API/Integration Developer - SC Cleared 7 months London / Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site 550 Pay per day (Inside IR35) Please note - Due to the nature of the role and the client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance The Role We are currently looking for a Senior API/Integration Developer to join a major public sector technology programme on an initial 7-month contract. This is a hands-on development role focused on delivering bespoke integrations between internal systems, cloud platforms and third-party applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Azure and C#/.NET , alongside a proven background in developing and supporting complex integration solutions. Candidates with strong integration experience using Python or other comparable programming languages will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Design and develop bespoke integration solutions between multiple systems and platforms. Develop and maintain integrations with third-party applications and services. Build and support cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure . Develop integration components and applications using C#/.NET or another suitable programming language. Work with APIs, web services and other integration technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and application issues. Work closely with developers, architects, technical teams and stakeholders to deliver integration solutions. Contribute to technical design, documentation and development standards. Support testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance of integration services. Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, reliable and maintainable. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance . Strong commercial experience in bespoke systems integration . Proven experience integrating systems with third-party applications/services . Strong Microsoft Azure experience. Strong development experience with C# / .NET or a comparable programming language. Experience working with APIs and web services . Good understanding of integration patterns and software development principles. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work effectively within a collaborative Agile environment. Desirable Experience with Python . REST / SOAP APIs. Microservices and cloud-native development. Azure integration services. CI/CD and DevOps practices. Experience integrating legacy and modern systems. Experience working within large, complex or highly regulated organisations. 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 13, 2026
Contractor
API/Integration Developer - SC Cleared 7 months London / Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site 550 Pay per day (Inside IR35) Please note - Due to the nature of the role and the client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance The Role We are currently looking for a Senior API/Integration Developer to join a major public sector technology programme on an initial 7-month contract. This is a hands-on development role focused on delivering bespoke integrations between internal systems, cloud platforms and third-party applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Azure and C#/.NET , alongside a proven background in developing and supporting complex integration solutions. Candidates with strong integration experience using Python or other comparable programming languages will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Design and develop bespoke integration solutions between multiple systems and platforms. Develop and maintain integrations with third-party applications and services. Build and support cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure . Develop integration components and applications using C#/.NET or another suitable programming language. Work with APIs, web services and other integration technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and application issues. Work closely with developers, architects, technical teams and stakeholders to deliver integration solutions. Contribute to technical design, documentation and development standards. Support testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance of integration services. Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, reliable and maintainable. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance . Strong commercial experience in bespoke systems integration . Proven experience integrating systems with third-party applications/services . Strong Microsoft Azure experience. Strong development experience with C# / .NET or a comparable programming language. Experience working with APIs and web services . Good understanding of integration patterns and software development principles. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work effectively within a collaborative Agile environment. Desirable Experience with Python . REST / SOAP APIs. Microservices and cloud-native development. Azure integration services. CI/CD and DevOps practices. Experience integrating legacy and modern systems. Experience working within large, complex or highly regulated organisations. 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.
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.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
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
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
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.
Flint UK Technology Services
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
DV Cleared Software Developers Join a global technology organisation at the forefront of delivering secure, mission-critical digital platforms. As investment continues across high-security programmes, we're looking for experienced DV-cleared engineers to help design, build and operate resilient, cloud-native infrastructure that underpins some of the UK's most sensitive environments. The Opportunity Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll develop and support modern platforms using automation, cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code. You'll play a key role in creating scalable, secure environments, improving deployment pipelines, and embedding security throughout the software delivery life cycle. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on projects where reliability, innovation and security are paramount. What You'll Bring Strong software engineering experience using languages such as Java, Python or C# Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling, including CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving engineering environment Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential Desirable Experience Background in Platform Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Experience implementing secure-by-design or DevSecOps practices Previous work within defence, national security, government or other highly regulated environments If you're passionate about building secure, automated platforms and want to work on technology that supports nationally important programmes, we'd love to hear from yo
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Software Developers Join a global technology organisation at the forefront of delivering secure, mission-critical digital platforms. As investment continues across high-security programmes, we're looking for experienced DV-cleared engineers to help design, build and operate resilient, cloud-native infrastructure that underpins some of the UK's most sensitive environments. The Opportunity Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll develop and support modern platforms using automation, cloud technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code. You'll play a key role in creating scalable, secure environments, improving deployment pipelines, and embedding security throughout the software delivery life cycle. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on projects where reliability, innovation and security are paramount. What You'll Bring Strong software engineering experience using languages such as Java, Python or C# Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling, including CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving engineering environment Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential Desirable Experience Background in Platform Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Experience implementing secure-by-design or DevSecOps practices Previous work within defence, national security, government or other highly regulated environments If you're passionate about building secure, automated platforms and want to work on technology that supports nationally important programmes, we'd love to hear from yo
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
Contractor
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.
