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SC Cleared Google Cloud Engineer 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £550-£700/day | Remote (Occasional London/Bristol) We're supporting a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering secure, cloud-native platforms into government and regulated environments. They are looking for an experienced SC Cleared GCP Engineer with strong GKE expertise to join a high-performing engineering team. Key Requirements: Active SC Clearance (essential) Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Deep expertise in GKE/Kubernetes in production environments Proven background delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions Experience working in government or highly regulated environments Strong skills in Terraform/Infrastructure as Code Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) Good understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and Zero-Trust principles Key Responsibilities: Design, build and optimise GCP-based platforms, with a focus on GKE Deploy and manage containerised applications in secure, multi-environment setups Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for repeatable, scalable deployments Embed security best practices and compliance controls across the platform Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes Collaborate with engineering, platform, and security teams in agile delivery environments Nice to Have: Experience with multi-cloud (AWS/Azure) environments Exposure to service mesh/CNI (eg Cilium) Knowledge of monitoring & observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) Experience with identity & secrets management (Keycloak, Vault) This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical programmes delivering secure cloud solutions at scale. If this looks like a good fit please drop me your updated CV

A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to current and future Land Ceptor customers through improving robustness, testability and maintainability of the in-service product! Salary: Circa £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The MBDA Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts. The increase in orders for Land Ceptor launchers from export customers, alongside a refresh of elements of the hardware solution leads to a need to increase the size of the team. As the system design evolves, and the number of units in service increases, there is a need to ensure that the system design is robust and has a high level of reliability and maintainability, particularly in relation to the hardware and software components of the primary electronic subsystems. The role is placed within the Land Ceptor System Architecture team, and is expected to conduct and maintain an FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) of the Weapon System, propose design changes to improve robustness and testability, and support the development of maintenance/fault diagnostic procedures. This includes analysis of various aspects of the system including: Analysis of the system architecture, design and behavioural use cases (both internal to the launcher, and for the launcher operating in the wider system of systems context) Analysis of manufacturing and testability processes Analysis of feedback from operational/in-service use of the system The role is expected to combine systems studies with an opportunity to get involved with investigation and experimentation activities in the laboratories, and would suit someone seeking an opportunity for some hands on equipment experience. The role will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you: the opportunity to work independently across the company; genuine engineering challenges, and broad professional growth. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a broadly skilled Systems Engineer, who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting system design activities and manufacturing build process, identifying and investigating potential improvements and scoping and undertaking studies and experimentation. Previous knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous: FMEA analysis Testability Fault Diagnostic Flow Charts Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Field Service Engineer Team Lead Portland 2/3 days pw on site FULL DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED SC Clearance is required on a UKEO basis The Field Service Team Lead heads up the Field Service team who provide engineering support and maintenance through the engineering lifecycle of the product at designated customer locations. This will include planning, prioritising work, to ensure procurement, installation, testing and configuration requirements are met in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and contractual requirements. Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties: To assist the Project Manager in the planning of engineering support, which includes (but not limited to) assembly and testing of manufactured items and cables in accordance with quality procedures and associated work instructions Head up the team to carry out installation and setting to work activities of project equipment, as detailed in the project installation and test plans Carry out installation and setting to work activities of project equipment, as detailed in the project installation and test plans Maintain and support routine maintenance cycles ensuring all quality and legal standards are met whilst helping to manage obsolescence Lead the Field Service Team through application of first line management skills Key Must Have skills: An engineering-based qualification at a minimum of HND level Experience of working with electrical/electronic systems, especially within the defence or maritime domain Lead a team with the ability to travel extensively both nationally and internationally as determined by customer field service requirements which can be at short notice Experience establishing and working to MoD Safety and regulatory standards with the ability to assess potential risks and document mitigating actions Ability to produce and or update project/technical documentation to meet Company, MoD and other customer standards Attendance at sea or land trials as required to measure, service and maintain equipment as necessary The experience/ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, customers, suppliers, project teams and colleagues Desirable Knowledge of acoustics Knowledge of computer networks The ability to work in confined spaces Good interpersonal skills providing clear communication and documentation, with good oral and written skills If you have the skills and experience, please apply now and we will be in touch for a further converstion

