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SC Cleared - Azure DevOps Engineer - London / Remote - Outside IR35 My client a leading government body seeks to recruit an advanced SC Cleared Azure DevOps Engineer who can hit the ground running you be able to demonstrate expertise in DevOps along with Terraform and strong awareness of Landing Zones. This is a hands-on technical role for an Advanced Azure Engineer who can demonstrate High Availability design - specifically around failover, load balancing strategies which are pointed directly into Azure templates. IAC & TDD Standards able to build complex reusable Terraform/Bicep modules, implementing Test Driven development within pipeline (tools to include: Checkov, Terratest for automated security gates! Specifically, the successful candidate must demonstrate: Advanced IaC Proficiency: Strong Terraform/Bicep practitioners who prioritize modularity and automated testing. Azure Networking & Security: In-depth knowledge of Managed Identities, Private Endpoints, and RBAC. CI/CD Orchestration: Hands-on experience using GitHub Actions for complex workflows. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Donna Lenihan via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).

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

DV Cleared Software Developers Join a global technology organisation at the forefront of delivering secure, mission-critical digital platforms. As investment continues across high-security programmes, we're looking for experienced DV-cleared engineers to help design, build and operate resilient, cloud-native infrastructure that underpins some of the UK's most sensitive environments. The Opportunity Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll develop and support modern platforms using automation, cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code. You'll play a key role in creating scalable, secure environments, improving deployment pipelines, and embedding security throughout the software delivery life cycle. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on projects where reliability, innovation and security are paramount. What You'll Bring Strong software engineering experience using languages such as Java, Python or C# Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling, including CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving engineering environment Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential Desirable Experience Background in Platform Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Experience implementing secure-by-design or DevSecOps practices Previous work within defence, national security, government or other highly regulated environments If you're passionate about building secure, automated platforms and want to work on technology that supports nationally important programmes, we'd love to hear from yo

Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared / DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + 5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration / DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere / ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of 5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Senior Platform Engineer - Farnborough, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 79,000 We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, resilient, and scalable platforms across cloud and on-premise environments. This is an opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical projects where your expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of technology supporting the Defence and National Security sector. Working alongside highly skilled engineers, architects and technical specialists, you'll help shape platform strategy, drive engineering best practices, and deliver robust infrastructure that enables modern software development at scale. What you'll be doing Designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable platform solutions across hybrid cloud environments. Developing and improving CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery. Implementing monitoring, observability and operational tooling to improve platform reliability. Working closely with Site Reliability Engineering and Operations teams to ensure high availability and resilience. Supporting incident response, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Acting as a technical mentor, promoting engineering standards and best practice across the team. Collaborating with architects, engineers and stakeholders to evolve platform capabilities and adopt emerging technologies. What we're looking for You'll ideally have experience in: Platform Engineering, DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering. Kubernetes and containerised platforms. Cloud technologies including AWS, Azure or GCP. Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible. CI/CD tooling and automation. Platform security, operational tooling and governance. Delivering complex solutions within secure or regulated environments. Experience within Defence, National Security or other highly regulated industries would be advantageous but isn't essential. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be Sole UK Nationals and be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC), with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV). Some international travel may occasionally be required. Senior Platform Engineer - Farnborough, Hybrid - Security Cleared - Up to 79,000

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 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.

Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared/DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + £5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell Scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration/DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere/ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of £5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + client site Active DV clearance non-negotiable Architecture that ends up in service, not in a slide pack. Datatech Analytics is supporting a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across defence, national security and classified government programmes. We're engaging Principal Data Architects who want ownership, not oversight. The role You'll set and lead the technical direction of large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes working alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Not advisory. You stay close to delivery and shape how platforms get built, deployed and used. What you'll do - Own enterprise data architecture across secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms ingestion through to analytics and operational use - Build secure, scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn complex mission requirements into things that ship - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architectural strategy and capability The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse patterns distributed processing DevOps, IaC, secure deployment governance, access control, analytics enablement What we need - Active DV clearance - Track record delivering enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government background - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design expertise - Credible with senior stakeholders - Led teams through complex delivery Why it matters These programmes sit at the core of the UK's secure data capability. Real constraints, real consequences, no sandbox platforms that support operational decisions when it counts. Confidential conversation: (url removed)

