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Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer Location: Stevenage Pay Rate: Market Rate Competitive Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months Key Skills: FPGA, VHDL, MATLAB / Simulink, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Defence, Join Our Team as a FPGA Engineer and Drive Electronic Engineering to New Heights! Are you a meticulous FPGA Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented FPGA Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a FPGA Design Engineer? Developing complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices. Verifying FPGA implementations using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM test-bench methodologies. Utilizing FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools such as QuestaSim and ModelSim. Writing low-level software in C to support FPGA testing and integration with broader embedded systems. Configuring and documenting designs to a high professional standard. Collaborating as part of a multidiscipline team to deliver complex FPGA-based projects. What are we looking for in our next FPGA Design Engineer? Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in FPGA development. Strong VHDL language and design skills. Proven verification skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies. Demonstrable experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs. Experience in professionally configuring and documenting designs. Experience working in large, multidiscipline teams. My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next FPGA Engineer, this is the opportunity for you! PLEASE NOTE Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Bristol Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) is ubiquitous in all modern-day military conflicts. MBDA is developing products that will enable the UK Services (and the UK's allies) to continue to obtain battlefield information superiority and robust situational awareness, whilst also being able to sufficiently disrupt / deny / degrade enemy operations. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen, or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, and capable of achieving a DV clearance level (which is 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 The opportunity: At MBDA, we are growing our EW capabilities. The RF Systems Team within the EW Group has a vacancy for an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA). The role is within an exciting project which is at the forefront of a new and growing domain, and you will have the opportunity to own and steer the development of the product. The ERA will work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to ensure delivery of the configured hardware and validation evidence whilst ensuring time, cost and quality constraints are adhered to. Reporting directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the development of your equipment's requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis, and ensuring safe and secure integrity is maintained throughout the development cycle and into the hands of our Customers. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a broad understanding of the engineering design process, as well as an appreciation for good requirement specification practices. Experience in Electromagnetic Warfare systems is preferred, but not essential. However, knowledge of RF Systems' Architecture and Design from similar domains (e.g. RF Comms, Radar, etc.) would be highly advantageous. What we're looking for from you: Ability to specify clear and accurate requirements onto design teams (internal or external). Experience of working closely with a Design Authority and the Customer community to develop the solution, including the management of technical trades. Management of the technical status and progression of assigned work packages. Working with a project team to define the verification and validation strategies, and agreement of key functional & performance tests. Management of a supplier's performance, and the adherence to cost, schedule and technical requirements. Ability to exchange, communicate and explain technical information between various internal and external stakeholders. It is also desirable if you have: Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Electronic Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support. Knowledge of RF and electronic systems, algorithm design and implementation. Experience in development and use of RF performance models. Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification. Knowledge of Integrated Air Defence Systems (IADS). Knowledge of EW techniques and tactics. Experience working with DSTL, ASWC, and/or DI. What's in it for you? The successful candidate will be joining an exciting, expanding, and rapidly evolving area within MBDA, with the opportunity to work on new and innovative products. The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development, and will increase their knowledge and understanding of EW Systems. Join an open, friendly, and supportive group of EW engineering practitioners. Work on cutting edge Weapon System programmes. Opportunities for travel within the UK and Europe in support of programmes. 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. JBRP1_UKTJ

We are recruiting Senior Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes based in Gloucester. These roles offer meaningful, impactful work with strong opportunities for professional development, alongside a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working options. You'll contribute to the development of cutting-edge DevSecOps software systems and applications, playing a key role in driving innovation and protecting critical digital infrastructure in the UK. Whether you specialise in a single area or operate across multiple software development disciplines with a focus on the cyber domain, your expertise will be Security Clearance: DV clearance is required to start. If you are passionate about software engineering and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, your skills and perspective may still be a great fit-so we encourage you to apply.valued and supported. Role Responsibilities: Carry out software development activities under the guidance of a Software Engineering Lead. Design and develop tests for software debugging. Translate customer requirements into software features using appropriate standards, tools, and processes across the full development lifecycle. Identify and correct program errors. Prepare operating instructions and maintain clear documentation. Analyse system capabilities and requirements to resolve software development questions related to intent, input, output, and control mechanisms. Champion automation including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and test automation. Required Skills and Experience: Strong proficiency in modern Java; knowledge of Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React is a plus. Experience developing on Linux. Solid understanding of mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit 5. Experience with Git version control. Proficient in Agile development using SCRUM. Experience with Oracle or other relational databases and/or MongoDB. Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Experience working with Apache NiFi. Familiarity with Atlassian tools including Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana. Experience with Hibernate. Experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, and Lambda. Experience building CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments. Desired Skills: Experience developing software for cloud deployment, particularly AWS. Experience building microservices or serverless architectures. Understanding challenges of migrating on-premise workloads to cloud environments. Experience with JSF (PrimeFaces). Preferred Qualifications or Certifications: Oracle Java Certification AWS Certification ISTQB Certification OSCP Certification CCNA Certification

Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Permanent Attractive - Aerospace and Defence - WFH/Hybrid/Remote Bedfordshire Due to expansion a Senior Satcom Systems Engineer is required within a leading Telecoms, Satellite, Defence and Space Systems Technology Company. The successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will provide technical and commercial expertise to customers. The Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will be responsible for undertaking a variety of communications systems engineering tasks on advanced satellite communications networks and supported communications services. The successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will benefit from interesting, varied, and challenging work. In return the requirement is for an excellent breadth of systems engineering knowledge and experience. Ideally the successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will be expected to demonstrate experience of many although not necessarily all of the following skills, experience, and responsibilities The Responsibilities for the Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Experience of working as an integral part of a highly focused team Good customer-facing and communication skills Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and unambiguous presentations to customers Strong analytical skills, the ability to identify key issues and to solve day-to-day challenges Proven ability to develop innovative solutions to defined problems Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required for the Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Years of relevant experience with SatComs and or Telecommunication Systems Graduate with a good Honours or Master s degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Space System Engineering, Electronics, Communications); equivalent qualifications and/or experience can be considered as an alternative Experience in satcoms systems engineering with a knowledge of system design, ground segment design, satellite operations, and payload engineering Experience in IP networking, protocols, and security of data Thorough understanding of communications systems and associated engineering concepts Strong practical knowledge of systems engineering practices from requirements engineering through design/development and on to VV&T Experience in developing requirements systems design documentation, test plans and procedures and operational procedures Knowledge of software development environments, languages, and methodologies Proven track record of identifying and solving problems Desirable Skills Chartered Engineer or equivalent Practical experience in the commissioning and testing of satellite systems Familiarity with OSS/BSS technology and communications networks Experience in assessment/development of security architectures in communications systems Experience of software development environments, languages (Python, Java), and methodologies (Agile, DevOps) Knowledge of optical, 5G and/or Quantum technologies Security Clearance & British Nationals required due to nature of systems & products involved If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Senior Satcom Systems Engineer , then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on either (phone number removed) or email suitable CV s to (url removed) Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Stevenage Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) is ubiquitous in all modern-day military conflicts. MBDA is developing products that will enable the UK Services (and the UK's allies) to continue to obtain battlefield information superiority and robust situational awareness, whilst also being able to sufficiently disrupt / deny / degrade enemy operations. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen, or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, and capable of achieving a DV clearance level (which is 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 The opportunity: At MBDA, we are growing our EW capabilities. The RF Systems Team within the EW Group has a vacancy for an Equipment Requirement Authority (ERA). The role is within an exciting project which is at the forefront of a new and growing domain, and you will have the opportunity to own and steer the development of the product. The ERA will work with the wider organisation and industrial partners to ensure delivery of the configured hardware and validation evidence whilst ensuring time, cost and quality constraints are adhered to. Reporting directly to a Design Lead or Chief Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the development of your equipment's requirements, ensuring suitable flow down into the supply chain (internal or external), specifying and collecting technical evidence through testing or analysis, and ensuring safe and secure integrity is maintained throughout the development cycle and into the hands of our Customers. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a broad understanding of the engineering design process, as well as an appreciation for good requirement specification practices. Experience in Electromagnetic Warfare systems is preferred, but not essential. However, knowledge of RF Systems' Architecture and Design from similar domains (e.g. RF Comms, Radar, etc.) would be highly advantageous. What we're looking for from you: Ability to specify clear and accurate requirements onto design teams (internal or external). Experience of working closely with a Design Authority and the Customer community to develop the solution, including the management of technical trades. Management of the technical status and progression of assigned work packages. Working with a project team to define the verification and validation strategies, and agreement of key functional & performance tests. Management of a supplier's performance, and the adherence to cost, schedule and technical requirements. Ability to exchange, communicate and explain technical information between various internal and external stakeholders. It is also desirable if you have: Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Electronic Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support. Knowledge of RF and electronic systems, algorithm design and implementation. Experience in development and use of RF performance models. Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification. Knowledge of Integrated Air Defence Systems (IADS). Knowledge of EW techniques and tactics. Experience working with DSTL, ASWC, and/or DI. What's in it for you? The successful candidate will be joining an exciting, expanding, and rapidly evolving area within MBDA, with the opportunity to work on new and innovative products. The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development, and will increase their knowledge and understanding of EW Systems. Join an open, friendly, and supportive group of EW engineering practitioners. Work on cutting edge Weapon System programmes. Opportunities for travel within the UK and Europe in support of programmes. 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. JBRP1_UKTJ

Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers - Derbyshire We have several fantastic opportunities for Senior and Mid-Level Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers to join an experienced and highly skilled team developing and testing innovative products and systems on the cutting edge of Cyber Security. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, a desire to explore ideas, and, above all, have a passion for quality. Security will be paramount in development so this role will suit a candidate wanting to build a career in developing high-integrity software, aligned to functional correctness, predicated upon formally defined specifications. Required Technical Skills / Qualifications: Degree qualified with a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent STEM subject Experience in Software Unit Test automation and tools (LDRA, Parasoft etc Embedded C/C++ development skills Familiarity with MISRA compliance or similar quality source code conformance specification Familiarity with static analysis tools Desirable Technical Skills: Proficiency in JTAG/ETM Debugging tools C# development experience RUST and Ada SPARK experience Cryptol and SAW experience Proficiency with scripting languages (ruby, groovy, python, Perl, bash, PowerShell) Practical experience in developing applications for Microsoft Windows Computer network security and vulnerability analysis Conversant with IP standards Multi-threaded RTOS and bare metal embedded experience Background in a range of CPU/MPU s with practical experience in ARM based architectures These roles require candidates to be a British Citizen as well as obtaining and retaining an unconditional DV security clearance. Remuneration: £40,000 - £75,000 Pension Flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available Location: Belper, Derbyshire If you think you ve got what it takes, we d love to hear from you!

JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 7 Jan 2026 . First stage interviews over MS Teams will take place between January 2026. Second stage interviews will take place at our offices in Victoria on Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 January. What are the main responsibilities of this role? •Manage partners/suppliers to assure service continuity and supplier performance in terms of technical quality and performance metrics. •Responsible for EUC service delivery, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance. •Produce Statements of work for Suppliers to deliver to and manage delivery, assure success and technical quality of the work delivered. •Lead endpoint strategy, lifecycle planning, and BIOS/driver governance. •Manage Intune migration and endpoint refresh programmes. •Oversee AV device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat Boards). •Collaborate with InfoSec on endpoint security to ensure EUC estate is compliant. •Drive automation, standardisation, and proactive monitoring. •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Maintain structured documentation, SOPs, and CMDB accuracy. How does this align to the Government Digital Service DDaT Roles? This position aligns with the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession role of IT Service Manager within the Government Digital Service framework. While this serves as a reference point for capability and expectations, the responsibilities of this role extend beyond the standard DDaT definition. For further details, please refer to the official DDaT role description: IT Service Manager DDaT Capability Framework. Relationships: Reporting to: Head of Service Management Relationships: Part of a 3-person team alongside the Service Management Lead working under the Head of Service Management, which in turn works alongside the Infrastructure Operations team under the Head of Digital Operations. Internal: Working with all teams across Digital Services and Information Security (InfoSec). External: Multiple third-party support vendors. Resources Managed: None Security Clearance: NAO DS Operators at this level must be SC cleared as part of the onboarding process. Responsibilities: Organisational Admin & Management •Maintain structured documentation and SOPs for EUC services. •Support internal communications and cross-team knowledge sharing. •Contribute to CMDB accuracy and asset lifecycle governance. •Participate in team engagement and improvement workshops. •Lead and assurance of onboarding new devices and services. •Represent EUC operations in governance forums. Service Delivery •Ensure availability, performance, and SLA compliance across EUC platforms including supplier performance management. •Responsible for MDM tooling and endpoint refresh programmes. •Administer Windows Operating System, Office 365, and third-party applications. •Lead Video Conferencing/Audio-visual device management (Surface Hubs, Cisco, Neat, etc.) including peripherals and managing supplier who supports and develops. •Maintain accurate configuration and asset data in ITSM Tools. •Lead on service validation and testing for new deployments. •Manage vendors and suppliers to ensure service continuity and upgrades. •Monitor endpoint performance and identify improvement opportunities. •Manage patching, backup, and DR readiness for endpoint platforms. •Lead onboarding of EUC services into operational support. Strategic •Lead endpoint strategy, BIOS/driver/firmware governance, and app lifecycle planning. •Produce technology roadmaps to ensure architecture decisions for all EUC and AV services are fit for purpose. •Write Statements of work, engaging in supplier workshops to determine solutions where necessary. •Contribute to service catalogue evolution and governance frameworks. •Recommend tooling improvements and automation opportunities. •Provide input into training needs and capability uplift. •Liaise with senior stakeholders on EUC priorities. •Develop metrics and dashboards for EUC performance and risk. •Advocate for cost-effective and scalable endpoint solutions. Support •Act as escalation point for EUC-related incidents and problems. •Conduct root cause analysis and manage known error records. •Provide mentoring and guidance on structured troubleshooting. •Support resolution of ad hoc technical issues with a strategic approach. •Deliver remote support to Newcastle office and mobile users. •Collaborate with Problem Management Lead to remediate recurring issues. •Collaborate with Service Delivery Manager on queue management to ensure incidents are resolved within SLA/KPIs Security & Risk •Implement endpoint security controls and compliance policies. •Collaborate with InfoSec on vulnerability remediation and access governance. •Support change governance and compliance processes; provide evidence for GRC audits and align to industry certifications where applicable (including, but not limited to ISO 27001 & CE+). •Track and report on endpoint-related risk metrics and posture improvements. Development •Contribute to automation scripts and tooling enhancements. •Participate in pilots for new endpoint technologies and service improvements. Emergency Capacity •Provide capacity for major and urgent incidents. Working Environment & Requirements •You'll work on an agreed support rota to ensure coverage from 08 00, with core hours of 09 00, Monday to Friday, on-site in Victoria, London. Occasional attendance will be required at our Newcastle office with expenses paid for travel and accommodation. Due to the nature of the role, occasional (paid) weekend work as required, and Time-Off-In-Lieu offered for out-of-hours work during Mon-Fri. Key skills/competencies required Skills & Experience Leadership & Governance • Ability to govern EUC services, designing standards that ensure compliance aligned to strategic objectives. • Skilled in managing vendor relationships for endpoint and AV solutions, including SLA/OLA compliance and performance reviews. ITIL & Service Management Expertise • Strong command of ITIL practices: Change, Release, Problem, Knowledge, Configuration. • Collaborative, structured, and improvement-focused mindset. • Familiarity with SIAM and multi-supplier governance frameworks. Technical & Tooling Knowledge • Proven experience managing Windows Operating Systems, SCCM, Intune, Entra ID, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android). • Strong understanding of Windows as a Service (WaaS) and experience of managing patching, and endpoint lifecycle. • Familiarity with AV technologies (Surface Hubs, Cisco Desk Pros, Neat Boards). • Experience with MDM policy design and administration. • Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. • Able to produce SOPs, runbooks, and user-facing guides. • Experience engaging suppliers, InfoSec, and project delivery teams. Desirable Certifications • ITIL 4 Foundation. • ITIL 4 Specialist: Monitor, Support & Fulfil (desirable). • PRINCE2 / AgilePM or equivalent delivery discipline (desirable). • Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102) • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Key Behaviours • Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. • Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. • Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. • Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. • Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. • Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. • Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. • Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. • Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards. • Proactively look for ways we can improve our ways of working and make suggestions for how these could be implemented. • Engage confidently with colleagues and clients at all levels to support the delivery of work and build good relationships with key stakeholders. • Work flexibly to contribute to a range of topics and outputs and take ownership of driving work forward and responding to challenges.