Role: SC Cleared Network Engineer Location: Farnborough (2 to 3 days per week onsite) Length: 6 months Rate: 750 to 800 via umbrella CANDIDATES MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE AND BE SOLE UK NATIONALS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK AND INDUSTRY The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineering excellence across one or more technology domains by providing deep technical insight, drive continuous improvement, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you'll lead the design, implementation and support of complex technology solutions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. As the Senior Engineer, you will also act as a technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver integrated solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers, supporting their development and integration into the team Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer: Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloudoud environments Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products. Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions Eperience with software defined Networking including virtualization technologies such as VMWare NSX-T Experience in producing detailed network designs and documentation aligned with business and security requirements Has experience with network automation, supported by development teams Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer: CCNP or equivalent industry experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. To cover shift patterns between (Apply online only) GMT you may be asked to work at specific times. As part of a commitment to maintaining high service availability and rapid incident response, this role will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This responsibility reflects the trust placed in the role to act swiftly and decisively when critical systems are impacted. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 12 Month contract based Remotely with adhoc visits to the office in Croydon SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance The Law Enforcement Cloud Platform (LECP) is the Home Office's strategic cloud hosting solution for national law enforcement applications and products (LECP's 'tenants'). LECP provides a secure, police-assured environment based on a common infrastructure design. By enabling access to shared services and tooling, LECP offers a cost-effective cloud solution, particularly for those needing to build new services or migrate away from existing hosting arrangements which no longer fulfil their requirements or align with organisational strategy. The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for the reliable use of our platforms. Your role is not only to maintain our platforms, but also to design and build elements of them, working with our architects and standards. You will also consider the security of platforms and monitoring as necessary. You will support long or short-term discovery within the Identity and Trust Product team, helping them understand design constraints, and workforce/cost implications. You will advise on the CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Delivery) pipelines, ensuring those new users are able to deploy at the appropriate speed. As necessary you may be working with a team long term to ensure effective work and maintain overall workflows. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: . Supporting teams in mapping their stories to the available platforms, helping effectively build and deploy secure services . Undertaking skilled platform build/support activities, such as developing hardened base containers . Spotting instances where teams are not using best practice, advising around delivery risk . Supporting engineers in service topology discovery; helping to define QA and deployment pipelines . Driving adoption of new tools so teams they can improve their integration approaches, developing new or improved support processes for users . Senior DevOps will be expected to mentor and lead other engineers in technical tasks, as well as support recruitment and assessment activities. Essential: . Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform, demonstrating a deep understanding of IaC principles to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. . AWS Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, Redshift, and VPC configurations, along with a thorough understanding of AWS best practices. . Git/GitLab/Pipelines: Strong command of Git/GitLab for version control, including implementing CI/CD workflows using GitLab CI. . Experience with identity management systems and authentication protocols and an understanding of cybersecurity principals . DevOps Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, with the ability to orchestrate and automate end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for software deployment, testing, and monitoring. . Scripting and Programming: Proficient in multiple programming languages (eg, Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible). Able to design, code, test, correct, and document programs and scripts. Experience reviewing specifications and defining test conditions and procedures. Have directed code reviews and promote refactoring techniques to enhance an enterprise level application codebase. . Containerisation and Orchestration: Working knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling efficient deployment and scaling of containerised applications. . Security and Compliance: Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud and infrastructure management, ensuring the implementation of robust security measures and compliance standards within the environment. Desired: . Management of AWS Control Tower, Landing Zone along with the use methodologies like Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) or AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA). . Management of forward and reverse Proxy solutions eg the open-source products like Suricate or Fortinet solutions, along with experience of using AWS Native gateway products like AWS Network Firewall and WAF. . Experience with Ansible, Salt, Puppet. . GitLab CI and Artifactory administration (self-hosted ideally). . AWS Data services: Glue, Athena, Lake Formation, QuickSight. . Exposure to Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory. . GitLab Runners . AWS Grafana & Prometheus Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer Inside IR35 for a 12 month remote contract with visits to Croydon on an ad hoc basis SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SV clearance. The Law Enforcement Cloud Platform (LECP) is the Home Office's strategic cloud hosting solution for national law enforcement applications and products (LECP's 'tenants'). LECP provides a secure, police-assured environment based on a common infrastructure design. By enabling access to shared services and tooling, LECP offers a cost-effective cloud solution, particularly for those needing to build new services or migrate away from existing hosting arrangements which no longer fulfil their requirements or align with organisational strategy. As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will work across 3 production teams, the CI/CD product team, the AMT team or the Ingress team. Your main responsibilities will be: Essential: . Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform, demonstrating a deep understanding of IaC principles to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. . AWS Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, Redshift, and VPC configurations, along with a thorough understanding of AWS best practices. . Git/GitLab/Pipelines: Strong command of Git/GitLab for version control, including implementing CI/CD workflows using GitLab CI. . DevOps Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, with the ability to orchestrate and automate end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for software deployment, testing, and monitoring. . Scripting and Programming: Proficient in multiple programming languages (eg, Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible). Able to design, code, test, correct, and document programs and scripts. Experience reviewing specifications and defining test conditions and procedures. Have directed code reviews and promote refactoring techniques to enhance an enterprise level application codebase. . Containerisation and Orchestration: Working knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling efficient deployment and scaling of containerised applications. . Security and Compliance: Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud and infrastructure management, ensuring the implementation of robust security measures and compliance standards within the environment. . Experience: A track record of 6+ years as a Platform/DevOps Engineer, with hands-on experience. Preferred: . Management of AWS Control Tower, Landing Zone along with the use methodologies like Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) or AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA). . Management of forward and reverse Proxy solutions eg the open-source products like Suricate or Fortinet solutions, along with experience of using AWS Native gateway products like AWS Network Firewall and WAF. . Experience with Ansible, Salt, Puppet. . GitLab CI and Artifactory administration (self-hosted ideally). . AWS Data services: Glue, Athena, Lake Formation, QuickSight. . Exposure to Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory. . GitLab Runners . AWS Grafana & Prometheus Soft Skills: . Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking. . Excellent communication and documentation skills. . Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions. . Time management and attention to detail. . Patience and pragmatism when dealing with stakeholders. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Home Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant The Home Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

Stevenage A phenomenal permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Maritime Weapon System Quality Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle at Bristol. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will play a pivotal role within an established team with the aim of ensuring all core Quality Assurance activities are met, as well as the potential to work with domestic and international colleagues on projects involving transfer of technology. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA's functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve working on a multi-national project, as well as with an established Quality network preventing/minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth equipment delivery, assuring reliable products in Production and continually growing the happiness of our customers. Review, give and maintain Project Quality planning documentation. Ensure compliance to BMS procedures is maintained. Act as Key Point of contact for Design (Project Chief Engineer & CDE) for any Hardware concerns at Bolton. Act as External Customer for Product/ Hardware Quality issues/ concerns Customer interface for on and off site Product Acceptance activities Represent Project at the Op's NCRP Level 1 & 2 Act as the Key point of contact for the Project Quality Assurance Manager Represent Project QA at the monthly Operations Management Report on any escapes to our External Customers Ensure product life cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions handled appropriately. Lead product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance process. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports into major equipment and senior management reviews. Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues to reduce risk and increase customer happiness. Participate in process improvement and facilitate local flash audits, providing compliance and process improvement ideas. Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase quality process awareness, efficiencies and proficiencies within the Project teams. Provide support to the transfer of technology process. What we're looking for from you: Ideally HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience Ideally a practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.) A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisation, communication & social skills An ability to inspire change, a respectful great teammate, comfortable working in a matrix organization Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools Continuous improvement awareness and initiative to deliver improvements Ability to understand and respect cultural differences Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol Are you an experienced FPGA Designer who enjoys contributing to the development of complex FPGA platforms? Look no further! Join our ambitious team at MBDA and be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation. Apply now and take the next step in your career as an FPGA Designer. Job Title: FPGA Designer Salary: Up to circa £75,000 depending on experience Locations: Stevenage, Bristol and Bolton (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. This could be less depending upon project requirements. We are also open to compressed hours or part-time working in this role. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The Opportunity: Our FPGA Design team is rapidly growing! We are seeking a number of talented FPGA Design Engineers, to work on a wide range of projects, including advanced signal processing systems (Image / Radio); core embedded processing systems and safety and security critical systems. Your role will involve all phases of the FPGA design life cycle, from requirement inception through to a validated design. This will offer you a great opportunity to strongly influence the design, push the use of latest technologies and interact with the wider multidiscipline design teams; whilst also leveraging the latest tools and technologies provided by top FPGA vendors. What we're looking for from you: Ideally, you are educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification), with experience in the majority of the following areas: Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, etc., targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices. Ability to verify complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test-bench methodologies. Proficiency in FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim). Strong skills in generating low-level software (C) for FPGA test and integration with embedded systems. Ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard. Please note: Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol Our Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment Salary: Up to £ 65k depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: Our Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex, high-reliability systems meet our requirements. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Development: Defining test requirements, creating test plans, scoping front end activities with the customer ensuring that requirements are met and understood with the best efficiency maintained for deliveries. System Validation: Overseeing or supporting the qualification and acceptance of test equipment, ensuring it is robust, compliant, and accurate. Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analysing test data, identifying performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting validation issues. Documentation & Governance: Producing technical documentation (test procedures, reports) and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Support departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction Provide technical leadership to all Test related issues across design projects with proven experience in Test Equipment requirements capture and specification. Supporting new product bid activities. Identify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects. What we're looking for from you: Essential Skills & Qualifications Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronics or mechanical systems, a degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline. Hands-on Experience: Expertise in operating general-purpose test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators). Industry Standards: Knowledge of safety-critical standards, particularly within aerospace, defence (e.g., MOD), or rail sectors. Communication: Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with customers for system acceptance. Hands-on experience of DOORS & DOORS NG, SysML & Rhapsody would be desirable, but training will be provided where needed. Experience in DfT and testability. RF / Microwave systems knowledge would be desirable. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Cyber Security Technical Lead We are looking for a Cybersecurity Technical Lead to support the development and delivery of secure solutions that support critical national infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring cybersecurity is embedded across projects, products, and operational technologies, helping to build secure and resilient systems for the future. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: Supporting and consulting project delivery teams (development, engineering, or service) to design, configure, and implement secure architectures and product & solution security (software and hardware). Developing and maintaining Cyber Security Models for new and existing solutions in line with industry and global standards (e.g., IEC 62443, IEC 62351). Driving improvements in cybersecurity procedures and processes to enhance security posture and operational effectiveness. Creating Factory and Site Acceptance Test documentation and leading cybersecurity testing activities. Coaching and supporting project teams through security activities across development, project management, and service phases. Delivering cybersecurity training to internal teams where required. Monitoring and reporting cybersecurity status, risks, and actions to management. Ensuring compliance with business policies, conduct guidelines, and confidentiality requirements. Promoting safe working practices and contributing to a positive safety culture. Essential Requirements Minimum Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Network Security, or a related field. Cybersecurity certification achieved or in progress (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443 Fundamentals, CISSP). Experience in Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems and relevant standards such as IEC 62443 and IEC 62351. Knowledge of substation automation, protection systems, and protocols such as IEC 61850. Understanding of NIS2 regulation and Security Level requirements. Familiarity with OT network architectures (e.g., HSR, PRP). Understanding of network security technologies (Firewalls, IDS, IPSec, SSL). Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Desirable Skills Knowledge of server administration and virtualisation. Experience in network design, switching, and routing. Exposure to IoT and cloud-based technologies. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance. Benefits Performance-based annual bonus. Flexible working hours to support work-life balance. Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days. If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.

Configuration Analyst (CMDB) ITIL A key role within service operations, responsible for the build, accuracy, integrity, and ongoing maintenance of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Looking for an experienced candidate with experience of - • ITIL v4 Configuration Management and CMDB best practices. • Hands-on experience with at least one major CMDB platform such as: • ServiceNow CMDB • Jira / Insight CMDB • Experience working with discovery tools, asset systems, and configuration data sources. • Ability to interpret technical infrastructure (servers, networks, cloud, applications) and map them logically. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data quality assurance skills. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders. This would suit someone who has high attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, ownership mindset with a strong sense of responsibility who can work cross-functionally and influence without authority. Ensuring all Configuration Items (CIs) and their relationships are properly identified, recorded, controlled, and kept up to date to support effective IT service delivery, impact assessment, change management, compliance, and operational stability. Working closely with engineering, cloud, and service management teams to ensure the CMDB becomes a single, trusted source of truth for the technology estate. CMDB Ownership and Governance CI Discovery, Integration & Data Quality Service Mapping & Dependency Modelling Support for ITSM Processes Reporting & Data Insights Stakeholder Collaboration Preferred Certifications: ITIL Foundation v3/v4 (minimum), ITIL Specialist or higher certifications (advantageous), Platform-specific CMDB certifications (e.g., ServiceNow CISCMDB) are highly desirable. • Security clearance will be mandatory and ability to attain higher clearance levels is essential.

