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DevOps Architect +9 months + +DV cleared +Hybrid 2 days a week on site in Corsham +Inside IR35 + 650 - 700 a day We're looking for an experienced DevOps Architect to join a high-profile UK Government programme, designing and delivering secure DevOps platforms within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the DevOps capability that underpins critical national infrastructure, working with modern tooling and providing technical leadership across architecture, automation and platform assurance. The Role You'll lead the design, implementation and ongoing assurance of secure DevOps tooling, ensuring solutions meet stringent security and accreditation standards while enabling efficient software delivery in disconnected environments. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement secure DevOps platforms using GitLab, Jira, Confluence and Ansible Design integrated CI/CD solutions for air-gapped environments Develop secure software promotion, patching and update processes Define toolchain integration and automation strategies Champion Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps best practices Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs), operational documentation and security artefacts Conduct technical design reviews, security assurance and compliance activities Support platform optimisation, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement across secure customer sites Essential Skills Active DV Clearance Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or regulated environments Strong expertise with: GitLab (CI/CD, repositories, runners and security) Jira Confluence Ansible VMware technologies Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms in offline/air-gapped environments Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, configuration management and automation Experience producing HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, runbooks and security documentation Scripting experience with Bash, Python and Ansible YAML Knowledge of secure build and release management, access control and audit requirements Experience supporting security accreditation and assurance activities If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist - DV Cleared Daily Rate: Up to 600 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months 5 days onsite in London or Ipswich Are you ready to make a difference? Join a specialist team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, safeguarding critical national infrastructure and ensuring the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Your expertise will be pivotal in innovative and technologically challenging projects that promise to keep your work stimulating and rewarding! Why You'll Love Working Here: Exciting Projects: Work on rare and impactful projects that directly contribute to the safety and resilience of communities. Professional Growth: Access unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development, where your contributions are always valued. Dynamic Environment: Collaborate with brilliant minds and utilise cutting-edge tools to shape the future of infrastructure systems. Role Impact: In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping systems that ensure the seamless operation of critical national infrastructure and customer services. You'll oversee the entire lifecycle-from design and build to commissioning and live operations-of advanced Building Management Systems (BMS), Central Monitoring platforms (CMS), and CCTV systems. Your Key Responsibilities: Architect and deliver next-generation BMS, CMS, and CCTV systems. Drive automation-first infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell). Tackle complex platform challenges across compute, storage, and networking. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and operations teams to provide seamless end-to-end services. Enhance platform security, resilience, and performance at scale. Champion best practises in incident, change, and problem management. Create clear and reusable runbooks and engineering standards. Continuously improve infrastructure building and operations by introducing new ideas and technologies. What You'll Need to Succeed: Essential Experience: Proven ability to lead the full lifecycle of complex engineering or infrastructure systems. Strong technical knowledge of BMS, CMS, CCTV, or similar critical control environments. Experience in high-availability, mission-critical environments where resilience and security are paramount. Deep understanding of physical and system security principles, with skills in identifying and managing operational risks. Track record of driving automation and Infrastructure as Code to enhance operational performance. Ability to design and integrate complex, multi-vendor systems into scalable platforms. Strong communication skills to translate technical complexities into business value for stakeholders. Desirable Experience: Knowledge of networking, security, and identity management. Experience in regulated or customer-critical environments. Leadership or mentoring experience. Security Clearance: Active DC clearance is essential. Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about infrastructure engineering and eager to contribute to meaningful projects that protect communities, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a mission-driven team that values your expertise and dedication. Let's build a safer future together! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Technical Transformation Lead Must have an Active DV Clearance Working within the customer Design Authority, you will provide technical governance, establish engineering standards and ensure technical solutions and artefacts meet agreed quality and assurance requirements. This is a senior technical transformation position suited to someone with broad engineering knowledge who understands how to improve engineering delivery across complex, multi-supplier environments. Technical Transformation Lead Responsibilities Lead the engineering transformation across a complex MOD technology programme. Develop and maintain the programme engineering strategy, ensuring technical delivery supports agreed cost, quality and timescale commitments. Align cloud, network, infrastructure, workplace, software, support and service management workstreams. Establish consistent engineering processes, standards, governance and life cycle guidance across technical teams. Work within the customer Design Authority and lead technical governance and assurance activities. Ensure suppliers produce consistent, governed and assured technical designs, documentation and engineering artefacts. Establish a pragmatic delivery approach using Agile, Scrum, SAFe and ITIL principles where appropriate. Support the transition from programme delivery into a stable, ITIL-aligned live service. Define engineering and automation tooling requirements across the programme. Drive improvements across DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and engineering automation. Lead technical teams, suppliers and the Engineering Community of Practice. Influence senior customer, programme, architecture, engineering and supplier stakeholders. Technical Transformation Lead Skills and Experience Significant experience in senior engineering, architecture or technical transformation leadership roles. Broad technical knowledge across cloud, platforms, infrastructure, networks, workplace technologies, software engineering or service operations. Strong experience of engineering governance and working within Design Authority environments. Experience implementing or improving engineering processes and standards across multiple technical workstreams. Experience delivering complex cloud, infrastructure, platform, engineering or DevOps transformation programmes. Strong understanding of Agile and ITIL delivery within complex enterprise technology environments. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and automation. Experience leading technical teams and managing complex supplier relationships. Strong senior stakeholder management with the ability to influence customers, architects, programme leadership and suppliers. Experience within MOD, Defence, secure government or similarly regulated technology environments. SAFe experience is strongly desirable but not essential. Strong understanding of transitioning complex technology programmes into ITIL-aligned live service operations. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Lead Technical Architect - SC Cleared - Remote - £600 per day - Inside IR35 The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to support our public sector client. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role where you'll help shape and deliver complex, secure network and infrastructure solutions, working across multiple teams and engaging with senior stakeholders, government organisations and external partners. You'll play a key role in defining technical strategy and roadmaps while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, reliable and aligned with the wider enterprise architecture. What You'll Be Doing As Lead Technical Architect, you'll work closely with the Principal Technical Architect and wider architecture community to: Shape and maintain enterprise-level technical strategies, architectures and roadmaps. Lead the design and delivery of complex infrastructure and network solutions. Conduct and oversee technical design reviews, championing Secure by Design principles. Work with cross-government teams, third-party suppliers and external partners to deliver integrated solutions. Provide architectural leadership across multiple projects, balancing immediate delivery requirements with longer-term scalability and maintainability. Support the development and presentation of technical proposals to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards . Support security and compliance activities relating to the hosting and migration of SD-WAN services . Identify technical risks and help teams navigate architecture, security, budget and delivery considerations. Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to modernise and improve the technology estate. Mentor and coach Technical Architects, helping develop technical capability and architectural best practice across the wider team. What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced Technical Architect with a strong background in network engineering and complex infrastructure environments . You'll ideally hold CCNP certification , or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience across: Networking concepts, switching and routing Firewalling and load balancing Cisco SD-WAN technologies BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) Designing secure, reliable and scalable technical solutions Leading complex technical architectures and design decisions Working across multiple projects, suppliers and technical domains Translating strategic requirements into practical technical solutions Working with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Leading, coaching or mentoring architects and other technical professionals You'll be comfortable taking ownership of complex technical challenges and communicating architecture decisions clearly to audiences ranging from engineering teams through to senior leadership. Desirable Experience It would also be beneficial if you have: Experience with Agile and DevOps environments. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF . Experience delivering large-scale technology transformation or complex systems integration programmes. A BCS Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture and/or TOGAF Foundation certification . An understanding of emerging technologies including cloud, AI and IoT. The Assignment This is an excellent opportunity for a senior architect who combines deep network engineering knowledge with strong architecture leadership skills and wants to contribute to a complex, high-profile government technology programme. Interested? Apply now to discuss the role and programme in more detail. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

