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
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
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
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
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
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
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is integral to enhancing and securing modern technology platforms, ensuring the protection of critical national infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver engineering platform capabilities that facilitate building, testing, securing, and deploying services in a highly automated, CI/CD-driven environment. Design, implement, and evolve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent, reliable, and repeatable delivery processes across multiple teams and services. Embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices to drive standardisation and scalability. Integrate security controls into engineering workflows, ensuring services are secure by design. Support and enable engineering teams by providing guidance, tooling, and best practices. Continuously optimise automation, identifying opportunities to remove repetitive manual tasks and improve the developer experience. Collaborate across development, security, and operations to promote end-to-end ownership of services. Maintain and improve engineering tooling and platforms, including source-code control systems, build systems, artifact repositories, and deployment frameworks. Job Requirements: Proficiency in software application development using languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or C#. Experience with database technologies (e.g., Elastic, MySQL, SQL Server). Understanding of CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) and source-code control (e.g., Git, GitOps). Knowledge of infrastructure management frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef). Familiarity with containerisation platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm). Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Ability to integrate security controls into engineering workflows. Understanding of software and system validation, and test principles. Benefits: Opportunity to work on significant and challenging projects within the Defence & Security sector. Access to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure in a technology-first environment. Professional development and training opportunities. A collaborative and mission-focused work atmosphere. If you are an experienced Software Developer looking for an opportunity to contribute to national security and work with state-of-the-art technology, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the Defence & Security sector.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Software Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is integral to enhancing and securing modern technology platforms, ensuring the protection of critical national infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver engineering platform capabilities that facilitate building, testing, securing, and deploying services in a highly automated, CI/CD-driven environment. Design, implement, and evolve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent, reliable, and repeatable delivery processes across multiple teams and services. Embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices to drive standardisation and scalability. Integrate security controls into engineering workflows, ensuring services are secure by design. Support and enable engineering teams by providing guidance, tooling, and best practices. Continuously optimise automation, identifying opportunities to remove repetitive manual tasks and improve the developer experience. Collaborate across development, security, and operations to promote end-to-end ownership of services. Maintain and improve engineering tooling and platforms, including source-code control systems, build systems, artifact repositories, and deployment frameworks. Job Requirements: Proficiency in software application development using languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or C#. Experience with database technologies (e.g., Elastic, MySQL, SQL Server). Understanding of CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) and source-code control (e.g., Git, GitOps). Knowledge of infrastructure management frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef). Familiarity with containerisation platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm). Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Ability to integrate security controls into engineering workflows. Understanding of software and system validation, and test principles. Benefits: Opportunity to work on significant and challenging projects within the Defence & Security sector. Access to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure in a technology-first environment. Professional development and training opportunities. A collaborative and mission-focused work atmosphere. If you are an experienced Software Developer looking for an opportunity to contribute to national security and work with state-of-the-art technology, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the Defence & Security sector.
Test Specialist Location: London Duration: 12 months Clearance: DV Clearance required UMBRELLA only If you're passionate about engineering quality for business-critical services-and you thrive in structured, high-impact programmes-this is a fantastic opportunity to support a team focused on safeguarding critical national infrastructure. Hiring for a reputed client, you'll lead QA strategy and bring clarity, confidence and rigour to testing delivery. What you'll be doing: Lead and execute product quality strategies for the clients service offerings and products Design test strategies for business-critical initiatives, helping deliver time, cost and quality across multiple workstreams Execute testing activities including test case creation, diagnostics, and test data strategy for a portfolio Account for first/second level diagnostics to enable smooth test delivery Lead full lifecycle integration testing to support complex projects and drive required deliverables Contribute to the design and development of test automation solutions to validate application functionality Perform complex defect and issue analysis-identifying impacts and root causes, then defining advanced solutions Share knowledge and continuously develop team capability in line with emerging QA engineering trends and best practices Mentor other QA engineers as a technical resource What you'll bring: Strong test management, test planning and test case design/writing experience Experience with functional and non-functional testing Experience with test management tooling such as JIRA and Confluence Experience with automated test tools and supporting test automation Ansible coding experience OSI model awareness Experience working on complex, large-scale programmes Awareness of ISO 9001 and ISO 29119 ISTQB certification DV cleared Apply now to take on a role where your QA expertise directly strengthens critical services-and where your technical leadership can make a measurable difference. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Test Specialist Location: London Duration: 12 months Clearance: DV Clearance required UMBRELLA only If you're passionate about engineering quality for business-critical services-and you thrive in structured, high-impact programmes-this is a fantastic opportunity to support a team focused on safeguarding critical national infrastructure. Hiring for a reputed client, you'll lead QA strategy and bring clarity, confidence and rigour to testing delivery. What you'll be doing: Lead and execute product quality strategies for the clients service offerings and products Design test strategies for business-critical initiatives, helping deliver time, cost and quality across multiple workstreams Execute testing activities including test case creation, diagnostics, and test data strategy for a portfolio Account for first/second level diagnostics to enable smooth test delivery Lead full lifecycle integration testing to support complex projects and drive required deliverables Contribute to the design and development of test automation solutions to validate application functionality Perform complex defect and issue analysis-identifying impacts and root causes, then defining advanced solutions Share knowledge and continuously develop team capability in line with emerging QA engineering trends and best practices Mentor other QA engineers as a technical resource What you'll bring: Strong test management, test planning and test case design/writing experience Experience with functional and non-functional testing Experience with test management tooling such as JIRA and Confluence Experience with automated test tools and supporting test automation Ansible coding experience OSI model awareness Experience working on complex, large-scale programmes Awareness of ISO 9001 and ISO 29119 ISTQB certification DV cleared Apply now to take on a role where your QA expertise directly strengthens critical services-and where your technical leadership can make a measurable difference. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Technical Delivery Manager Location: Central London (4 days on-site / 1 day remote) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum + Annual Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance (Sole UK Nationals only) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a pioneering team working on one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives within the Defence sector. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of mission-critical systems built on a cutting-edge technical stack. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure complex, high-stakes software solutions are delivered predictably, securely, and at pace. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Agile Leadership: Lead agile delivery across multiple engineering workstreams, driving sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Architecture & Engineering Alignment: Partner with senior developers and architects to translate complex requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and deliverable epics. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear progress reporting, dependency tracking, and risk management. Unblocking Engineering: Proactively identify and eliminate technical blockers, delivery bottlenecks, and operational friction to maintain continuous engineering velocity. Governance & Delivery Assurance: Ensure all delivery aligns with rigorous defence security standards, compliance requirements, and robust software engineering practices. Key Tech Stack & Environment You will oversee delivery within a high-performing environment utilizing: Languages & Frameworks: Python, React Data & Analytics Platforms: Palantir, MongoDB Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes What We Are Looking For Active DV Clearance: Must hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and be a Sole UK National due to national security operational requirements. Proven Delivery Track Record: Solid experience managing end-to-end technical delivery in complex, high-security, or defence-related environments. Strong Agile Background: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) applied to software engineering and data/AI projects. Technical Literacy: Comfort conversing at a deep level with software engineers and cloud/data architects working on modern cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/K8s/Python). Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical complexity to senior stakeholders clearly. Benefits & Package Competitive salary ( 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience) Discretionary annual performance bonus Generous pension contribution 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working model (4 days Central London office / 1 day WFH) Unrivalled career exposure contributing directly to national-level defence AI capabilities
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Technical Delivery Manager Location: Central London (4 days on-site / 1 day remote) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum + Annual Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance (Sole UK Nationals only) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a pioneering team working on one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives within the Defence sector. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of mission-critical systems built on a cutting-edge technical stack. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure complex, high-stakes software solutions are delivered predictably, securely, and at pace. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Agile Leadership: Lead agile delivery across multiple engineering workstreams, driving sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Architecture & Engineering Alignment: Partner with senior developers and architects to translate complex requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and deliverable epics. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear progress reporting, dependency tracking, and risk management. Unblocking Engineering: Proactively identify and eliminate technical blockers, delivery bottlenecks, and operational friction to maintain continuous engineering velocity. Governance & Delivery Assurance: Ensure all delivery aligns with rigorous defence security standards, compliance requirements, and robust software engineering practices. Key Tech Stack & Environment You will oversee delivery within a high-performing environment utilizing: Languages & Frameworks: Python, React Data & Analytics Platforms: Palantir, MongoDB Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes What We Are Looking For Active DV Clearance: Must hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and be a Sole UK National due to national security operational requirements. Proven Delivery Track Record: Solid experience managing end-to-end technical delivery in complex, high-security, or defence-related environments. Strong Agile Background: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) applied to software engineering and data/AI projects. Technical Literacy: Comfort conversing at a deep level with software engineers and cloud/data architects working on modern cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/K8s/Python). Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical complexity to senior stakeholders clearly. Benefits & Package Competitive salary ( 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience) Discretionary annual performance bonus Generous pension contribution 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working model (4 days Central London office / 1 day WFH) Unrivalled career exposure contributing directly to national-level defence AI capabilities
Network Engineer - DV Cleared Location: West Midlands / Gloucestershire Salary : £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Working Pattern: Full-time, 3-4 days p/w in West Midlands, 1-2 days p/w in Gloucestershire Clearance: Current active DV clearance is essential We are supporting a specialist organisation delivering complex projects across highly secure government and defence environments. They are looking for a Network Engineer to join the team and support two ongoing secure programmes across the West Midlands and Tewkesbury. You must currently hold active DV clearance to be considered for this position . Unfortunately, SC clearance, DV eligibility or previously/lapsed DV cannot be considered due to the requirements of the projects. However, you do not need to be a Senior Network Engineer or tick every technical box below. The business is flexible on seniority and is happy to consider junior, mid-level or senior engineers. If you have current DV, a solid foundation in networking and the ability and willingness to develop into some of the more specialist technologies, we would be very interested in speaking with you. What you'll be doing This is a hands-on engineering position supporting secure customer environments. Depending on your experience, your responsibilities could include: Installing, configuring and supporting network infrastructure Supporting switches, routers and firewalls Troubleshooting network and connectivity issues Supporting network upgrades and changes Carrying out site installations, audits and technical health checks Preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis Working with customer and internal technical teams to resolve issues Producing and maintaining network and implementation documentation Developing your knowledge across more advanced networking and data-centre technologies Technology environment You do not need experience across all of the following, but exposure to some would be beneficial: Cisco routing and switching Cisco Catalyst switches VLANs, STP and general Layer 2/Layer 3 networking BGP and OSPF HSRP / VRRP Firewalls / network security Cisco Firepower / FTD IPv4 / IPv6 QoS and multicast NVIDIA Mellanox switches / Cumulus Linux EVPN / VXLAN / MLAG / leaf-spine networking Linux VMware Ansible / network automation What we're looking for The ideal candidate will have: Current and active DV clearance essential Some practical networking/infrastructure engineering experience A foundation in routing, switching, network support or network infrastructure Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working in, or an understanding of, secure environments Willingness to work across customer sites and develop technically Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel So, if you hold current DV and have some of the technical requirements above, we want to hear from you!
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Network Engineer - DV Cleared Location: West Midlands / Gloucestershire Salary : £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Working Pattern: Full-time, 3-4 days p/w in West Midlands, 1-2 days p/w in Gloucestershire Clearance: Current active DV clearance is essential We are supporting a specialist organisation delivering complex projects across highly secure government and defence environments. They are looking for a Network Engineer to join the team and support two ongoing secure programmes across the West Midlands and Tewkesbury. You must currently hold active DV clearance to be considered for this position . Unfortunately, SC clearance, DV eligibility or previously/lapsed DV cannot be considered due to the requirements of the projects. However, you do not need to be a Senior Network Engineer or tick every technical box below. The business is flexible on seniority and is happy to consider junior, mid-level or senior engineers. If you have current DV, a solid foundation in networking and the ability and willingness to develop into some of the more specialist technologies, we would be very interested in speaking with you. What you'll be doing This is a hands-on engineering position supporting secure customer environments. Depending on your experience, your responsibilities could include: Installing, configuring and supporting network infrastructure Supporting switches, routers and firewalls Troubleshooting network and connectivity issues Supporting network upgrades and changes Carrying out site installations, audits and technical health checks Preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis Working with customer and internal technical teams to resolve issues Producing and maintaining network and implementation documentation Developing your knowledge across more advanced networking and data-centre technologies Technology environment You do not need experience across all of the following, but exposure to some would be beneficial: Cisco routing and switching Cisco Catalyst switches VLANs, STP and general Layer 2/Layer 3 networking BGP and OSPF HSRP / VRRP Firewalls / network security Cisco Firepower / FTD IPv4 / IPv6 QoS and multicast NVIDIA Mellanox switches / Cumulus Linux EVPN / VXLAN / MLAG / leaf-spine networking Linux VMware Ansible / network automation What we're looking for The ideal candidate will have: Current and active DV clearance essential Some practical networking/infrastructure engineering experience A foundation in routing, switching, network support or network infrastructure Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working in, or an understanding of, secure environments Willingness to work across customer sites and develop technically Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel So, if you hold current DV and have some of the technical requirements above, we want to hear from you!
