Active eDV clearance required Our client, a major organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Gloucester, Manchester or London. This is a permanent position offering an opportunity to contribute to delivering and maintaining operational systems across various business areas. The role is primarily office-based, with potential for some hybrid working elements. An active eDV clearance is required for this position. Role & Responsibilities: Perform system administration and backup tasks Assist in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to applications, networks, and services Contribute to maintenance, installation, and problem resolution Research and resolve system design issues Interpret requirements and design into component design and implementation Job Requirements: Essential skills: Experience working within an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Experience as a Systems Engineer in software-intensive programmes, covering the full engineering lifecycle from requirements decomposition to acceptance and customer sign-off Understanding of the complexities in designing and implementing large-scale information systems Ability to take responsibility for technical aspects of a project and work closely with project management to deliver Linux administration and deployment Understanding of server, storage, and desktop hardware Desirable skills/experience: Experience working in a Linux environment (RedHat, CentOS) Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, OU, User and Group Management Demonstrable experience of model-based systems architecture/engineering (e.g. MODAF, TOGAF) Knowledge of RedHat migrations Knowledge of networking health monitoring Knowledge of Concourse (writing pipelines, administering the cluster) Understanding of VMware vSphere ESXi Knowledge of Atlassian Suite Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and orchestration Elasticsearch/Kibana Cloud services (AWS or Azure) Helm charts MongoDB Experience building enterprise-level web applications or services Apache Kafka Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Employee benefits package If you are an Infrastructure Engineer searching for a dynamic role within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Gloucester.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Active eDV clearance required Our client, a major organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Gloucester, Manchester or London. This is a permanent position offering an opportunity to contribute to delivering and maintaining operational systems across various business areas. The role is primarily office-based, with potential for some hybrid working elements. An active eDV clearance is required for this position. Role & Responsibilities: Perform system administration and backup tasks Assist in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to applications, networks, and services Contribute to maintenance, installation, and problem resolution Research and resolve system design issues Interpret requirements and design into component design and implementation Job Requirements: Essential skills: Experience working within an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Experience as a Systems Engineer in software-intensive programmes, covering the full engineering lifecycle from requirements decomposition to acceptance and customer sign-off Understanding of the complexities in designing and implementing large-scale information systems Ability to take responsibility for technical aspects of a project and work closely with project management to deliver Linux administration and deployment Understanding of server, storage, and desktop hardware Desirable skills/experience: Experience working in a Linux environment (RedHat, CentOS) Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, OU, User and Group Management Demonstrable experience of model-based systems architecture/engineering (e.g. MODAF, TOGAF) Knowledge of RedHat migrations Knowledge of networking health monitoring Knowledge of Concourse (writing pipelines, administering the cluster) Understanding of VMware vSphere ESXi Knowledge of Atlassian Suite Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and orchestration Elasticsearch/Kibana Cloud services (AWS or Azure) Helm charts MongoDB Experience building enterprise-level web applications or services Apache Kafka Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Employee benefits package If you are an Infrastructure Engineer searching for a dynamic role within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Gloucester.
Active eDV required Our client, a prestigious organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with eDV clearance to join their team in Gloucester, Manchester, or London. This is a permanent role, requiring full-time onsite presence at one of the specified locations. Key Responsibilities: Designing and building software using industry best practices Collaborating with stakeholders and other engineers Contributing to the completion of project milestones Driving continuous improvement within the team Providing technical direction and collaboration with peers Job Requirements: Experience working in Agile delivery teams Proficiency in Java development using Spring Boot Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue Experience with cloud services like AWS or Azure Experience in building enterprise-level web applications or services Competence in Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and orchestration Skills in unit and automation testing Familiarity with data visualisation techniques and tools Understanding of structured and unstructured storage of data Experience with code repositories, branching strategies, pull requests, and merge processes Knowledge of MongoDB and Apache Kafka Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Benefits: Competitive salaries 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Contributory Pension Scheme up to 10.5% company contribution Discretionary company bonus scheme Life Assurance scheme valued at 6 times the salary with pension Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave If you are a driven and qualified Senior Software Engineer who holds an eDV clearance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team within the Defence and Security sector in Gloucester, Manchester, or London.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Active eDV required Our client, a prestigious organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with eDV clearance to join their team in Gloucester, Manchester, or London. This is a permanent role, requiring full-time onsite presence at one of the specified locations. Key Responsibilities: Designing and building software using industry best practices Collaborating with stakeholders and other engineers Contributing to the completion of project milestones Driving continuous improvement within the team Providing technical direction and collaboration with peers Job Requirements: Experience working in Agile delivery teams Proficiency in Java development using Spring Boot Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue Experience with cloud services like AWS or Azure Experience in building enterprise-level web applications or services Competence in Docker/Kubernetes containerisation and orchestration Skills in unit and automation testing Familiarity with data visualisation techniques and tools Understanding of structured and unstructured storage of data Experience with code repositories, branching strategies, pull requests, and merge processes Knowledge of MongoDB and Apache Kafka Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Benefits: Competitive salaries 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Contributory Pension Scheme up to 10.5% company contribution Discretionary company bonus scheme Life Assurance scheme valued at 6 times the salary with pension Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave If you are a driven and qualified Senior Software Engineer who holds an eDV clearance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team within the Defence and Security sector in Gloucester, Manchester, or London.