Bristol We are seeking a highly capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead and support the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems. Job Title: Electronic Systems Engineer Salary: Circa £52,500 - £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We're looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you'll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities. You'll shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment, and producing high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation that form the backbone of robust, reliable designs. Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You'll work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration, guiding designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use. From hands-on system integration and root cause analysis to ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards, you'll play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions. What we're looking for from you: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Experience with systems design tools (e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink) Desirable but not essential skills Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I C, UART) Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence) Experience with SPICE simulator software Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol A phenomenal permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Weapon Systems UK Product Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle. Salary: Circa £41,000depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: You will play a pivotal cross-functional role within an established team with the aim of ensuring all non-conformances are managed effectively through the review, reporting and improvement structures. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA's functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve supporting multi-national projects, as well as with an established Quality network preventing/minimising product non-conformance. This role is an ideal entry level role into Product Assurance and the non-conformance management discipline for those looking to start and build a career in this area. Lead product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance processes. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Co-ordinate the project Non-Conformance Review Panels. Liaise with the Product Assurance team on the status and action plans of open non-conformances. Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports into major equipment and senior management reviews. Participate in process improvement and facilitate local flash audits, providing compliance and process improvement ideas. Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase non-conformance process awareness, efficiencies and proficiencies within the Project teams. What we are looking for from you: Previously held non-conformance related roles in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience A logically minded individual with an eye for problem solving, who enjoys problem investigation and improvement style activities Can analyse data, determine trends and sees opportunities to focus improvements A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisational, communication & social skills Strong computer literate and analytical skills is essential; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools Ability to understand and respect cultural differences Experience within the Defence industry is preferred but not essential. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of skilled Systems Engineers within The Security Engineering Department who ensure our products are secure during their service life, protect MBDA's IP and safeguard our Customer's through-life military capability. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification; where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Security Check (SC) clearance, which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Applicants either holding or willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance are ideal, but not mandatory. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The Security Engineering Department provides all project teams across the business with skilled resources, Technical Experts and other specialist capabilities to manage the Security Engineering process throughout the Product Life Cycle phases to ensure our products are robust to tampering and resistant to reverse engineering attempts by an Adversary. The Product Security Solution comprises both Technical Protection features embedded at all levels of the design and a robust set of processes and procedures, which form an essential part of our Customer's ability to maintain an Operational Advantage and Freedom of Action. Product Security Engineers are primarily Systems Engineers with a specialist focus on Security Design. Therefore, experience in working in the Security Engineering Domain, whilst beneficial is not essential. A successful candidate need only be a skilled Systems Engineer with an eye for detail and a willingness to learn. Some prior experience with electronics or software design is useful, but again not essential. Specifically, the role will involve: Task package management of activities utilising multi-disciplinary engineers spanning across the Engineering Directorate to design and deliver a comprehensive technical security solution within the budget and timescale set out for the task. Managing the trade-space to maximise the effectiveness of through life protective measures without compromising product safety or Customer winning capability. Preparing and maintaining a robust security case and working directly with the UK Customer and its technical advisors to agree sufficiency of solutions. Undertaking a wide range of systems design and technical leadership tasks, ensuring a coherent design is maintained across the contributing engineering departments (hardware, firmware, software) that can be integrated, tested and qualified to demonstrate the effectiveness of the security solution. Liaising with manufacturing and support teams to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the missile/weapon system is maintained through manufacture and in the various through life support scenarios that may be offered to a Customer. Ensuring the Need to Know principal is adhered to and sufficient controls are in place to manage the knowledge of the technical implementation, providing direction on the release of information to