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Network Engineer - Defence High Security Clearance Required £65k + benefits Farnborough based This role sits within a team responsible for building and supporting secure cloud infrastructure in a highly secure environment. The position combines traditional network engineering with cloud-native platform networking, supporting Kubernetes-based services operating within air-gapped infrastructure. You'll work across both physical and virtual networking layers, helping maintain secure, resilient and highly available platforms. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and improving secure cloud platform networking Maintaining and troubleshooting cross-cluster communications within air-gapped Kubernetes environments Configuring and supporting software-defined networking technologies Implementing automation to reduce operational overhead and improve platform reliability Supporting platform upgrades, maintenance activities and incident resolution Participating in an on-call rota (1 week in 6) The team is looking for engineers with experience in several of the following areas: IP Networking, WAN technologies and Layer 2-7 networking Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Linux systems administration Kubernetes administration in production environments Kubernetes networking, including CNI technologies such as Cilium Service Mesh technologies such as Istio MPLS L3 VPN or cloud-native networking Infrastructure automation using Bash, Python, Git or similar tools Supporting secure and resilient network environments This role would suit a Network Engineer who enjoys troubleshooting complex environments, automating repetitive tasks and working across both traditional networking and modern cloud-native platforms.

Infrastructure Engineering Manager Farnborough - fully on site | £75k + Benefits | SC Cleared Security Clearance: It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment. Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineering Manager looking to lead talented engineering teams while delivering critical infrastructure services and projects? Our client is a growing technology consultancy supporting complex and secure environments across Defence, Government, and National Security sectors. They are seeking an Infrastructure Engineering Manager to drive team performance, technical excellence, and successful project delivery across a diverse infrastructure landscape. The Role This is a leadership position combining people management, resource planning, and technical oversight. You'll lead a team of infrastructure engineers, ensuring the right skills and resources are aligned to project delivery, operational priorities, and business growth. Working closely with project, service, and operations teams, you'll help shape engineering capability while supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of infrastructure engineers. Conduct performance reviews, career development plans, and regular 1-2-1s. Support recruitment, onboarding, and skills development. Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and workforce optimisation. Provide technical leadership across infrastructure projects and operational services. Contribute to problem-solving, architecture reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across project and operational teams. Ensure engineering standards, processes, and best practices are maintained. Skills & Experience Proven experience managing technical or infrastructure engineering teams. Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills. Background in infrastructure operations, platform engineering, or IT services. Experience working within Agile, Scrum, ITIL, or SDLC environments. Strong organisational, planning, and decision-making abilities. Comfortable working within complex, multi-disciplinary technology environments. Desirable Certifications ITIL Foundation Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Cisco VMware Microsoft 365 What's on Offer? The opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team. Exposure to complex, mission-critical technology programmes. Ongoing professional development and certification support. A collaborative environment focused on innovation and technical excellence. Apply today to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.

Software Engineer - C# .NET, Azure Cloud, Southampton (Hybrid, Remote or flexible working options) £55,000 - £60,000 per annum + 10% bonus + excellent benefits Are you a skilled .NET Core Software Developer with a passion for innovation on the Azure Cloud platform and want to solve genuinely complex problems rarely seen at most companies? Do you want to continue learning? Join the team of top-flight developers, testers, and architects in a developer centric model, as this company push technology boundaries and drive ongoing innovation in one of the world's leading financial software products. There is an office in Southampton where most of the team work on Thursday's in the office. Why apply?: Join a developer centric workplace that maintains a strong relationship with Microsoft, collaborating closely with product teams in the US and attending a major Technology conference in Seattle. Work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to improving the Azure platform and building great solutions and software to handle high throughput of data for financial calculations and modelling. Experience a phenomenal insight into software development and the opportunity to work with some of the UK's top technologists in a dynamic, fun and enjoyable work environment. Engage in regular pair programming with senior developers, emphasizing learning, progression, and career development, solving highly complex problems. Key Technologies: Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET, Object-Oriented programming and design patterns, JavaScript (AngularJS, ReactJS, or similar), Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms, CI/CD DevOps exposure. Working Experience: Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and hands-on development experience in a professional environment. What the current team say: You gain deep expertise in Azure and cloud computing, being one of the largest consumers of Azure in the UK. Fostering a strong relationship with Microsoft, influencing the direction of their cloud products. Work with a passionate, collaborative team of experienced professionals who mentor and help realise your potential. Enjoy a predominantly remote working environment, with a central office location and excellent transport links if you choose to work from the office. Experience a great team culture with regular social events, generous annual leave and working arrangement Attend an annual technology forum in the US. If you are a C# .NET developer who loves technology, enjoys feedback, improving and eager to build great software and solve real-world problems, apply and become a part of an innovative and enthusiastic team.