Active eDV required Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a qualified DevOps Engineer to join their team. This permanent role involves deploying applications and software to both cloud and on-prem environments for various business areas. The opportunity is based in an office at one of our client's sites in either Gloucester or Manchester, with the potential for hybrid working. This role requires the applicant to hold an active eDV clearance. Key Responsibilities: Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of project stakeholders Automating and improving development and release processes Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats Identifying technical problems and developing software updates and solutions Collaborating with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Job Requirements: Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Proficiency in cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc. Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines Familiarity with container platform and orchestration systems like ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI, or cloud equivalents Proficiency in scripting languages and source control Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Employee benefits package If you are an experienced DevOps Engineer seeking a new opportunity to develop your career within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in either Gloucester or Manchester.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Active eDV required Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a qualified DevOps Engineer to join their team. This permanent role involves deploying applications and software to both cloud and on-prem environments for various business areas. The opportunity is based in an office at one of our client's sites in either Gloucester or Manchester, with the potential for hybrid working. This role requires the applicant to hold an active eDV clearance. Key Responsibilities: Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of project stakeholders Automating and improving development and release processes Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats Identifying technical problems and developing software updates and solutions Collaborating with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Job Requirements: Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Proficiency in cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc. Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines Familiarity with container platform and orchestration systems like ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI, or cloud equivalents Proficiency in scripting languages and source control Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Employee benefits package If you are an experienced DevOps Engineer seeking a new opportunity to develop your career within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in either Gloucester or Manchester.
Must hold Active eDV Clearance (West) to start £560 p/d inside IR35 Contract until end of March 2026 - Extension likely Cheltenham location - must be willing to be full-time on-site One stage virtual interview - high-priority role Experience in VMware Suite (ESXi, vSphere, vCentre, NSX), Storage Management, Automation What will the Infrastructure Engineer be doing? In the role, you will support a long-term, mission-critical security programme, focusing on high-impact workstreams and operations within secure infrastructure. You will work alongside multiple other engineers and have technical guidance from senior Team Leads. Key Skills Required: Expertise of VMware - vSphere, NSX, ESXi, vCenter Strong knowledge of storage/backup management System administration within secure environments Desirable Skills Required: IaC and Automation - Ansible/Terraform Cloud migration exposure Must Have Requirements: Active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Willing to be on site 5 days per week in Cheltenham - no scope for remote working due to secure environment and project requirements - mission-critical engagement To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on or . 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: INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER/ VMWARE / NSX / ESXI / VCENTER / VSPHERE / ANSIBLE / SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION / TERRAFORM / STORAGE / STORAGE MANAGEMENT/ DV / DV CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE / CHELTENHAM / CONTRACT
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
Must hold Active eDV Clearance (West) to start £560 p/d inside IR35 Contract until end of March 2026 - Extension likely Cheltenham location - must be willing to be full-time on-site One stage virtual interview - high-priority role Experience in VMware Suite (ESXi, vSphere, vCentre, NSX), Storage Management, Automation What will the Infrastructure Engineer be doing? In the role, you will support a long-term, mission-critical security programme, focusing on high-impact workstreams and operations within secure infrastructure. You will work alongside multiple other engineers and have technical guidance from senior Team Leads. Key Skills Required: Expertise of VMware - vSphere, NSX, ESXi, vCenter Strong knowledge of storage/backup management System administration within secure environments Desirable Skills Required: IaC and Automation - Ansible/Terraform Cloud migration exposure Must Have Requirements: Active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Willing to be on site 5 days per week in Cheltenham - no scope for remote working due to secure environment and project requirements - mission-critical engagement To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on or . 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: INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER/ VMWARE / NSX / ESXI / VCENTER / VSPHERE / ANSIBLE / SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION / TERRAFORM / STORAGE / STORAGE MANAGEMENT/ DV / DV CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE / CHELTENHAM / CONTRACT
Your new company Working for a renowned consultancy. Your new role Our client, a leading consultancy, is urgently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with active eDV Clearance to join their team on-site at an end-client location What you'll need to succeed Active eDV Clearance Proven experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration Strong experience in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl) Proficiency with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Nice to have: Immediate availability Existing DV Clearance What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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)
Dec 04, 2025
Contractor
Your new company Working for a renowned consultancy. Your new role Our client, a leading consultancy, is urgently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with active eDV Clearance to join their team on-site at an end-client location What you'll need to succeed Active eDV Clearance Proven experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration Strong experience in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl) Proficiency with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Nice to have: Immediate availability Existing DV Clearance What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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)