Lead Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 675 per day Hybrid working in London ideally but will consider fully remote Need to have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job description As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success. Key Responsibilities : Support the Principal Technical Architect in defining and maintaining LECN and enterprise-wide technical impacting strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with broader business objectives. Oversee design reviews, incorporating "Secure by Design" principles and compliance with architectural governance. Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, integrated solutions. Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, embracing best practices, and championing continuous improvement. Mentor and coach architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. Facilitate the design and delivery of complex systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security requirements are met. Lead multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, budgets, and timelines. Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future strategies, enabling sustainable, long-term solutions. Directly support the Principal Technical Architect in the development of presentation packs to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards and where necessary deputise for the Principal Technical Architect for these presentation packs Support the LECN Security Architect in Police Digital Service (PDS) compliance obtaining authority to proceed for LECN in-house hosting/migration of the SD-WAN service. Evaluate project success post-integration, identifying best practices and lessons learned. Share feedback with leadership, adopting continuous improvement for future integrations. Lead, coach, and mentor junior Technical Architects, driving professional development. Renovate and transform the existing technology estate by leveraging innovative approaches (e.g., cloud, AI, IoT, and more). Skills and experience Essential Skills: You'll have a visible passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: CCNP certification or demonstrable knowledge of the following: networking concepts, switching, routing, firewalling and load balancing using (CISCO) SD-WAN technologies and use of BGP (Boarder Gateway Protocol). Consistent track record of ability to lead complex technical architectures, championing innovation and best practices. Experience working across multiple domains or projects, coordinating with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams. Aptitude for anticipating future technologies and aligning solutions with broader strategies and business outcomes. Expertise in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable systems within defined time and quality constraints. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical topics for diverse audiences. Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level 4 Specialist Advice (TECH) - Level 4 Desirable skills Strong grasp of agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and design patterns, paired with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Communicating clearly in accessible language, adapting to varied audiences and channels. Exposure to large-scale technology change programs or complex system integrations. 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
Contractor
Lead Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 675 per day Hybrid working in London ideally but will consider fully remote Need to have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job description As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success. Key Responsibilities : Support the Principal Technical Architect in defining and maintaining LECN and enterprise-wide technical impacting strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with broader business objectives. Oversee design reviews, incorporating "Secure by Design" principles and compliance with architectural governance. Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, integrated solutions. Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, embracing best practices, and championing continuous improvement. Mentor and coach architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. Facilitate the design and delivery of complex systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security requirements are met. Lead multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, budgets, and timelines. Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future strategies, enabling sustainable, long-term solutions. Directly support the Principal Technical Architect in the development of presentation packs to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards and where necessary deputise for the Principal Technical Architect for these presentation packs Support the LECN Security Architect in Police Digital Service (PDS) compliance obtaining authority to proceed for LECN in-house hosting/migration of the SD-WAN service. Evaluate project success post-integration, identifying best practices and lessons learned. Share feedback with leadership, adopting continuous improvement for future integrations. Lead, coach, and mentor junior Technical Architects, driving professional development. Renovate and transform the existing technology estate by leveraging innovative approaches (e.g., cloud, AI, IoT, and more). Skills and experience Essential Skills: You'll have a visible passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: CCNP certification or demonstrable knowledge of the following: networking concepts, switching, routing, firewalling and load balancing using (CISCO) SD-WAN technologies and use of BGP (Boarder Gateway Protocol). Consistent track record of ability to lead complex technical architectures, championing innovation and best practices. Experience working across multiple domains or projects, coordinating with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams. Aptitude for anticipating future technologies and aligning solutions with broader strategies and business outcomes. Expertise in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable systems within defined time and quality constraints. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical topics for diverse audiences. Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level 4 Specialist Advice (TECH) - Level 4 Desirable skills Strong grasp of agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and design patterns, paired with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Communicating clearly in accessible language, adapting to varied audiences and channels. Exposure to large-scale technology change programs or complex system integrations. 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.
