CBSbutler Ltd.

CBSbutler Ltd. is partnering with a UK security-focused organisation to recruit DV-cleared engineers for graduate to senior roles in AI, ML, data engineering and Palantir technologies. Based in Central London with hybrid working, roles span from graduate to senior levels and offer a clear career path. You'll work on high-impact projects in secure environments, involving AI/ML, Palantir Foundry/Gotham or AIP, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.

DV Cleared AI & Palantir Engineers - Graduate to Senior Location: Central London (Hybrid) Salary: £40,000 - £100,000 + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits Security Clearance: Active UK DV Clearance Required Shape the Future of National Security & Advanced Technology We're partnering with an innovative organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions across some of the UK's most complex and high-impact programmes. We're looking for DV Cleared professionals with experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Palantir Technologies to join a growing team based in Central London. Whether you're a recent graduate with active DV clearance or an experienced Senior Engineer, we'd love to hear from you. We're Looking For You may have experience in one or more of the following: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs) Palantir Foundry, Gotham or AIP Data Engineering & Data Analytics Software Engineering Python, Java or similar programming languages Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or GCP) Data integration, modelling and visualisation Solving complex technical challenges within secure environments What You'll Bring Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance (essential) A passion for solving challenging technical problems Strong analytical and communication skills The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams A desire to contribute to projects that make a real-world impact What's on Offer Competitive salary of £40,000 - £100,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus Comprehensive company benefits package Clear career progression from Graduate through to Senior Engineer The opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies, including AI and Palantir Exposure to high-profile, mission-critical programmes A collaborative, high-performing technical environment Interested? If you hold active UK DV Clearance and have experience with AI, Machine Learning, Palantir Technologies, or related engineering disciplines, we'd love to speak with you.

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking a Cyber Security Auditor to lead audits across UK Government and Defence programmes in a hybrid Corsham-based role. You will drive audits against CAF, DCC and GovAssure, delivering clear reports and recommendations to improve cyber resilience. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cyber auditing, active NCSC-aligned qualifications, and UK SC or DV clearance. You will engage stakeholders, maintain documentation to regulatory standards, and stay current with evolving NCSC

QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) £386.94 per day Inside ir35 Telford/Hybrid (2 days per week on-site) 6 months Active SC clearance is required for the role I am looking for a hands-on QA Tester to join a high-impact Agile delivery team on a critical Data Exploitation programme. What you'll be doing: Driving functional, system and integration testing across data warehouses, data marts and ETL pipelines. Writing test approaches, building coverage matrices, automating where it counts, and keeping stakeholders in the loop with sharp, honest status reporting. What you'll bring: ISTQB Foundation Strong SQL/Oracle & data migration testing chops Postman, JIRA, Zephyr Scale, GIT AWS exposure ETL & integration testing experience Agile delivery background If you thrive on Risk Based Testing, love turning ambiguous requirements into airtight test scripts, and want to work on data that actually matters - this one's for you.

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking a hands-on QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) in Telford for a 6-month contract. The role is £386.94 per day Inside IR35, with hybrid work (2 days on-site) and an active SC clearance required. You will join a high-impact Agile delivery team, driving testing across data warehouses, data marts, and ETL pipelines, and will write test approaches, create coverage matrices, and automate where it adds value.

Cyber Security Auditor +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working - Corsham / West Country +SC / DV clearance is essential We are looking for Cyber Security Auditors to join a growing team delivering high-impact assurance services across UK Government and Defence programmes. This role is suited to auditors already operating within NCSC-aligned frameworks, with the ability to lead and deliver audits across nationally significant cyber assurance schemes. Essential Requirements (Must Have) ISO27001 Lead Auditor qualification (or equivalent) Chartered Auditor and Assessor accreditation Active presence on the NCSC Assured Service Provider / Auditor register Proven experience delivering NCSC-aligned audits The Role You will lead the delivery of cyber security audits across frameworks such as CAF, DCC, and GovAssure, supporting government-led cyber resilience initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end cyber security audits across client environments Assessing compliance against frameworks such as CAF (v3.2 / v4.0) and GovAssure Producing high-quality audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations Engaging with stakeholders to support remediation and continuous improvement Maintaining audit documentation and evidencing to regulatory standards Staying current with evolving NCSC guidance, standards, and best practice What We're Looking For Minimum 3+ years' experience in cyber auditing, compliance, or risk (Public Sector / Defence preferred) Strong working knowledge of NCSC CAF frameworks Experience leading audit engagements and managing audit teams Excellent stakeholder engagement and report writing skills Ability to operate independently in client-facing environments Due to the nature of the roles, applicants must be UK sole nationals and hold UK Security Clearance to SC level, or preferably DV.