Ready to take the next step in your penetration testing career and lead a high-performing team at a respected, fast-growing cybersecurity consultancy? This is your opportunity to join a CREST-certified organisation committed to excellence, innovation and integrity. As our new Penetration Testing Team Leader , you'll play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge testing services, developing talented testers, and helping protect clients across government, telecoms, finance, digital currencies and other critical sectors. With structured development, meaningful progression opportunities, and the chance to make a visible impact from day one, this is a role designed for a driven, highly skilled Team Lead who thrives on technical depth, leadership and solving complex security challenges. The Role at a Glance: Penetration Testing Team Leader Remote with travel to client sites and occasional meetings in London, UK or Channel Islands Up to £95,000 DOE Plus Benefits Benefits: 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and extra days based on service, 6% contributory pension and career progression opportunities. Growth: A structured career development plan and training Hours: 09:00 am to 17:30 pm Monday - Friday Development Opportunity: Career progression opportunities to develop a growing team of penetration testers and break new ground in testing. Company: Specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and audit services Company Values: We stand for honesty, integrity and fair practice and are committed to delivering value in every client engagement. Our people are creative, pragmatic and passionate about our purpose. Your Skills / Background: Existing CHECK Team Lead qualification and Team Lead experience. You will also be a tenacious problem solver and communicator with strong client-facing and leadership experience to lead engagements, mentor testers at all levels, and scope complex projects. The Penetration Testing Team Leader Opportunity: As Penetration Testing Team Leader, you will support our clients by delivering excellent penetration testing services and cloud security assessments that are ultimately articulated in high quality and valuable reports. You will deliver hands-on technical penetration testing on a variety of projects and guide and direct the team. In return, you will benefit from an inspiring environment with a team of highly experienced colleagues working across a diverse range of interesting security and assurance projects. This role also includes excellent progression opportunities as we always match enthusiasm and skill with training, opportunity and structured development plans. Key Responsibilities: • Improve and develop penetration testing methodologies, guide project scoping and execution, establish new testing services, and shape the future direction of the testing function with senior management. • Deliver high-quality penetration tests across infrastructure, applications (including APIs and mobile apps), wireless, segmentation and breakout scenarios, and cloud security assessments. • Work with client teams to research vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors, plan assessments accordingly, and support clients during ongoing incidents. • Conduct vulnerability scans, unauthorised host discovery exercises, analyse findings, and translate results into actionable technical and business-risk recommendations. • Produce high-quality technical reports and create internal documentation, tooling, threat libraries, methodologies, and policies to ensure consistent, informed, and meaningful testing outcomes. • Provide technical presales support, contribute thought-leadership content (papers, articles, online posts, marketing material), and identify business development opportunities. • Mentor, coach, and help build the technical team, supporting their growth in knowledge, skills, and career development. About You: • A driven, battle-tested Team Leader, holding a current CHECK Team Leader qualification and proven senior-level experience • Extensive, hands-on penetration testing expertise backed by deep technical mastery • Fluent in a wide arsenal of security testing tools, using the right tech for maximum impact • Up-to-date, cutting-edge understanding of modern technologies, threats, and security trends • Well-versed in key industry bodies, frameworks, and security standards • Strong ability to translate vulnerabilities into real-world business risk, paired with standout reporting and client presentation skills • Proven track record in growing and developing technical teams, including reviews, appraisals, training plans, and long-term career progression • A credible, personable communicator who builds trust with clients, peers, and technical teams alike • Self-starter with a proactive mindset, comfortable taking initiative and driving outcomes • Genuinely passionate about penetration testing and nurturing teams across all skill levels • Eligible to work in the UK and obtain Government clearance (ILR is required as a minimum but we are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship) About Us: We are a specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and expert at understanding information security risks, creating appropriate security destinations and protecting clients from a range of security threats. We hold a CREST certification and offer certification services for PCI-DSS and Cyber Essentials /Essentials Plus. Our clients span telecommunications, Government infrastructure, and digital currencies - covering essential services and critical payment infrastructure. Services include: • Security consulting across the area of security governance, risk, compliance and standards alignment • Penetration testing • Security architecture for cloud and infrastructure • Detection and response • Fractional heads and virtual support • NCSC Assurance service provider for Cyber Essentials and a Certifying Body • Security auditing across varying standards such as ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials • Training and awareness If you're a proven Penetration Testing Team Leader with CHECK TL status, a passion for advancing security testing, and the drive to mentor and grow a talented team, we'd love to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise shapes real-world defence, your ideas influence future testing services, and your career continues to accelerate in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Apply now and take the lead in a role that will challenge, inspire and reward you. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

Senior Systems Engineer Orion is working with a world leader that has a dynamic, diverse team of innovative individuals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in defence and communications. Their commitment to excellence drives us to develop world-class products that make a real impact. They are now seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team. The role of Senior Systems Engineer As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the full product lifecycle, from supporting bids and tenders to gathering requirements, defining system architecture, verifying, and delivering. You will be joining a small, agile team that continually designs and develops advanced products across multiple capability areas, including secure tactical data links, RF spectrum monitoring, and battlespace solutions. In this position, you will lead technical development efforts, working closely with RF, Hardware, Mechanical, and Embedded engineering teams. Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer Lead Systems Engineering activities for their products, including bid support, technical solution definition, system architecture, requirements management, performance analysis, interface definition, and verification. Take technical ownership of project delivery, managing design trade-offs, internal and external resources, and leading design reviews. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as system requirements, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, test plans, and user manuals. Coordinate cross-departmental communication, ensuring alignment among leadership, engineering disciplines, marketing, and customer support. Support project planning, including risk registers, project schedules, budgets, and status reporting. Organise and lead design reviews (Preliminary, Interim, Critical) in accordance with company procedures. Requirements of the Senior Systems Engineer Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge of systems engineering methods, tools, and processes. Proven background in engineering design, systems engineering, or project/product implementation within a company of similar size. Experience managing the full engineering development lifecycle and delivering complex systems successfully. Knowledge of analogue/digital electronics and software development principles. British citizen or able to obtain the necessary security clearance (SC). Benefits for the Senior Systems Engineer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and communication products in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team culture supporting innovation and professional growth. Competitive salary package. Flexible working arrangements. Contribution to impactful projects with national security relevance. If you are interested in this Senior Systems Engineer position, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.

