DV Cleared DevOps Architect - Secure Platforms Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w) Contract: Initial 7 Months - £95 p/h Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required, please do NOT apply if you do not hold DV clearance. We are seeking an experienced DV cleared contract DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of secure DevOps tooling platforms within highly regulated, air-gapped environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll architect and deliver integrated DevOps capabilities supporting critical UK Government programmes. Working closely with engineering, security and operational teams, you'll ensure the DevOps toolchain is secure, resilient, automated and fully aligned with strict security and accreditation requirements. If you have extensive experience designing DevOps platforms in secure environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we'd like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise DevOps platforms. Design and integrate secure DevOps ecosystems within offline (air-gapped) environments. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Design workflows and reporting within Jira. Develop structured documentation and knowledge management solutions using Confluence. Deliver automation and configuration management using Ansible. Design secure software promotion, patching and update processes for disconnected environments. Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation best practices. Conduct technical design reviews, security assessments and compliance assurance activities. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), security documentation and operational runbooks. Work closely with delivery, infrastructure and security teams across secure customer sites. Travel to the Corsham site Two days per week Essential Skills & Experience DV Cleared currently Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or highly regulated environments. Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms within air-gapped/offline environments. GitLab (Repositories, Runners, CI/CD Pipelines) Confluence Ansible Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Configuration Management CI/CD Secure software delivery Experience managing package repositories, artefact repositories and controlled software updates. Knowledge of build and release management, access control, auditability and change traceability. Experience with VMware technologies. Experience producing technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs and security architecture documentation. What's on offer Initial 7-month contract with the potential for extension. Opportunity to work on nationally significant, security-sensitive programmes. Highly technical architecture role with real ownership and influence. Work alongside experienced DevOps, Infrastructure and Security specialists using modern automation and platform technologies. If you're an experienced DevOps Architect with a background in secure platforms, automation and air-gapped environments, we'd like to hear from you.
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
DV Cleared DevOps Architect - Secure Platforms Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w) Contract: Initial 7 Months - £95 p/h Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required, please do NOT apply if you do not hold DV clearance. We are seeking an experienced DV cleared contract DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of secure DevOps tooling platforms within highly regulated, air-gapped environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll architect and deliver integrated DevOps capabilities supporting critical UK Government programmes. Working closely with engineering, security and operational teams, you'll ensure the DevOps toolchain is secure, resilient, automated and fully aligned with strict security and accreditation requirements. If you have extensive experience designing DevOps platforms in secure environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we'd like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise DevOps platforms. Design and integrate secure DevOps ecosystems within offline (air-gapped) environments. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Design workflows and reporting within Jira. Develop structured documentation and knowledge management solutions using Confluence. Deliver automation and configuration management using Ansible. Design secure software promotion, patching and update processes for disconnected environments. Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation best practices. Conduct technical design reviews, security assessments and compliance assurance activities. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), security documentation and operational runbooks. Work closely with delivery, infrastructure and security teams across secure customer sites. Travel to the Corsham site Two days per week Essential Skills & Experience DV Cleared currently Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or highly regulated environments. Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms within air-gapped/offline environments. GitLab (Repositories, Runners, CI/CD Pipelines) Confluence Ansible Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Configuration Management CI/CD Secure software delivery Experience managing package repositories, artefact repositories and controlled software updates. Knowledge of build and release management, access control, auditability and change traceability. Experience with VMware technologies. Experience producing technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs and security architecture documentation. What's on offer Initial 7-month contract with the potential for extension. Opportunity to work on nationally significant, security-sensitive programmes. Highly technical architecture role with real ownership and influence. Work alongside experienced DevOps, Infrastructure and Security specialists using modern automation and platform technologies. If you're an experienced DevOps Architect with a background in secure platforms, automation and air-gapped environments, we'd like to hear from you.
Contract DV Cleared PKI Architect - Secure Platforms Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w) Contract: Initial 7 Months - £96 p/h Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced DV cleared PKI Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of enterprise PKI services within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to work on a critical UK Government programme, delivering the cryptographic trust services that underpin secure communications, authentication and identity across mission-critical infrastructure. You'll provide technical leadership throughout the full life cycle of a secure PKI implementation, from architecture and design through to deployment, governance and operational assurance, working closely with infrastructure, security and engineering teams in high-assurance environments. Essential Experience Proven experience as a PKI Architect or senior PKI Engineer within large enterprise environments. Strong experience designing and implementing PKI within secure or air-gapped environments. Excellent knowledge of: X.509 certificates, Certificate chains and trust models, Certificate life cycle management, CRL and OCSP architectures and Cryptographic policy and governance Experience designing secure operational models including dual control, separation of duties and privileged administration. Experience producing technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs and operational runbooks. Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure key management. Experience working within environments aligned to UK Government and MOD security standards would be highly beneficial, including familiarity with: JSP 440, JSP 604, NCSC Security Design Principles, Secure by Design methodologies and Risk and assurance documentation supporting accreditation activities Key Responsibilities Travel to Corsham site Two days per week Lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise PKI solutions within secure offline (air-gapped) environments. Design and implement PKI components including Offline Root CAs, Issuing CAs and Registration Authorities. Develop secure certificate life cycle processes covering issuance, renewal, revocation and recovery. Design secure certificate distribution and revocation mechanisms suitable for disconnected networks. Define cryptographic governance including Certificate Policies (CP), Certificate Practice Statements (CPS) and operational standards. Design secure key management processes including generation, storage, backup, recovery and destruction. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), operational procedures and technical documentation. Integrate PKI services with enterprise technologies including Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Group Policy, 802.1X, VPN, TLS, code signing and device identity services. Provide technical leadership during troubleshooting, incident response and continuous service improvement. Work closely with security architects, infrastructure teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements. If you are an experienced PKI Architect looking to work on one of the UK's most technically challenging secure infrastructure programmes, we'd like to hear from you.