Service Architect +Current DV Clearance is essential +On site in Basingstoke months + +Outside IR35 +£700 - £750 per day We're seeking an experienced Service Architect to join a high-profile Ministry of Defence (MOD) programme on a long-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering secure, resilient, and supportable services within a complex defence environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop end-to-end service architecture aligned with business and technical requirements. Produce service designs that meet operational, security, and supportability standards. Work closely with technical architects, engineering teams, service management, and stakeholders. Ensure service transition and operational readiness for new and enhanced services. Contribute to service governance, risk management, and continual service improvement. Create and maintain service design documentation, operating models, and support processes. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Service Architect within complex enterprise or government environments. Strong understanding of IT service design and service management principles. Experience working on secure or defence-related programmes. Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into effective service solutions. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance is mandatory.

VMware Architect - DV Cleared Location: South West (100% On-site) Contract: Initial 12 Months+ Start: September 2026 Rate: £700 to £720 per day - Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced VMWare Architect to join a secure programme delivering enterprise infrastructure solutions within a high-security environment. This role requires a hands on architect with strong experience across VMware, networking, identity management, and secure infrastructure design. Key Responsibilities Design secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. Produce High and Low Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs) and technical documentation. Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery. Architect VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX-T environments. Design enterprise networking, firewall, routing, and switching solutions. Provide expertise across Active Directory, ADFS, Windows, and Linux platforms. Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and operational standards. Essential Skills Proven experience as a Technical or Infrastructure Architect. Strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX-T experience. Enterprise networking, security, firewall, routing, and switching expertise. Active Directory and ADFS architecture experience. Windows and Linux infrastructure knowledge. Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills. Desirable Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience. Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles. Security Requirements Candidates must hold active UKSV DV clearance (transferable).

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking an experienced Service Architect to join a high-profile Ministry of Defence programme in Basingstoke on a long-term, on-site contract. The role focuses on designing secure, resilient, and supportable service architectures, working with technical and service-management teams. DV clearance is mandatory; daily rate is £700-£750; outside IR35 and an 18-month+ contract are expected.

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking a Systems Engineer - Azure in Reading on a hybrid basis. You will support, maintain and enhance enterprise infrastructure, cloud services and platform technologies, contributing to secure, reliable and resilient services across Microsoft Azure and on premises environments while supporting automation and modern infrastructure initiatives. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers to implement IaC, monitor performance, and manage backup, DR and BCM processes,

Systems Engineer - Azure months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 +£500 - £535 a day Working within the Infrastructure & Platform Services team, you will help support, maintain and enhance enterprise infrastructure, cloud services and platform technologies. You'll contribute to secure, reliable and resilient services across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments while supporting automation and modern infrastructure initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support and administer cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Microsoft Azure services. Support virtualisation platforms including VMware and Hyper-V. Assist with Kubernetes and OpenShift platform administration. Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity. Support incident, problem and change management activities. Assist with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives. Produce and maintain technical documentation. Work closely with senior engineers to improve platform reliability and operational performance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments. Understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud technologies. Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls. Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and operational support. Understanding of security principles and access management. Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery concepts. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative engineering team. Desirable Skills Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and/or Azure Administrator (AZ-104). Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker. Exposure to Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code tools. Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python. Experience with Grafana, Prometheus or Azure Monitor. Knowledge of DevOps practices and hybrid cloud environments. ITIL Foundation certification.

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking an experienced SOC Manager/Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical environment in Hounslow Park on a long-term 3-year contract. The role requires current MOD DV clearance and sole UK nationality. It combines operational leadership with technical awareness to maintain situational awareness across multiple domains. You will coordinate incident response, lead cross-team actions, and ensure effective decision-making in a live SOC/NOC setting.

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking a SOC Manager/Analyst (DV Cleared) to support a high-profile, mission-critical operational environment on a long-term on-site contract at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. The role combines operational leadership with technical awareness, maintaining situational awareness across multiple domains, coordinating incident response and ensuring effective decision-making in a live Security Operations Centre.

SOC Manager/Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hounslow Park (On-site) Contract Length: 3 Years Rate: £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35) Security Clearance: Current MOD DV Clearance required Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are recruiting for an experienced SOC Manager/Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical operational environment on a long-term contract basis. This role combines operational leadership with technical awareness, placing you at the centre of a live Security Operations Centre where you'll maintain situational awareness across multiple domains, coordinate incident response, and ensure effective operational decision-making. You'll act as the operational lead within a fast-paced control room environment, working closely with cyber, network, infrastructure and security teams to maintain service resilience and operational control. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational picture across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Manage incident prioritisation and escalation in accordance with operational procedures. Coordinate response activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational records, dashboards and shift logs. Deliver comprehensive operational handovers to ensure continuous situational awareness. Role Profile This is an operational leadership position with a balanced technical focus: 60% Operational Leadership & Incident Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Alert Triage The successful contractor will be comfortable leading operational response, interpreting technical information, asking the right questions, and driving resolution in a live, high-pressure environment. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre. Strong understanding of SOC and NOC processes, including alert triage and escalation. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, dashboards and operational logs. Knowledge of incident severity, impact assessment and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating technical teams during critical incidents. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to remain calm, organised and decisive in operationally critical environments. Ideal Background We're particularly interested in contractors from backgrounds such as: SOC Manager or Senior SOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior NOC Analyst or Operations Lead within a 24/7 operational environment. Service Operations Manager supporting secure or mission-critical services. Contract Details 3-year contract offering long-term programme stability. £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35). Full-time, on-site role based in Hounslow Park. Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment on a nationally significant programme. Mandatory Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this programme, applicants must: Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance. Be a sole UK national. Be available to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park.

SOC Manager/Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (On-site) Contract Length: 3 Years Rate: £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35) Security Clearance: Current MOD DV Clearance required Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are recruiting for an experienced SOC Manager/Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical operational environment on a long-term contract basis. This role combines operational leadership with technical awareness, placing you at the centre of a live Security Operations Centre where you'll maintain situational awareness across multiple domains, coordinate incident response, and ensure effective operational decision-making. You'll act as the operational lead within a fast-paced control room environment, working closely with cyber, network, infrastructure and security teams to maintain service resilience and operational control. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational picture across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Manage incident prioritisation and escalation in accordance with operational procedures. Coordinate response activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational records, dashboards and shift logs. Deliver comprehensive operational handovers to ensure continuous situational awareness. Role Profile This is an operational leadership position with a balanced technical focus: 60% Operational Leadership & Incident Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Alert Triage The successful contractor will be comfortable leading operational response, interpreting technical information, asking the right questions, and driving resolution in a live, high-pressure environment. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre. Strong understanding of SOC and NOC processes, including alert triage and escalation. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, dashboards and operational logs. Knowledge of incident severity, impact assessment and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating technical teams during critical incidents. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to remain calm, organised and decisive in operationally critical environments. Ideal Background We're particularly interested in contractors from backgrounds such as: SOC Manager or Senior SOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior NOC Analyst or Operations Lead within a 24/7 operational environment. Service Operations Manager supporting secure or mission-critical services. Contract Details 3-year contract offering long-term programme stability. £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35). Full-time, on-site role based in Hounslow Park. Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment on a nationally significant programme. Mandatory Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this programme, applicants must: Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance. Be a sole UK national. Be available to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park.

Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Reading/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) 12 Month Contract £71.43 per hour Inside ir35 Active SC Clearance is required for this role Play a key role in delivering the next generation of UK defence capability. We are supporting a defence client on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) - a landmark international defence initiative developing the future combat air system - and are looking for a Systems Engineer to join the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) team. This is an opportunity to work on highly sensitive MOD and aerospace programmes, helping build and support the secure digital infrastructure that underpins mission-critical defence capability. Responsibilities: Supporting secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments Assisting with Microsoft Azure administration and cloud platform operations Maintaining Windows Server and Linux environments Supporting virtualisation platforms and enterprise hosting solutions Working with Kubernetes/OpenShift container platforms Monitoring system performance, availability and resilience Supporting incident management, troubleshooting and service improvements Contributing to automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or PowerShell Supporting secure infrastructure changes, documentation and operational processes Expereince Required: Experience within defence, aerospace, MOD, government or other secure environments Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux platforms Understanding of cloud technologies, ideally Microsoft Azure Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls) Exposure to VMware, Hyper V, Kubernetes, OpenShift or container technologies Interest in automation, DevOps practices and modern platform engineering Why join? Work on the GCAP programme, shaping future defence technology Support secure digital platforms within a highly sensitive aerospace environment Gain exposure to modern cloud, container and automation technologies Join a world-leading defence organisation at the forefront of innovation

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) team on a Reading-based hybrid contract. The role is an initial 12-month engagement with on-site work three days per week and a focus on secure digital infrastructure for high-sensitivity defence projects. You will support secure cloud and on-prem environments, assist with Microsoft Azure administration, manage Windows and Linux servers, and work with container platforms such as Kubernetes/OpenShift, IaC

SOC Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Salary: £65,000 + £10,000 Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Must hold current MOD DV Clearance Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join a high-profile operational environment, supporting critical services within a secure, live operations centre. This is a unique hybrid position that combines operational leadership with technical awareness. You'll take ownership of the live operational picture, coordinating incident response across cyber, network, infrastructure and physical security teams while ensuring informed, timely decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced control room environment and can confidently lead operational response without needing to be a deep technical specialist. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational view across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live operational environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Control incident prioritisation and escalation in line with operational procedures. Coordinate activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational logs, dashboards and reporting. Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain continuous situational awareness. About the Role This position is intentionally balanced between operational leadership and technical understanding: 60% Operational Leadership & Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Incident Triage You'll be expected to understand operational and technical information, ask the right questions, coordinate the right teams and maintain control during high-pressure situations. Essential Skills & Experience Experience within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre. Good understanding of SOC and NOC workflows, including alert triage and escalation processes. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, operational dashboards and logs at a high level. Strong understanding of incident severity, business impact and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating multiple technical teams during live incidents. Excellent communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. Ability to remain calm and organised in time-critical operational environments. Ideal Background We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as: Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior SOC Analyst or NOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Service Operations Lead within a 24/7 operations or command centre. Operational Duty Manager supporting secure or critical environments. What's on Offer £65,000 basic salary. £10,000 annual bonus. Permanent position. Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment. Challenging and rewarding operational leadership role with significant responsibility. Eligibility Requirements Due to the nature of this position, applicants must: Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance. Be a sole UK national. Be able to work full-time on-site in Hanslope Park.

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join a high-security live operations centre at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. The role combines operational leadership with technical awareness to maintain the live security picture and coordinate rapid incident response. You will oversee cross-team collaboration across cyber, network, infrastructure and physical security, perform real-time triage of alerts, and drive Major Incident Management when required.

Business Sector: IT Job ref: BBBH154731 Post Date: July 28, 2026 Duty Manager / SOC Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hounslow Park (On-site) Salary: £65,000 + £10,000 Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Must hold current MOD DV Clearance Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are seeking an experienced Duty Manager / SOC Analyst to join a high-profile operational environment, supporting critical services within a secure, live operations centre. This is a unique hybrid position that combines operational leadership with technical awareness. You'll take ownership of the live operational picture, coordinating incident response across cyber, network, infrastructure and physical security teams while ensuring informed, timely decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced control room environment and can confidently lead operational response without needing to be a deep technical specialist. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational view across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live operational environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Control incident prioritisation and escalation in line with operational procedures. Coordinate activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational logs, dashboards and reporting. Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain continuous situational awareness. About the Role This position is intentionally balanced between operational leadership and technical understanding: 60% Operational Leadership & Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Incident Triage You'll be expected to understand operational and technical information, ask the right questions, coordinate the right teams and maintain control during high-pressure situations. Experience within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre. Good understanding of SOC and NOC workflows, including alert triage and escalation processes. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, operational dashboards and logs at a high level. Strong understanding of incident severity, business impact and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating multiple technical teams during live incidents. Excellent communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. Ability to remain calm and organised in time-critical operational environments. Ideal Background We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as: Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior SOC Analyst or NOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Service Operations Lead within a 24/7 operations or command centre. Operational Duty Manager supporting secure or critical environments. What's on Offer Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment. Challenging and rewarding operational leadership role with significant responsibility. Eligibility Requirements Due to the nature of this position, applicants must: Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance. Be a sole UK national. Be able to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park.