SC Cleared IAM DevOps Engineer - Sailpoint, CI/CD, Agile Up to 550 Inside IR35 6 Month contract Fully remote I am currently partnered with a leading UK consultancy who urgently requires a SC-Cleared IAM DevOps Engineer who specialises in SailPoint to join a business-critical program for one of their key partners. Experience required Proficient in designing, developing, and delivering IAM solutions, particularly using SailPoint. Active Security Clearance (SC) Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to advise on deployment speed and technical oversight. Experience in defining QA and deployment pipelines and driving tool adoption for improved integration. Skilled in software design and systems integration/build. Competent in programming/software development and data management Experience in testing and application support. Ability to develop hardened base containers and support secure platform build. Nice to have Strong reporting and documentation skills. Familiarity with GDS service standards, accessibility, and community practices. Immediate availability Agile certification (preferred). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

I am currently looking for 2 experienced Cyber Security Engineers (DV Cleared) for a client, based in Milton Keynes with occasional travel to London. DV Clearance is essential - applicants without current clearance unfortunately cannot be considered. About the Role: These roles sit within a client's Cybersecurity Operations function. You will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the platforms that support enterprise-scale security operations. From SIEM and log collection to endpoint detection, automation, and integration, you'll help ensure the SOC team has the reliable and scalable infrastructure it needs to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Responsibilities: Manage and optimise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, open-source alternatives) across hybrid-cloud environments Configure and maintain log/data pipelines from endpoints, cloud services, and network devices Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core security platforms Integrate new security tools into the ecosystem, including automation via APIs, Scripting, and AI Maintain clear documentation, diagrams, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and consistency Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration Experience with SOAR and SecDevOps practices (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD) Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CAF Background in Incident Response or SOC analysis is highly valued Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Effective communication and collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Certifications (Splunk, Microsoft, SANS, etc.) are desirable but not required. Location: Milton Keynes (with some travel to London) Positions: 2 available If you're DV cleared and want to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a leading organisation, I'd love to hear from you.

Walter Everett is a niche technical recruitment consultancy . We are currently partnering with a global consultancy to search for an Senior Automation Tester. They are looking for a natural leader and expert with Java based automation frameworks. As well as defining strategies and mentoring, you will be very hands on with contract testing. They use Pact for API testing but Gatling etc is also ok. The role is based in London and requires someone with SC clearance, or eligible. Senior Automation Tester (SC Cleared). Please Note: Due to project requirements, candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. If your clearance has lapsed or you are eligible to undergo SC clearance (which typically requires 5 years of continuous UK residency and the right to work in the UK, such as British citizenship, ILR, or other eligible status), we still encourage you to apply. Full Time - Mainly remote ( occasional visit to the London office) Detailed Spec: Our client is a global service provider that excels in delivering innovative technology and consulting solutions to a diverse and impressive international client base.They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with experience in BDD, Automation Testing, Agile (Scrum), and scripting to join their Tech team. You must be able to code in Java! What you'll be doing: This role includes, but is not limited to: Collaborating with and leading the team, working with the product team to define acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story. Helping to build the test strategy and framework Pairing with developers to define and review the required tests, addressing all product delivery features and functions at the unit and component layers. Conducting exploratory testing at all levels. Defining tests throughout product delivery into live environments. Automating tests where necessary. Working with developers to design and test stubs. Ensuring the team defines tests to validate NFRs (Non-Functional Requirements) at appropriate levels. Maintaining traceability throughout the product lifecycle. Providing regular updates on test progress and quality metrics in a format consumable by stakeholders. Raising the profile of quality across the product lifecycle. Contributing to Agile teams by designing and building automated tests to ensure effective test coverage. Providing test assurance for user stories based on acceptance test criteria in a test-first environment. Working closely with Software Engineers to meet requirements and contribute to agile delivery. Participating in estimation activities and identifying opportunities to maximise testing benefits within the team. Assuring team retrospectives and planning sessions, ensuring adherence to test best practices, continual improvement, and standards. What experience you'll bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Agile delivery teams using TDD (Test-Driven Development) with Java. Ideally some experience with Springboot and dependency injection Ability to work autonomously. Experience with PACT frameworks for Consumer Contract testing is desirable. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their importance in the Automation Testing process. Exposure to command line and scripting languages for at least one OS (Windows or Linux). Good coding skills (SOLID, DI, Design Patterns, etc.). Ability to unit test the frameworks you build. Qualifications and experience required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in API testing using Postman. Proficiency in Cypress and Docker for containerised testing. Proven track record of using Gitlab for test automation storage. Strong foundation in TDD using Junit. Familiarity with SonarQube, Jenkins, Splunk, Gatling, Serenity, Cucumber, Selenium, Wiremock, Hamcrest, AWS Cloudwatch, Jira, and Confluence. Nice to have: - Experience with mocks and stubs. - Advanced knowledge of DevOps and Agile Development. - Ability to lead projects and design test strategies. At Walter Everett and our clients, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment . We recognise that diversity enhances our collective strength and improves our ability to meet the needs of those we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our teams. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