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Virtualisation SME + DV Cleared role + Working out of Corsham + 600 to 675 per day - Inside IR35 + Initially 7 months but will be long term The Role: Deliver hands-on engineering support to the OpNET programme, designing, building, and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. We are seeking an experienced VMware VCF / Virtualisation Engineer to design, build, automate and support enterprise virtualisation and software-defined infrastructure within a secure/regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Implement and support vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS . Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and API-driven automation using Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or SaltStack . Support platform lifecycle activities including builds, upgrades, patching, scaling and operational handover. Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise networking, DNS, identity and DevOps/CI/CD services. Translate architecture designs into secure, automated and deployable solutions. Produce LLDs, build guides and operational runbooks . Support integration, testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Ensure solutions follow secure-by-design, hardening and organisational security standards . Essential Skills Strong VMware experience across vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . Proven experience with VMware Cloud Foundation and SDDC technologies . Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code experience. Experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or similar . Knowledge of enterprise networking and services including DNS and load balancing . Experience integrating platforms with DevOps and CI/CD toolchains . Experience working in secure or regulated environments . Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting and communication skills. Desirable Kubernetes / VKS experience. Hybrid cloud and multi-platform environments. GitOps and IaC best practices. Backup, disaster recovery and resilience. Agile delivery / Atlassian tools. VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist .
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Virtualisation SME + DV Cleared role + Working out of Corsham + 600 to 675 per day - Inside IR35 + Initially 7 months but will be long term The Role: Deliver hands-on engineering support to the OpNET programme, designing, building, and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. We are seeking an experienced VMware VCF / Virtualisation Engineer to design, build, automate and support enterprise virtualisation and software-defined infrastructure within a secure/regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Implement and support vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS . Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and API-driven automation using Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or SaltStack . Support platform lifecycle activities including builds, upgrades, patching, scaling and operational handover. Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise networking, DNS, identity and DevOps/CI/CD services. Translate architecture designs into secure, automated and deployable solutions. Produce LLDs, build guides and operational runbooks . Support integration, testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Ensure solutions follow secure-by-design, hardening and organisational security standards . Essential Skills Strong VMware experience across vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . Proven experience with VMware Cloud Foundation and SDDC technologies . Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code experience. Experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or similar . Knowledge of enterprise networking and services including DNS and load balancing . Experience integrating platforms with DevOps and CI/CD toolchains . Experience working in secure or regulated environments . Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting and communication skills. Desirable Kubernetes / VKS experience. Hybrid cloud and multi-platform environments. GitOps and IaC best practices. Backup, disaster recovery and resilience. Agile delivery / Atlassian tools. VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist .
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
Full time
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
Virtualisation SME + DV Cleared role + Working out of Corsham + £600 to £675 per day - Inside IR35 + Initially 7 months but will be long term The Role: Deliver hands-on engineering support to the OpNET programme, designing, building, and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. We are seeking an experienced VMware VCF/Virtualisation Engineer to design, build, automate and support enterprise virtualisation and software-defined infrastructure within a secure/regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Implement and support vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS . Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and API-driven automation using Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or SaltStack . Support platform life cycle activities including builds, upgrades, patching, scaling and operational handover. Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise networking, DNS, identity and DevOps/CI/CD services. Translate architecture designs into secure, automated and deployable solutions. Produce LLDs, build guides and operational runbooks . Support integration, testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Ensure solutions follow secure-by-design, hardening and organisational security standards . Essential Skills Strong VMware experience across vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . Proven experience with VMware Cloud Foundation and SDDC technologies . Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code experience. Experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or similar . Knowledge of enterprise networking and services including DNS and load balancing . Experience integrating platforms with DevOps and CI/CD toolchains . Experience working in secure or regulated environments . Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting and communication skills. Desirable Kubernetes/VKS experience. Hybrid cloud and multi-platform environments. GitOps and IaC best practices. Backup, disaster recovery and resilience. Agile delivery/Atlassian tools. VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist .
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Virtualisation SME + DV Cleared role + Working out of Corsham + £600 to £675 per day - Inside IR35 + Initially 7 months but will be long term The Role: Deliver hands-on engineering support to the OpNET programme, designing, building, and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. We are seeking an experienced VMware VCF/Virtualisation Engineer to design, build, automate and support enterprise virtualisation and software-defined infrastructure within a secure/regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Implement and support vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS . Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and API-driven automation using Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or SaltStack . Support platform life cycle activities including builds, upgrades, patching, scaling and operational handover. Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise networking, DNS, identity and DevOps/CI/CD services. Translate architecture designs into secure, automated and deployable solutions. Produce LLDs, build guides and operational runbooks . Support integration, testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Ensure solutions follow secure-by-design, hardening and organisational security standards . Essential Skills Strong VMware experience across vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . Proven experience with VMware Cloud Foundation and SDDC technologies . Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code experience. Experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or similar . Knowledge of enterprise networking and services including DNS and load balancing . Experience integrating platforms with DevOps and CI/CD toolchains . Experience working in secure or regulated environments . Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting and communication skills. Desirable Kubernetes/VKS experience. Hybrid cloud and multi-platform environments. GitOps and IaC best practices. Backup, disaster recovery and resilience. Agile delivery/Atlassian tools. VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist .
DevSecOps / Software Factory Engineer - SC CLEARED Frimley, Surrey £67.70 per hour, umbrella Inside IR35 6 months initially Hybrid - as and when required, maximum one day per week onsite SC clearance required We are recruiting for an experienced DevSecOps / Software Factory Engineer to support a major programme within the UK defence sector. The role will focus on the development and continuous improvement of a Software Factory used to support the delivery of next-generation software products. You will work within an Agile engineering team, developing solutions and capabilities that enable modern, efficient software development through DevSecOps and cloud computing services. Key Responsibilities Design and implement solutions for the Software Factory Work within an Agile team alongside the Scrum Master and Product Owner Support developers with design, development and code reviews Support software integration and product testing Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevSecOps approaches and processes Support downstream product integration within secure, air-gapped environments Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with experience in areas such as: DevSecOps / DevOps engineering Software development and delivery environments CI/CD and development tooling Cloud computing / cloud-ready environments Software integration and testing Agile delivery Designing and implementing technical solutions Secure or air-gapped environments would be highly advantageous Desirable: Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Technology or Science Membership of a professional engineering institution recognised by the Engineering Council Working towards IEng or CEng professional registration Due to the nature of the programme, security and export control restrictions apply. Please apply with your latest CV if you have relevant DevSecOps/software delivery experience and meet the security clearance requirements.
Aug 10, 2026
Contractor
DevSecOps / Software Factory Engineer - SC CLEARED Frimley, Surrey £67.70 per hour, umbrella Inside IR35 6 months initially Hybrid - as and when required, maximum one day per week onsite SC clearance required We are recruiting for an experienced DevSecOps / Software Factory Engineer to support a major programme within the UK defence sector. The role will focus on the development and continuous improvement of a Software Factory used to support the delivery of next-generation software products. You will work within an Agile engineering team, developing solutions and capabilities that enable modern, efficient software development through DevSecOps and cloud computing services. Key Responsibilities Design and implement solutions for the Software Factory Work within an Agile team alongside the Scrum Master and Product Owner Support developers with design, development and code reviews Support software integration and product testing Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevSecOps approaches and processes Support downstream product integration within secure, air-gapped environments Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with experience in areas such as: DevSecOps / DevOps engineering Software development and delivery environments CI/CD and development tooling Cloud computing / cloud-ready environments Software integration and testing Agile delivery Designing and implementing technical solutions Secure or air-gapped environments would be highly advantageous Desirable: Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Technology or Science Membership of a professional engineering institution recognised by the Engineering Council Working towards IEng or CEng professional registration Due to the nature of the programme, security and export control restrictions apply. Please apply with your latest CV if you have relevant DevSecOps/software delivery experience and meet the security clearance requirements.
Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + client site Active DV clearance non-negotiable Architecture that ends up in service, not in a slide pack. Datatech Analytics is supporting a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across defence, national security and classified government programmes. We're engaging Principal Data Architects who want ownership, not oversight. The role You'll set and lead the technical direction of large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes working alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Not advisory. You stay close to delivery and shape how platforms get built, deployed and used. What you'll do - Own enterprise data architecture across secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms ingestion through to analytics and operational use - Build secure, scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn complex mission requirements into things that ship - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architectural strategy and capability The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse patterns distributed processing DevOps, IaC, secure deployment governance, access control, analytics enablement What we need - Active DV clearance - Track record delivering enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government background - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design expertise - Credible with senior stakeholders - Led teams through complex delivery Why it matters These programmes sit at the core of the UK's secure data capability. Real constraints, real consequences, no sandbox platforms that support operational decisions when it counts. Confidential conversation: (url removed)
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + client site Active DV clearance non-negotiable Architecture that ends up in service, not in a slide pack. Datatech Analytics is supporting a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across defence, national security and classified government programmes. We're engaging Principal Data Architects who want ownership, not oversight. The role You'll set and lead the technical direction of large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes working alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Not advisory. You stay close to delivery and shape how platforms get built, deployed and used. What you'll do - Own enterprise data architecture across secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms ingestion through to analytics and operational use - Build secure, scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn complex mission requirements into things that ship - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architectural strategy and capability The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse patterns distributed processing DevOps, IaC, secure deployment governance, access control, analytics enablement What we need - Active DV clearance - Track record delivering enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government background - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design expertise - Credible with senior stakeholders - Led teams through complex delivery Why it matters These programmes sit at the core of the UK's secure data capability. Real constraints, real consequences, no sandbox platforms that support operational decisions when it counts. Confidential conversation: (url removed)
Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Quality Test Engineer for one of our local clients: 350 p/d Inside IR35 Remote, with occasional travel to Hursley and London (2-3 days per month) Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Option for candidates to be upgraded to DV! We're looking for a Quality/Test Engineer with experience in test automation and performance testing to support the delivery of software solutions within an Agile environment. You'll be involved throughout the testing lifecycle, helping to ensure applications are robust, scalable and fit for purpose. What you'll be doing Creating and executing test cases across multiple technology stacks Developing and maintaining automated test scripts Designing and implementing performance testing strategies Executing performance and load testing activities Investigating issues through debugging, tracing and log analysis Working closely with developers and stakeholders in an Agile delivery team Supporting CI/CD and quality assurance processes What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Experience in software testing and test automation Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices Experience with performance testing and test strategy creation Java Experience Selenium and BrowserStack experience Knowledge of debugging, logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Azure Application Insights, Azure Event Hub, Adobe Insights or Qualtrics Experience with Gatling and Azure DevOps Automation scripting experience Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines Understanding of Docker and application architecture principles If you have current SC Clearance, would like to be upgraded to DV, and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to 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 08, 2026
Contractor
Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Quality Test Engineer for one of our local clients: 350 p/d Inside IR35 Remote, with occasional travel to Hursley and London (2-3 days per month) Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Option for candidates to be upgraded to DV! We're looking for a Quality/Test Engineer with experience in test automation and performance testing to support the delivery of software solutions within an Agile environment. You'll be involved throughout the testing lifecycle, helping to ensure applications are robust, scalable and fit for purpose. What you'll be doing Creating and executing test cases across multiple technology stacks Developing and maintaining automated test scripts Designing and implementing performance testing strategies Executing performance and load testing activities Investigating issues through debugging, tracing and log analysis Working closely with developers and stakeholders in an Agile delivery team Supporting CI/CD and quality assurance processes What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Experience in software testing and test automation Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices Experience with performance testing and test strategy creation Java Experience Selenium and BrowserStack experience Knowledge of debugging, logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Azure Application Insights, Azure Event Hub, Adobe Insights or Qualtrics Experience with Gatling and Azure DevOps Automation scripting experience Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines Understanding of Docker and application architecture principles If you have current SC Clearance, would like to be upgraded to DV, and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to 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)
