working with ISO/IEC 27001 controls and standards. Broader knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and cloud security technologies. If you're excited about using technology to improve data security, governance, and compliance-and want to make a genuine impact in a business that values innovation and collaboration-we'd love to hear from you. Why join us? You'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide data security strategy, work with leading Microsoft technologies, and play a key role in shaping how information is protected in an increasingly digital world. Alongside a competitive benefits package, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development, certification support, and opportunities to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Employment Type: Permanent. Location: Remote Security Clearance Level: SC and NPPV2 cleared OR eligible. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: Up to £60000.00. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, and pension. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

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.

SC Cleared Lead Architect / Inside IR35/ Remote / 6 Month Contract We're looking for an experienced Lead Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud, analytics, and AI platforms. This is a strategic architecture role where you'll define end-to-end solutions across AWS, Azure, and on-premise environments, driving modernisation, scalability, security, and performance.You'll play a key role in architecting advanced analytics platforms using AWS SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, and SAS 9.4/Viya, including leading SAS Viya migration and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end solution architecture across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. Design scalable, secure, and resilient analytics and AI platforms. Drive SAS 9.4 to SAS Viya migration and platform modernisation. Architect machine learning solutions using AWS SageMaker and Azure Machine Learning. Define data platform architecture, analytics pipelines, and enterprise integration patterns. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement CI/CD and MLOps best practices. Provide technical leadership, governance, and architectural guidance to stakeholders and delivery teams. Essential Skills Strong enterprise architecture experience across AWS, Azure, and hybrid/on-premise environments. Hands-on experience with AWS SageMaker and Azure Machine Learning. Proven expertise with SAS 9.4, SAS Viya, and SAS migration programmes. Experience designing hosted or managed analytics platforms. Strong knowledge of solution architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent). Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, APIs, microservices, and modern cloud architectures. Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. If you are interested in this role, please apply or email your latest CV to ASAP! SC Cleared Lead Architect / Inside IR35/ Remote / 6 Month Contract

Azure Network Engineer (Apply online only) per day INSIDE IR35 REMOTE 6 MONTHS Role Overview The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and securing Azure networking solutions within a secure cloud environment aligned to client security and governance standards. Key Responsibilities Design Azure virtual networks, routing, and subnet architectures Configure secure connectivity using VPN, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall Implement secure application networking using NSGs, ASGs, WAFs, Firewall Policies, and Private Endpoints Support secure environment preparation for PEN Testing and ITHC activities Deploy network infrastructure using Terraform Troubleshoot routing, connectivity, DNS, and firewall issues Produce network diagrams, architecture documentation, standards, and runbooks Core Skills & Experience Azure Networking (VNet, Subnets, Routing) VPN Gateway / ExpressRoute Azure Firewall NSGs / ASGs / WAF / Private Endpoints Terraform Infrastructure as Code Hybrid networking and secure cloud networking patterns