Senior Java Engineer eDV or DV Cleared 70,000- 90,000 Cheltenham National Security Build software that enables analysts to turn complex, multi-source data into actionable intelligence. We're looking for experienced Java Engineers to develop secure, cloud-native platforms supporting some of the UK's most sensitive National Security programmes. You'll work across large-scale data ingestion, distributed systems, analyst tooling and secure microservices, solving complex engineering challenges in highly regulated environments. What you'll be building Java services and Apache NiFi data pipelines that ingest, enrich and process large-scale mission data Secure Spring Boot microservices deployed on OpenShift and Kubernetes Event-driven distributed systems using message brokers to connect services, data stores and processing pipelines Modern JavaScript applications and REST APIs that enable analysts to search, visualise and manage operational data Cross-domain solutions that move information securely between networks of different classifications Technology Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs Apache NiFi, distributed data processing, message brokers Kubernetes, OpenShift, cloud-native architecture JavaScript, web API integration and authentication GitLab, CI/CD, SecDevOps, observability Database technologies and distributed systems We're looking for Strong commercial Java development experience Experience building scalable microservices and distributed systems Spring Boot and cloud-native engineering expertise Experience working with Kubernetes or OpenShift A passion for clean, resilient software engineering Experience with Apache NiFi, secure environments or modern JavaScript is advantageous. Why join? Founded by engineers, this is a business where technical excellence comes first. You'll spend 10% of your time on learning and development, work alongside experienced engineers solving genuinely difficult problems, and build software that has a real operational impact. Benefits include: 10% pension contribution 10% dedicated learning and development time Relocation support 37.5-hour working week Current eDV or DV clearance, or recently active DV clearance, is essential. If you're looking for a Java role where distributed systems, secure engineering and modern cloud technologies come together to solve real-world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Java Engineer eDV or DV Cleared 70,000- 90,000 Cheltenham National Security Build software that enables analysts to turn complex, multi-source data into actionable intelligence. We're looking for experienced Java Engineers to develop secure, cloud-native platforms supporting some of the UK's most sensitive National Security programmes. You'll work across large-scale data ingestion, distributed systems, analyst tooling and secure microservices, solving complex engineering challenges in highly regulated environments. What you'll be building Java services and Apache NiFi data pipelines that ingest, enrich and process large-scale mission data Secure Spring Boot microservices deployed on OpenShift and Kubernetes Event-driven distributed systems using message brokers to connect services, data stores and processing pipelines Modern JavaScript applications and REST APIs that enable analysts to search, visualise and manage operational data Cross-domain solutions that move information securely between networks of different classifications Technology Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs Apache NiFi, distributed data processing, message brokers Kubernetes, OpenShift, cloud-native architecture JavaScript, web API integration and authentication GitLab, CI/CD, SecDevOps, observability Database technologies and distributed systems We're looking for Strong commercial Java development experience Experience building scalable microservices and distributed systems Spring Boot and cloud-native engineering expertise Experience working with Kubernetes or OpenShift A passion for clean, resilient software engineering Experience with Apache NiFi, secure environments or modern JavaScript is advantageous. Why join? Founded by engineers, this is a business where technical excellence comes first. You'll spend 10% of your time on learning and development, work alongside experienced engineers solving genuinely difficult problems, and build software that has a real operational impact. Benefits include: 10% pension contribution 10% dedicated learning and development time Relocation support 37.5-hour working week Current eDV or DV clearance, or recently active DV clearance, is essential. If you're looking for a Java role where distributed systems, secure engineering and modern cloud technologies come together to solve real-world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity We are seeking a Capability Management Planning Specialist to support the development, deployment, and ongoing management of engineering processes and toolsets within a complex engineering environment. This role will focus on ensuring engineering teams have the capabilities, tools, and processes required to deliver programmes effectively, while working closely with digital and engineering stakeholders to identify improvements and drive capability development. Pay: 623 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35) Location: Reading (Hybrid) Must have SC Clearance level active Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain the engineering tools and process capability management system. Support the deployment of new engineering capabilities while ensuring existing capabilities are effectively sustained. Identify capability gaps, opportunities for standardisation, and areas for collaboration across engineering teams. Work closely with engineering and digital teams to deliver process and toolset improvements. Support the development of business cases for engineering tool and process capability initiatives. Develop and maintain plans to deliver engineering capability improvements within agreed budgets. Monitor and report on capability development activities and progress. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory). Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience supporting engineering capability management, engineering processes, or engineering IT tools. Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and engage with a range of technical stakeholders. Experience working within an engineering or aerospace environment. Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills Experience with Model-Based Engineering (MBE) approaches and associated toolsets. Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Experience developing or supporting engineering process improvement initiatives. Previous experience in capability management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent industry experience is desirable. If you're an SC-cleared professional with experience in capability management, engineering tools, or engineering process improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Aug 12, 2026
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The Opportunity We are seeking a Capability Management Planning Specialist to support the development, deployment, and ongoing management of engineering processes and toolsets within a complex engineering environment. This role will focus on ensuring engineering teams have the capabilities, tools, and processes required to deliver programmes effectively, while working closely with digital and engineering stakeholders to identify improvements and drive capability development. Pay: 623 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35) Location: Reading (Hybrid) Must have SC Clearance level active Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain the engineering tools and process capability management system. Support the deployment of new engineering capabilities while ensuring existing capabilities are effectively sustained. Identify capability gaps, opportunities for standardisation, and areas for collaboration across engineering teams. Work closely with engineering and digital teams to deliver process and toolset improvements. Support the development of business cases for engineering tool and process capability initiatives. Develop and maintain plans to deliver engineering capability improvements within agreed budgets. Monitor and report on capability development activities and progress. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory). Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience supporting engineering capability management, engineering processes, or engineering IT tools. Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and engage with a range of technical stakeholders. Experience working within an engineering or aerospace environment. Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills Experience with Model-Based Engineering (MBE) approaches and associated toolsets. Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Experience developing or supporting engineering process improvement initiatives. Previous experience in capability management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent industry experience is desirable. If you're an SC-cleared professional with experience in capability management, engineering tools, or engineering process improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
DV Cleared AI & Palantir Engineers - Graduate to Senior Location: Central London (Hybrid) Salary: 40,000 - 100,000 + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits Security Clearance: Active UK DV Clearance Required Shape the Future of National Security & Advanced Technology We're partnering with an innovative organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions across some of the UK's most complex and high-impact programmes. We're looking for DV Cleared professionals with experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Palantir Technologies to join a growing team based in Central London . Whether you're a recent graduate with active DV clearance or an experienced Senior Engineer , we'd love to hear from you. We're Looking For You may have experience in one or more of the following: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs) Palantir Foundry, Gotham or AIP Data Engineering & Data Analytics Software Engineering Python, Java or similar programming languages Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or GCP) Data integration, modelling and visualisation Solving complex technical challenges within secure environments What You'll Bring Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance (essential) A passion for solving challenging technical problems Strong analytical and communication skills The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams A desire to contribute to projects that make a real-world impact What's on Offer Competitive salary of 40,000 - 100,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus Comprehensive company benefits package Clear career progression from Graduate through to Senior Engineer The opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies, including AI and Palantir Exposure to high-profile, mission-critical programmes A collaborative, high-performing technical environment Interested? If you hold active UK DV Clearance and have experience with AI, Machine Learning, Palantir Technologies , or related engineering disciplines, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about these exciting opportunities in Central London.
