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Job title: Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Location: UK only. Hybrid with attendance at client locations across the UK. Some client secure-area work required Employment type: Contract Outside IR35 Experience: 5+ years Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) and UK Nationality - MANDATORY. Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred 1. Role purpose The Security Lead is our accountable security owner for the managed service. The role leads on, and has day-to-day operational responsibility for, service security - working in collaboration with the client's Information & Security function, the client Security Operations Centre (SOC), the internal delivery team, and the third-party software vendor. 2. Context The service processes HR, Finance and Project data including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE personal and financial data. The contractual security regime spans UK Government security policy, NCSC HMG IAS5, GDPR/DPA 2018, PCI-DSS where applicable, and the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. 3. Key accountabilities 3.1 Day-to-day security leadership Lead and own day-to-day operational responsibility for service security. Advise the client on security status and matters; identify and address risks; continuously maintain and improve the security posture. Act as the authoritative security voice in the client's Design Authority and Enterprise Architecture forums for security-impacting changes. 3.2 Security operations and SOC integration: Provide the required reports to the client SOC in agreed format and frequency. Support the SOC in resolving security incidents; document security use cases with the SOC; implement, maintain and support those SOC infrastructure components hosted within the cloud infrastructure. Co-ordinate response to security incidents with the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan and ensure the Incident Manager and Service Delivery Manager are informed and aligned. 3.3 Assurance, audit and compliance: Treat information security issues, weaknesses or deficiencies identified by the client as Security Incidents under the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Provide client auditors with access to security documentation, configurations of security-enforcing technologies, standards and procedures. Collaborate with the client to plan and conduct annual PenTest and regular Disaster Recovery exercises. Ensure GDPR/DPA 2018 obligations are met; oversee data retention, secure disposal, lawful processing, and Data Protection Impact Assessments where required. 3.4 Technical security controls Define, document, agree and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for system administration and maintenance, with procedural controls per user role. Ensure authorisation controls prevent extraction of information assets without legitimate need. Ensure only client-issued devices are used to connect to the service in delivery. Maintain a data back-up policy aligned to Business Impact Assessment and the client's retention policy. Enforce removable-media scanning, network segregation, least-privilege access, location-based access controls, and unique user IDs. Ensure all Supplier work on the service is conducted exclusively from within the UK from client-approved secure areas. 3.5 Communications and notification Maintain regular communication with the client throughout the contract. Promptly notify the client of any changes to directors, key security personnel, business ownership (including acquisitions) or physical operating locations. Report any major security breaches within the Supplier's own ICT estate to the client. 4. Essential experience and skills Substantial experience as an accountable security owner on a UK Central Government managed-service contract handling OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data. Deep working knowledge of NCSC HMG IAS5, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and DPA 2018. Hands-on experience integrating with a UK Government SOC, including SIEM reporting, security use case design and incident response co-ordination. Practical experience of Oracle Cloud security - OCI IAM, vault, network security, audit, PAM - and Oracle SaaS application security (HCM/ERP/EPM RBAC, segregation of duties, data masking). Experience commissioning and overseeing PenTesting, vulnerability management, and Disaster Recovery exercises in a UK Government context. Strong written communication for government-grade audit, assurance and governance reporting. Comfortable as a named security accountable individual in formal governance and contractual reporting. 5. Essential clearance and eligibility DV clearance and UK Nationality - contractually mandatory (PASS/FAIL). Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred. Candidates without current DV may be considered only if SC-cleared with a credible DV application route through client sponsorship at the start of Transition. Willing and able to work exclusively from within the UK. Willing to attend client secure areas across the UK as required. 6. Desirable CISSP, CISM, CCP (CESG Certified Professional) IA Architect/IA Auditor/SIRA, or equivalent senior security certifications. Oracle Cloud Security certifications (OCI Security Professional, Oracle Cloud Identity & Security Architect). Prior experience of an Oracle ERP-on-OCI security model at scale (HCM, ERP, EPM, VBCS, BI/Analytics). Familiarity with UK Government security operating context, including overseas-network considerations, locally-engaged staff data, and HMG personnel security policy. Experience supporting PCI-DSS compliance where payment card data is in scope. 7. Personal attributes Authoritative without being abrasive - able to say 'no' to delivery pressure and explain why in business terms. Detail-oriented on policy, controls and evidence; pragmatic on operational trade-offs. Comfortable owning a named, individually-accountable role under public-sector contractual scrutiny. Visible collaborator with client security counterparts, third-party vendors, and internal service leadership.

Agile PMO & Scrum Master + Long term contract + Outside IR35 + 500 to 550 per day + DV Cleared role + Full time onsite in Hampshire Key Skills: + DV Clearance + Infrastructure & Network background + Full time onsite We are looking for a PMO & Associate Scrum Master to support a large-scale Defence IT programme operating within a SAFe Agile environment. This role is ideal for a PMO or Project Delivery professional with Defence experience who is looking to develop their Scrum Master skills while maintaining a strong delivery and governance focus. Key Responsibilities Support day-to-day programme and project delivery activities. Maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and dependency trackers. Monitor progress, risks and issues, providing regular status reporting. Coordinate meetings, workshops and Programme Increment (PI) Planning activities. Maintain project documentation, governance records and action logs. Support resource planning, change control and cross-team dependency management. Act as Associate Scrum Master for one or more Scrum teams. Facilitate Agile ceremonies and help remove team impediments. Support sprint planning, backlog management and continuous improvement initiatives. Build strong relationships with Product Owners, Architects, Technical Leads and stakeholders. Skills & Experience Essential 3-5 years' experience in PMO, Project Coordination or Delivery Support within Defence. Experience supporting software or IT delivery teams. Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies. Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience working in a SAFe environment. Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM or equivalent). SAFe certification or exposure. Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project.

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist - DV Cleared Contract Daily Rate: Up to 650 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months 5 days onsite per week in London is required Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading organisation in the engineering sector, is on the hunt for an enthusiastic Infrastructure Engineering Specialist with DV clearance. If you're passionate about technical excellence and eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you! About the Role: Join a multi-disciplined engineering practise focused on delivering top-notch technical capabilities to our customers. As an Infrastructure Engineering Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in executing high-level designs and ensuring the stability of network and infrastructure environments that align with our client's strategic goals. What You'll Be Doing: In this key position, you will: Implement Designs: Manage the implementation of high-level designs for stable network and infrastructure environments. Maintain IT Infrastructure: Lead the maintenance of IT Infrastructure components, ensuring compliance with security and privacy requirements. Provide Expertise: Offer advanced technical knowledge to support managers and technical experts in resolving complex issues. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with application development, enterprise architecture, and cyber security teams to implement a robust product roadmap. Support Internal Tools: Oversee day-to-day support for internal tools and system health, managing customer support contracts. Translate Designs: Collaborate with technical architects to translate architectural designs into operational plans. Documentation: Write documentation and build tools that enhance infrastructure usability. Drive Process Improvement: Lead documentation of processes and assessments for projects and individual work. Audit Performance: Monitor network and infrastructure performance, recommending enhancements as necessary. Mentor Team Members: Share your knowledge and mentor other infrastructure engineers to elevate the team's capabilities. What You'll Need to Succeed: To thrive in this role, you should have experience with some or all of the following technologies: VMWare/Virtualisation (ESX, VCentre, vCF) Windows/Linux/Mac Server management Containers/Kubernetes/VKS Networking and Storage Management Scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Java) Automated system build tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.) Configuration management and CI workflows (git, subversion) Business Acumen: Contribute to the formulation of engineering strategy and influence technical policy. Adapt in a busy, sometimes changing environment. Communicate effectively within teams and with customers. Possess a keen attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality documentation. Additional Requirements: Security Clearance: A DV level of National Security Vetting is mandatory for this role. If you are ready to champion technical excellence and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Join our client's innovative team and help shape the future of infrastructure engineering. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting career opportunity where your skills will shine! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Network Architect months + +DV cleared +On site in Hampshire +Outside IR35 + 550- 650 a day We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a high-profile MOD programme delivering secure, mission-critical network capabilities. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep technical expertise across modern data centre and wide area networking technologies. Working within a highly secure environment, you will be responsible for designing, assuring and evolving complex network architectures that support large-scale digital transformation and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure network architectures for enterprise and defence environments. Produce high and low-level network designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Lead network architecture decisions across data centre, campus and WAN environments. Provide technical assurance and governance throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering, security and delivery teams to ensure successful deployment of network solutions. Support troubleshooting and optimisation of complex network infrastructures. Essential Skills & Experience Active DV Clearance . Proven experience operating as a Network Architect within complex enterprise or defence environments. Strong expertise in: BGP EVPN-VXLAN Software Defined Networking (SDN) WAN Architecture and Design Experience with modern data centre networking technologies and architectures. Strong understanding of network security principles and secure-by-design approaches. Ability to produce detailed technical designs and architecture documentation. Experience working within large-scale transformation or infrastructure programmes. Experience delivering solutions within MOD If you'd like to discuss this Network Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Solutions Architect Are you security focused, like working in a client facing environment delivering security Solutions? Looking for an Architect to join an amazing highly talented team. Delivery cutting-edge, high security solutions for a successful, established MSP. As the architect you will design end to end solutions that address clients needs. Developing detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications and implementation plans ro guide solution delivery. Developed detailed technical proposals and solutions in response to customer RFI s & RFPs. You will understand business requirements, technical challenges and security considerations and translate into technical specifications. Collaborating with sales, project management and engineering teams. Leading workshops, presentations and presentations to showcase solutions and gain buy in from stakeholders. Always identifying the best solutions for client requirements and evaluating security posture and compliance, ensuring regulatory standards. Involved in solutions implementations and integration. Provide technical oversight and support through implementation. Continuous improvement, identify opportunities for innovation & enhancements to existing solutions. Mentoring and coaching team members. Bachelor s in computer science or similar with certs in security such as; CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP and would suit someone with ITIL4. Solution design, modelling tools, enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Virtualization, networking, cyber security tools. You will have a successful track record of designing and delivering complex technology soltins in security, working with cross functional teams, secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, information assurance. Excellent communication & presentation skills, to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Must be SC cleared or able to obtain SC and eventually DV clearance.

Role DSR Chief Software Engineer and Team Leader Role DSR Chief Software Engineer and Team Leader Grade/Salary: £88-95k Location: Home/Milton Keynes area Contract type: Permanent Travel: Typically 2dpw on site. Some London Hours: 8.30-5. hours/week Reporting to: Ian Stevenson, SVGC CTO The Role Owing to our continued growth and trusted reputation, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Chief Software and Systems Engineer to join our Software and Secure Cloud team. Initially deployed to our Digital Sensitivity Review team. This position is ideal for someone with a significant amount of Software solutions experience particularly in the public sector, used to security, solution scrutiny and team leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of our Digital Records and Archive Management (DRAM) and Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) programmes of work as well as providing guidance to other Software and Data Science activities within the business. You will become the primary point of contact for DRAM and DSR software architecture, solution development, secure software operations. You will be developing and implementing strategies, policies, and procedures. You will be responsible for the planning, design, evolution, implementation and integrity of our DRAM and DSR solutions. Your work will directly impact multiple Government departments compliance with national legislative obligations. You will work closely with the Head of Technology, the Data Science teams and DRAM/DSR Project and Programme managers including those delivering direct to client solutions. You will support the project and programme managers in estimating and preparing and managing budgets and resources. This role will report to the SVGC Group Chief Technical Office (CTO). You will be ensuring compliance with departmental security and operating requirements. You will lead and manage the team of Software and Secure Cloud Engineers ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in their activities, working closely with the SVGC Group Chief Technical Officer. In this role you will be assessing and evaluating operations and systems, proposing recommendations and solutions for improvement. Key Project Overview - Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) Every UK Government department is obliged to transfer all public records to The National Archives (TNA), demonstrating full transparency of processes and public spending. Pre the dawn of computers in the workplace, files were stored and processed manually on paper. However, since the digital revolution Government department files were being stored both digitally and on paper. This has meant that the DSR for the Government departments has become an enormous and challenging task. The sheer number of digital files selected and taken through sensitivity review is vast and requires innovative solutions to ensure the records are processed securely and to achieve the greatest possible release to the public in a timely and cost-effective manner. Having provided consultancy services to improve business efficiency, as well as training, support and guidance, SVGC also engineered and integrated new state of the art technology solutions. With a digital record system that has expanded exponentially over the years it was clear that the Government departments required new technology that helped Sensitivity Reviewers to work more quickly, reduce risk, to be robust enough to meet rigorous government security protocols and was easy to use. The problem was, this digital system didn't exist - so we created it. The development of our bespoke, state of the art digital system has resulted in the departmental teams pivoting from digitally-averse to pro-active in the identification and road-mapping of how and where digital solutions help - not just within the digital record but with the greater backlog in the paper record. With support and training, the operations managers and reviewer teams have been able to use the system with ease and the introduction of semi-automation and advanced analytics capabilities has reduced human effort where it makes sense to do so. Progress on other applications to enhance core capability has also been achieved and provides relevant insights, reducing the time required to analyse material. Our modular approach builds in the ability to take advantage of emerging technologies to continue leading the way. We are currently working with seven Government departments. Interest across other Government departments remains extremely high and are now expanding our activities to include other Whitehall Departments. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will be to. Oversee the delivery of DRAM and DSR solutions and other software engineering projects such as may arise from time to time. Manage and maintain the evolution architecture of the DRAM and DSR systems and services. Manage and enable the relationships with partner software development teams and with 3-rd party suppliers. Ensure compliance with client and departmental security and cyber security regulations and development paradigms. The Person Must currently hold Security Checked (SC) with willingness to be DV cleared. Note that this role is a 'Restricted' role which means the role holder must hold SC clearance. Extensive knowledge and experience in Software engineering principles, methods, and techniques especially the constraints of public sector operations including on-premise systems with no internet access, and secure cloud environments. Leadership skills to manage, direct and supervise the team and delegate tasks appropriately. Project management skills to oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve any technical issues that may arise. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with other department heads, staff members, and stakeholders. Strategic thinking and decision-making skills to make high-level decisions about the technical direction of the company. Knowledge of budgeting and financial principles to ensure the engineering department operates within the allocated budget. Understanding of the latest industry trends and technologies to keep the company at the forefront of its field. Familiarity with industry-related regulations and quality standards to ensure compliance. Experience of working with analytical systems include data science activities, interfacing and integrating data science solutions into primary software environments. Experience and awareness of AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI and ML-Operations. Working within the Public Sector either embedded or as supplier. Secure Public and Private Cloud experience. Virtualisation and Containerisation techniques, technologies, risks and opportunities. Cultural Fit Seeing the Big Picture (L5) Identify and shape how own area fits within and supports the work of the Company and priorities for the long-term delivery. Develop an in-depth insight into customers, services and markets affected by their area and the wider public sector context Create joined up strategies and plans that have positive impact and add value Changing and Improving (L5) Encourage a culture of imaginative thinking, learning from experience and expanding mindsets and genuinely listen to ideas from employees and stakeholders Identify step changes that quickly transform flexibility, responsiveness and quality of service Challenge the status quo in own and related areas to achieve value-adding improvements and change Lead the transformation of services to users Create effective plans, systems and governance to manage change and respond promptly to critical events Making Effective Decisions Create a culture and ensure systems and procedures are in place for the secure and careful handling of government and public information within own area Ensure involvement and consultation where necessary and take decisive action when required Leading and Communicating Actively promote the Company's reputation externally and internally - build a sense of pride and passion Inspire staff and delivery partners to engage fully with long term vision and purpose of the Company, supporting them to make sense of change Actively promote diversity and equality of opportunity inside and outside the SVGC Team, valuing difference and external experience Communicate with conviction and clarity in the face of tough negotiations or challenges, surface tensions and resolve ambiguities Influence external partners, stakeholders and customers successfully - secure mutually beneficial outcomes Collaborating and Partnering Proactively create, maintain and promote a strong network of connections with colleagues across the Company, wider SVGC Team and externally Promote team working with peers, shares knowledge and resources with peers and across functions Encourage and establish principles of working effectively across boundaries to support the business Building Capability for All Champion development, talent and career management for all staff and make learning a reality by encouraging and providing a range of development experiences Create an inclusive environment, one from which all staff . click apply for full job details

Security Lead- DV Cleared-Contract Outside IR35 Maidenhead, United Kingdom Posted on 26/05/2026 VE3 is a technology and business consultancy focused on delivering end to end technology solutions and products. We have successfully serviced enterprises across multiple markets, including the public and private sectors. Our services span all aspects of business, providing a holistic approach to managing an organization. We are committed to providing technical innovations and tools that empower organizations with critical information to facilitate decision making that results in business transformation through cost savings and increased operational efficiency. Our commitment to quality is adopted throughout the organization and sets the foundation for delivering our full suite of capabilities. Job Description Role Security Lead - DV Cleared (Contract Outside IR35) Engagement UK Public Sector - Oracle ERP Managed Service Duration Length of the managed service contract Location UK only. Hybrid with attendance at client locations across the UK. Some client secure area work required Security clearance DV (Developed Vetting) and UK Nationality - MANDATORY. Pre cleared candidates strongly preferred Reports to Account / Engagement Director Key interfaces Client security lead, client Information & Security function, client Security Operations Centre, internal Service Delivery Manager, Incident Manager, third party software vendor The Security Lead is our accountable security owner for the managed service. The role leads on, and has day to day operational responsibility for, service security - working in collaboration with the client's Information & Security function, the client Security Operations Centre (SOC), the internal delivery team, and the third party software vendor. This is a contractually named DV cleared key role and is a PASS/FAIL requirement under the Conditions of Participation. Context The service processes HR, Finance and Project data including OFFICIAL SENSITIVE personal and financial data of UK civil servants and locally engaged staff across a large international footprint. The contractual security regime spans UK Government security policy, NCSC HMG IAS5, GDPR/DPA 2018, PCI DSS where applicable, and the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. The SOC is operated 24 7 by the client and the Supplier is required to integrate, report into and support it. Key Accountabilities Day to day security leadership Lead and own day to day operational responsibility for service security across OPERATE and DEVELOP. Advise the client on security status and matters; identify and address risks; continuously maintain and improve the security posture. Act as the authoritative security voice in the client's Design Authority and Enterprise Architecture forums for security impacting changes. Clearance, vetting and access Own the clearance pipeline: ensure all Supplier staff who hold, process or discuss client data are SC cleared UK Nationals as a minimum, and that the named DV roles plus all 'full administrator' staff are DV cleared UK Nationals. Manage client sponsored SC and DV applications from the start of Transition, conducting reasonable diligence checks in advance. Oversee joiner/mover/leaver, privileged access management (PAM), role based access control (RBAC), and the monthly audit report on RBAC and environment access. Security operations and SOC integration Provide the required reports to the client SOC in agreed format and frequency. Support the SOC in resolving security incidents; document security use cases with the SOC; implement, maintain and support those SOC infrastructure components hosted within the cloud infrastructure. Co ordinate response to security incidents with the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan and ensure the Incident Manager and Service Delivery Manager are informed and aligned. Assurance, audit and compliance Treat information security issues, weaknesses or deficiencies identified by the client as Security Incidents under the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Provide client auditors with access to security documentation, configurations of security enforcing technologies, standards and procedures. Collaborate with the client to plan and conduct annual PenTest and regular Disaster Recovery exercises. Ensure GDPR / DPA 2018 obligations are met; oversee data retention, secure disposal, lawful processing, and Data Protection Impact Assessments where required. Technical security controls Define, document, agree and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for system administration and maintenance, with procedural controls per user role. Ensure authorisation controls prevent extraction of information assets without legitimate need. Ensure only client issued devices are used to connect to the service in delivery. Maintain a data back up policy aligned to Business Impact Assessment and the client's retention policy. Enforce removable media scanning, network segregation, least privilege access, location based access controls, and unique user IDs. Ensure all Supplier work on the service is conducted exclusively from within the UK from client approved secure areas. Communications and notification Maintain regular communication with the client throughout the contract. Promptly notify the client of any changes to directors, key security personnel, business ownership (including acquisitions) or physical operating locations. Report any major security breaches within the Supplier's own ICT estate to the client. Essential experience and skills Substantial experience as an accountable security owner on a UK Central Government managed service contract handling OFFICIAL SENSITIVE data. Deep working knowledge of NCSC HMG IAS5, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and DPA 2018. Hands on experience integrating with a UK Government SOC, including SIEM reporting, security use case design and incident response co ordination. Practical experience of Oracle Cloud security - OCI IAM, vault, network security, audit, PAM - and Oracle SaaS application security (HCM/ERP/EPM RBAC, segregation of duties, data masking). Experience commissioning and overseeing PenTesting, vulnerability management, and Disaster Recovery exercises in a UK Government context. Proven experience leading UK Government clearance pipelines: SC and DV sponsorship, due diligence, joiner/mover/leaver workflows. Strong written communication for government grade audit, assurance and governance reporting. Comfortable as a named security accountable individual in formal governance and contractual reporting. Essential clearance and eligibility DV clearance and UK Nationality - contractually mandatory (PASS/FAIL). Pre cleared candidates strongly preferred. Candidates without current DV may be considered only if SC cleared with a credible DV application route through client sponsorship at the start of Transition. Willing and able to work exclusively from within the UK. Willing to attend client secure areas across the UK as required. CISSP, CISM, CCP (CESG Certified Professional) IA Architect / IA Auditor / SIRA, or equivalent senior security certifications. Oracle Cloud Security certifications (OCI Security Professional, Oracle Cloud Identity & Security Architect). Prior experience of an Oracle ERP on OCI security model at scale (HCM, ERP, EPM, VBCS, BI/Analytics). Familiarity with UK Government security operating context, including overseas network considerations, locally engaged staff data, and HMG personnel security policy. Experience supporting PCI DSS compliance where payment card data is in scope. Personal attributes Authoritative without being abrasive - able to say 'no' to delivery pressure and explain why in business terms. Detail oriented on policy, controls and evidence; pragmatic on operational trade offs. Comfortable owning a named, individually accountable role under public sector contractual scrutiny. Visible collaborator with client security counterparts, third party vendors, and internal service leadership. Key performance indicators 100% of in scope staff hold valid SC or DV clearance, with no operational delivery delayed by clearance gaps. SOC reporting delivered in agreed format and frequency, with zero material reporting failures. Annual PenTest and DR exercises completed on plan, with remediation tracked to closure. Zero Category 1 information security breaches attributable to Supplier controls. Monthly RBAC and environment access audit reports delivered on time, with audit findings closed within agreed SLAs. Clean external audit outcomes (internal audit, GIAA, or comparable).

Network IT is recruiting for an experienced Senior Network Architect reporting directly to the CTO at our client, who is about to undergo enterprise network and datacentre transformation. This is a key role leading the architecture for a major new programme, with responsibility for designing and governing secure, resilient, and scalable network solutions across complex enterprise environments. You will own end-to-end network architecture across physical and logical domains, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and network security services. Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and suppliers, you will ensure solutions align with business objectives, security requirements, and enterprise architecture standards. Please note this is a DV Cleared role. We can only accept applications from British Citizens. Role: Senior Network Architect Duration: 9 Months Rate: £790 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days onsite Key Responsibilities Lead architecture and design for large scale network and connectivity solutions. Produce and govern high and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards. Provide technical leadership and guidance to architects, engineers, and project teams. Review and assure complex technical solutions through governance and design authority processes. Engage with business stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs. Drive network strategy, standards, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support risk management, compliance, and operational assurance activities. Experience Extensive experience in enterprise network architecture and design. Strong expertise in E2E datacentre design and hybrid cloud networking. Proven delivery of secure, resilient, and cost effective LAN, WAN, and cloud network solutions. Deep technical knowledge of Cisco networking technologies (ACI, Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, Firepower/NGFW), VMware NSX, and Palo Alto Firewalls. Experience designing and governing networking across VMware private cloud, Microsoft on-premises, and Azure and/or AWS environments. Strong customer facing and stakeholder management skills. Experience producing and reviewing architecture artefacts using TOGAF and recognised architecture frameworks. Knowledge of UK Government security frameworks, NCSC guidance, Secure by Design, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles. Experience with network automation, orchestration, and air-gapped or highly secure environments. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, VCP-NV, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent experience. DV Clearance.

Location: London, 4 days a week on site Outside IR35 contract - (Apply online only) a day We are looking for an SC, preferably DV cleared self-motivated and experienced Security Architect to lead in bringing enhanced and new services into what is key government asset. Working within a specialist services company you will drive and/or create the necessary artefacts to help the client organisation deliver rapid change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach to getting change through delivered successfully through the internal Security Governance group. Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have come from a strong technical background, and have an understanding of attack vectors for high threat environments, across both proprietary and open-source technology stacks. You will advise and enable technical teams to make security decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective use of common tools and patterns. You will have a proactive responsibility to deliver secure systems and implement proportionate controls to enable successful business outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in protecting some of the UK's most sensitive information. If you thrive in an exciting and complex environment and can bring experience and delivery into the team then you will be able to make a real difference in this role. What will you be doing? You will deliver technical security design, and/or provide assurance of technical security design, and be able to justify and communicate design decisions. Working closely with the Security function, you will be responsible for the design of architectures utilising leading edge technologies. Working to deliver some key enhancements and new services operating in the Tier2/3 security space, you will assist in setting the strategic direction for security architecture, including the development and implementation of frameworks that will assist in maintaining acceptable level of technical risk. You will recommend security controls and identify solutions that support business objectives. You will work out subtle security needs and understand the risk impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems. You will advise on important security-related technologies and assess the risk associated with proposed changes. You will provide specialist advice and recommend approaches across teams and various stakeholders. You can manage stakeholders' expectations and be flexible, adapting to stakeholders' reactions to reach consensus. Candidate Qualities. Essential SC, willing to undertake DV Clearance Proven experience in Security Architecture within the Government cleared environments. You will have practical hands-on experience in security architecture and design and assessments including within programmes, projects or a product-centric organisation. You will have a good understanding of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments, across physical, virtual and containerised compute. You will have experience in securing Mobile devices and their services including device management (MDM) and their policies and Identity solutions. You will have experience in working in an architecture function and developing the vision, principles and strategy for security architects for a set of products, projects and technologies. You will have experience of working to, and assisting in the creation of, security standards, blueprints, reference architectures, roadmaps, transition states and target solutions across multiple services. You will have direct experience of interacting with, and influencing, senior stakeholders and a wide range of people across large teams, departments, suppliers and customers. Experienced process owner and team player Good communicator across all levels Desirable You will have experience designing solutions utilising leading-edge security NDR, IDS and IPS tools like Corelight, Corvil (IPS/IDS), FireEye, Cisco Secure Network Analytics. You will have experience designing/assessing security architectures across a range of modern deployment technologies, including containerised workloads in Kubernetes and Docker Swarm/Enterprise, virtualised platforms such as VMware, and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps You will have strong networking experience including Mobile Networks (4G etc) You will have experience with non-Microsoft Operating Systems including iOS for Mobile You will have experience of providing security design and architecture expertise across the development lifecycle utilising both waterfall and agile methods. You will have experience of adopting security standards and frameworks (such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK) within public or private sector. You will have experience in creating/managing User and System usage policy documentation (SyOps ConOps etc for Government Systems.)

Description Cyber Security Architect At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Role overview We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to support customer projects within Civil & Devolved Government and Energy (DG&E) divisions in the UK. You must be based in the UK with the ability to hold SC Clearance or above, and you may need to apply for additional personnel security clearances. You will design and assure robust security architectures for customers, delivering high assurance with minimal friction, focusing on simple, effective security that customers value. The role supports secure, efficiently managed technical architectures for sensitive programmes. You will engage with third parties and customers, establishing and supporting ongoing growth. The role requires flexibility to operate in an agile environment with strong scheduling and prioritisation skills. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and assurance of cybersecurity architectures for the protection of programme data, systems, and networks. Provide expert guidance on security architecture and design patterns for cloud and hybrid environments. Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and develop mitigation strategies for new and existing solutions. Embed security controls into architectural designs to protect data and infrastructure. Produce and maintain architectural documentation, reporting, and communication with relevant stakeholders. Embed the Security Architecture Framework and assurance approaches into delivery to maintain build assurance of system and service security. Lead the delivery and assurance of security requirements from design through service transition. Support customers in developing Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) strategies and roadmaps to target-state capabilities. Lead security design and requirements for Microsoft Entra ID, supporting IDAM strategy development. Lead Security Architecture Forums, driving governance outcomes for customer programmes. Engage with the broader architect community to embed security-by-design into IT Governance and Technical Design Authority processes. Develop and implement security policies and standards as required to stay secure and compliant. Candidate Information British - Many projects have nationality restrictions. SC cleared (or eligible for SC Vetting) - many projects have nationality restrictions. Education/Experience Experience in a security architecture or senior security engineering role. Experience in a technical leadership or architecture-focused position. Relevant security architecture certifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or similar) is an advantage. Essential Process Skills/Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills; works well in a team environment. Experience of the IT systems engineering and architecture lifecycle. Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle controls (requirements management, configuration management, testing and assurance) and where security architecture fits. Familiarity with lifecycles/methodologies (waterfall, incremental, agile, DevOps). Solid understanding of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) and applying it in architectural delivery. Experience designing secure solutions for sensitive environments. Understanding of service operations and security operational management planning. Awareness of Security Frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles. Experience mentoring and acting in a team lead or senior role, including work on accredited security solutions in sensitive government or CNI scenarios. Desirable Experience Experience in both customer delivery and consulting environments. Experience in SecDevOps, infrastructure as code, or security as code. Experience in CNI or Public Sector project environments. Experience working in AGILE environments. Experience defining and implementing Zero Trust/ZTNA roadmaps and identity security patterns (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID governance and access controls). Technology Skills/Experience Deep understanding of network and boundary protection technologies (firewalls, mail gateways, load balancers, anti-virus, IPS, IDS). Experience architecting Cloud Security Controls on Azure and AWS. Practical experience with Protective Monitoring systems (SIEM/SOC) and deployment principles. Understanding of authentication and authorization technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc.). Strong grasp of encryption protocols and their deployment in secure architectures. Experience defining security requirements for systems, including: Microsoft OS Linux OS Virtualisation technologies Networking Endpoint Security Products Communication and Soft Skills Capable of developing and communicating a vision to meet system and security requirements. Ability to communicate complex technical ideas across audiences. Commercial awareness and project discipline. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and does not include non-job content such as promotional material. EEO and diversity statements are included as required by law.

SC Cleared Data Architect (SC Clearance Required) Horsham - 12 Month initial 500 - 600 Inside IR35 Are you an Data Architect looking for a fully remote position for the UK Government, where you will take part in cutting edge development projects within an autonomous and varied role? On offer is the chance for an Data Architect to become a high ranking member of an elite IT Architecture team, taking part in varied projects and leading the charge in innovation and development of infrastructure technologies used by the university. This is a long term greenfield project for the UK Cabinet Office, working with other very senior Architects and Developers. In this role you will be working with technical subject matter experts to generate technology roadmaps to the requirements of the institute. You will also assist in the incorporation of new networking and cloud technologies into the enterprise architecture team. The Ideal Data Architect will have industry experience in a similar role have good market knowledge of new and developing technologies. The Role: Carrying out the design and implementation of networking-based systems Generating functional technology roadmaps to meet company needs Identifying, analysing and utilising technology trends The Person: Data Architect Experience in a similar role and a variety of technologies SC Clearance Reference: BBBH25751 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

SC Cleared Security Architect (SC Clearance Required) Horsham - 12 Month initial 400 - 500 Inside IR35 Are you an Security Architect looking for a fully remote position for the UK Government, where you will take part in cutting edge development projects within an autonomous and varied role? On Offer is the chance for an Security Architect to become a high ranking member of an elite IT Architecture team, taking part in varied projects and leading the charge in innovation and development of infrastructure technologies used by the university. This is a long term greenfield project for the UK Cabinet Office, working with other very senior Architects and Developers. In this role you will be working with technical subject matter experts to generate technology roadmaps to the requirements of the university. You will also assist in the incorporation of new networking and cloud technologies into the university's enterprise architecture team. The Ideal Security Architect will have industry experience in a similar role have good market knowledge of new and developing technologies. The Role: Carrying out the design and implementation of networking-based systems Generating functional technology roadmaps to meet company needs Identifying, analysing and utilising technology trends The Person: Security Architect Experience in a similar role and a variety of technologies SC Clearance Reference: BBBH25750 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website