Ready to take the next step in your penetration testing career and lead a high-performing team at a respected, fast-growing cybersecurity consultancy? This is your opportunity to join a CREST-certified organisation committed to excellence, innovation and integrity. As our new Penetration Testing Team Leader , you ll play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge testing services, developing talented testers, and helping protect clients across government, telecoms, finance, digital currencies and other critical sectors. With structured development, meaningful progression opportunities, and the chance to make a visible impact from day one, this is a role designed for a driven, highly skilled Team Lead who thrives on technical depth, leadership and solving complex security challenges. The Role at a Glance: Penetration Testing Team Leader Remote with travel to client sites and occasional meetings in London, UK or Channel Islands Up to £95,000 DOE Plus Benefits Benefits: 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and extra days based on service, 6% contributory pension and career progression opportunities. Growth: A structured career development plan and training Hours: 09:00 am to 17:30 pm Monday Friday Development Opportunity: Career progression opportunities to develop a growing team of penetration testers and break new ground in testing. Company: Specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and audit services Company Values: We stand for honesty, integrity and fair practice and are committed to delivering value in every client engagement. Our people are creative, pragmatic and passionate about our purpose. Your Skills / Background: Existing CHECK Team Lead qualification and Team Lead experience. You will also be a tenacious problem solver and communicator with strong client-facing and leadership experience to lead engagements, mentor testers at all levels, and scope complex projects. The Penetration Testing Team Leader Opportunity: As Penetration Testing Team Leader, you will support our clients by delivering excellent penetration testing services and cloud security assessments that are ultimately articulated in high quality and valuable reports. You will deliver hands-on technical penetration testing on a variety of projects and guide and direct the team. In return, you will benefit from an inspiring environment with a team of highly experienced colleagues working across a diverse range of interesting security and assurance projects. This role also includes excellent progression opportunities as we always match enthusiasm and skill with training, opportunity and structured development plans. Key Responsibilities: • Improve and develop penetration testing methodologies, guide project scoping and execution, establish new testing services, and shape the future direction of the testing function with senior management. • Deliver high-quality penetration tests across infrastructure, applications (including APIs and mobile apps), wireless, segmentation and breakout scenarios, and cloud security assessments. • Work with client teams to research vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors, plan assessments accordingly, and support clients during ongoing incidents. • Conduct vulnerability scans, unauthorised host discovery exercises, analyse findings, and translate results into actionable technical and business-risk recommendations. • Produce high-quality technical reports and create internal documentation, tooling, threat libraries, methodologies, and policies to ensure consistent, informed, and meaningful testing outcomes. • Provide technical presales support, contribute thought-leadership content (papers, articles, online posts, marketing material), and identify business development opportunities. • Mentor, coach, and help build the technical team, supporting their growth in knowledge, skills, and career development. About You: • A driven, battle-tested Team Leader, holding a current CHECK Team Leader qualification and proven senior-level experience • Extensive, hands-on penetration testing expertise backed by deep technical mastery • Fluent in a wide arsenal of security testing tools, using the right tech for maximum impact • Up-to-date, cutting-edge understanding of modern technologies, threats, and security trends • Well-versed in key industry bodies, frameworks, and security standards • Strong ability to translate vulnerabilities into real-world business risk, paired with standout reporting and client presentation skills • Proven track record in growing and developing technical teams, including reviews, appraisals, training plans, and long-term career progression • A credible, personable communicator who builds trust with clients, peers, and technical teams alike • Self-starter with a proactive mindset, comfortable taking initiative and driving outcomes • Genuinely passionate about penetration testing and nurturing teams across all skill levels • Eligible to work in the UK and obtain Government clearance (ILR is required as a minimum but we are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship) About Us: We are a specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and expert at understanding information security risks, creating appropriate security destinations and protecting clients from a range of security threats. We hold a CREST certification and offer certification services for PCI-DSS and Cyber Essentials /Essentials Plus. Our clients span telecommunications, Government infrastructure, and digital currencies - covering essential services and critical payment infrastructure. Services include: • Security consulting across the area of security governance, risk, compliance and standards alignment • Penetration testing • Security architecture for cloud and infrastructure • Detection and response • Fractional heads and virtual support • NCSC Assurance service provider for Cyber Essentials and a Certifying Body • Security auditing across varying standards such as ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials • Training and awareness If you re a proven Penetration Testing Team Leader with CHECK TL status, a passion for advancing security testing, and the drive to mentor and grow a talented team, we d love to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise shapes real-world defence, your ideas influence future testing services, and your career continues to accelerate in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Apply now and take the lead in a role that will challenge, inspire and reward you. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

Ready to take the next step in your penetration testing career and lead a high-performing team at a respected, fast-growing cybersecurity consultancy? This is your opportunity to join a CREST-certified organisation committed to excellence, innovation and integrity. As our new Penetration Testing Team Leader , you ll play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge testing services, developing talented testers, and helping protect clients across government, telecoms, finance, digital currencies and other critical sectors. With structured development, meaningful progression opportunities, and the chance to make a visible impact from day one, this is a role designed for a driven, highly skilled Team Lead who thrives on technical depth, leadership and solving complex security challenges. The Role at a Glance: Penetration Testing Team Leader Remote with travel to client sites and occasional meetings in London, UK or Channel Islands Up to £95,000 DOE Plus Benefits Benefits: 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and extra days based on service, 6% contributory pension and career progression opportunities. Growth: A structured career development plan and training Hours: 09:00 am to 17:30 pm Monday Friday Development Opportunity: Career progression opportunities to develop a growing team of penetration testers and break new ground in testing. Company: Specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and audit services Company Values: We stand for honesty, integrity and fair practice and are committed to delivering value in every client engagement. Our people are creative, pragmatic and passionate about our purpose. Your Skills / Background: Existing CHECK Team Lead qualification and Team Lead experience. You will also be a tenacious problem solver and communicator with strong client-facing and leadership experience to lead engagements, mentor testers at all levels, and scope complex projects. The Penetration Testing Team Leader Opportunity: As Penetration Testing Team Leader, you will support our clients by delivering excellent penetration testing services and cloud security assessments that are ultimately articulated in high quality and valuable reports. You will deliver hands-on technical penetration testing on a variety of projects and guide and direct the team. In return, you will benefit from an inspiring environment with a team of highly experienced colleagues working across a diverse range of interesting security and assurance projects. This role also includes excellent progression opportunities as we always match enthusiasm and skill with training, opportunity and structured development plans. Key Responsibilities: • Improve and develop penetration testing methodologies, guide project scoping and execution, establish new testing services, and shape the future direction of the testing function with senior management. • Deliver high-quality penetration tests across infrastructure, applications (including APIs and mobile apps), wireless, segmentation and breakout scenarios, and cloud security assessments. • Work with client teams to research vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors, plan assessments accordingly, and support clients during ongoing incidents. • Conduct vulnerability scans, unauthorised host discovery exercises, analyse findings, and translate results into actionable technical and business-risk recommendations. • Produce high-quality technical reports and create internal documentation, tooling, threat libraries, methodologies, and policies to ensure consistent, informed, and meaningful testing outcomes. • Provide technical presales support, contribute thought-leadership content (papers, articles, online posts, marketing material), and identify business development opportunities. • Mentor, coach, and help build the technical team, supporting their growth in knowledge, skills, and career development. About You: • A driven, battle-tested Team Leader, holding a current CHECK Team Leader qualification and proven senior-level experience • Extensive, hands-on penetration testing expertise backed by deep technical mastery • Fluent in a wide arsenal of security testing tools, using the right tech for maximum impact • Up-to-date, cutting-edge understanding of modern technologies, threats, and security trends • Well-versed in key industry bodies, frameworks, and security standards • Strong ability to translate vulnerabilities into real-world business risk, paired with standout reporting and client presentation skills • Proven track record in growing and developing technical teams, including reviews, appraisals, training plans, and long-term career progression • A credible, personable communicator who builds trust with clients, peers, and technical teams alike • Self-starter with a proactive mindset, comfortable taking initiative and driving outcomes • Genuinely passionate about penetration testing and nurturing teams across all skill levels • Eligible to work in the UK and obtain Government clearance (ILR is required as a minimum but we are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship) About Us: We are a specialist information and cybersecurity consultancy and expert at understanding information security risks, creating appropriate security destinations and protecting clients from a range of security threats. We hold a CREST certification and offer certification services for PCI-DSS and Cyber Essentials /Essentials Plus. Our clients span telecommunications, Government infrastructure, and digital currencies - covering essential services and critical payment infrastructure. Services include: • Security consulting across the area of security governance, risk, compliance and standards alignment • Penetration testing • Security architecture for cloud and infrastructure • Detection and response • Fractional heads and virtual support • NCSC Assurance service provider for Cyber Essentials and a Certifying Body • Security auditing across varying standards such as ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials • Training and awareness If you re a proven Penetration Testing Team Leader with CHECK TL status, a passion for advancing security testing, and the drive to mentor and grow a talented team, we d love to hear from you. Step into a role where your expertise shapes real-world defence, your ideas influence future testing services, and your career continues to accelerate in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Apply now and take the lead in a role that will challenge, inspire and reward you. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role. We are recruiting Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes at our Gloucester site. These roles offer the opportunity to create an impact working on innovative projects while maintaining a strong work-life balance through flexible working options. This position can involve a variety of software development specialisms. You may focus on one area or work across multiple development disciplines, particularly within the Cyber domain. In this role, you may be involved in software development activities under guidance from a Software Engineering Lead, designing and developing tests to debug software, working with customer requirements to build mission and business applications, correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, documenting development work, analysing system capabilities, and supporting automation efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing. As a Software Engineer, you will be working with modern DevSecOps systems and contributing to the development of advanced, secure applications that support critical national capabilities. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about software engineering and eager to grow their careers in a forward-thinking technical environment. Required experience includes proficiency in modern Java and ideally some experience with other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience developing on Linux, understanding mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit, and using Git version control are important. You should have knowledge of Agile development using Scrum, an understanding of relational or document databases such as Oracle or Mongo, experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with the Atlassian suite, and knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Hibernate. Desired skills include experience building software for cloud environments such as AWS, developing microservice or serverless architectures, understanding cloud CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda. Professional certifications such as Oracle Java Certification, AWS Certification, ISTQB, OSCP or CCNA are advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Adjustments can be provided on request throughout the application and interview process. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge software engineering and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Technical Product Manager - SC Clearance REQUIRED Cheltenham - Hybrid, 3 days on-site 70,000 - 87,000 + competitive benefits About the Role We are currently hiring for a Senior Technical Product Manager which will play a critical role in leading next generation solutions within the Defence & Aerospace Industry. Position Overview As the Senior Technical Product Manager you'd be responsible for advancing the next generation of MES/QMS solutions within Defence & Security avionics and power systems. You will work in close partnership with product managers, technical anchors, product owners, and engineering teams to define strategic direction, shape product development roadmaps, and ensure seamless delivery. The aim is to transform complex requirements into actionable plans, guide development teams, balance stakeholder needs, and champion the delivery of high-value, high-quality product increments. Key Responsibilities - Apply deep product and industry expertise to help the organisation maintain competitive advantage. - Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather VOC insights, refine requirements, and collect feedback. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver major features and complex product capabilities. - Use expert understanding of the technology stack to influence product decisions and assess technical impact. - Partner closely with UX, Architecture, and Engineering on critical design and development decisions. - Conduct interviews, develop personas, and translate insights into product direction. - Use persuasive communication to ensure alignment across customer, engineering, and product teams. - Own release planning, sprint backlogs, and near-term roadmaps for MVPs and quarterly milestones. - Prioritise backlog items continuously based on validated customer needs and business value. - Decompose complex problems and navigate ambiguous requirements with clarity and structure. - Engage frequently with development teams: clarify stories, validate functionality, support testing, and facilitate decisions. - Translate unstructured requests into actionable user stories and technical work units. - Support strong development processes through partnership with technical leadership. - Mentor junior TPMs and provide technical leadership across the organisation. - Act as a subject-matter expert in Agile methodology and coach others in best practices. Desired Skills & Expertise - Strong understanding of software design principles and coding fundamentals. - Experience working in an Agile environment. - Knowledge of APIs, data transfer mechanisms, scalability, security, caching, and modern software architectures. - Ability to assess diverse implementation options and their trade-offs. - Proactive in exploring alternative technologies and innovative problem-solving approaches. - Skilled at decomposing complex problems and documenting clear problem statements. - Ability to evaluate the technical and business impact of technology decisions. - Excellent stakeholder negotiation skills, balancing competing priorities with clarity. - Awareness of competitive landscape and current technologies to guide buy-vs-build decisions and MVP scoping. Security Requirements This position requires UK National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) level, which must be obtained and maintained throughout employment. This applies to all individuals working in or for highly regulated UK defence environments, including remote roles. Total Rewards & Benefits - Non-contributory pension - Life assurance - Group income protection - Private medical cover - Holiday allowance equivalent to 26 days, with options to buy or sell - Flexible working arrangements where possible, supporting work-life balance Join Us If you're ready to define the future of aerospace technology, drive meaningful innovation, and lead high-impact product development in a secure, mission-critical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Python Engineer Location: Fully Remote (England) Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Duration : 12 month contract - will extend Project: Major Defence Programme Secure Data Exchange Platform Core Mission Build and harden Python based services and data processing components that underpin a secure, scalable, distributed defence platform. Transform prototype code into operational, production ready modules. This is a hands on engineering role requiring strong Python skills, experience in secure or mission critical environments, and the ability to contribute across backend services, data pipelines, integration layers, and automation. Key Responsibilities • Develop, refine, and maintain Python microservices and backend components supporting secure data exchange. • Translate prototype logic and PoC implementations into scalable, production-grade code. • Implement APIs, integration layers, and event-driven services aligned to agreed architecture patterns. • Apply secure coding practices, identity controls, and data protection mechanisms. • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and integration with Infrastructure-as-Code workflows. • Improve performance, fault tolerance, and observability across distributed services. • Collaborate closely with solution architects, security architects, and engineering teams. • Support validation, hardening, and iterative refinement of backend services. • Produce technical documentation, service diagrams, and implementation notes aligned with programme standards. Required Experience • Strong hands on experience with Python • Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and messaging patterns. • Practical experience with secure development practices, authentication/authorisation, and zero-trust principles. • Experience working with containerised workloads (Docker; advantage if familiar with Kubernetes). • Proficiency with CI/CD tooling, automated tests, and modern software engineering practices. • Ability to work effectively within a senior, cross-functional architecture and engineering team. • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, data structures, and secure service design. • Comfortable working in a highly regulated, security-focused environment. Apply now for immediate consideration

UX Service Designer 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Up to £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Service Designer to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Service designers are interested in what users are trying to do, service systems and processes, and the structure of the organisations that deliver them and user journeys. Service designers work by looking at the wider picture, thinking about how to connect products and services to creative a seamless experience for customers (products, people, parts of the organisation) and identify opportunities for areas of improvement which then require support from wider teams to implement. * Create effective partnerships with stakeholders, define and deliver work that creates lasting value and ensures projects achieve their goals through effective discovery, ideation and design right through to delivery and measuring impact. * Able to review a journey from start to finish which extends outside of Digital, a Service Designer is able to provide an end to end view of a products or service without reliance from other teams. This creates a unique perspective that is not held by anyone else in the business but real customers experience every day. * Able to work independently and manage their service design projects and problem statements whilst feeding in their activity to the broader Service Design team. * Build strong relationships with stakeholders and competently present back to them at all levels required. Have confidence pushing back when colleague's views do not align with the project goals or user needs and escalating to the Service Design Lead when required. * Conducting Service Discovery to identify and deliver high-quality, user-centered products and services * Create prototypes to demonstrate ideas and how to improve services * Research the problem space - working with the wider UX team including the research team to form and test ideas, designs and solutions with the needs of real people in mind. Working with user groups to identify business insights. Communicate findings into actionable steps for other stakeholders and teams, ensuring the highest standards are reached and insights can be identified and used. * Design and deliver engaging workshops for our teams, customers and stakeholders. * Enable the business focus around customer journey maps and service blueprints to understand how products/services work currently and defining the biggest gaps to develop how they should work in future * Ideation & critical thinking: Generation of appropriate ideas and effective critique. Help teams understand and improve their creative capability. * Think holistically a when designing a product or service, while being detail oriented and delivery focus * Adhering to regulations including Consumer Duty, demonstrating focus on delivering good customer outcomes through consideration of what's the right thing to do for the customer. * Hold the confidence to raise concerns and challenges to colleagues and senior stakeholders to advocate our user's experience and making good business decision outcomes. Key Skills & Experience: * Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) * Experimental design * Test method selection * Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis * Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Degree in UX or relevant subject and/or solid experience in a Service Designer position * Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral * Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners * Experience of effective time management of self * Ability to review and prioritise workload whilst managing delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately * Influence appropriate research methods to assure required outcomes * High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs * Ability to user test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) * Ability to conduct participant recruiting/screener creation for research * Able to execute and analyse usability test sessions * An understanding of agile development environments and how others work within User Experience teams such as designers and developers * Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change * Precise and high attention to detail * Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. * Experience within a research and digital environment. * Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Title: Deputy Director, Digital and Data Location: Croydon, Canary Wharf, Sale, Wakefield, Birmingham or