Suppliers and Customers, where required. Product Security Engineers are required to look at the design at multiple levels: from the Missile as a whole with its multitude of complex interfaces within a wider Weapon System, to the individual electronic components at a printed circuit card level. Such a breadth of influence over and interaction with the design affords the Product Security Engineer a rich and challenging working environment unparalleled elsewhere in the Systems Design Function. You will gain an intimate knowledge of the product functionality and interact with stakeholders across the business from the highly technical to the more commercial. A role in the Security Engineering Department is therefore dynamic and diverse in its activities and provides a real opportunity to be part of a technically complex and essential part of the product capability. What we're looking for from you: Able to listen to, evaluate and resolve technical issues in a manner that upholds MBDAs reputation with our Customer. Strong engineering skills where a background in Systems Engineering is essential and experience in electronics design and/or embedded software or firmware design is desirable. Knowledge of Product or Systems Security is desirable. DV cleared or willing and eligible to go through the DV clearance process. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

At Sopra Steria, our Security Operations Centre (SOC) protects some of the UK's most critical organisations. As a SOC Engineer, you'll make sure the right monitoring and protective tooling is in place-so our analysts can detect, investigate and respond at pace. It's a hands-on role with real impact and plenty of scope to grow your cybersecurity career. This is meaningful work across high-impact client environments in a culture that backs your growth-learn from specialists across engineering, architecture and operations. Based on Site in Farnborough OR Hemel Hempstead. You do need to be eligible for SC Clearance. What you will be doing: Install, configure and support security monitoring tools feeding into the SOC Ensure tooling is operating effectively to protect client environments. Work with teams to assess risks, design controls and define testing requirements. Support senior engineers with SIEM, threat intelligence and malware analysis platforms. Apply patches/updates, raise changes and follow agreed processes. Keep up to date with threats and recommend improvements. What you will bring: ? Clear understanding of Information Security fundamentals Sentinel OR Splunk experience. Familiarity with security monitoring/protective technologies. Good project-management skills; able to juggle multiple priorities. Analytical and systematic problem-solving approach; able to absorb and apply technical information. Ability to plan work to objectives and influence peers and specialist teams. Able to manage competing tasks, meet deadlines and collaborate in a busy environment. ompTIA Network+ (or similar) or equivalent knowledge. It would be great if you had: Experience with Azure or AWS security features. SIEM experience-especially Sentinel or Splunk. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Location: Office based Hemel Hempstead OR Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: Eligible for SC Clearance. Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: £To be discussed Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, Health Shields, life assurance, pension. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

Your new role You must have or be able to get SC clearance Responsible for the build maintenance of both virtual and physical network infrastructure, both the day-to-day operational running and the planning, design, development and documentation of new technical solutions. You will be able to demonstrate experience of supporting, building and maintaining virtual and physical infrastructure in a complex, multi-faceted organisation. What you'll need to succeed Substantial knowledge of Cisco, Avaya telephony, Azure, AWS, zScaler, SolarWinds and sentinel Strong knowledge of network Monitoring & Management alongside Supplier Management experience. Strong Knowledge of SD Wan, VLAN Azure vWan. Strong Knowledge of Static and Dynamic routing. Successful in applying industry best practice with knowledge of ISO 20000 (Service Management) and ITSM. Authoring of Technical Design documents and Service artefacts. You must be located within 45/60 minutes of Warwick What you'll get in return Stand by allowance Excellent pension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer (Test & Infrastructure Resilience) Location: Remote Working Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance 6 Months Contract 400 to 600 a day inside IR35 A top-tier consultancy firm is looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer with a strong background in testing to help maintain and evolve Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) for a top UK client. This is a pivotal role in maintaining critical national infrastructure where scalability and resilience are essential. We're looking for a highly skilled DevOps engineer with a strong background in testing (including APIs). The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and results-driven, capable of thriving in an Agile team. You'll need to be comfortable with Confluence for documentation and Jira for project tracking and story management. Your main responsibility will be to develop and structure a comprehensive test framework. This includes creating approaches and plans, gaining approval for those approaches, and ultimately delivering a complex set of functional and performance tests for software components running within an AWS multi-account model. You will be working alongside client teams and supporting, as required, in a 3rd line capacity. Key Technologies Security & Service Mesh: Vault, Consul Orchestration: Kubernetes Cloud: Various AWS services (Compute, Identity) Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, ELK CI/CD: Jenkins Scripting: Python, Ansible, and/or Bash Networking (Advantage): Proxies and firewalls, including Fortinet and Palo Alto Location: Remote Working 6 Months Contract 400 to 600 a day inside IR35 Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance If this seems of interest, please apply directly to the ad or send your CV to (url removed). Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Network Engineer - Redhill, Surrey Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 + Car Allowance Department: Engineering Are you a technically strong Network Engineer who loves solving complex problems, improving network performance and keeping critical systems secure? This role offers a brilliant opportunity to work across internal and customer networks, supporting everything from day-to-day operations to specialist secure environments. If you enjoy designing, building, testing and managing networks - and being the person others turn to for expert advice - this could be the ideal next step. What you'll be doing Network Design, Build & Support Acting as the centre of excellence for network design and management. Leading by example and developing strong technical expertise in bespoke systems and networks. Designing, building, testing and commissioning internal and occasional customer networks. Troubleshooting routing, compression and acceleration processes in long-latency environments. Maintaining configuration documents, schematics and technical support guides. Ensuring the highest levels of network security across internal and external environments. Technology Expertise You'll work with a wide range of technologies, including: Fortinet Fortigate (FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer) Cisco routers (29xx, 83xx, 4xxx - IOS-XE) Cisco switches (29xx, 93xx) Linux, crypto, VPN, IP SLA, BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, VOIP QoS Cross-team & Customer Support Analysing logs to identify trends and propose improvements. Supporting both internal colleagues and external customers. Producing SLA reports and making recommendations based on performance insights. Acting as an escalation point for complex network support issues. Participating in a weekend/out-of-hours emergency support rota. What we're looking for Essential Skills & Experience Minimum FCSS/FCP and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent. At least 5 years' hands-on, multi-network experience. Strong technical ability across Fortinet, Cisco, VPN, routing protocols and secure network technologies. Excellent customer-facing skills - comfortable supporting users by phone and in person. Ability to gain DV Security Clearance. Highly organised with a proactive, can-do attitude. Strong communication and documentation skills. Desirable Extras Background in telecommunications or satcom/maritime networks. Experience with MPLS, 802.1x, multicasting. Knowledge of Linux, Docker and Python. Why this role is challenging (and rewarding) Balancing multiple priorities while delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. Maintaining secure, high-performance networks under pressure. Training others and supporting their development. Handling rapid-response escalations and urgent out-of-hours issues.

Software Engineer (Rust) Cheltenham / Hybrid / Remote My client is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Rust expertise to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure software and communications solutions into the national defence sector. This is an opportunity to work across live programmes, next-generation product development, and cutting-edge proof-of-concept work, using modern engineering to solve complex real-world challenges. It would suit someone who wants to build secure, high-performance, memory-safe software in an environment where technical quality, innovation, and real-world impact genuinely matter. Benefits £70,000 - £85,000 basic salary Bonus Hybrid working and flexibility Pension Private healthcare Electric car scheme Training and development opportunities Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture Career progression The role and responsibilities You will join a team building secure, high-performance software for complex and mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain software components written primarily in Rust, while also contributing to wider engineering decisions, technical direction, and best practice. Responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software in Rust Building secure, scalable, and memory-safe software components for operationally critical systems Contributing to system architecture and selecting appropriate Rust-based frameworks and design patterns Acting as a technical point of contact for Rust-related engineering decisions within the team Working with asynchronous Rust and networked services in high-performance environments Producing clean, maintainable, well-tested code with a strong focus on reliability and security Participating in code reviews and helping drive engineering quality across the wider software team Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Working closely with architects, product owners, DevSecOps, cloud, and security engineering teams Producing technical documentation including design specifications, API documentation, and operational runbooks Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement Communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders where required Key skills Strong commercial experience as a Software Engineer, Rust Engineer, or Backend / Systems Software Engineer Strong commercial experience developing production software in Rust Strong understanding of Rust ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, and concurrency primitives Experience with asynchronous Rust such as Tokio or async-std Proficiency with Rust tooling including Cargo, Clippy, Rustfmt, and the wider crate ecosystem Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and systems design Experience with version control, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing Strong communication and collaboration skills British citizenship and ability to obtain MOD SC clearance Desired skills Existing SC clearance Experience working in defence, secure technology, or other highly regulated environments Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Experience with Infrastructure as Code, for example Terraform Familiarity with containerisation such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes Understanding of zero-trust architectures, mTLS, and PKI Experience with cross-language FFI such as Rust / C / C++ Exposure to embedded, low-level, or systems-level Rust development Experience building secure networked services or communications-focused platforms Please note: existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Candidates must be British citizens and eligible to undergo MOD SC clearance If you would like more information then please apply via the link. All the best, Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting Ltd Alternative job titles: Software Developer, Rust Developer, C++ Developer, Application Engineer, Application Developer