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Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer - DV Cleared - £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance - Gloucestershire, London or Manchester Are you an experienced DevOps professional ready to lead a high-performing team and drive automation across secure, enterprise-scale environments? We're looking for a Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer to take ownership of our DevOps and automation capability. This is an opportunity to shape engineering best practice, lead talented engineers, and deliver innovative automation solutions that improve the way technology is designed, deployed and managed. As the Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and embedding DevOps practices while leading a team responsible for delivering automation and infrastructure solutions. You'll work across complex, highly secure environments, champion Infrastructure as Code, and support both technical delivery and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of DevOps Engineers, supporting their technical growth and career development. Drive the adoption of DevOps principles, automation, and modern engineering practices. Design and implement automation solutions across enterprise infrastructure. Develop services, scripts, and configurations to support an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and troubleshooting throughout project life cycles. Support pre-sales activities by helping define technical solutions and identifying opportunities to address customer challenges. Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and operational efficiency. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or mentoring DevOps or infrastructure engineering teams. Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, automation pipelines, and systems integration. Experience delivering automation initiatives from concept through to implementation. Production experience supporting Microsoft technologies, with exposure to Linux, within secure, highly available enterprise environments. Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Experience Scripting in languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash. A proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes, and driving innovation Experience designing complex infrastructure solutions and producing high-quality technical documentation. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab. Security Clearance This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer - DV Cleared - £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance - Gloucestershire, London or Manchester
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer - DV Cleared - £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance - Gloucestershire, London or Manchester Are you an experienced DevOps professional ready to lead a high-performing team and drive automation across secure, enterprise-scale environments? We're looking for a Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer to take ownership of our DevOps and automation capability. This is an opportunity to shape engineering best practice, lead talented engineers, and deliver innovative automation solutions that improve the way technology is designed, deployed and managed. As the Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and embedding DevOps practices while leading a team responsible for delivering automation and infrastructure solutions. You'll work across complex, highly secure environments, champion Infrastructure as Code, and support both technical delivery and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of DevOps Engineers, supporting their technical growth and career development. Drive the adoption of DevOps principles, automation, and modern engineering practices. Design and implement automation solutions across enterprise infrastructure. Develop services, scripts, and configurations to support an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and troubleshooting throughout project life cycles. Support pre-sales activities by helping define technical solutions and identifying opportunities to address customer challenges. Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and operational efficiency. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or mentoring DevOps or infrastructure engineering teams. Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, automation pipelines, and systems integration. Experience delivering automation initiatives from concept through to implementation. Production experience supporting Microsoft technologies, with exposure to Linux, within secure, highly available enterprise environments. Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Experience Scripting in languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash. A proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes, and driving innovation Experience designing complex infrastructure solutions and producing high-quality technical documentation. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab. Security Clearance This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer - DV Cleared - £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance - Gloucestershire, London or Manchester
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DevOps Engineer - SC or DV Cleared - £60,000 - £70,000 + Gloucestershire, Manchester or London Are you someone who enjoys keeping critical systems running smoothly while continuously improvng how they work? Do you like balancing hands-on technical problem solving with structured ways of working in secure, high-impact environments? We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a collaborative team supporting business-critical platforms where reliability, security and service quality are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you'll work across both business-as-usual support and project delivery, helping to ensure platforms remain stable, resilient and fit for purpose. You'll take ownership of incidents, proactively monitor system health and act as a key point of contact for Elastic-related services. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll have the opportunity to share knowledge, develop your technical expertise and contribute to the continuous improvement of services while operating within established ITIL-based service management processes. Key Responsibilities Investigate, triage and resolve incidents, service requests and technical issues in a timely manner. Proactively monitor and maintain system health to ensure high levels of service availability. Act as the technical focal point for Elastic-related incidents, problems, changes and service requests. Support a combination of operational (BAU) activities and project-based work. Follow ITIL-based service management processes to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Contribute to service improvements through automation, monitoring and best practice. Skills Experience working with virtualised environments, including containerisation and Kubernetes. Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience using Scripting and automation to improve system reliability and operational efficiency. Working knowledge of networking concepts, including routing, Firewalls and proxies. Experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems. Understanding of digital certificates, authentication methods and certificate authority services Experience with Ansible and Bash Scripting. Experience using Terraform. Security Clearance This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We recognise that skills and experience can be gained in different ways, and we'd love to hear how your background could make a valuable contribution. DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared - £60,000 - £70,000 + Gloucestershire, Manchester or London