We are looking for an experienced Security Cleared (SC) DevOps Automation Engineer to help drive the next stage of automation maturity across build, test, and release pipelines. This role is critical to enabling development teams to test earlier, accelerate release cycles, and ensure consistency and compliance across environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support build, test, and deployment. Automate containerisation workflows and orchestration with OpenShift. Integrate automated testing and quality gates into pipelines to improve release readiness. Implement secure, compliant automation including SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, and artifact signing. Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm). Ensure observability by integrating monitoring/logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk). Collaborate with dev squads to onboard applications into standardised pipelines and templates. Essential Skills Strong background with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, Tekton). Advanced Scripting skills (Python, Bash, Groovy, PowerShell). Expertise with Docker/Podman and deployment automation on OpenShift. Proven experience delivering IaC solutions. Solid understanding of secure DevOps practices and compliance frameworks. Track record of enabling shift-left testing and reducing cycle times. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will have a valid UK SC Clearance prior to a start.

GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role: ServiceNow Developer Salary/Rate: £600-700 Location: hybrid multiple locations availableContract Duration: 12 months We are currently looking for a ServiceNow Developer for our government client. This ServiceNow Developer role is hybrid, based between 2 days per week on site and the remainder of the week working remotely. Office locations include most major towns, with London being a preference. The contract for the ServiceNow Developer position is for 12-months with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential experience required: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification or equivalent experience. Proficient in scripting (JavaScript, Glide API), platform configuration, and integration methods (REST/SOAP). Demonstrable recent, practical development experience , not just solution design or consultancy oversight. Strong ITSM development experience (e.g., incident, change, problem, catalogue, workflows, scripting) Event Management (ITOM) or Scoped application development Delivered customisation, scripting, integrations, and technical problem-solving directly , rather than relying on managed suppliers Provide specific technical examples of what you have built and how Delivered features in a fast-paced Agile or DevOps environment. Familiarity with platform upgrade processes and maintenance of development standards. Collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to contribute to solution design sessions and peer reviews. Desirable: ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) or relevant module-specific certifications (e.g., ITSM, ITOM) are a plus. Relevant qualifications in ITIL or Agile methodologies. Customer Service Management (CSM) / Application Portfolio Management (APM) / Security Incident Response (SIR) experience Previous delivery experience with integrations such as GitHub, or Entra ID. Understanding of security and governance requirements in public sector IT environments. Job Role / Responsibilities: Design, develop, and configure ServiceNow applications, workflows, and integrations across ITSM, ITOM, CSM, and custom modules. Deliver assigned features aligned to roadmap priorities, such as: Yokohama upgrade readiness / Service Catalogue optimisation / Automation engine integrations / APM and CSM rollout Build integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, mid-servers, IntegrationHub, and custom connectors. Contribute to upgrade execution, clone analysis, and post-upgrade validation. Participate in Agile delivery processes including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Conduct peer reviews and participate in Three Amigos sessions to ensure technical quality and user alignment. Work with system administrators and support teams to resolve technically complex incidents and platform issues. Produce and maintain technical documentation, supporting handover to internal teams or other contractors as needed. If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans, spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses, partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, theywill interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Developer, Programmer, Engineer, ServiceNow, ITSM, Service Now, Service-Now, JavaScript, Security Check, Sc Level, Sc Cleared, Sc Clearance, Security Cleared, Security Clearance, Security Vetting Clearance, Active SC, SC Vetted, Cleared To A High Government Standard, Dv Cleared, Dv Clearance, Dv Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, Dv Strap, Active DV, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.