Aug 14, 2026
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Contract DV Cleared PKI Architect - Secure Platforms Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w) Contract: Initial 7 Months - £96 p/h Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced DV cleared PKI Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of enterprise PKI services within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to work on a critical UK Government programme, delivering the cryptographic trust services that underpin secure communications, authentication and identity across mission-critical infrastructure. You'll provide technical leadership throughout the full life cycle of a secure PKI implementation, from architecture and design through to deployment, governance and operational assurance, working closely with infrastructure, security and engineering teams in high-assurance environments. Essential Experience Proven experience as a PKI Architect or senior PKI Engineer within large enterprise environments. Strong experience designing and implementing PKI within secure or air-gapped environments. Excellent knowledge of: X.509 certificates, Certificate chains and trust models, Certificate life cycle management, CRL and OCSP architectures and Cryptographic policy and governance Experience designing secure operational models including dual control, separation of duties and privileged administration. Experience producing technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs and operational runbooks. Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure key management. Experience working within environments aligned to UK Government and MOD security standards would be highly beneficial, including familiarity with: JSP 440, JSP 604, NCSC Security Design Principles, Secure by Design methodologies and Risk and assurance documentation supporting accreditation activities Key Responsibilities Travel to Corsham site Two days per week Lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise PKI solutions within secure offline (air-gapped) environments. Design and implement PKI components including Offline Root CAs, Issuing CAs and Registration Authorities. Develop secure certificate life cycle processes covering issuance, renewal, revocation and recovery. Design secure certificate distribution and revocation mechanisms suitable for disconnected networks. Define cryptographic governance including Certificate Policies (CP), Certificate Practice Statements (CPS) and operational standards. Design secure key management processes including generation, storage, backup, recovery and destruction. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), operational procedures and technical documentation. Integrate PKI services with enterprise technologies including Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Group Policy, 802.1X, VPN, TLS, code signing and device identity services. Provide technical leadership during troubleshooting, incident response and continuous service improvement. Work closely with security architects, infrastructure teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements. If you are an experienced PKI Architect looking to work on one of the UK's most technically challenging secure infrastructure programmes, we'd like to hear from you.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham, Wiltshire
Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract South West 600 to 700 per day (DOE) Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to 700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with technical teams, service managers, suppliers and stakeholders to translate business demand into infrastructure requirements. Identify capacity risks, performance issues and potential service impacts, recommending appropriate mitigation. Support live operational issues, providing capacity and performance analysis during incidents and service outages. Manage demand, risk, incident, problem and change activities through established ITSM processes. Provide technical input into infrastructure projects, architecture and service design. Support continuous improvement of capacity and performance management processes, tools and reporting. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Capacity Management and Performance Analysis within enterprise IT environments. Strong experience of capacity planning, forecasting, demand modelling and infrastructure performance management . Experience across Windows, Linux/UNIX, virtualisation, databases, storage and enterprise infrastructure . Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting large and complex datasets. Experience with monitoring and performance tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, BMC, VMware, PerfMon, Patrol, TeamQuest or similar . Strong knowledge of SQL/Oracle and data analysis. Experience working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and service providers. Strong understanding of ITIL, Incident, Problem, Change, Risk and Service Management . Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills. Clearance & Location Active UK DV clearance is essential. Hybrid working 12-month contract. Up to 700 per day. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Capacity & Performance professional to work on a complex, enterprise-scale programme where your expertise will directly support service resilience, performance and future capacity planning.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract South West 600 to 700 per day (DOE) Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to 700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with technical teams, service managers, suppliers and stakeholders to translate business demand into infrastructure requirements. Identify capacity risks, performance issues and potential service impacts, recommending appropriate mitigation. Support live operational issues, providing capacity and performance analysis during incidents and service outages. Manage demand, risk, incident, problem and change activities through established ITSM processes. Provide technical input into infrastructure projects, architecture and service design. Support continuous improvement of capacity and performance management processes, tools and reporting. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Capacity Management and Performance Analysis within enterprise IT environments. Strong experience of capacity planning, forecasting, demand modelling and infrastructure performance management . Experience across Windows, Linux/UNIX, virtualisation, databases, storage and enterprise infrastructure . Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting large and complex datasets. Experience with monitoring and performance tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, BMC, VMware, PerfMon, Patrol, TeamQuest or similar . Strong knowledge of SQL/Oracle and data analysis. Experience working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and service providers. Strong understanding of ITIL, Incident, Problem, Change, Risk and Service Management . Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills. Clearance & Location Active UK DV clearance is essential. Hybrid working 12-month contract. Up to 700 per day. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Capacity & Performance professional to work on a complex, enterprise-scale programme where your expertise will directly support service resilience, performance and future capacity planning.
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness technological change to successfully deliver innovation, improve resilience and support secure, regulated and operationally critical environments. As part of the Expleo UK Cybersecurity Practice, you will deliver the discovery, threat, risk and requirements activity that underpins the security case for a major UK defence maritime programme, supporting an autonomous surface vessel capability being matured towards a whole-ship system design review. This is a delivery-focused consultancy role for someone methodical and evidence-driven. You will establish the asset baseline that everything else traces back to, contribute to the threat and risk picture, and capture the security requirements that the design team will build to. You will work within a small, security-cleared team alongside a Secure by Design lead and a security architect, and directly with the client's design team, in an environment where accuracy, traceability and clear documentation carry real weight. The role suits a cybersecurity consultant with a solid grounding in threat and risk methods and requirements work, who is looking to apply this in a technically demanding defence maritime programme. Lead discovery activity across documentary, logical, interview and physical sources to establish an authoritative asset baseline. Populate and maintain the initial asset register, capturing asset class, criticality, ownership, configuration state, dependencies and interfaces. Establish and maintain the platform threat landscape by drawing on credible, up-to-date threat information. Contribute to threat modelling using recognised methods such as STRIDE and MITRE ATT&CK for Industrial Control Systems, expressed as attack paths. Support the preliminary security risk assessment using NIST SP 800-30 and ISO/IEC 27005, and maintain entries in the design risk register. Capture security requirements and maintain the traceability thread from threat to risk to control to requirement. Support security classification and criticality assessment across platform systems and information. Prepare clear, well-structured documentation and evidence packs suitable for design review and client acceptance. Support the compliance crosswalk of programme artefacts against applicable standards and assurance frameworks. Support security stakeholder meetings, capture actions and drive them to closure. Produce knowledge-transfer material to enable the client design team to maintain the artefacts across subsequent phases. Work collaboratively with colleagues in engineering, architecture, IT, OT, and assurance, and promptly escalate issues and risks. Relevant education or industry-recognised certifications in cybersecurity, information assurance, risk management or a related discipline. Suitable qualifications may include BSc, MSc, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP (or associate), ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, ISO 27005 risk, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist, or equivalent professional experience. Candidates working towards relevant certifications alongside strong practical experience are welcome to apply. Experience working within UK MOD, defence, maritime, shipbuilding, naval, critical national infrastructure or operationally critical environments would be highly beneficial.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness technological change to successfully deliver innovation, improve resilience and support secure, regulated and operationally critical environments. As part of the Expleo UK Cybersecurity Practice, you will deliver the discovery, threat, risk and requirements activity that underpins the security case for a major UK defence maritime programme, supporting an autonomous surface vessel capability being matured towards a whole-ship system design review. This is a delivery-focused consultancy role for someone methodical and evidence-driven. You will establish the asset baseline that everything else traces back to, contribute to the threat and risk picture, and capture the security requirements that the design team will build to. You will work within a small, security-cleared team alongside a Secure by Design lead and a security architect, and directly with the client's design team, in an environment where accuracy, traceability and clear documentation carry real weight. The role suits a cybersecurity consultant with a solid grounding in threat and risk methods and requirements work, who is looking to apply this in a technically demanding defence maritime programme. Lead discovery activity across documentary, logical, interview and physical sources to establish an authoritative asset baseline. Populate and maintain the initial asset register, capturing asset class, criticality, ownership, configuration state, dependencies and interfaces. Establish and maintain the platform threat landscape by drawing on credible, up-to-date threat information. Contribute to threat modelling using recognised methods such as STRIDE and MITRE ATT&CK for Industrial Control Systems, expressed as attack paths. Support the preliminary security risk assessment using NIST SP 800-30 and ISO/IEC 27005, and maintain entries in the design risk register. Capture security requirements and maintain the traceability thread from threat to risk to control to requirement. Support security classification and criticality assessment across platform systems and information. Prepare clear, well-structured documentation and evidence packs suitable for design review and client acceptance. Support the compliance crosswalk of programme artefacts against applicable standards and assurance frameworks. Support security stakeholder meetings, capture actions and drive them to closure. Produce knowledge-transfer material to enable the client design team to maintain the artefacts across subsequent phases. Work collaboratively with colleagues in engineering, architecture, IT, OT, and assurance, and promptly escalate issues and risks. Relevant education or industry-recognised certifications in cybersecurity, information assurance, risk management or a related discipline. Suitable qualifications may include BSc, MSc, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP (or associate), ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, ISO 27005 risk, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist, or equivalent professional experience. Candidates working towards relevant certifications alongside strong practical experience are welcome to apply. Experience working within UK MOD, defence, maritime, shipbuilding, naval, critical national infrastructure or operationally critical environments would be highly beneficial.
Lead Technical Architect £600-£660 per day | Inside IR35 | Remote-first | Occasional travel to London | Active SC required We're looking for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex technical solutions across multiple projects. The role will suit someone with a strong network architecture background who can operate at both strategic and technical levels, working across stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams. The Role Lead the architecture and delivery of complex technical solutions Shape technical roadmaps and ensure solutions are secure, scalable and maintainable Strong focus on network engineering, SD-WAN, BGP, switching, routing, Firewalls and load balancing Lead design reviews and contribute to technical governance and assurance Work closely with senior stakeholders, third parties and wider technical teams Mentor and provide technical leadership to other architects Experience Required Strong experience as a Technical/Solution Architect working on complex environments Deep knowledge of network architecture and Cisco SD-WAN Strong understanding of BGP, switching, routing, Firewalls and load balancing Experience leading complex technical architecture across multiple projects Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Active SC clearance is essential Get in touch with Connor Smyth from Anson McCade to hear more.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Lead Technical Architect £600-£660 per day | Inside IR35 | Remote-first | Occasional travel to London | Active SC required We're looking for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex technical solutions across multiple projects. The role will suit someone with a strong network architecture background who can operate at both strategic and technical levels, working across stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams. The Role Lead the architecture and delivery of complex technical solutions Shape technical roadmaps and ensure solutions are secure, scalable and maintainable Strong focus on network engineering, SD-WAN, BGP, switching, routing, Firewalls and load balancing Lead design reviews and contribute to technical governance and assurance Work closely with senior stakeholders, third parties and wider technical teams Mentor and provide technical leadership to other architects Experience Required Strong experience as a Technical/Solution Architect working on complex environments Deep knowledge of network architecture and Cisco SD-WAN Strong understanding of BGP, switching, routing, Firewalls and load balancing Experience leading complex technical architecture across multiple projects Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Active SC clearance is essential Get in touch with Connor Smyth from Anson McCade to hear more.
SFIA 5 Security Consultant | £400 per day (Inside IR35) | Initial 3-Month Contract | Remote | SC Cleared Boost Talent are supporting a leading global consultancy in the search for an experienced SFIA 5 Security Consultant to join a high-profile government data platform programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant project, helping to design, assure and govern security controls across AWS-based cloud and data services within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement security controls across AWS platform services. Provide security assurance throughout the project life cycle. Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments. Review solution and technical architectures, identifying risks and appropriate mitigations. Define security logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Support governance, compliance and deployment sign-off activities. Work closely with architects, engineers and delivery teams to embed security-by-design principles. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and implementing AWS Security Architecture solutions. Expert knowledge of AWS IAM (Identity & Access Management) . Experience securing data platforms using AWS Lake Formation . Proven experience conducting threat modelling and security risk assessments . Experience reviewing architecture and solution designs from a security perspective. Strong understanding of cloud security controls and governance frameworks. Security assurance, compliance and risk management experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Active SC Clearance is essential. Desirable Experience Previous Central Government or Public Sector experience. Knowledge of Government security standards and compliance frameworks. Experience supporting large-scale cloud migration or data platform programmes. Agile delivery experience. Experience working across complex multi-supplier environments. Contract Details Primarily Remote (occasional travel to Leeds and Newcastle) £400 per day (Inside IR35) Initial 3-Month Contract Active SC Clearance Required ASAP Start If you're an experienced Security Consultant with active SC Clearance and strong AWS security expertise, please apply today or get in touch with Harrison Quaife at Boost Talent for a confidential discussion.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
SFIA 5 Security Consultant | £400 per day (Inside IR35) | Initial 3-Month Contract | Remote | SC Cleared Boost Talent are supporting a leading global consultancy in the search for an experienced SFIA 5 Security Consultant to join a high-profile government data platform programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant project, helping to design, assure and govern security controls across AWS-based cloud and data services within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement security controls across AWS platform services. Provide security assurance throughout the project life cycle. Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments. Review solution and technical architectures, identifying risks and appropriate mitigations. Define security logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Support governance, compliance and deployment sign-off activities. Work closely with architects, engineers and delivery teams to embed security-by-design principles. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and implementing AWS Security Architecture solutions. Expert knowledge of AWS IAM (Identity & Access Management) . Experience securing data platforms using AWS Lake Formation . Proven experience conducting threat modelling and security risk assessments . Experience reviewing architecture and solution designs from a security perspective. Strong understanding of cloud security controls and governance frameworks. Security assurance, compliance and risk management experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Active SC Clearance is essential. Desirable Experience Previous Central Government or Public Sector experience. Knowledge of Government security standards and compliance frameworks. Experience supporting large-scale cloud migration or data platform programmes. Agile delivery experience. Experience working across complex multi-supplier environments. Contract Details Primarily Remote (occasional travel to Leeds and Newcastle) £400 per day (Inside IR35) Initial 3-Month Contract Active SC Clearance Required ASAP Start If you're an experienced Security Consultant with active SC Clearance and strong AWS security expertise, please apply today or get in touch with Harrison Quaife at Boost Talent for a confidential discussion.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to build innovative digital services that truly make a difference. Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure Server Side services and APIs, while contributing to the adoption of Agentic AI capabilities within our engineering platform. The role sits at SFIA Level 4: the individual works under general direction, uses discretion in resolving problems, plans and monitors their own work (and may guide junior colleagues informally), and understands how their work contributes to broader team and organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Back End services and REST/GraphQL APIs using Java/Spring Boot (or equivalent modern Back End stack). Contribute to system architecture and data model design in collaboration with senior/lead engineers. Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code following TDD/BDD practices and team coding standards. Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. Integrate Back End services with databases (relational and NoSQL), messaging/event systems, and third-party APIs. Build, extend, and operate agentic AI workflows - integrating LLM-based agents and tools into Back End systems for automation, orchestration, and decision support. Support CI/CD pipelines, containerised deployments, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) for services owned by the team. Diagnose and resolve production issues, contributing to monitoring, logging, and observability practices. Document technical designs, APIs, and agent workflows clearly for other engineers and stakeholders. Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product teams within an Agile/Scrum delivery model. Technical Skills Core Backend Languages: Java 11/17/21 (or later), with working knowledge of Kotlin/Scala a plus Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA APIs: REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Elasticsearch Messaging/Streaming: Kafka, RabbitMQ, event-driven architecture Testing: JUnit, Mockito, TDD/BDD, Cucumber Build & CI/CD: Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI Cloud & Containers: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, IAM) or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus Agentic AI Skills (Required/Desirable) Understanding of LLM agent architectures: reasoning loops, tool-use, planning, and memory patterns. Hands-on experience (or strong aptitude to learn) building or integrating agents using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Ability to design and expose Back End services as tools/functions callable by AI agents (tool schemas, function calling, structured outputs). Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG): vector databases (eg, Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector), embeddings, and chunking strategies. Working knowledge of prompt engineering and evaluation techniques for agent reliability, safety, and cost control. Familiarity with orchestrating multi-agent workflows and human-in-the-loop approval steps for sensitive actions. Awareness of security, data-privacy, and governance considerations specific to AI agents (prompt injection risks, access scoping, audit logging). Experience integrating with LLM provider APIs (eg, Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI API) including streaming responses and tool-result handling. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience. 10-15 years' commercial Back End development experience. Proven experience delivering production-grade services in Agile/Scrum teams. Exposure to (or strong interest in) integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production systems. Good communication skills; comfortable explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to build innovative digital services that truly make a difference. Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure Server Side services and APIs, while contributing to the adoption of Agentic AI capabilities within our engineering platform. The role sits at SFIA Level 4: the individual works under general direction, uses discretion in resolving problems, plans and monitors their own work (and may guide junior colleagues informally), and understands how their work contributes to broader team and organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Back End services and REST/GraphQL APIs using Java/Spring Boot (or equivalent modern Back End stack). Contribute to system architecture and data model design in collaboration with senior/lead engineers. Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code following TDD/BDD practices and team coding standards. Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. Integrate Back End services with databases (relational and NoSQL), messaging/event systems, and third-party APIs. Build, extend, and operate agentic AI workflows - integrating LLM-based agents and tools into Back End systems for automation, orchestration, and decision support. Support CI/CD pipelines, containerised deployments, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) for services owned by the team. Diagnose and resolve production issues, contributing to monitoring, logging, and observability practices. Document technical designs, APIs, and agent workflows clearly for other engineers and stakeholders. Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product teams within an Agile/Scrum delivery model. Technical Skills Core Backend Languages: Java 11/17/21 (or later), with working knowledge of Kotlin/Scala a plus Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA APIs: REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Elasticsearch Messaging/Streaming: Kafka, RabbitMQ, event-driven architecture Testing: JUnit, Mockito, TDD/BDD, Cucumber Build & CI/CD: Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI Cloud & Containers: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, IAM) or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus Agentic AI Skills (Required/Desirable) Understanding of LLM agent architectures: reasoning loops, tool-use, planning, and memory patterns. Hands-on experience (or strong aptitude to learn) building or integrating agents using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Ability to design and expose Back End services as tools/functions callable by AI agents (tool schemas, function calling, structured outputs). Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG): vector databases (eg, Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector), embeddings, and chunking strategies. Working knowledge of prompt engineering and evaluation techniques for agent reliability, safety, and cost control. Familiarity with orchestrating multi-agent workflows and human-in-the-loop approval steps for sensitive actions. Awareness of security, data-privacy, and governance considerations specific to AI agents (prompt injection risks, access scoping, audit logging). Experience integrating with LLM provider APIs (eg, Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI API) including streaming responses and tool-result handling. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience. 10-15 years' commercial Back End development experience. Proven experience delivering production-grade services in Agile/Scrum teams. Exposure to (or strong interest in) integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production systems. Good communication skills; comfortable explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract | South West | £600 to £700 per day (DOE) | Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to £700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with technical teams, service managers, suppliers and stakeholders to translate business demand into infrastructure requirements. Identify capacity risks, performance issues and potential service impacts, recommending appropriate mitigation. Support live operational issues, providing capacity and performance analysis during incidents and service outages. Manage demand, risk, incident, problem and change activities through established ITSM processes. Provide technical input into infrastructure projects, architecture and service design. Support continuous improvement of capacity and performance management processes, tools and reporting. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Capacity Management and Performance Analysis within enterprise IT environments. Strong experience of capacity planning, forecasting, demand modelling and infrastructure performance management . Experience across Windows, Linux/UNIX, virtualisation, databases, storage and enterprise infrastructure . Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting large and complex datasets. Experience with monitoring and performance tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, BMC, VMware, PerfMon, Patrol, TeamQuest or similar . Strong knowledge of SQL/Oracle and data analysis. Experience working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and service providers. Strong understanding of ITIL, Incident, Problem, Change, Risk and Service Management . Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills. Clearance & Location Active UK DV clearance is essential. Hybrid working 12-month contract. Up to £700 per day. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Capacity & Performance professional to work on a complex, enterprise-scale programme where your expertise will directly support service resilience, performance and future capacity planning.
Aug 13, 2026
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Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract | South West | £600 to £700 per day (DOE) | Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to £700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with technical teams, service managers, suppliers and stakeholders to translate business demand into infrastructure requirements. Identify capacity risks, performance issues and potential service impacts, recommending appropriate mitigation. Support live operational issues, providing capacity and performance analysis during incidents and service outages. Manage demand, risk, incident, problem and change activities through established ITSM processes. Provide technical input into infrastructure projects, architecture and service design. Support continuous improvement of capacity and performance management processes, tools and reporting. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Capacity Management and Performance Analysis within enterprise IT environments. Strong experience of capacity planning, forecasting, demand modelling and infrastructure performance management . Experience across Windows, Linux/UNIX, virtualisation, databases, storage and enterprise infrastructure . Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting large and complex datasets. Experience with monitoring and performance tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, BMC, VMware, PerfMon, Patrol, TeamQuest or similar . Strong knowledge of SQL/Oracle and data analysis. Experience working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and service providers. Strong understanding of ITIL, Incident, Problem, Change, Risk and Service Management . Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills. Clearance & Location Active UK DV clearance is essential. Hybrid working 12-month contract. Up to £700 per day. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Capacity & Performance professional to work on a complex, enterprise-scale programme where your expertise will directly support service resilience, performance and future capacity planning.
Senior/Specialist Cloud Engineers (AWS & Secure Infrastructure) Location: London, Ipswich, or Cheltenham (100% On-site) Salary: Up to 100,000 % Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance (10+ years UK residency required) About the Role We are recruiting for a global security organisation supporting critical national infrastructure and global defence systems. You will design, build, and deploy high-availability AWS solutions and secure cloud architecture. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you will automate complex processes, deliver zero-trust cloud solutions, and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Cloud Design & Build: Lead the design and hands-on build of secure AWS cloud architecture and solutions. Automation & Infrastructure: Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automate time-intensive administrative processes. Support & Maintenance: Provide 3rd line support for deployed cloud systems and collaborate with support teams on system monitoring. Leadership: Line manage, mentor, and foster the professional development of junior engineers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Expertise: Strong experience on core AWS services (compute and managed services). Development & IaC: Full-stack cloud development skills (Python, Node.js) and hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation). Containers & Orchestration: Demonstrated experience delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance. Must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 10 years . Package Salary upto 100,000 Up to 10% annual bonus Market-leading pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced family leave & 2 weeks paid carer's leave Private 24/7 virtual GP access, healthcare, and wellness support Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Aug 13, 2026
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Senior/Specialist Cloud Engineers (AWS & Secure Infrastructure) Location: London, Ipswich, or Cheltenham (100% On-site) Salary: Up to 100,000 % Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance (10+ years UK residency required) About the Role We are recruiting for a global security organisation supporting critical national infrastructure and global defence systems. You will design, build, and deploy high-availability AWS solutions and secure cloud architecture. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you will automate complex processes, deliver zero-trust cloud solutions, and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Cloud Design & Build: Lead the design and hands-on build of secure AWS cloud architecture and solutions. Automation & Infrastructure: Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automate time-intensive administrative processes. Support & Maintenance: Provide 3rd line support for deployed cloud systems and collaborate with support teams on system monitoring. Leadership: Line manage, mentor, and foster the professional development of junior engineers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Expertise: Strong experience on core AWS services (compute and managed services). Development & IaC: Full-stack cloud development skills (Python, Node.js) and hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation). Containers & Orchestration: Demonstrated experience delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance. Must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 10 years . Package Salary upto 100,000 Up to 10% annual bonus Market-leading pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced family leave & 2 weeks paid carer's leave Private 24/7 virtual GP access, healthcare, and wellness support Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Technical Delivery Manager Location: Central London (4 days on-site / 1 day remote) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum + Annual Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance (Sole UK Nationals only) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a pioneering team working on one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives within the Defence sector. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of mission-critical systems built on a cutting-edge technical stack. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure complex, high-stakes software solutions are delivered predictably, securely, and at pace. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Agile Leadership: Lead agile delivery across multiple engineering workstreams, driving sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Architecture & Engineering Alignment: Partner with senior developers and architects to translate complex requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and deliverable epics. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear progress reporting, dependency tracking, and risk management. Unblocking Engineering: Proactively identify and eliminate technical blockers, delivery bottlenecks, and operational friction to maintain continuous engineering velocity. Governance & Delivery Assurance: Ensure all delivery aligns with rigorous defence security standards, compliance requirements, and robust software engineering practices. Key Tech Stack & Environment You will oversee delivery within a high-performing environment utilizing: Languages & Frameworks: Python, React Data & Analytics Platforms: Palantir, MongoDB Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes What We Are Looking For Active DV Clearance: Must hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and be a Sole UK National due to national security operational requirements. Proven Delivery Track Record: Solid experience managing end-to-end technical delivery in complex, high-security, or defence-related environments. Strong Agile Background: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) applied to software engineering and data/AI projects. Technical Literacy: Comfort conversing at a deep level with software engineers and cloud/data architects working on modern cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/K8s/Python). Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical complexity to senior stakeholders clearly. Benefits & Package Competitive salary ( 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience) Discretionary annual performance bonus Generous pension contribution 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working model (4 days Central London office / 1 day WFH) Unrivalled career exposure contributing directly to national-level defence AI capabilities
Aug 13, 2026
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Technical Delivery Manager Location: Central London (4 days on-site / 1 day remote) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum + Annual Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance (Sole UK Nationals only) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join a pioneering team working on one of the UK's most significant AI initiatives within the Defence sector. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the delivery of mission-critical systems built on a cutting-edge technical stack. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and key stakeholders, you will ensure complex, high-stakes software solutions are delivered predictably, securely, and at pace. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Agile Leadership: Lead agile delivery across multiple engineering workstreams, driving sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Architecture & Engineering Alignment: Partner with senior developers and architects to translate complex requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and deliverable epics. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear progress reporting, dependency tracking, and risk management. Unblocking Engineering: Proactively identify and eliminate technical blockers, delivery bottlenecks, and operational friction to maintain continuous engineering velocity. Governance & Delivery Assurance: Ensure all delivery aligns with rigorous defence security standards, compliance requirements, and robust software engineering practices. Key Tech Stack & Environment You will oversee delivery within a high-performing environment utilizing: Languages & Frameworks: Python, React Data & Analytics Platforms: Palantir, MongoDB Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes What We Are Looking For Active DV Clearance: Must hold valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and be a Sole UK National due to national security operational requirements. Proven Delivery Track Record: Solid experience managing end-to-end technical delivery in complex, high-security, or defence-related environments. Strong Agile Background: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) applied to software engineering and data/AI projects. Technical Literacy: Comfort conversing at a deep level with software engineers and cloud/data architects working on modern cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/K8s/Python). Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical complexity to senior stakeholders clearly. Benefits & Package Competitive salary ( 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience) Discretionary annual performance bonus Generous pension contribution 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working model (4 days Central London office / 1 day WFH) Unrivalled career exposure contributing directly to national-level defence AI capabilities
Service Transition Manager - NPPV3 & SC Cleared We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Service Transition Manager to join a complex government digital programme. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary technical and operational teams, ensuring services are successfully transitioned from development through operational readiness, go-live and into BAU. This role requires a strong Service Transition background combined with enough technical understanding to operate confidently within a modern cloud-based environment. Key Responsibilities Own and coordinate end-to-end Service Transition activities. Lead services through operational readiness, go-live, Early Life Support and BAU handover. Define and embed effective ITIL service management processes. Coordinate activities across Engineering, DevOps, SRE, QAT, Delivery and Operations teams. Essential Experience Active NPPV3 and SC Clearance. Strong, recent Service Transition Management experience. Experience leading services through development, operational readiness, go-live and BAU. Experience transitioning complex cloud-hosted services, ideally within AWS. Strong understanding of ITIL processes including Change, Release, SACM, Knowledge Management, Service Validation and Continual Service Improvement. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including DevOps, SRE, Engineering, QAT and Operations. Good technical understanding of microservices, APIs, integrations and event-driven architectures. Understanding of CI/CD, monitoring, resilience, security and live-service support. Experience managing service acceptance, transition risks and operational readiness. Strong stakeholder management with the ability to drive actions and decisions. Desirable Experience within policing, national security or another secure government environment. Experience working on large-scale government digital programmes. AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, SysOps or DevOps. Experience transitioning high-profile or operationally critical services.
Aug 12, 2026
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Service Transition Manager - NPPV3 & SC Cleared We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Service Transition Manager to join a complex government digital programme. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary technical and operational teams, ensuring services are successfully transitioned from development through operational readiness, go-live and into BAU. This role requires a strong Service Transition background combined with enough technical understanding to operate confidently within a modern cloud-based environment. Key Responsibilities Own and coordinate end-to-end Service Transition activities. Lead services through operational readiness, go-live, Early Life Support and BAU handover. Define and embed effective ITIL service management processes. Coordinate activities across Engineering, DevOps, SRE, QAT, Delivery and Operations teams. Essential Experience Active NPPV3 and SC Clearance. Strong, recent Service Transition Management experience. Experience leading services through development, operational readiness, go-live and BAU. Experience transitioning complex cloud-hosted services, ideally within AWS. Strong understanding of ITIL processes including Change, Release, SACM, Knowledge Management, Service Validation and Continual Service Improvement. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including DevOps, SRE, Engineering, QAT and Operations. Good technical understanding of microservices, APIs, integrations and event-driven architectures. Understanding of CI/CD, monitoring, resilience, security and live-service support. Experience managing service acceptance, transition risks and operational readiness. Strong stakeholder management with the ability to drive actions and decisions. Desirable Experience within policing, national security or another secure government environment. Experience working on large-scale government digital programmes. AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, SysOps or DevOps. Experience transitioning high-profile or operationally critical services.
Product Delivery Manager - Material & Environmental Digital Engineering Aerospace & Defence Up to 600 p/d Hybrid, Reading 1-2 days (Remote potential) SC Cleared Are you a digital engineering leader with a background spanning materials management, batch pedigree, or environmental compliance? This is a chance to own and shape the Material Management and Product Environmental digital capability for a major aerospace and defence programme, from architecture through to adoption. You'll be joining at the start. The first six months are about establishing the capability team, building the roadmap, and setting direction for how materials data, process specifications, and environmental compliance information work across the programme. The Role Own delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities covering materials databases and allowables, process specifications, batch pedigree and traceability, and environmental compliance datasets (REACH, RoHS, PFAS, conflict minerals) Define reference architectures and technical baselines for materials and environmental digital solutions Translate engineering and business needs into a prioritised backlog and delivery roadmap Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through material selection, process records, test data and compliance evidence Manage vendor relationships and lead technology evaluations for materials databases, specification management and compliance reporting tools Coordinate delivery across internal teams and suppliers, owning incident resolution and continuous service improvement Support governance, data standards and audit requirements for materials and environmental evidence pathways What We're Looking For Must-have: 10+ years delivering digital engineering capabilities for Material Management and Product Environmental disciplines (materials databases and allowables, process specifications, batch pedigree, nonconformance management, environmental compliance reporting) 10+ years in aerospace and/or defence programmes, with understanding of regulatory, airworthiness and environmental compliance frameworks Strong grasp of model-based engineering and digital thread principles Experience managing multi-partner and supplier integration in complex programmes Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline ITIL or equivalent service management experience APM, Prince2 or demonstrable complex delivery management experience Active SC clearance or eligibility Nice-to-have: SAFe or similar Agile delivery experience Understanding of materials and environmental compliance practices, restricted substances management, corrosion and compatibility, sustainability and life cycle assessment Experience managing suppliers for materials databases, specification management or compliance reporting tools Comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-evolving delivery environment
Aug 12, 2026
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Product Delivery Manager - Material & Environmental Digital Engineering Aerospace & Defence Up to 600 p/d Hybrid, Reading 1-2 days (Remote potential) SC Cleared Are you a digital engineering leader with a background spanning materials management, batch pedigree, or environmental compliance? This is a chance to own and shape the Material Management and Product Environmental digital capability for a major aerospace and defence programme, from architecture through to adoption. You'll be joining at the start. The first six months are about establishing the capability team, building the roadmap, and setting direction for how materials data, process specifications, and environmental compliance information work across the programme. The Role Own delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities covering materials databases and allowables, process specifications, batch pedigree and traceability, and environmental compliance datasets (REACH, RoHS, PFAS, conflict minerals) Define reference architectures and technical baselines for materials and environmental digital solutions Translate engineering and business needs into a prioritised backlog and delivery roadmap Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through material selection, process records, test data and compliance evidence Manage vendor relationships and lead technology evaluations for materials databases, specification management and compliance reporting tools Coordinate delivery across internal teams and suppliers, owning incident resolution and continuous service improvement Support governance, data standards and audit requirements for materials and environmental evidence pathways What We're Looking For Must-have: 10+ years delivering digital engineering capabilities for Material Management and Product Environmental disciplines (materials databases and allowables, process specifications, batch pedigree, nonconformance management, environmental compliance reporting) 10+ years in aerospace and/or defence programmes, with understanding of regulatory, airworthiness and environmental compliance frameworks Strong grasp of model-based engineering and digital thread principles Experience managing multi-partner and supplier integration in complex programmes Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline ITIL or equivalent service management experience APM, Prince2 or demonstrable complex delivery management experience Active SC clearance or eligibility Nice-to-have: SAFe or similar Agile delivery experience Understanding of materials and environmental compliance practices, restricted substances management, corrosion and compatibility, sustainability and life cycle assessment Experience managing suppliers for materials databases, specification management or compliance reporting tools Comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-evolving delivery environment
Product Delivery Manager - Structural Systems Digital Engineering Aerospace & Defence Up to 600 p/d Hybrid, Reading SC Cleared Are you a digital engineering leader who understands both structural engineering domain content and the toolchains that support it? This is a chance to own and shape the Structural Systems digital capability for a major aerospace and defence programme, from architecture through to adoption. You'll be joining at the start. The first six months are about establishing the capability team, building the roadmap, and setting the direction for how structural engineering data and tools work across the programme. The Role Own delivery and continuous improvement of Structural Systems digital capabilities, covering 3D CAD/MBD, FEA pre and post-processing, materials and allowables, loads and mass properties, and digital thread connectivity Define reference architectures and technical baselines for structural design and analysis toolchains, spanning metallic and composite components Translate engineering and business needs into a prioritised backlog and delivery roadmap Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through models, analysis and test correlation Manage vendor relationships and lead technology evaluations for CAD/MBD platforms, FEA solvers, and composite analysis tools Coordinate delivery across internal teams and suppliers, owning incident resolution and continuous service improvement Support governance, data standards and audit requirements for structural evidence pathways What We're Looking For Must-have: 10+ years delivering digital engineering capabilities for Structural Systems (CAD/MBD, FEA, composites/metallics, loads, fatigue and damage tolerance) 10+ years in aerospace and/or defence programmes, with understanding of airworthiness and regulatory frameworks Strong grasp of model-based engineering and digital thread principles Experience managing multi-partner and supplier integration in complex programmes Degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline ITIL or equivalent service management experience APM, Prince2 or demonstrable complex delivery management experience Active SC clearance or eligibility Nice-to-have: SAFe or similar Agile delivery experience Understanding of airworthiness practices for structural substantiation (strength, stiffness, fatigue, damage tolerance) Knowledge of topology optimisation, multiscale composite modelling, or welding/fastening analysis Comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-evolving delivery environment What's On Offer (Apply online only) per day Hybrid working, Reading based, with flexibility around office days 6-month initial contract on a large-scale, long-running aerospace/defence programme Genuine build mandate, this is capability ownership from day one, not maintaining someone else's system Direct exposure to certification and airworthiness evidence, valuable domain experience for senior engineering technologists Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation about the role.
Aug 12, 2026
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Product Delivery Manager - Structural Systems Digital Engineering Aerospace & Defence Up to 600 p/d Hybrid, Reading SC Cleared Are you a digital engineering leader who understands both structural engineering domain content and the toolchains that support it? This is a chance to own and shape the Structural Systems digital capability for a major aerospace and defence programme, from architecture through to adoption. You'll be joining at the start. The first six months are about establishing the capability team, building the roadmap, and setting the direction for how structural engineering data and tools work across the programme. The Role Own delivery and continuous improvement of Structural Systems digital capabilities, covering 3D CAD/MBD, FEA pre and post-processing, materials and allowables, loads and mass properties, and digital thread connectivity Define reference architectures and technical baselines for structural design and analysis toolchains, spanning metallic and composite components Translate engineering and business needs into a prioritised backlog and delivery roadmap Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through models, analysis and test correlation Manage vendor relationships and lead technology evaluations for CAD/MBD platforms, FEA solvers, and composite analysis tools Coordinate delivery across internal teams and suppliers, owning incident resolution and continuous service improvement Support governance, data standards and audit requirements for structural evidence pathways What We're Looking For Must-have: 10+ years delivering digital engineering capabilities for Structural Systems (CAD/MBD, FEA, composites/metallics, loads, fatigue and damage tolerance) 10+ years in aerospace and/or defence programmes, with understanding of airworthiness and regulatory frameworks Strong grasp of model-based engineering and digital thread principles Experience managing multi-partner and supplier integration in complex programmes Degree in Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline ITIL or equivalent service management experience APM, Prince2 or demonstrable complex delivery management experience Active SC clearance or eligibility Nice-to-have: SAFe or similar Agile delivery experience Understanding of airworthiness practices for structural substantiation (strength, stiffness, fatigue, damage tolerance) Knowledge of topology optimisation, multiscale composite modelling, or welding/fastening analysis Comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-evolving delivery environment What's On Offer (Apply online only) per day Hybrid working, Reading based, with flexibility around office days 6-month initial contract on a large-scale, long-running aerospace/defence programme Genuine build mandate, this is capability ownership from day one, not maintaining someone else's system Direct exposure to certification and airworthiness evidence, valuable domain experience for senior engineering technologists Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation about the role.
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking talented individuals with UKIC DV clearance for various IT roles on a contract basis. Positions are available for Infrastructure Architects, Network Engineers, Data Scientists, Technical Consultants, and DevOps Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions (Infrastructure Architects) Managing and optimising network systems to ensure seamless operations (Network Engineers) Conducting data analysis and creating data-driven solutions (Data Scientists) Providing technical consultancy and support across multiple projects (Technical Consultants) Streamlining and automating IT operations using DevOps methodologies (DevOps Engineers) Job Requirements: Must hold UKIC DV clearance Experience in IT DevOps, IT Network, or IT Infrastructure roles Strong understanding of defence and security industry standards Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a high-security environment Relevant certifications and qualifications in your associated field Benefits: Opportunity to work on critical defence and security projects Work within a team of highly skilled professionals Challenging and dynamic work environment Professional development and training opportunities Competitive contract terms If you have a strong background in IT within the defence and security sector and hold a UKIC DV clearance, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team on a contract basis and contribute to vital defence and security initiatives.
Aug 12, 2026
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Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking talented individuals with UKIC DV clearance for various IT roles on a contract basis. Positions are available for Infrastructure Architects, Network Engineers, Data Scientists, Technical Consultants, and DevOps Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions (Infrastructure Architects) Managing and optimising network systems to ensure seamless operations (Network Engineers) Conducting data analysis and creating data-driven solutions (Data Scientists) Providing technical consultancy and support across multiple projects (Technical Consultants) Streamlining and automating IT operations using DevOps methodologies (DevOps Engineers) Job Requirements: Must hold UKIC DV clearance Experience in IT DevOps, IT Network, or IT Infrastructure roles Strong understanding of defence and security industry standards Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a high-security environment Relevant certifications and qualifications in your associated field Benefits: Opportunity to work on critical defence and security projects Work within a team of highly skilled professionals Challenging and dynamic work environment Professional development and training opportunities Competitive contract terms If you have a strong background in IT within the defence and security sector and hold a UKIC DV clearance, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team on a contract basis and contribute to vital defence and security initiatives.
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.
Technical Business Analyst (Automation / RPA) NPPV3 Cleared Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Midlands VIQU have partnered with a well-established public sector organisation in the Midlands who are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to support the continued growth of their Automation Programme. This role will focus on identifying, assessing and documenting automation opportunities across the organisation, helping to build a structured pipeline of initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort and support long-term digital transformation. The successful Technical Business Analyst will work closely with operational stakeholders, facilitating workshops, mapping business processes and producing high-quality documentation that enables RPA and Power Platform developers to successfully deliver automation solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead discovery activities across multiple business areas to identify suitable automation opportunities. Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders, SMEs and technical teams. Produce detailed AS-IS and TO-BE process maps, documenting business processes, pain points and opportunities for improvement. Develop Process Definition Documents, business requirements, business rules and functional specifications for automation initiatives. Assess automation suitability based on complexity, business value, operational risk and expected benefits. Maintain and prioritise an automation opportunity pipeline, supporting governance and programme decision-making. Work closely with developers and solution architects to ensure requirements are clear, complete and development-ready. Support UAT, benefits tracking, knowledge transfer and the successful transition of automations into BAU support. Key Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience working as a Technical Business Analyst, Business Analyst or Process Analyst within Automation, RPA or Digital Transformation programmes. Strong experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder interviews and business process discovery sessions. Demonstrable experience producing AS-IS / TO-BE process maps using recognised methodologies such as BPMN. Experience writing high-quality business requirements, functional specifications and Process Definition Documents. Good understanding of Automation technologies such as Power Platform, Blue Prism, UiPath or similar RPA platforms. Knowledge of the end-to-end automation lifecycle, including discovery, assessment, development, testing and deployment. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across both business and technical teams. Experience working within regulated or public sector environments would be highly advantageous. Active NPPV3 Clearance is highly desirable, or candidates must be eligible to obtain clearance. Contract Details: Role: Technical Business Analyst (Automation / RPA) Rate: £400 - £425 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Duration: Running until February 2027 / Initial 6-month contract Location: Hybrid Onsite 1 day per week (Midlands) Security: Active NPPV3 Clearance required or ability to obtain Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or contact Nicholas Hopkins or Jovita via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn IT Recruitment .
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Technical Business Analyst (Automation / RPA) NPPV3 Cleared Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Midlands VIQU have partnered with a well-established public sector organisation in the Midlands who are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to support the continued growth of their Automation Programme. This role will focus on identifying, assessing and documenting automation opportunities across the organisation, helping to build a structured pipeline of initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort and support long-term digital transformation. The successful Technical Business Analyst will work closely with operational stakeholders, facilitating workshops, mapping business processes and producing high-quality documentation that enables RPA and Power Platform developers to successfully deliver automation solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead discovery activities across multiple business areas to identify suitable automation opportunities. Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders, SMEs and technical teams. Produce detailed AS-IS and TO-BE process maps, documenting business processes, pain points and opportunities for improvement. Develop Process Definition Documents, business requirements, business rules and functional specifications for automation initiatives. Assess automation suitability based on complexity, business value, operational risk and expected benefits. Maintain and prioritise an automation opportunity pipeline, supporting governance and programme decision-making. Work closely with developers and solution architects to ensure requirements are clear, complete and development-ready. Support UAT, benefits tracking, knowledge transfer and the successful transition of automations into BAU support. Key Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience working as a Technical Business Analyst, Business Analyst or Process Analyst within Automation, RPA or Digital Transformation programmes. Strong experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder interviews and business process discovery sessions. Demonstrable experience producing AS-IS / TO-BE process maps using recognised methodologies such as BPMN. Experience writing high-quality business requirements, functional specifications and Process Definition Documents. Good understanding of Automation technologies such as Power Platform, Blue Prism, UiPath or similar RPA platforms. Knowledge of the end-to-end automation lifecycle, including discovery, assessment, development, testing and deployment. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across both business and technical teams. Experience working within regulated or public sector environments would be highly advantageous. Active NPPV3 Clearance is highly desirable, or candidates must be eligible to obtain clearance. Contract Details: Role: Technical Business Analyst (Automation / RPA) Rate: £400 - £425 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Duration: Running until February 2027 / Initial 6-month contract Location: Hybrid Onsite 1 day per week (Midlands) Security: Active NPPV3 Clearance required or ability to obtain Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or contact Nicholas Hopkins or Jovita via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn IT Recruitment .
We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They are looking for a Splunk SIEM Engineer with active SC Clearance in place to design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. You will need to demonstrate your Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: you need proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. In order to apply, you must have active SC Level Clearance in place. You must be able to evidence skills in Splunk Enterprise Admin and development. You will be proficient in Splunk Enterprise Security (SIEM) - administering, managing, and maintaining SIEM. Experienced in developing use cases/correlation searches. You will be proficient in data models. Have hands-on knowledge and understanding of Splunk Cloud. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Sentinel. Hands-on CI/CD tools like Gitlab, Jenkins etc. Proficiency in Cribl Stream is expected. Awareness/experience of the following is an advantage - Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerised environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK with active SC Level Clearance will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Cheshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They are looking for a Splunk SIEM Engineer with active SC Clearance in place to design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. You will need to demonstrate your Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: you need proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. In order to apply, you must have active SC Level Clearance in place. You must be able to evidence skills in Splunk Enterprise Admin and development. You will be proficient in Splunk Enterprise Security (SIEM) - administering, managing, and maintaining SIEM. Experienced in developing use cases/correlation searches. You will be proficient in data models. Have hands-on knowledge and understanding of Splunk Cloud. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Sentinel. Hands-on CI/CD tools like Gitlab, Jenkins etc. Proficiency in Cribl Stream is expected. Awareness/experience of the following is an advantage - Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerised environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK with active SC Level Clearance will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Cheshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Service Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work closely with solution architects, project teams, operational stakeholders, and customers to develop service designs that meet both business and contractual objectives. The position is ideal for an experienced Service Architect with a strong background in service design, operating model development, governance, and live service transition. Service Architect Responsibilities Design end-to-end service solutions for low, medium, and high-complexity projects transitioning into live service. Develop service operating models, governance frameworks, and support strategies. Produce service acceptance criteria, operational support requirements, and transition plans. Define and contribute to SLA, KPI, service catalogue, and underpinning contract requirements. Conduct impact assessments of current operating models and design future service models. Define early life support requirements and facilitate service readiness activities. Identify and manage service-related RAID items, constraints, exclusions, and single points of failure. Design service processes, tooling integration, and supporting operational artefacts. Produce technical service documentation, build guides, work instructions, and operational procedures. Work closely with solution owners to ensure service stability, resilience, and operational efficiency. Service Architect Skills and Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in Service Architecture or Service Management. Strong understanding of service management principles, methodologies, and best practice. Experience designing service operating models for large-scale IT environments. Strong knowledge of service supply chains and operational support models. Experience delivering service transition, operational readiness, and live service acceptance. Ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality technical documentation. Experience managing service risks, governance, and operational dependencies. Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence technical and business leaders. Experience leading virtual and co-located teams within fast-paced delivery environments. ITIL, ISO20000, IT4IT, or equivalent Service Management qualifications desirable. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Service Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work closely with solution architects, project teams, operational stakeholders, and customers to develop service designs that meet both business and contractual objectives. The position is ideal for an experienced Service Architect with a strong background in service design, operating model development, governance, and live service transition. Service Architect Responsibilities Design end-to-end service solutions for low, medium, and high-complexity projects transitioning into live service. Develop service operating models, governance frameworks, and support strategies. Produce service acceptance criteria, operational support requirements, and transition plans. Define and contribute to SLA, KPI, service catalogue, and underpinning contract requirements. Conduct impact assessments of current operating models and design future service models. Define early life support requirements and facilitate service readiness activities. Identify and manage service-related RAID items, constraints, exclusions, and single points of failure. Design service processes, tooling integration, and supporting operational artefacts. Produce technical service documentation, build guides, work instructions, and operational procedures. Work closely with solution owners to ensure service stability, resilience, and operational efficiency. Service Architect Skills and Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in Service Architecture or Service Management. Strong understanding of service management principles, methodologies, and best practice. Experience designing service operating models for large-scale IT environments. Strong knowledge of service supply chains and operational support models. Experience delivering service transition, operational readiness, and live service acceptance. Ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality technical documentation. Experience managing service risks, governance, and operational dependencies. Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence technical and business leaders. Experience leading virtual and co-located teams within fast-paced delivery environments. ITIL, ISO20000, IT4IT, or equivalent Service Management qualifications desirable. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
The IT Service Operational Readiness Lead is responsible for ensuring that new or changed IT services are fully prepared for operational support before deployment into live environments. This role acts as the bridge between project delivery teams, service management, operations, and support functions to ensure all operational, technical, and business readiness activities are completed, documented, and approved. The role supports successful service transitions by coordinating operational acceptance, support models, knowledge transfer, training, documentation, risk management, and service handover activities. Key Responsibilities Service Transition & Operational Readiness Lead Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR) for new and updated services. Develop and maintain operational readiness frameworks, processes, and governance. Ensure all operational acceptance criteria are met before service go-live. Coordinate service transition activities across project and operational teams. Act as the operational readiness authority for project deployments. Service Acceptance & Governance Define and maintain Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) requirements. Facilitate readiness assessments and go-live reviews. Identify and manage operational risks, issues, and dependencies. Ensure service support requirements are documented and approved. Knowledge & Documentation Management Ensure support documentation, work instructions, runbooks, and knowledge articles are created and maintained. Coordinate knowledge transfer sessions between delivery and support teams. Verify service desk and resolver groups have the information required to support the service. Support Model & Resource Readiness Validate support structures, escalation paths, and service ownership. Ensure monitoring, alerting, backup, recovery, and support tooling are operational. Work with technical teams to confirm operational support capability and capacity. Assess resource and training requirements for support teams. Stakeholder Management Partner with project managers, service owners, architects, engineers, and support teams. Provide readiness status reporting to senior leadership and governance boards. Communicate risks, mitigation plans, and deployment readiness recommendations. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve service transition and operational readiness processes. Support ITIL best practices and organisational service management initiatives. Analyse post-implementation reviews and lessons learned to improve future readiness activities. Essential 5 + year's experience in IT Service Management (ITSM) and Service Transition processes. Strong understanding of ITIL principles and frameworks. Experience managing operational readiness or service transition activities. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with infrastructure, cloud, application, and support teams. Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. This role requires active DV Clearance. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
The IT Service Operational Readiness Lead is responsible for ensuring that new or changed IT services are fully prepared for operational support before deployment into live environments. This role acts as the bridge between project delivery teams, service management, operations, and support functions to ensure all operational, technical, and business readiness activities are completed, documented, and approved. The role supports successful service transitions by coordinating operational acceptance, support models, knowledge transfer, training, documentation, risk management, and service handover activities. Key Responsibilities Service Transition & Operational Readiness Lead Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR) for new and updated services. Develop and maintain operational readiness frameworks, processes, and governance. Ensure all operational acceptance criteria are met before service go-live. Coordinate service transition activities across project and operational teams. Act as the operational readiness authority for project deployments. Service Acceptance & Governance Define and maintain Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) requirements. Facilitate readiness assessments and go-live reviews. Identify and manage operational risks, issues, and dependencies. Ensure service support requirements are documented and approved. Knowledge & Documentation Management Ensure support documentation, work instructions, runbooks, and knowledge articles are created and maintained. Coordinate knowledge transfer sessions between delivery and support teams. Verify service desk and resolver groups have the information required to support the service. Support Model & Resource Readiness Validate support structures, escalation paths, and service ownership. Ensure monitoring, alerting, backup, recovery, and support tooling are operational. Work with technical teams to confirm operational support capability and capacity. Assess resource and training requirements for support teams. Stakeholder Management Partner with project managers, service owners, architects, engineers, and support teams. Provide readiness status reporting to senior leadership and governance boards. Communicate risks, mitigation plans, and deployment readiness recommendations. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve service transition and operational readiness processes. Support ITIL best practices and organisational service management initiatives. Analyse post-implementation reviews and lessons learned to improve future readiness activities. Essential 5 + year's experience in IT Service Management (ITSM) and Service Transition processes. Strong understanding of ITIL principles and frameworks. Experience managing operational readiness or service transition activities. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with infrastructure, cloud, application, and support teams. Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. This role requires active DV Clearance. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Penwortham, Lancashire
3rd Line Citrix SME +9 months + +SC cleared - current active clearance is essential for this role +Sole British nationals only due to the nature of the project +Inside IR35 + 290 - 310 a day We are seeking an experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join an on-site support team in Preston. You will act as the technical authority for Citrix infrastructure, providing expert-level support, complex troubleshooting and technical assurance across secure enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Provide 3rd Line support for complex Citrix incidents and problems. Act as the SME for Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Citrix Cloud, NetScaler ADC and WEM . Lead technical investigations, troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Manage and optimise Citrix policies, profiles and end-user experience. Support patching, upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvements . Work closely with architecture, engineering and cross-functional teams. Proactively identify and resolve defects and recurring issues. Maintain strong customer service and operate in line with ITIL and service management processes . Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Third Line / Senior Infrastructure Support role. Strong hands-on experience with: Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop) Citrix Cloud NetScaler ADC Citrix WEM Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy FSLogix Experience supporting VMware, Hyper-V and/or XenServer environments. Strong knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows 11 . Experience with ITIL and enterprise support models . Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Active SC Clearance is essential. If you'd like to discuss this 3rd line role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
3rd Line Citrix SME +9 months + +SC cleared - current active clearance is essential for this role +Sole British nationals only due to the nature of the project +Inside IR35 + 290 - 310 a day We are seeking an experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join an on-site support team in Preston. You will act as the technical authority for Citrix infrastructure, providing expert-level support, complex troubleshooting and technical assurance across secure enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Provide 3rd Line support for complex Citrix incidents and problems. Act as the SME for Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Citrix Cloud, NetScaler ADC and WEM . Lead technical investigations, troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Manage and optimise Citrix policies, profiles and end-user experience. Support patching, upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvements . Work closely with architecture, engineering and cross-functional teams. Proactively identify and resolve defects and recurring issues. Maintain strong customer service and operate in line with ITIL and service management processes . Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Third Line / Senior Infrastructure Support role. Strong hands-on experience with: Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop) Citrix Cloud NetScaler ADC Citrix WEM Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy FSLogix Experience supporting VMware, Hyper-V and/or XenServer environments. Strong knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows 11 . Experience with ITIL and enterprise support models . Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Active SC Clearance is essential. If you'd like to discuss this 3rd line role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