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer - SC or DV Cleared - £60,000 - £70,000 + Gloucestershire, Manchester or London Are you someone who enjoys keeping critical systems running smoothly while continuously improvng how they work? Do you like balancing hands-on technical problem solving with structured ways of working in secure, high-impact environments? We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a collaborative team supporting business-critical platforms where reliability, security and service quality are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you'll work across both business-as-usual support and project delivery, helping to ensure platforms remain stable, resilient and fit for purpose. You'll take ownership of incidents, proactively monitor system health and act as a key point of contact for Elastic-related services. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll have the opportunity to share knowledge, develop your technical expertise and contribute to the continuous improvement of services while operating within established ITIL-based service management processes. Key Responsibilities Investigate, triage and resolve incidents, service requests and technical issues in a timely manner. Proactively monitor and maintain system health to ensure high levels of service availability. Act as the technical focal point for Elastic-related incidents, problems, changes and service requests. Support a combination of operational (BAU) activities and project-based work. Follow ITIL-based service management processes to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Contribute to service improvements through automation, monitoring and best practice. Skills Experience working with virtualised environments, including containerisation and Kubernetes. Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience using Scripting and automation to improve system reliability and operational efficiency. Working knowledge of networking concepts, including routing, Firewalls and proxies. Experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems. Understanding of digital certificates, authentication methods and certificate authority services Experience with Ansible and Bash Scripting. Experience using Terraform. Security Clearance This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We recognise that skills and experience can be gained in different ways, and we'd love to hear how your background could make a valuable contribution. DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared - £60,000 - £70,000 + Gloucestershire, Manchester or London
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DevOps Team Lead - SC or DV Cleared - Gloucestershire, London, or Manchester - £75,000 - £90,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership role supporting some of the UK's most secure and complex technology environments. We're looking for a technically strong Team Lead. You'll guide a high-performing DevOps team, shape technical direction, and work alongside customers and delivery partners to ensure critical services remain secure, resilient and continually improving. If you're someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers and driving operational excellence, then this could be for you The Role You'll lead a multidisciplinary DevOps team responsible for delivering and supporting secure services within a high-assurance environment. Working closely with technical specialists, delivery managers and customer stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership across live services and project delivery, helping to prioritise work, manage risk and ensure solutions are delivered to the highest standards. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy while remaining close to the technology, making key architectural decisions and supporting the successful delivery of business-critical systems. What You'll Be Doing Lead and mentor a skilled DevOps delivery team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Provide technical leadership across projects and live services. Define and maintain the technical architecture, ensuring solutions remain secure, scalable and supportable. Oversee incident investigation, problem resolution and change delivery. Work closely with Service Delivery Managers to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Collaborate with customers and third-party suppliers to balance priorities, manage risk and improve service quality. Drive continuous improvement across tooling, processes and engineering practices. Maintain technical documentation and system knowledge to support long-term service resilience. About You You'll be an experienced technical leader who enjoys supporting others while remaining actively involved in solving technical challenges. You'll bring: Experience leading technical or DevOps teams within complex enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of systems architecture and modern infrastructure. Hands-on experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working across Linux/Unix environments, on-premise infrastructure and cloud platforms. Knowledge of containerisation, microservices and Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. DevOps Team Lead - DV Cleared - Gloucestershire, London, or Manchester - £90,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
DevOps Team Lead - SC or DV Cleared - Gloucestershire, London, or Manchester - £75,000 - £90,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership role supporting some of the UK's most secure and complex technology environments. We're looking for a technically strong Team Lead. You'll guide a high-performing DevOps team, shape technical direction, and work alongside customers and delivery partners to ensure critical services remain secure, resilient and continually improving. If you're someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers and driving operational excellence, then this could be for you The Role You'll lead a multidisciplinary DevOps team responsible for delivering and supporting secure services within a high-assurance environment. Working closely with technical specialists, delivery managers and customer stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership across live services and project delivery, helping to prioritise work, manage risk and ensure solutions are delivered to the highest standards. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy while remaining close to the technology, making key architectural decisions and supporting the successful delivery of business-critical systems. What You'll Be Doing Lead and mentor a skilled DevOps delivery team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Provide technical leadership across projects and live services. Define and maintain the technical architecture, ensuring solutions remain secure, scalable and supportable. Oversee incident investigation, problem resolution and change delivery. Work closely with Service Delivery Managers to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Collaborate with customers and third-party suppliers to balance priorities, manage risk and improve service quality. Drive continuous improvement across tooling, processes and engineering practices. Maintain technical documentation and system knowledge to support long-term service resilience. About You You'll be an experienced technical leader who enjoys supporting others while remaining actively involved in solving technical challenges. You'll bring: Experience leading technical or DevOps teams within complex enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of systems architecture and modern infrastructure. Hands-on experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working across Linux/Unix environments, on-premise infrastructure and cloud platforms. Knowledge of containerisation, microservices and Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. DevOps Team Lead - DV Cleared - Gloucestershire, London, or Manchester - £90,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham, Wiltshire
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.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
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.