Cardiff Salary: £81,265 per annum (plus London Weighting of £4,968 if based in Croydon or Canary Wharf) Purpose The role is a key senior leadership position in the IOPC and will be leading the Digital and Data function across the IOPC. At a time when the organisation is transforming the way it delivers its core business, rationalising its technology infrastructure and aiming to exploit our own data as well as national data sets, this is a critical role at an exciting time for the IOPC. The postholder is responsible for collaboratively leading the development of the IOPC's Digital and Data strategy, outlining the organisation's ambition for how digital and data is to be used to achieve the organisation's objectives. They will be a critical partner of our operational leaders, anticipating the challenges of investigations, oversight and casework to develop and deliver a technology roadmap that improves our productivity. This is a high-profile role which requires a technical leader who is a strategic thinker, can work at pace, has the ability to develop a high-performance culture and can effectively manage multiple senior stakeholder relationships across the IOPC at all levels and the wider Digital profession across Government. The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader with the proven ability to set a strong direction and convey a persuasive future vision at all levels of an organisation. They will provide the key link between the Digital and Data strategy team and the rest of the organisation. Providing leadership to the whole of the organisation to realise the benefits that are possible and planned from digital and data capabilities. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective processes, delivery standards and governance ensuring that day to day operations run efficiently, and results delivered - all with the end-user in mind. You will be a digital champion, with an ability to grow digital capability and talent across the organisation. You will be able to advise with confidence how to utilise digital and technology solutions to ensure successful programme delivery. You will have a strong focus on leading and developing your team to perform at its best, providing excellent customer service, giving constructive advice and challenge, and acting as trusted advisor. You will have the ability to engage, influence and form strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate a variety of messages to a range of audiences. The post holder will be expected to gain or hold security clearance to Security Check (SC). What we Offer: 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF Civil Service pension Civil Service maternity leave package PAM employee assistance programme Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup Car Leasing Scheme Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity The Ideal Candidate: An engaging, adaptable, and collaborative leader, with experience of managing multiple complex teams. Ability to build strong, inclusive, high performing teams and cross-team working relationships whilst delivering Digital and Data related activities. A strategic and inspirational leader who can lead effectively through uncertainty and get the best out of a diverse workforce. A strategic thinker with the ability to shape direction in a complex landscape and develop new and innovative ideas whilst maintaining existing service levels. A strategic thinker who is able to articulate how technology and AI can deliver benefits to the organisation. You will have experience of simplifying a complex technology architecture to improve our resilience, simplify our support and improve our opportunities for better use of data and knowledge. You will have a strong understanding of how better use of our own data, and national data sets, will enable us to generate insights into the police accountability system that magnify our impact on our strategic objective. An ability to manage senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and confidence in dealing with, and influencing, senior officials, and key partners. An ability to produce clear and non-technical advice on complex issues, with the ability to articulate risks simply, clearly, and persuasively to senior decision makers. Excellent technical skills with proven experience of delivering multiple and varied end-to-end Digital and Data solutions backed up by strong domain knowledge. Proven commercial expertise including experience of innovative approaches to sourcing services, and of managing relationships with large suppliers. A 'growth' mind-set, combined with a pragmatic and well-disciplined approach to digital delivery. Experience of delivering major programmes of work - including those which involve difficult trade-offs and considerable risk. We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported. Be yourself: The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do. We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 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Our respected client, a key partner to the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking a skilled High Speed Digital Design Engineer to also serve as a Hardware Design Lead. In this dual role, you'll join a dynamic team of analogue and digital electronics engineers, leading the design and development of advanced MPSoC FPGA and AI-based hardware solutions. These systems support cutting-edge applications in software-defined radio (SDR), radar signal processing, and sensor fusion. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, and Production teams to support the Technical Lead/Architect in defining optimised, customer-focused digital hardware solutions. Take ownership of the high-speed digital design elements, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with project specifications and performance goals. Lead the end-to-end electronics design lifecycle, from concept through to delivery, driving quality, compliance, and innovation across all hardware development activities. What do you need?: Proven expertise in designing complex, high-speed digital electronic systems. Hands-on experience with MPSoC FPGA architectures, DDR and Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects. Skilled in Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis to ensure robust hardware performance. Proficient in VHDL for board-level testing, validation, and debugging. Competent in C, C++, or Python to support hardware bring-up and diagnostic activities. Solid understanding of DSP principles relevant to SDR, radar signal processing, and optical sensing technologies. Demonstrated ability to architect innovative hardware solutions through close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. Strong academic foundation supporting success in technically demanding environments. Collaborative mindset with a passion for driving team alignment and delivering high-quality outcomes. Meticulous in documenting and configuring designs to meet rigorous engineering and compliance standards. What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. 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 our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer Location: Stevenage Pay Rate: Market Rate Competitive Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months Key Skills: FPGA, VHDL, MATLAB / Simulink, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Defence, Join Our Team as a FPGA Engineer and Drive Electronic Engineering to New Heights! Are you a meticulous FPGA Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented FPGA Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a FPGA Design Engineer ? Developing complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices. Verifying FPGA implementations using VHDL and SystemVerilog/UVM test-bench methodologies. Utilizing FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools such as QuestaSim and ModelSim. Writing low-level software in C to support FPGA testing and integration with broader embedded systems. Configuring and documenting designs to a high professional standard. Collaborating as part of a multidiscipline team to deliver complex FPGA-based projects. What are we looking for in our next FPGA Design Engineer ? Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in FPGA development. Strong VHDL language and design skills. Proven verification skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies. Demonstrable experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs. Experience in professionally configuring and documenting designs. Experience working in large, multidiscipline teams. My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next FPGA Engineer, this is the opportunity for you! PLEASE NOTE Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.