Aug 12, 2026
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DV Cleared AI & Palantir Engineers - Graduate to Senior Location: Central London (Hybrid) Salary: 40,000 - 100,000 + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits Security Clearance: Active UK DV Clearance Required Shape the Future of National Security & Advanced Technology We're partnering with an innovative organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions across some of the UK's most complex and high-impact programmes. We're looking for DV Cleared professionals with experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Palantir Technologies to join a growing team based in Central London . Whether you're a recent graduate with active DV clearance or an experienced Senior Engineer , we'd love to hear from you. We're Looking For You may have experience in one or more of the following: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs) Palantir Foundry, Gotham or AIP Data Engineering & Data Analytics Software Engineering Python, Java or similar programming languages Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or GCP) Data integration, modelling and visualisation Solving complex technical challenges within secure environments What You'll Bring Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance (essential) A passion for solving challenging technical problems Strong analytical and communication skills The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams A desire to contribute to projects that make a real-world impact What's on Offer Competitive salary of 40,000 - 100,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus Comprehensive company benefits package Clear career progression from Graduate through to Senior Engineer The opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies, including AI and Palantir Exposure to high-profile, mission-critical programmes A collaborative, high-performing technical environment Interested? If you hold active UK DV Clearance and have experience with AI, Machine Learning, Palantir Technologies , or related engineering disciplines, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about these exciting opportunities in Central London.
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking talented individuals with UKIC DV clearance for various IT roles on a contract basis. Positions are available for Infrastructure Architects, Network Engineers, Data Scientists, Technical Consultants, and DevOps Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions (Infrastructure Architects) Managing and optimising network systems to ensure seamless operations (Network Engineers) Conducting data analysis and creating data-driven solutions (Data Scientists) Providing technical consultancy and support across multiple projects (Technical Consultants) Streamlining and automating IT operations using DevOps methodologies (DevOps Engineers) Job Requirements: Must hold UKIC DV clearance Experience in IT DevOps, IT Network, or IT Infrastructure roles Strong understanding of defence and security industry standards Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a high-security environment Relevant certifications and qualifications in your associated field Benefits: Opportunity to work on critical defence and security projects Work within a team of highly skilled professionals Challenging and dynamic work environment Professional development and training opportunities Competitive contract terms If you have a strong background in IT within the defence and security sector and hold a UKIC DV clearance, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team on a contract basis and contribute to vital defence and security initiatives.
Aug 12, 2026
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Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking talented individuals with UKIC DV clearance for various IT roles on a contract basis. Positions are available for Infrastructure Architects, Network Engineers, Data Scientists, Technical Consultants, and DevOps Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions (Infrastructure Architects) Managing and optimising network systems to ensure seamless operations (Network Engineers) Conducting data analysis and creating data-driven solutions (Data Scientists) Providing technical consultancy and support across multiple projects (Technical Consultants) Streamlining and automating IT operations using DevOps methodologies (DevOps Engineers) Job Requirements: Must hold UKIC DV clearance Experience in IT DevOps, IT Network, or IT Infrastructure roles Strong understanding of defence and security industry standards Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a high-security environment Relevant certifications and qualifications in your associated field Benefits: Opportunity to work on critical defence and security projects Work within a team of highly skilled professionals Challenging and dynamic work environment Professional development and training opportunities Competitive contract terms If you have a strong background in IT within the defence and security sector and hold a UKIC DV clearance, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team on a contract basis and contribute to vital defence and security initiatives.
UX Designer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 User-Centred Design Defence Intelligence Workflows Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced UX Designer to help shape the user experience for a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll work on complex, mission-critical systems that support operational decision-making, designing intuitive user experiences that simplify complex workflows while maintaining security, traceability and user trust. This is an opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative digital capabilities within a highly secure environment. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working within an agile delivery team, you'll help create user-centred experiences that integrate with existing Defence systems while supporting secure, cloud-native delivery and modern digital practices. Key Responsibilities Conduct user research with operational users, analysts, task managers and key stakeholders. Facilitate workshops to understand current and future operational workflows. Create user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes and interactive prototypes. Design intuitive workflows supporting task management, collaboration, information sharing and feedback. Collaborate closely with frontend and backend engineers to ensure designs are practical and deliverable. Develop and maintain consistent design patterns and component libraries. Support user testing, gather feedback and continuously improve designs. Translate complex operational requirements into clear, accessible user experiences. Essential Skills & Experience Proven UX design experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong user-centred design capability, including user research, synthesis, interaction design and prototyping. Experience working confidently with military, civilian and technical stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Figma or equivalent collaborative design tools. Experience designing workflow-driven applications, dashboards or operational systems. Strong understanding of accessibility, usability and inclusive design principles. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Desirable Experience Service Design experience within complex organisations. Human-centred design for secure or regulated environments. Experience designing intelligence, command-and-control or case management systems. Experience designing AI-assisted user experiences, explainability features and human-in-the-loop workflows. Experience developing design systems and reusable component libraries. Knowledge of classified or accredited system delivery. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with consideration for audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Focus on improving user experience while maintaining operational accountability and governance. What We're Looking For We're interested in UX Designers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery within secure MOD or Defence environments. The ability to transform complex operational processes into intuitive user experiences. Strong collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and user-centred design. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Aug 11, 2026
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UX Designer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 User-Centred Design Defence Intelligence Workflows Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced UX Designer to help shape the user experience for a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll work on complex, mission-critical systems that support operational decision-making, designing intuitive user experiences that simplify complex workflows while maintaining security, traceability and user trust. This is an opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative digital capabilities within a highly secure environment. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working within an agile delivery team, you'll help create user-centred experiences that integrate with existing Defence systems while supporting secure, cloud-native delivery and modern digital practices. Key Responsibilities Conduct user research with operational users, analysts, task managers and key stakeholders. Facilitate workshops to understand current and future operational workflows. Create user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes and interactive prototypes. Design intuitive workflows supporting task management, collaboration, information sharing and feedback. Collaborate closely with frontend and backend engineers to ensure designs are practical and deliverable. Develop and maintain consistent design patterns and component libraries. Support user testing, gather feedback and continuously improve designs. Translate complex operational requirements into clear, accessible user experiences. Essential Skills & Experience Proven UX design experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong user-centred design capability, including user research, synthesis, interaction design and prototyping. Experience working confidently with military, civilian and technical stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Figma or equivalent collaborative design tools. Experience designing workflow-driven applications, dashboards or operational systems. Strong understanding of accessibility, usability and inclusive design principles. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Desirable Experience Service Design experience within complex organisations. Human-centred design for secure or regulated environments. Experience designing intelligence, command-and-control or case management systems. Experience designing AI-assisted user experiences, explainability features and human-in-the-loop workflows. Experience developing design systems and reusable component libraries. Knowledge of classified or accredited system delivery. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with consideration for audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Focus on improving user experience while maintaining operational accountability and governance. What We're Looking For We're interested in UX Designers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery within secure MOD or Defence environments. The ability to transform complex operational processes into intuitive user experiences. Strong collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and user-centred design. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Full Stack Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot React TypeScript Secure Digital Platforms Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence / National Security experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to help build and deliver secure, modern digital capabilities within a Defence environment. You'll work across both frontend and backend development, contributing to scalable services, APIs and intuitive user interfaces. Working closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders, you'll help turn complex operational requirements into reliable, user-focused technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a Full Stack Developer who enjoys working across the technology stack and wants to contribute to high-profile, mission-critical digital programmes within a highly secure environment. About the Programme The programme is delivering a next-generation Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational information, streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden and support faster, more informed decision-making. The development environment combines modern frontend technologies, secure backend services, cloud-native engineering and integration with existing Defence systems. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across the complete application lifecycle, from technical design and development through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React and TypeScript. Develop scalable backend services and secure RESTful APIs. Build intuitive, accessible and responsive frontend applications. Develop reusable frontend components aligned with established design system principles. Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs, workflow services and identity/access mechanisms. Design and implement data persistence using SQL and NoSQL technologies. Develop integrations with enterprise data sources and existing Defence systems. Contribute to cloud-native deployment, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Write automated tests across frontend and backend components. Participate in technical design workshops, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Work closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders. Support continuous improvement of application performance, usability, reliability and security. Essential Skills & Experience Proven full stack development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong Java development experience. Strong Spring Boot experience. Strong React and TypeScript development experience. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Experience building responsive, accessible and maintainable user interfaces. Experience with Git and modern software development practices. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Strong understanding of secure software development and scalable application architecture. Desirable Experience Experience with workflow orchestration technologies such as Camunda, Zeebe or BPMN. Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. Experience with MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or similar database technologies. Experience working with AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native environments. Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Experience with secure authentication, identity management and role-based access control. Experience with Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Experience developing applications for classified or highly regulated environments. Experience integrating search, semantic or knowledge-based capabilities. Figma experience or close collaboration with UX and design teams. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery, UX and Engineering colleagues. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Collaborative approach to technical design, development, testing and continuous improvement. Practical focus on delivering reliable, maintainable and user-focused technology. What We're Looking For We're interested in Full Stack Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong hands-on experience across both frontend and backend development. The ability to design and develop robust APIs, services and user interfaces. Strong understanding of modern software engineering and cloud-native development. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and multidisciplinary team working. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Aug 11, 2026
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Full Stack Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot React TypeScript Secure Digital Platforms Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence / National Security experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to help build and deliver secure, modern digital capabilities within a Defence environment. You'll work across both frontend and backend development, contributing to scalable services, APIs and intuitive user interfaces. Working closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders, you'll help turn complex operational requirements into reliable, user-focused technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a Full Stack Developer who enjoys working across the technology stack and wants to contribute to high-profile, mission-critical digital programmes within a highly secure environment. About the Programme The programme is delivering a next-generation Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational information, streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden and support faster, more informed decision-making. The development environment combines modern frontend technologies, secure backend services, cloud-native engineering and integration with existing Defence systems. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across the complete application lifecycle, from technical design and development through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React and TypeScript. Develop scalable backend services and secure RESTful APIs. Build intuitive, accessible and responsive frontend applications. Develop reusable frontend components aligned with established design system principles. Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs, workflow services and identity/access mechanisms. Design and implement data persistence using SQL and NoSQL technologies. Develop integrations with enterprise data sources and existing Defence systems. Contribute to cloud-native deployment, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Write automated tests across frontend and backend components. Participate in technical design workshops, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Work closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders. Support continuous improvement of application performance, usability, reliability and security. Essential Skills & Experience Proven full stack development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong Java development experience. Strong Spring Boot experience. Strong React and TypeScript development experience. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Experience building responsive, accessible and maintainable user interfaces. Experience with Git and modern software development practices. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Strong understanding of secure software development and scalable application architecture. Desirable Experience Experience with workflow orchestration technologies such as Camunda, Zeebe or BPMN. Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. Experience with MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or similar database technologies. Experience working with AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native environments. Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Experience with secure authentication, identity management and role-based access control. Experience with Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Experience developing applications for classified or highly regulated environments. Experience integrating search, semantic or knowledge-based capabilities. Figma experience or close collaboration with UX and design teams. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery, UX and Engineering colleagues. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Collaborative approach to technical design, development, testing and continuous improvement. Practical focus on delivering reliable, maintainable and user-focused technology. What We're Looking For We're interested in Full Stack Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong hands-on experience across both frontend and backend development. The ability to design and develop robust APIs, services and user interfaces. Strong understanding of modern software engineering and cloud-native development. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and multidisciplinary team working. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Back End Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot Secure Microservices Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Back End Developer to help build the core services behind a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll develop secure, scalable microservices and APIs that support mission-critical operational workflows, working within a highly secure environment alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative digital capabilities supporting Defence operations. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline complex workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you'll help develop secure, cloud-native services that integrate with existing Defence platforms while following modern engineering and DevSecOps practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices. Build secure RESTful APIs supporting workflow, metadata, document management and integration services. Develop workflow integrations using orchestration technologies where required. Integrate with enterprise data sources, identity services and existing Defence systems. Design and develop scalable persistence layers using SQL and NoSQL databases. Contribute to cloud-native deployments, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Participate in technical design sessions, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven software development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong commercial Java development experience. Expertise with Spring Boot. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience developing secure, scalable and maintainable backend services. Desirable Experience Experience with Camunda 8, Zeebe, BPMN or other workflow orchestration platforms. OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or hybrid data architectures. AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native platforms. Event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Knowledge of semantic search, knowledge graphs or ontology-based solutions. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, resilience and assurance. Building high-quality, maintainable services that support critical operational capabilities. What We're Looking For We're interested in Back End Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong experience designing robust, scalable backend services and APIs. Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams. A practical understanding of agile delivery and modern software engineering practices. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Aug 11, 2026