Platform Engineer +DV cleared months +4 days on site in London +Inside IR35 + 550 - 650 a day We're looking for an experienced DV Cleared Platform Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering cutting-edge AI capabilities for UK Defence. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Defence through our Managed Services team, you'll play a key role in building and supporting the platforms that underpin one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives. You'll be working with a modern, cloud-native technology stack, helping to design, deploy and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure in a highly collaborative engineering environment. Technology Stack Python React MongoDB Palantir Kubernetes VMware AWS Azure What You'll Bring Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments Experience with cloud platforms, including AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of VMware technologies Automation and scripting skills, ideally with Python Experience supporting secure, mission-critical environments What's on Offer Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant AI programmes within the defence sector Cutting-edge cloud and platform technologies Long-term programme with meaningful technical challenges Collaborative engineering environment supporting future defence capabilities If you'd like to discuss this Platform Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Aug 07, 2026
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Platform Engineer +DV cleared months +4 days on site in London +Inside IR35 + 550 - 650 a day We're looking for an experienced DV Cleared Platform Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering cutting-edge AI capabilities for UK Defence. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Defence through our Managed Services team, you'll play a key role in building and supporting the platforms that underpin one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives. You'll be working with a modern, cloud-native technology stack, helping to design, deploy and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure in a highly collaborative engineering environment. Technology Stack Python React MongoDB Palantir Kubernetes VMware AWS Azure What You'll Bring Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong experience as a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments Experience with cloud platforms, including AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of VMware technologies Automation and scripting skills, ideally with Python Experience supporting secure, mission-critical environments What's on Offer Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant AI programmes within the defence sector Cutting-edge cloud and platform technologies Long-term programme with meaningful technical challenges Collaborative engineering environment supporting future defence capabilities If you'd like to discuss this Platform Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
SC Cleared IAM DevOps Engineer - Sailpoint, CI/CD, Agile Up to 550 Inside IR35 6 Month contract Fully remote I am currently partnered with a leading UK consultancy who urgently requires a SC-Cleared IAM DevOps Engineer who specialises in SailPoint to join a business-critical program for one of their key partners. Experience required Proficient in designing, developing, and delivering IAM solutions, particularly using SailPoint. Active Security Clearance (SC) Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to advise on deployment speed and technical oversight. Experience in defining QA and deployment pipelines and driving tool adoption for improved integration. Skilled in software design and systems integration/build. Competent in programming/software development and data management Experience in testing and application support. Ability to develop hardened base containers and support secure platform build. Nice to have Strong reporting and documentation skills. Familiarity with GDS service standards, accessibility, and community practices. Immediate availability Agile certification (preferred). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Oct 07, 2025
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SC Cleared IAM DevOps Engineer - Sailpoint, CI/CD, Agile Up to 550 Inside IR35 6 Month contract Fully remote I am currently partnered with a leading UK consultancy who urgently requires a SC-Cleared IAM DevOps Engineer who specialises in SailPoint to join a business-critical program for one of their key partners. Experience required Proficient in designing, developing, and delivering IAM solutions, particularly using SailPoint. Active Security Clearance (SC) Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to advise on deployment speed and technical oversight. Experience in defining QA and deployment pipelines and driving tool adoption for improved integration. Skilled in software design and systems integration/build. Competent in programming/software development and data management Experience in testing and application support. Ability to develop hardened base containers and support secure platform build. Nice to have Strong reporting and documentation skills. Familiarity with GDS service standards, accessibility, and community practices. Immediate availability Agile certification (preferred). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Oct 06, 2025
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DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
