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Business Development Manager Defence & Government Markets Reports to: Managing Director Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid with UK and International Travel) Package including: Negotiable salary with commission, bonus, company car Are you a business development executive with experience in the defence sector? We would welcome ex MOD or service who have a strong sales background. Job Purpose The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), NATO, prime defence contractors and international defence organisations. The role is focused on developing long-term strategic customer relationships, winning profitable contracts and supporting sustainable business growth while ensuring full compliance with defence procurement regulations and security requirements. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the UK defence market, defence acquisition processes and the ability to engage confidently with senior military, government and commercial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Business Development Develop and execute a Defence Business Development Strategy aligned with company objectives. Identify new opportunities within UK MOD, NATO and international defence markets. Generate and qualify new business leads. Develop annual sales and growth plans. Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline Monitor market trends, defence spending and procurement programmes. Customer Relationship Management Develop strategic relationships with: UK Ministry of Defence Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Prime Contractors Tier 1 and Tier 2 Defence Suppliers NATO procurement agencies International defence organisations Maintain regular engagement with procurement teams, programme managers and technical specialists. Represent the company at customer meetings and defence exhibitions. Market Intelligence Monitor: Defence budgets Future procurement programmes Framework agreements Competitor activity Emerging technologies Government policy Identify opportunities arising from defence capability reviews. Strategic Growth Develop opportunities across sectors including: Soldier Systems C4ISR Tactical Communications Personal Protective Equipment Medical Systems Vehicle Systems Naval Equipment Aerospace Secure Textiles Load Carriage Equipment Weapon Accessories Sustainment & Logistics Commercial Responsibilities Achieve annual sales targets. Deliver profitable revenue growth. Prepare sales forecasts. Manage account development plans. Protect company margins. Support long-term strategic agreements. Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with: Technical Design Production Quality Procurement Programme Management to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and delivered. Compliance Ensure all activities comply with: UK Export Control Regulations MOD procurement rules Security classifications ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus DEFCONs JSP Publications Modern Slavery Act Bribery Act 2010 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Annual Sales Revenue Gross Margin New Customer Acquisition Pipeline Value Contract Awards Customer Retention Forecast Accuracy Number of Customer Visits New Market Penetration Strategic Account Growth Knowledge & Experience Essential Minimum 5 years' Business Development experience within the defence sector. Proven track record of winning defence contracts. Experience dealing with MOD and prime contractors. Understanding of defence procurement processes. Strong commercial negotiation skills. Experience managing strategic customer accounts. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Experience using CRM systems. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel throughout the UK Desirable Knowledge of NATO procurement. Experience within textile manufacturing, defence equipment, engineering or protective systems. Understanding of government framework agreements. Existing defence industry network. Experience with export markets. Security cleared (SC or DV) or eligible to obtain clearance. Skills & Competencies Commercial Business Acumen Strategic Thinking Negotiation Financial Awareness Opportunity Management Leadership Influencing Skills Relationship Building Stakeholder Management Decision Making Personal Self-motivated Highly organised Professional Resilient Results driven Customer focused Excellent communicator Ethical High integrity Qualifications Essential Degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Desirable MBA Institute of Sales Professionals Membership Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification Security Requirements The successful candidate must: Be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum. Be capable of obtaining Developed Vetting (DV) if required. Meet UK Export Control compliance requirements. Comply with company information security policies. Typical Customers UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) BAE Systems INVISIO Babcock International Leonardo UK Thales UK Rheinmetall UK QinetiQ General Dynamics UK Lockheed Martin UK Rolls-Royce Defence MBDA UK NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Career Progression Senior Business Development Manager Head of Business Development Commercial Manager Sales Director Business Unit Director Commercial Director

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/Specialist Cloud Engineers (AWS & Secure Infrastructure) Location: London, Ipswich, or Cheltenham (100% On-site) Salary: Up to 100,000 % Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance (10+ years UK residency required) About the Role We are recruiting for a global security organisation supporting critical national infrastructure and global defence systems. You will design, build, and deploy high-availability AWS solutions and secure cloud architecture. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you will automate complex processes, deliver zero-trust cloud solutions, and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Cloud Design & Build: Lead the design and hands-on build of secure AWS cloud architecture and solutions. Automation & Infrastructure: Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automate time-intensive administrative processes. Support & Maintenance: Provide 3rd line support for deployed cloud systems and collaborate with support teams on system monitoring. Leadership: Line manage, mentor, and foster the professional development of junior engineers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Expertise: Strong experience on core AWS services (compute and managed services). Development & IaC: Full-stack cloud development skills (Python, Node.js) and hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation). Containers & Orchestration: Demonstrated experience delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance. Must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 10 years . Package Salary upto 100,000 Up to 10% annual bonus Market-leading pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced family leave & 2 weeks paid carer's leave Private 24/7 virtual GP access, healthcare, and wellness support Rates depend on experience and client requirements