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Back End Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot Secure Microservices Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Back End Developer to help build the core services behind a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll develop secure, scalable microservices and APIs that support mission-critical operational workflows, working within a highly secure environment alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative digital capabilities supporting Defence operations. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline complex workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you'll help develop secure, cloud-native services that integrate with existing Defence platforms while following modern engineering and DevSecOps practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices. Build secure RESTful APIs supporting workflow, metadata, document management and integration services. Develop workflow integrations using orchestration technologies where required. Integrate with enterprise data sources, identity services and existing Defence systems. Design and develop scalable persistence layers using SQL and NoSQL databases. Contribute to cloud-native deployments, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Participate in technical design sessions, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven software development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong commercial Java development experience. Expertise with Spring Boot. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience developing secure, scalable and maintainable backend services. Desirable Experience Experience with Camunda 8, Zeebe, BPMN or other workflow orchestration platforms. OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or hybrid data architectures. AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native platforms. Event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Knowledge of semantic search, knowledge graphs or ontology-based solutions. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, resilience and assurance. Building high-quality, maintainable services that support critical operational capabilities. What We're Looking For We're interested in Back End Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong experience designing robust, scalable backend services and APIs. Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams. A practical understanding of agile delivery and modern software engineering practices. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Senior Azure Platform Engineer - Farnborough (Hybrid) - SC Cleared - Salary up to 65,000 We're looking for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, cloud-native platforms for highly regulated and mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to work with modern Azure technologies, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code and automation, helping to build resilient platforms that support some of the UK's most important programmes. The Role As a Senior Azure Platform Engineer, you'll take ownership of designing, building and supporting secure Azure infrastructure while working alongside architects, software engineers and delivery teams to create scalable, resilient cloud platforms. You'll play a key role in improving platform reliability, security and automation while helping shape technical direction across cloud infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure across Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, networking, storage and databases Building secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity using technologies such as Virtual WAN, VPNs and BGP routing Implementing Azure security best practices including RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud and network segmentation Designing and maintaining Kubernetes environments for secure, scalable application deployments Building and improving CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and automation tooling Implementing monitoring and observability across cloud platforms Driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort Supporting engineering teams with platform best practices and cloud adoption Continuously improving platform performance, resilience and security as the environment evolves. What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: 5+ years' experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering or similar cloud infrastructure roles Strong Azure expertise, ideally supported by AZ-104 and AZ-305 certifications Excellent knowledge of Azure networking including Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, BGP, NSGs and Private Endpoints Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Experience with Terraform and HashiCorp tooling such as Vault or Packer Experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD or similar Strong Git and version control knowledge A passion for automation and modern DevOps practices Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams Experience with JFrog products, Coder or additional cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud would be advantageous but isn't essential. Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and continuously improving the platforms they build. What's On Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working Annual bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Life assurance Generous pension contribution Ongoing professional development and training support Modern office facilities including on-site gym, caf , restaurant and collaborative breakout spaces. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Senior Azure Platform Engineer - Farnborough (Hybrid) - SC Cleared - Salary up to 65,000
Aug 11, 2026
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Senior Azure Platform Engineer - Farnborough (Hybrid) - SC Cleared - Salary up to 65,000 We're looking for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering secure, cloud-native platforms for highly regulated and mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to work with modern Azure technologies, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code and automation, helping to build resilient platforms that support some of the UK's most important programmes. The Role As a Senior Azure Platform Engineer, you'll take ownership of designing, building and supporting secure Azure infrastructure while working alongside architects, software engineers and delivery teams to create scalable, resilient cloud platforms. You'll play a key role in improving platform reliability, security and automation while helping shape technical direction across cloud infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure across Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, networking, storage and databases Building secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity using technologies such as Virtual WAN, VPNs and BGP routing Implementing Azure security best practices including RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud and network segmentation Designing and maintaining Kubernetes environments for secure, scalable application deployments Building and improving CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and automation tooling Implementing monitoring and observability across cloud platforms Driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort Supporting engineering teams with platform best practices and cloud adoption Continuously improving platform performance, resilience and security as the environment evolves. What We're Looking For You'll ideally have: 5+ years' experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering or similar cloud infrastructure roles Strong Azure expertise, ideally supported by AZ-104 and AZ-305 certifications Excellent knowledge of Azure networking including Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, BGP, NSGs and Private Endpoints Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Experience with Terraform and HashiCorp tooling such as Vault or Packer Experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD or similar Strong Git and version control knowledge A passion for automation and modern DevOps practices Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams Experience with JFrog products, Coder or additional cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud would be advantageous but isn't essential. Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and continuously improving the platforms they build. What's On Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working Annual bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Life assurance Generous pension contribution Ongoing professional development and training support Modern office facilities including on-site gym, caf , restaurant and collaborative breakout spaces. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Senior Azure Platform Engineer - Farnborough (Hybrid) - SC Cleared - Salary up to 65,000
We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They are looking for a Splunk SIEM Engineer with active SC Clearance in place to design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. You will need to demonstrate your Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: you need proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. In order to apply, you must have active SC Level Clearance in place. You must be able to evidence skills in Splunk Enterprise Admin and development. You will be proficient in Splunk Enterprise Security (SIEM) - administering, managing, and maintaining SIEM. Experienced in developing use cases/correlation searches. You will be proficient in data models. Have hands-on knowledge and understanding of Splunk Cloud. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Sentinel. Hands-on CI/CD tools like Gitlab, Jenkins etc. Proficiency in Cribl Stream is expected. Awareness/experience of the following is an advantage - Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerised environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK with active SC Level Clearance will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Cheshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. 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)
Aug 11, 2026
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We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They are looking for a Splunk SIEM Engineer with active SC Clearance in place to design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. You will need to demonstrate your Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: you need proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. In order to apply, you must have active SC Level Clearance in place. You must be able to evidence skills in Splunk Enterprise Admin and development. You will be proficient in Splunk Enterprise Security (SIEM) - administering, managing, and maintaining SIEM. Experienced in developing use cases/correlation searches. You will be proficient in data models. Have hands-on knowledge and understanding of Splunk Cloud. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Sentinel. Hands-on CI/CD tools like Gitlab, Jenkins etc. Proficiency in Cribl Stream is expected. Awareness/experience of the following is an advantage - Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerised environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK with active SC Level Clearance will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Cheshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. 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)
UX Designer £500-£540 per day | Outside IR35 User-Centred Design | Defence Intelligence Workflows Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD/Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced UX Designer to help shape the user experience for a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll work on complex, mission-critical systems that support operational decision-making, designing intuitive user experiences that simplify complex workflows while maintaining security, traceability and user trust. This is an opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative digital capabilities within a highly secure environment. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working within an agile delivery team, you'll help create user-centred experiences that integrate with existing Defence systems while supporting secure, cloud-native delivery and modern digital practices. Key Responsibilities Conduct user research with operational users, analysts, task managers and key stakeholders. Facilitate workshops to understand current and future operational workflows. Create user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes and interactive prototypes. Design intuitive workflows supporting task management, collaboration, information sharing and feedback. Collaborate closely with Front End and Back End engineers to ensure designs are practical and deliverable. Develop and maintain consistent design patterns and component libraries. Support user testing, gather feedback and continuously improve designs. Translate complex operational requirements into clear, accessible user experiences. Essential Skills & Experience Proven UX design experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong user-centred design capability, including user research, synthesis, interaction design and prototyping. Experience working confidently with military, civilian and technical stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Figma or equivalent collaborative design tools. Experience designing workflow-driven applications, dashboards or operational systems. Strong understanding of accessibility, usability and inclusive design principles. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Desirable Experience Service Design experience within complex organisations. Human-centred design for secure or regulated environments. Experience designing intelligence, command-and-control or case management systems. Experience designing AI-assisted user experiences, explainability features and human-in-the-loop workflows. Experience developing design systems and reusable component libraries. Knowledge of classified or accredited system delivery. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with consideration for audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Focus on improving user experience while maintaining operational accountability and governance. What We're Looking For We're interested in UX Designers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery within secure MOD or Defence environments. The ability to transform complex operational processes into intuitive user experiences. Strong collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and user-centred design. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: £500-£540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Aug 11, 2026
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UX Designer £500-£540 per day | Outside IR35 User-Centred Design | Defence Intelligence Workflows Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD/Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced UX Designer to help shape the user experience for a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll work on complex, mission-critical systems that support operational decision-making, designing intuitive user experiences that simplify complex workflows while maintaining security, traceability and user trust. This is an opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative digital capabilities within a highly secure environment. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working within an agile delivery team, you'll help create user-centred experiences that integrate with existing Defence systems while supporting secure, cloud-native delivery and modern digital practices. Key Responsibilities Conduct user research with operational users, analysts, task managers and key stakeholders. Facilitate workshops to understand current and future operational workflows. Create user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes and interactive prototypes. Design intuitive workflows supporting task management, collaboration, information sharing and feedback. Collaborate closely with Front End and Back End engineers to ensure designs are practical and deliverable. Develop and maintain consistent design patterns and component libraries. Support user testing, gather feedback and continuously improve designs. Translate complex operational requirements into clear, accessible user experiences. Essential Skills & Experience Proven UX design experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong user-centred design capability, including user research, synthesis, interaction design and prototyping. Experience working confidently with military, civilian and technical stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Figma or equivalent collaborative design tools. Experience designing workflow-driven applications, dashboards or operational systems. Strong understanding of accessibility, usability and inclusive design principles. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Desirable Experience Service Design experience within complex organisations. Human-centred design for secure or regulated environments. Experience designing intelligence, command-and-control or case management systems. Experience designing AI-assisted user experiences, explainability features and human-in-the-loop workflows. Experience developing design systems and reusable component libraries. Knowledge of classified or accredited system delivery. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with consideration for audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Focus on improving user experience while maintaining operational accountability and governance. What We're Looking For We're interested in UX Designers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery within secure MOD or Defence environments. The ability to transform complex operational processes into intuitive user experiences. Strong collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and user-centred design. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: £500-£540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Sanderson Government & Defence
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Currently entering a period of business change and expansion, this specialist employer is looking to add to its team with the appointment of a DV cleared Network Engineer. You are an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a passion for solving complex networking challenges. You enjoy working directly with customers, are comfortable taking ownership of projects, and have the confidence to lead technical discussions and provide expert guidance. You thrive in environments where reliability, security, and attention to detail are paramount, and you enjoy working with modern data centre networking technologies as well as traditional enterprise infrastructure. The successful candidate will have experience with the following: Extensive experience designing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. Expert-level routing and switching knowledge. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and diagnostic skills. Excellent customer-facing communication skills. Strong understanding of: o BGP o OSPF o VLANs o VRRP/HSRP o Spanning Tree o QoS o Multicast o IPv4/IPv6 o High Availability networking Due to the nature of this work, candidates must already hold a DV clearance. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Currently entering a period of business change and expansion, this specialist employer is looking to add to its team with the appointment of a DV cleared Network Engineer. You are an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a passion for solving complex networking challenges. You enjoy working directly with customers, are comfortable taking ownership of projects, and have the confidence to lead technical discussions and provide expert guidance. You thrive in environments where reliability, security, and attention to detail are paramount, and you enjoy working with modern data centre networking technologies as well as traditional enterprise infrastructure. The successful candidate will have experience with the following: Extensive experience designing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. Expert-level routing and switching knowledge. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and diagnostic skills. Excellent customer-facing communication skills. Strong understanding of: o BGP o OSPF o VLANs o VRRP/HSRP o Spanning Tree o QoS o Multicast o IPv4/IPv6 o High Availability networking Due to the nature of this work, candidates must already hold a DV clearance. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
SC Cleared IAM Support Engineer Location: Inverness or Manchester (5 days onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract (extensions likely) Rate: Market rate Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella only Damia Group is supporting a leading technology consultancy delivering critical services within the UK Defence sector. We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared IAM Support Engineer to join a highly secure programme. Due to the nature of the project, applicants must hold active SC Clearance , be a sole UK national , and have spent no more than 28 days outside of the UK within the last five years . Candidates with UK MoD-sponsored SC clearance are highly desirable. The Role Working within a dedicated Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you will support the delivery and operation of secure identity services, ensuring users and systems have the appropriate access to critical environments while maintaining compliance and security standards. Your responsibilities will include: Administration of Active Directory users, groups and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) Supporting identity lifecycle management (Joiners, Movers and Leavers) Managing and supporting Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Administration and support of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and internal PKI Supporting authentication, authorisation and identity governance processes Assisting with access auditing and compliance activities Required Skills Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Active Directory administration Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) / PKI Desirable Skills Microsoft Entra ID BeyondTrust PRA/PAM Okta If you're an experienced IAM Engineer looking to work on a high-profile defence programme within a secure environment, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
Aug 10, 2026
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SC Cleared IAM Support Engineer Location: Inverness or Manchester (5 days onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract (extensions likely) Rate: Market rate Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella only Damia Group is supporting a leading technology consultancy delivering critical services within the UK Defence sector. We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared IAM Support Engineer to join a highly secure programme. Due to the nature of the project, applicants must hold active SC Clearance , be a sole UK national , and have spent no more than 28 days outside of the UK within the last five years . Candidates with UK MoD-sponsored SC clearance are highly desirable. The Role Working within a dedicated Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you will support the delivery and operation of secure identity services, ensuring users and systems have the appropriate access to critical environments while maintaining compliance and security standards. Your responsibilities will include: Administration of Active Directory users, groups and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) Supporting identity lifecycle management (Joiners, Movers and Leavers) Managing and supporting Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Administration and support of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and internal PKI Supporting authentication, authorisation and identity governance processes Assisting with access auditing and compliance activities Required Skills Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Active Directory administration Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) / PKI Desirable Skills Microsoft Entra ID BeyondTrust PRA/PAM Okta If you're an experienced IAM Engineer looking to work on a high-profile defence programme within a secure environment, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Jira & Confluence AMS Engineer Location: Stevenage Work mode: Fully Onsite, 5 days/week Duration: 12 months contract initially Rate: £472 per day all inc. (PAY through Umbrella) Role Description: Jira & Confluence Administration Responsibilities Administer Jira Software, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Confluence environments Configure and maintain projects, issue types, workflows, screens, field configurations, permissions, notification schemes, and security schemes. Create and manage Confluence spaces, templates, knowledge bases, and content governance. Manage user provisioning, groups, roles, and access permissions. Configure Scrum and Kanban boards, dashboards, filters, reports, and Advanced Roadmaps. Support Agile teams with Jira best practices and process improvements. Support & Operations Responsibilities Provide L2/L3 support for Jira, Confluence, and JSM platforms. Troubleshoot platform, workflow, permission, and integration issues. Monitor application of health, performance, backups, and maintenance activities. Handle incident, service request, and enhancement activities within defined SLAs. Support user onboarding, training, and documentation. Work with JCMA and CCMA migration tools. Required Skills Jira Software Administration Confluence Administration Atlassian Cloud & Data Center Jira Workflows, Schemes, Permissions, Screens, Custom Fields JQL and Dashboard Development Jira Automation User & Access Management Migration Tools (JCMA, CCMA) REST APIs Educational Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Location & Security Requirements Clearance: SC Eligible or SC cleared Candidate should be based within reasonable commuting distance of Stevenage, United Kingdom, or be willing to travel regularly to the Stevenage office/customer site as required. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Aug 10, 2026
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We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Jira & Confluence AMS Engineer Location: Stevenage Work mode: Fully Onsite, 5 days/week Duration: 12 months contract initially Rate: £472 per day all inc. (PAY through Umbrella) Role Description: Jira & Confluence Administration Responsibilities Administer Jira Software, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Confluence environments Configure and maintain projects, issue types, workflows, screens, field configurations, permissions, notification schemes, and security schemes. Create and manage Confluence spaces, templates, knowledge bases, and content governance. Manage user provisioning, groups, roles, and access permissions. Configure Scrum and Kanban boards, dashboards, filters, reports, and Advanced Roadmaps. Support Agile teams with Jira best practices and process improvements. Support & Operations Responsibilities Provide L2/L3 support for Jira, Confluence, and JSM platforms. Troubleshoot platform, workflow, permission, and integration issues. Monitor application of health, performance, backups, and maintenance activities. Handle incident, service request, and enhancement activities within defined SLAs. Support user onboarding, training, and documentation. Work with JCMA and CCMA migration tools. Required Skills Jira Software Administration Confluence Administration Atlassian Cloud & Data Center Jira Workflows, Schemes, Permissions, Screens, Custom Fields JQL and Dashboard Development Jira Automation User & Access Management Migration Tools (JCMA, CCMA) REST APIs Educational Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Location & Security Requirements Clearance: SC Eligible or SC cleared Candidate should be based within reasonable commuting distance of Stevenage, United Kingdom, or be willing to travel regularly to the Stevenage office/customer site as required. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Senior NetBackup Solution Architect (SC Cleared) London, UK The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior NetBackup Solution Architect to join a specialist Professional Services team delivering complex enterprise data protection and cyber resilience solutions across highly regulated customer environments. This is a customer-facing architecture and consulting role, where you will lead technical engagements from discovery and design through to implementation and knowledge transfer. You will work directly with enterprise customers, acting as a trusted advisor to define backup, recovery, and cyber resilience strategies that align with business and operational objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead technical workshops, architecture discussions, and design engagements with enterprise customers. Design and deliver enterprise-scale backup, recovery, and cyber resilience solutions. Translate business requirements into scalable and supportable technical architectures. Provide expertise across NetBackup environments, including upgrades, migrations, and modernisation projects. Drive solution design and implementation activities alongside internal engineering and project delivery teams. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and technical documentation. Deliver executive-level presentations and technical briefings to senior stakeholders. Ensure solutions are aligned with security, governance, compliance, and operational requirements. Act as the technical authority throughout the project life cycle. Essential Skills & Experience Must Have Active SC Clearance 8+ years hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup Strong experience with: NetBackup Administration NetBackup Upgrades and Migrations NetBackup Appliances Backup and Recovery Architecture Enterprise Data Protection solutions Experience designing highly available and resilient backup platforms. Strong understanding of: Disaster Recovery (DR) Business Continuity Cyber Recovery Ransomware Protection Experience working directly with enterprise customers. Proven solution architecture experience within large-scale environments. Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills. Highly Desirable NetBackup Flex Appliances NetBackup Flex Scale MSDP CloudCatalyst Auto Image Replication (AIR) VMware backup solutions Oracle backup integrations SQL Server backup solutions Tape and Disk-based backup architectures Data domain or enterprise storage platforms Cloud & Infrastructure Experience Experience with one or more of the following: Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) VMware vSphere Windows Server Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) Automation & Scripting Experience with: Ansible Puppet PowerShell Python Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Ideal Background We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked as: NetBackup Architect Senior NetBackup Consultant Data Protection Architect Backup & Recovery Architect Enterprise Storage Architect Professional Services Consultant NetBackup Flex Specialist Technical Solution Architect Cyber Recovery Architect What Success Looks Like You'll be the go-to technical authority for enterprise customers, helping them modernise and secure their backup and recovery estates while delivering best-practice architecture and exceptional customer outcomes. If you have deep NetBackup expertise , customer-facing consulting experience, and an active SC clearance , we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 10, 2026
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Senior NetBackup Solution Architect (SC Cleared) London, UK The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior NetBackup Solution Architect to join a specialist Professional Services team delivering complex enterprise data protection and cyber resilience solutions across highly regulated customer environments. This is a customer-facing architecture and consulting role, where you will lead technical engagements from discovery and design through to implementation and knowledge transfer. You will work directly with enterprise customers, acting as a trusted advisor to define backup, recovery, and cyber resilience strategies that align with business and operational objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead technical workshops, architecture discussions, and design engagements with enterprise customers. Design and deliver enterprise-scale backup, recovery, and cyber resilience solutions. Translate business requirements into scalable and supportable technical architectures. Provide expertise across NetBackup environments, including upgrades, migrations, and modernisation projects. Drive solution design and implementation activities alongside internal engineering and project delivery teams. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and technical documentation. Deliver executive-level presentations and technical briefings to senior stakeholders. Ensure solutions are aligned with security, governance, compliance, and operational requirements. Act as the technical authority throughout the project life cycle. Essential Skills & Experience Must Have Active SC Clearance 8+ years hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup Strong experience with: NetBackup Administration NetBackup Upgrades and Migrations NetBackup Appliances Backup and Recovery Architecture Enterprise Data Protection solutions Experience designing highly available and resilient backup platforms. Strong understanding of: Disaster Recovery (DR) Business Continuity Cyber Recovery Ransomware Protection Experience working directly with enterprise customers. Proven solution architecture experience within large-scale environments. Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills. Highly Desirable NetBackup Flex Appliances NetBackup Flex Scale MSDP CloudCatalyst Auto Image Replication (AIR) VMware backup solutions Oracle backup integrations SQL Server backup solutions Tape and Disk-based backup architectures Data domain or enterprise storage platforms Cloud & Infrastructure Experience Experience with one or more of the following: Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) VMware vSphere Windows Server Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) Automation & Scripting Experience with: Ansible Puppet PowerShell Python Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Ideal Background We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked as: NetBackup Architect Senior NetBackup Consultant Data Protection Architect Backup & Recovery Architect Enterprise Storage Architect Professional Services Consultant NetBackup Flex Specialist Technical Solution Architect Cyber Recovery Architect What Success Looks Like You'll be the go-to technical authority for enterprise customers, helping them modernise and secure their backup and recovery estates while delivering best-practice architecture and exceptional customer outcomes. If you have deep NetBackup expertise , customer-facing consulting experience, and an active SC clearance , we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