DV Cleared Duty Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £600-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Duty Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Duty Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager/Operations Duty Manager Command Centre/Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager/Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.

DV Cleared Security Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £600-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Security Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Security Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager/Operations Duty Manager Command Centre/Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager/Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.

DV Cleared DevOps Architect - Secure Platforms Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w) Contract: Initial 7 Months - £95 p/h Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required, please do NOT apply if you do not hold DV clearance. We are seeking an experienced DV cleared contract DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of secure DevOps tooling platforms within highly regulated, air-gapped environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll architect and deliver integrated DevOps capabilities supporting critical UK Government programmes. Working closely with engineering, security and operational teams, you'll ensure the DevOps toolchain is secure, resilient, automated and fully aligned with strict security and accreditation requirements. If you have extensive experience designing DevOps platforms in secure environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we'd like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise DevOps platforms. Design and integrate secure DevOps ecosystems within offline (air-gapped) environments. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Design workflows and reporting within Jira. Develop structured documentation and knowledge management solutions using Confluence. Deliver automation and configuration management using Ansible. Design secure software promotion, patching and update processes for disconnected environments. Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation best practices. Conduct technical design reviews, security assessments and compliance assurance activities. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), security documentation and operational runbooks. Work closely with delivery, infrastructure and security teams across secure customer sites. Travel to the Corsham site Two days per week Essential Skills & Experience DV Cleared currently Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or highly regulated environments. Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms within air-gapped/offline environments. GitLab (Repositories, Runners, CI/CD Pipelines) Confluence Ansible Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Configuration Management CI/CD Secure software delivery Experience managing package repositories, artefact repositories and controlled software updates. Knowledge of build and release management, access control, auditability and change traceability. Experience with VMware technologies. Experience producing technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs and security architecture documentation. What's on offer Initial 7-month contract with the potential for extension. Opportunity to work on nationally significant, security-sensitive programmes. Highly technical architecture role with real ownership and influence. Work alongside experienced DevOps, Infrastructure and Security specialists using modern automation and platform technologies. If you're an experienced DevOps Architect with a background in secure platforms, automation and air-gapped environments, we'd like to hear from you.

Contract DV Cleared PKI Architect - Secure Platforms Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w) Contract: Initial 7 Months - £96 p/h Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced DV cleared PKI Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of enterprise PKI services within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to work on a critical UK Government programme, delivering the cryptographic trust services that underpin secure communications, authentication and identity across mission-critical infrastructure. You'll provide technical leadership throughout the full life cycle of a secure PKI implementation, from architecture and design through to deployment, governance and operational assurance, working closely with infrastructure, security and engineering teams in high-assurance environments. Essential Experience Proven experience as a PKI Architect or senior PKI Engineer within large enterprise environments. Strong experience designing and implementing PKI within secure or air-gapped environments. Excellent knowledge of: X.509 certificates, Certificate chains and trust models, Certificate life cycle management, CRL and OCSP architectures and Cryptographic policy and governance Experience designing secure operational models including dual control, separation of duties and privileged administration. Experience producing technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs and operational runbooks. Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure key management. Experience working within environments aligned to UK Government and MOD security standards would be highly beneficial, including familiarity with: JSP 440, JSP 604, NCSC Security Design Principles, Secure by Design methodologies and Risk and assurance documentation supporting accreditation activities Key Responsibilities Travel to Corsham site Two days per week Lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise PKI solutions within secure offline (air-gapped) environments. Design and implement PKI components including Offline Root CAs, Issuing CAs and Registration Authorities. Develop secure certificate life cycle processes covering issuance, renewal, revocation and recovery. Design secure certificate distribution and revocation mechanisms suitable for disconnected networks. Define cryptographic governance including Certificate Policies (CP), Certificate Practice Statements (CPS) and operational standards. Design secure key management processes including generation, storage, backup, recovery and destruction. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), operational procedures and technical documentation. Integrate PKI services with enterprise technologies including Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Group Policy, 802.1X, VPN, TLS, code signing and device identity services. Provide technical leadership during troubleshooting, incident response and continuous service improvement. Work closely with security architects, infrastructure teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements. If you are an experienced PKI Architect looking to work on one of the UK's most technically challenging secure infrastructure programmes, we'd like to hear from you.

UNIX Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness (On-site) Security Clearance: SC Cleared or Eligible to Obtain SC Employment Type: Contract Inside IR35 Damia Group is a specialist technology recruitment partner, supporting the delivery of critical programmes across the Defence, Government and National Security sectors. We are currently seeking an experienced UNIX Engineer to join a high-profile programme supporting complex enterprise infrastructure within a secure environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical UNIX platforms, contributing to infrastructure resilience, system modernisation and ongoing operational support. The Role As a UNIX Engineer, you will play a key role in the administration, support and enhancement of enterprise Oracle Solaris environments. You'll work alongside infrastructure specialists to deliver resilient, secure and high-performing UNIX platforms supporting mission-critical services. Key Responsibilities Administer, support and maintain Oracle Solaris environments across enterprise infrastructure. Configure and manage Logical Domains (LDOMs) on Oracle T-Series hardware. Deliver UNIX migration and upgrade projects with minimal service disruption. Design, implement and support high-availability clustering solutions. Monitor system performance and proactively resolve complex technical issues. Work closely with infrastructure, application and project teams to deliver integrated solutions. Ensure systems remain compliant with security standards and operational best practices. Produce and maintain technical documentation where required. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience administering Oracle Solaris environments. Hands-on expertise with LDOM (Logical Domains) configuration and management. Experience supporting Oracle T-Series servers (T5, T7 and T8). Proven background delivering UNIX migration and upgrade projects. Experience implementing and supporting resilient cluster technologies. Solid understanding of UNIX networking, storage and security. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within enterprise environments. Desirable Skills Oracle Solaris certifications or equivalent UNIX qualifications. Experience working within large-scale enterprise or government environments. Automation and scripting experience using Shell, Python or similar technologies. Knowledge of infrastructure automation and system optimisation. Security Requirements Due to the nature of this programme, applicants must: Hold, or be eligible to obtain, SC Security Clearance . Be a sole UK British National (dual nationality cannot be considered). Be comfortable working within highly secure environments handling sensitive information. Location This role requires on-site attendance in Barrow-in-Furness as part of the project delivery, so candidates should be able to commute or relocate as required. 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.

The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join a high-profile engineering programme, helping to build, operate, and continuously improve a secure cloud-native DevSecOps platform. You'll play a key role in delivering secure, automated software delivery pipelines, managing Kubernetes environments, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. Working closely with architecture, software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams, you'll help drive automation, platform reliability, and secure application delivery across complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain DevSecOps solutions aligned with approved architectures and engineering standards. Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, testing, security validation, and deployment. Deploy, manage, and optimise Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads across multiple environments. Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation technologies. Configure deployment automation, release management, and GitOps workflows. Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines, including code analysis, container scanning, dependency scanning, and compliance validation. Support monitoring, logging, observability, and overall platform health. Troubleshoot deployment issues and continually improve pipeline performance and reliability. Collaborate with software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Produce technical documentation, operational runbooks, and deployment procedures. Support platform maintenance, upgrades, patching, and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory). Proven experience implementing DevOps or DevSecOps solutions within enterprise environments. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (including OpenShift and/or Kubernetes). Experience developing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools. Linux administration experience with scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Experience with Docker and container-based application deployment. Good understanding of Git version control and GitOps methodologies. Experience working with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms. Knowledge of cloud-native security best practices and container security. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on a technically challenging programme delivering modern cloud-native infrastructure and secure software delivery capabilities. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where automation, security, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the delivery approach. If you're an SC-cleared DevSecOps Engineer looking for your next contract, we'd like 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.

I am currently looking for Test Automation Engineers for a contract role in Farnborough (3-4 days onsite a week). Location: Farnborough 3-4 days a week on site. Hours: 37.5 per week Duration of contract: 4-6 months Rate: Negotiable depending on experience IR35: Inside Clearance Required: DV - suitable candidates must have current, transferrable DV Clearance Top 3: Python Test Automation experience AWS Testing Experience Security Testing experience The company are seeking a mid level Test Automation Engineer to join its UK team in the Farnborough area on an initial four-month contractor engagement. The role will support the delivery of secure, reliable technical solutions through a combination of manual testing, Python-based test automation, AWS, database and security-testing expertise. The successful contractor will be a seasoned technical individual contributor who is fully proficient in applying testing principles, theories and concepts, can become productive quickly, and can work independently on technically difficult or unclear problems within a time-bound assignment. What You Will Be Doing Define, develop, execute and maintain manual and automated test approaches across functional, integration, system and regression testing. Design and implement scalable Python test automation frameworks, reusable libraries and supporting utilities. Test AWS-hosted services and applications, including interfaces, data flows, permissions, logging and operational behaviour. Plan and perform security testing against applicable CIS Security Controls and Safeguards, confirming that required controls are implemented, configured correctly and supported by suitable evidence. Assess security controls across AWS, applications, databases and supporting infrastructure, including secure configuration, identity and access management, vulnerability management, audit logging, data protection, network monitoring and application security. Document security test plans, control-to-test traceability, findings, evidence, residual risks and remediation recommendations, and verify corrective actions through retesting. Validate relational and/or non-relational databases through data interrogation, reconciliation, integrity checks and backend testing. Analyse requirements, designs and acceptance criteria to determine test coverage, traceability and risk-based priorities. Investigate failures, identify root causes, record high-quality defects and collaborate with engineering teams through resolution and retest. Produce clear test plans, test cases, automation assets, evidence, results and completion reports. Support estimation, planning, technical reviews and continuous improvement of test practices, tooling and quality controls. Provide technical guidance, coaching and constructive review to less experienced technical staff. Communicate technical findings, risks and recommendations to internal stakeholders, project leaders and client team members. What We Are Looking For Strong practical experience of manual testing, including test analysis, design, execution, defect management and reporting. Proven experience creating and maintaining automated tests using Python. Hands-on experience testing applications or services hosted in AWS. Practical security testing experience focused on assessing CIS Security Controls and Safeguards, including the ability to translate control requirements into measurable test cases and evidence-based findings. Experience testing security controls within cloud and hybrid environments, with particular attention to secure configuration, access control, logging, vulnerability management, data protection and application security. Strong database testing skills, including the use of SQL for data validation and fault investigation. Ability to develop solutions to difficult or unclear technical testing problems through deep analysis and collaboration with internal experts. Deep understanding of software testing principles, test techniques, quality risks and the software development lifecycle. Broad awareness of related engineering disciplines, including software development, infrastructure, security and deployment practices. Experience working independently and taking ownership of complete testing projects or processes within a technical area. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence project and team leaders on test design, process and technical approach. Desirable Skills Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Experience using Selenium for browser-based test automation. Proficiency with Git-based version control, branching, pull requests and peer review. Experience with API testing, test doubles, service virtualisation or performance testing. Familiarity with containerised environments and infrastructure-as-code delivery practices. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Level Requirements Operate as a seasoned technical individual contributor, fully proficient in applying technical principles, theories and concepts within the testing discipline. Work independently to deliver objectives that have a significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Take responsibility for entire projects or processes within the assigned technical testing area. Develop solutions to technical issues that are difficult, unclear and dependent on deep technical knowledge. Collaborate with internal experts and consider the impact of testing solutions on the end product or service. Communicate effectively with internal and client project team members. Influence project and team leaders regarding solution design, processes and technical approaches. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical testing domain and a broad understanding of related specialist areas. Coach and review the work of lower-level technical staff where required. If this role is of interest, please send an updated CV to (url removed) and I will call you to discuss further

Server Engineer SC Cleared Windows Server PowerShell VMware Active SC Clearance is essential for this opportunity. Are you an experienced Server Engineer with expertise in Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, VMware, and server build and decommissioning? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector seeking an engineer to support and enhance its enterprise server infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative infrastructure team, working in a secure enterprise environment where you'll be responsible for maintaining business-critical systems while contributing to infrastructure upgrades and transformation projects. Location: Central London (2 3 days onsite per week) Key Responsibilities Build, configure, deploy, maintain, and decommission both physical and virtual Windows Servers. Manage and support enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate server administration and improve operational efficiency. Administer core Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Support and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure (Hyper-V experience also considered). Carry out Windows Server patching, upgrades, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation. Investigate and resolve server and infrastructure incidents, performing root cause analysis where required. Support infrastructure projects including migrations, upgrades, and server refresh activities. Produce and maintain technical documentation while working within ITIL service management processes. Participate in an on-call rota and occasional planned out-of-hours maintenance. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (required). Proven experience as a Server Engineer , Windows Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role. Strong experience with Windows Server administration in enterprise environments. Hands-on experience building, deploying, and decommissioning physical and virtual servers. Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills. VMware vSphere administration experience (Hyper-V knowledge is beneficial). Excellent knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Experience with Windows Server patch management, operating system lifecycle management, and infrastructure security best practices. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience supporting critical server infrastructure. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Microsoft Azure MECM / SCCM Microsoft Intune Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Linux administration If you're an SC Cleared Server Engineer with strong Windows Server, VMware, and PowerShell expertise looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