(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

DV Cleared Network Engineer Location: London (100% On-site) Salary: Up to 100,000 + 10% Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential) About the Role We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities. Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments. Key Responsibilities Network Infrastructure Management: Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components. Technology Implementation: Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements. Standards & Hardware: Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools). Network Security: Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage firewall/IDS/IPS configurations. Essential Skills & Experience Routing & Protocols: Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP. LAN & Switching: Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (e.g., RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first-hop security). Network Security: Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x. Firewalls & Inspection: Hands-on experience with security design, firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold active Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Package & Benefits Competitive base salary (up to 100,000 dependent on experience) 10% target annual bonus Outstanding pension scheme Equalized family leave 2 weeks paid carer's leave & holiday purchase scheme 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

Job Title: DV Cleared Principal Engineer Location: Malvern 5 days due to system security purposes Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Market rates Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where you'll help deliver complex IT infrastructure activities end-to-end-building, configuring, testing and supporting changes that keep mission-critical environments secure and reliable. If you enjoy hands-on technical delivery and clear documentation, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing: Build and configure Windows infrastructure including Domain setup with GPOs and licensing configuration Update and configure 3rd party applications and services, including integrations and security tooling Configure networking and monitoring components (e.g., QSWAN/IMPEX, vulnerability scanning, SolarWinds, Ivanti Device Control) Prepare development environments and build/validate SQL Server and Windows templates (virtual client) Set up logging/monitoring with Splunk, including forwarder deployment and implementation support Design logging approaches, build assets/base servers and import/install required components Support penetration testing activities (prep, escort, cleanup) and produce a remediation plan Conduct user onboarding support and provide architectural/early capability assistance Update documentation, perform system acceptance reviews, and support service transition activities What you'll bring: Strong experience in technical delivery across Windows-based platforms, configuration and environment build activities Confidence integrating and configuring monitoring, security and endpoint controls A structured approach to testing, readiness reviews and system acceptance Comfortable working with documentation updates throughout project reviews Clear, professional communication during transition/handover to operational teams Additional information: This role suits a Compute and Storage engineer; many tasks can be completed by this specialist skillset. If Splunk skills aren't a perfect match, support can be provided to supervise or implement. If you hold DV clearance and you're excited by practical delivery and impactful improvements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. 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.

Senior OVCS Platform Engineer 12 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid; 2 -3 days p/w Onsite in Bradford Rate - £350 - £450 p/d via Umbrella 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 have a great opportunity for an Senior OVCS Platform Engineer on a long term program of work. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior engineer to play a central role in a massive cloud transformation program. Working within a major global operation across the food manufacturing and retail sectors, you will be the key technical expert responsible for moving thousands of virtual machines from older, on-premises systems over to Oracle Cloud VMware Solution. The scale of this project is immense, as the infrastructure you migrate directly supports complex supply chains, and busy retail websites. Your main goal will be to keep the business running smoothly, moving large workloads safely so that these vital everyday operations and sales networks experience no disruption. What makes this role stand out is the chance to work with the absolute latest enterprise technology, giving you full administrative control within a modern cloud environment. You will use advanced VMware HCX tools to perform seamless live migrations, whilst managing high-performance storage and secure networks through VMware vSAN, NSX-T, and OCI infrastructure. For a technical professional, this offers the perfect mix of traditional flexibility and cloud speed, allowing you to solve complex engineering challenges at a huge scale. It is an ideal move if you want to modernise a major IT landscape and gain valuable experience on a highly visible industry project. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the migration of thousands of virtual machines from on-premises environments to Oracle Cloud VMware Solution. * Ensure minimal downtime across manufacturing, retail, online, logistics, marketing, finance and supply chain applications during migrations. * Manage VM re-IPing and network reconfiguration at the target destination where necessary to ensure smooth routing. * Design and configure hybrid cloud environments using advanced VMware HCX tools for seamless live workloads. * Manage cloud infrastructure components including software-defined storage with VMware vSAN and networking with NSX-T. * Take ownership of OCVS administration to maintain the full control and flexibility of a traditional on-premises setup. * Collaborate with business teams to align cloud infrastructure with manufacturing schedules and retail trading cycles. * Troubleshoot complex issues across critical supply chain logistics networks and online high-volume transaction systems. * Automate routine tasks to modernise the traditional IT landscape across marketing platforms and corporate systems. * Provide technical guidance to cross-functional stakeholders throughout the entire life cycle of the transformation program. Key Skills & Experience: * Proven experience migrating thousands of virtual machines from on-premises environments to public cloud platforms. * Deep technical expertise in Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) or equivalent cloud-based VMware platforms. * Hands-on proficiency with VMware HCX, including advanced features like live vMotion and bulk migrations. * Strong understanding of networking infrastructure, specifically network virtualization with VMware NSX-T and OCI FastConnect. * Expertise in managing IP address reconfigurations (re-IPing) and routing adjustments during large-scale migrations. * Experience administering VMware enterprise components, including vSphere, vCenter, and software-defined storage with vSAN. * Background supporting critical business systems across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and online retail sectors. * Ability to plan migrations around business cycles, such as 24/7 factory operations and high-volume retail trading peaks. * Proficiency in automation and Scripting to streamline migration tasks and modernise infrastructure deployment. * Excellent stakeholder management skills to communicate technical risks and updates clearly to cross-functional business teams. 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 an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

*MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY* A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer Full time on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. Fulltime on site role in London office. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

*MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY* Fulltime on site role in Cheltenham A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer Full time in Cheltenham on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

*MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY* Full-time on site role in Manchester A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer Full time in Manchester on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

*MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY* Fulltime on site role in Ipswich A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer Full time in Ipswich on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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/Specialist Cloud Engineers (AWS & Secure Infrastructure) Location: London, Ipswich, or Cheltenham (100% On-site) Salary: Up to £100,000 % Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance (10+ years UK residency required) About the Role We are recruiting for a global security organisation supporting critical national infrastructure and global defence systems. You will design, build, and deploy high-availability AWS solutions and secure cloud architecture. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you will automate complex processes, deliver zero-trust cloud solutions, and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Cloud Design & Build: Lead the design and hands-on build of secure AWS cloud architecture and solutions. Automation & Infrastructure: Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automate time-intensive administrative processes. Support & Maintenance: Provide 3rd line support for deployed cloud systems and collaborate with support teams on system monitoring. Leadership: Line manage, mentor, and foster the professional development of junior engineers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Expertise: Strong experience on core AWS services (compute and managed services). Development & IaC: Full-stack cloud development skills (Python, Node.js) and hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation). Containers & Orchestration: Demonstrated experience delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance. Must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 10 years . Package Salary upto £100,000 Up to 10% annual bonus Market-leading pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced family leave & 2 weeks paid carer's leave Private 24/7 virtual GP access, healthcare, and wellness support *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

DV Cleared Network Engineer Location: London (100% On-site) Salary: Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential) About the Role We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities. Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments. Key Responsibilities Network Infrastructure Management: Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components. Technology Implementation: Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements. Standards & Hardware: Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and monitoring tools). Network Security: Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage Firewall/IDS/IPS configurations. Essential Skills & Experience Routing & Protocols: Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP. LAN & Switching: Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (eg, RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first-hop security). Network Security: Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x. Firewalls & Inspection: Hands-on experience with security design, Firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold active Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Package & Benefits Competitive base salary (up to £100,000 dependent on experience) 10% target annual bonus Outstanding pension scheme Equalized family leave 2 weeks paid carer's leave & holiday purchase scheme *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

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.

Unix Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, fully onsite Duration: 01/03/2027 Total cost to Capgemini: 55,000 - 60,000 CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (active) and BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (MOD SC CLEARED PREFERABLE) Role Overview The UNIX Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise UNIX environments, focusing on Oracle Solaris platforms and advanced virtualization technologies. This role involves system configuration, migration projects, and ensuring high availability through resilient cluster setups. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain Oracle Solaris systems on T-series hardware (T5, T7, T8). Configure and manage LDOMs (Logical Domains) for virtualization. Perform system migrations and upgrades across UNIX environments. Design and implement resilience clusters for high availability and disaster recovery. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex UNIX issues. Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless integration. Maintain compliance with security and operational standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris operating systems. Expertise in LDOM configuration and management. Familiarity with Oracle T-series hardware (T5, T7, T8). Proven experience in migration projects and UNIX system upgrades. Knowledge of cluster technologies for resilience and failover. Solid understanding of UNIX networking, storage, and security principles. Security Clearance Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance Must be UK British National Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies. Preferred Qualifications Certifications in Oracle Solaris or related UNIX technologies. Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Shell, Python). Benefits Include: Contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Program Medical and Dental cover 22 days holiday + bank holidays Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave Sick pay Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Fulltime on site role in London MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY Up to 100,000 basic salary A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer fulltime in London on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit