eDV DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35. We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems. This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes. Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: £500-£650 per day Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required Start Date ASAP As a DevOps/Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of services supporting sensitive government programmes. You will collaborate with multiple feature development teams and BAU/support teams to evolve both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability tooling. The role will focus on improving system reliability, monitoring, automation, and performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. This position may also involve participation in an on-call rota, which could include occasional 24/7 call-out support. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve subsystem reliability and performance. Work with system administrators to automate operational processes and reduce manual effort. Enhance monitoring and observability capabilities to proactively detect and resolve issues. Support development environments to improve delivery speed and quality. Contribute to the evolution of infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to support engineering decisions. Develop expertise across multiple technical and business domains. Required Skills & Experience Active eDV clearance is essential configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or similar Strong Terraform Docker containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) maintaining and using CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins Monitoring and observability experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or InfluxDB event-driven integration and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions Strong Linux command line, administration, and Shell Scripting experience Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL network security protocols Working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Azure a plus Please send your CV to Laura at (see below) to progress matters. Services Advertised are those of Employment Business.
Mar 17, 2026
Contractor
eDV DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35. We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems. This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes. Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: £500-£650 per day Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required Start Date ASAP As a DevOps/Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of services supporting sensitive government programmes. You will collaborate with multiple feature development teams and BAU/support teams to evolve both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability tooling. The role will focus on improving system reliability, monitoring, automation, and performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. This position may also involve participation in an on-call rota, which could include occasional 24/7 call-out support. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve subsystem reliability and performance. Work with system administrators to automate operational processes and reduce manual effort. Enhance monitoring and observability capabilities to proactively detect and resolve issues. Support development environments to improve delivery speed and quality. Contribute to the evolution of infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to support engineering decisions. Develop expertise across multiple technical and business domains. Required Skills & Experience Active eDV clearance is essential configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or similar Strong Terraform Docker containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) maintaining and using CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins Monitoring and observability experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or InfluxDB event-driven integration and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions Strong Linux command line, administration, and Shell Scripting experience Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL network security protocols Working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Azure a plus Please send your CV to Laura at (see below) to progress matters. Services Advertised are those of Employment Business.
Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL, Team Leadership Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. What will the Lead Data Engineer be Doing? You will develop mission-critical data solutions for National Security clients, working with cutting-edge technologies such as AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. You'll collaborate directly with customers across National Security, Defence, and Intelligence to solve complex, high-stakes challenges. The role involves designing and implementing sophisticated data pipelines to connect operational systems with analytics and business intelligence platforms. Responsibilities include: Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and enrichment Develop data-streaming and ETL solutions (e.g. NiFi) Model databases and integrate data from diverse sources Ensure data quality, consistency, and security Monitor and optimise system performance Write clean, secure, reusable, test-driven code Apply systems integration expertise within agile teams Decompose user needs into epics and stories Promote reuse of data flows and best practices across teams Champion data engineering standards across government The Lead Data Engineer Should Have: Active eDV clearance (West) Willingness to work full-time on-site in Gloucester when required. Required experience in the following: Apache Kafka Apache NiFI SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java Understand and interpret technical and business stakeholder needs Manage expectations through clear, proactive communication Lead and support challenging conversations with teams and senior stakeholders To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / GLOUCESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL, Team Leadership Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. What will the Lead Data Engineer be Doing? You will develop mission-critical data solutions for National Security clients, working with cutting-edge technologies such as AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. You'll collaborate directly with customers across National Security, Defence, and Intelligence to solve complex, high-stakes challenges. The role involves designing and implementing sophisticated data pipelines to connect operational systems with analytics and business intelligence platforms. Responsibilities include: Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and enrichment Develop data-streaming and ETL solutions (e.g. NiFi) Model databases and integrate data from diverse sources Ensure data quality, consistency, and security Monitor and optimise system performance Write clean, secure, reusable, test-driven code Apply systems integration expertise within agile teams Decompose user needs into epics and stories Promote reuse of data flows and best practices across teams Champion data engineering standards across government The Lead Data Engineer Should Have: Active eDV clearance (West) Willingness to work full-time on-site in Gloucester when required. Required experience in the following: Apache Kafka Apache NiFI SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java Understand and interpret technical and business stakeholder needs Manage expectations through clear, proactive communication Lead and support challenging conversations with teams and senior stakeholders To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / GLOUCESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE
We are looking for an eDV/UK C Product Manager to work 4 days a week on site for an exciting client, job spec below so please feel free to call me on (phone number removed). About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager with active UK C/eDV to lead and deliver complex data-focused projects within a secure and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and data systems or platforms, preferably within the public sector, defence, or highly regulated industries. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data-centric products, from discovery and strategy through to delivery and continuous improvement. Define product vision, roadmap, and success metrics aligned to customer needs, business goals, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, DevOps, UX/UI, compliance, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for data-driven decision making. Manage product backlogs, define user stories, and prioritize features based on value, risk, and dependencies. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, government agencies, and third-party vendors. Ensure products adhere to data governance, information assurance, and cybersecurity policies. Support business development teams in identifying new opportunities for data product development and enhancement. Required Qualifications & Experience Active UK C/eDV security clearance (essential). Proven experience as a Product Manager delivering successful data projects - such as data platforms, analytics tools, data warehouses, or ML/AI initiatives. Solid understanding of data architecture, data governance, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience working in agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.). Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Desirable Experience working in secure, classified, or defence-related environments. Background in data science, analytics, or data engineering. Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MOD/USG-specific regulations. Product certifications (e.g., Pragmatic, AIPMM, SAFe PM/PO, CSPO). Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
We are looking for an eDV/UK C Product Manager to work 4 days a week on site for an exciting client, job spec below so please feel free to call me on (phone number removed). About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager with active UK C/eDV to lead and deliver complex data-focused projects within a secure and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and data systems or platforms, preferably within the public sector, defence, or highly regulated industries. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data-centric products, from discovery and strategy through to delivery and continuous improvement. Define product vision, roadmap, and success metrics aligned to customer needs, business goals, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, DevOps, UX/UI, compliance, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for data-driven decision making. Manage product backlogs, define user stories, and prioritize features based on value, risk, and dependencies. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, government agencies, and third-party vendors. Ensure products adhere to data governance, information assurance, and cybersecurity policies. Support business development teams in identifying new opportunities for data product development and enhancement. Required Qualifications & Experience Active UK C/eDV security clearance (essential). Proven experience as a Product Manager delivering successful data projects - such as data platforms, analytics tools, data warehouses, or ML/AI initiatives. Solid understanding of data architecture, data governance, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience working in agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.). Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Desirable Experience working in secure, classified, or defence-related environments. Background in data science, analytics, or data engineering. Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MOD/USG-specific regulations. Product certifications (e.g., Pragmatic, AIPMM, SAFe PM/PO, CSPO). Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