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

Infrastructure Engineer Senior - SmartSourcing are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, There is Network tasks also. (DV Cleared) is required by our public sector, government client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks.Commutable from Bedford, Northampton, Oxford, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire and North London.Current DV clearance is essential-(or you will be eligible for DV Clearance). Key Skills Experience 10+ years experience within the Wintel (Windows/Microsoft) infrastructure environment Strong networking knowledge Understanding and experience of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Strong knowledge of Active Directory (AD) Microsoft Azure knowledge and handson experience Experience with Microsoft Defender Proven experience supporting and maintaining enterprise-scale infrastructure environments Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support critical secure environments within a government programme. The successful candidate will have extensive Microsoft infrastructure expertise, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and experience working within highly secure environments. SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Senior Python/Platform Engineer - SC Cleared - Remote - £575 per day Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer/Platform Engineer to join a nationally critical technology programme supporting a secure, high-availability platform within the UK's Critical National Infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer with strong Python, AWS, Terraform and CI/CD experience who enjoys combining application development with modern platform engineering practices. The role is predominantly remote, with an expectation to attend the Leeds office approximately once per month , although occasional additional onsite attendance may be required. Senior Python/Platform Engineer - SC Cleared - Remote The Role You'll work within an experienced engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining complex, secure and highly available software systems. Your responsibilities will include: Developing high-quality, secure Python applications and services Supporting the development and operation of cloud-native platforms Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that optimise development velocity, security and reliability Provisioning cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Maintaining high standards of code quality and engineering governance Managing and monitoring CI processes and automated quality gates Working with product and engineering teams to improve how cloud-native applications are built, deployed and observed Implementing Secure SDLC and "shift-left" security practices, including static and dynamic analysis Supporting investigation and resolution of incidents across complex software systems Improving observability, reliability and operational performance Developing reusable Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD components Participating in an on-call rota once fully up to speed, currently approximately 1 week in 6 Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for strong experience across: Python - senior-level application development experience AWS or strong experience with another major public cloud platform Terraform and Infrastructure as Code GitHub Actions or comparable CI/CD pipeline technologies Building and maintaining secure, reliable CI/CD systems Cloud-native application development Observability and monitoring tooling Secure software development practices Strong understanding of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) Developing secure code for complex software systems Investigating and supporting production incidents Desirable Experience It would be beneficial if you have: Experience promoting platform engineering and software engineering best practices Experience working as a subject matter expert alongside product and engineering teams An understanding of how Platform/DevOps teams can act as a force multiplier for development teams Experience creating reusable and easily consumable Infrastructure as Code Experience building reusable CI/CD jobs, templates or components Experience implementing automated security tooling including SAST/DAST or similar approaches Security Clearance & Nationality Requirements Please read the following requirements carefully before applying. Due to the highly secure nature of the programme, applicants must be a sole British national and hold active, transferable SC clearance . To be considered, your existing National Security Vetting clearance must meet the required transfer criteria. This includes: SC clearance must be current and have more than 12 months remaining before expiry , ideally 18 months or more The clearance must not be more than 10 years old You must have taken up a cleared post within 6 months of the clearance originally being granted You must have worked on a UK Government contract, for a Government department or for a Police Force in a role requiring NSV clearance within the last 12 months You must not have resided overseas for more than 6 months during any break in service between relevant Government contracts Applicants must be sole British nationals and hold only a UK/British passport. Dual nationals cannot be considered for this position. This includes individuals who retain other forms of nationality/citizenship rights or relevant overseas identity documentation such as OCI or NICOP. Please ensure you meet the security clearance and nationality requirements before applying. Key Skills: Python | AWS | Terraform | GitHub Actions | CI/CD | Platform Engineering | DevOps | Infrastructure as Code | Observability | SSDLC | SC Clearance This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK 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.

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

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

DV Cleared Network Engineer Location: London (100% On-site) Salary: Up to 100,000 + 10% Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential) About the Role We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities. Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments. Key Responsibilities Network Infrastructure Management: Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components. Technology Implementation: Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements. Standards & Hardware: Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools). Network Security: Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage firewall/IDS/IPS configurations. Essential Skills & Experience Routing & Protocols: Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP. LAN & Switching: Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (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.

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.