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DevOps / Release Engineer Central Government Terraform CI/CD Azure DevOps SC Cleared Hybrid Competitive Rate The Role We are seeking an experienced DevOps / Release Engineer to develop and maintain the CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment processes that underpin secure, repeatable software releases across this national cloud-native programme. You will play a critical role in ensuring efficient, reliable and auditable software delivery across multiple environments. About the Programme We are supporting a major central Government client on a mission critical digital transformation programme to replace a legacy case management system with a modern, secure, cloud native platform hosted on Microsoft Azure. The new platform will automate referral ingestion, triage and case handling workflows, integrate with key national systems, provide secure APIs for data exchange with partners, and deliver significant improvements in operational reporting, resilience and scalability. This is a multidisciplinary programme bringing together a full delivery team to design, build, secure and support the platform from the ground up. It is an opportunity to work on nationally important digital infrastructure within a technically demanding and rewarding environment. Working Arrangements Location: Hybrid - various UK locations. Candidates must be able to attend site as required. Clearance: Active SC Clearance is essential. Candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered. Rate: Competitive, commensurate with experience. To be discussed on application. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting secure, automated software delivery across multiple environments Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Integrate automated deployment pipelines with Azure deployment slots Troubleshoot and resolve complex network latency and deployment issues Configure and maintain App Service Environment (v3) including VNet integration Work closely with backend, platform and security engineering teams to ensure smooth and repeatable releases Implement and improve environment management, monitoring and deployment automation practices Essential Requirements Proven experience designing and maintaining enterprise grade CI/CD pipelines Strong hands on Terraform experience for Infrastructure as Code delivery Deep subject matter expertise in App Service Environment (v3) architecture, including VNet integration Experience with automated deployment processes and release management in cloud environments Active SC Clearance (essential - candidates without this will not be considered) Desirable Microsoft certification (strongly preferred) Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or equivalent CI/CD tooling Experience delivering within government or highly regulated environments How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements above, please get in touch as soon as possible with: Your current CV Your availability / notice period Your expected day rate Confirmation of your current SC clearance status (level and whether currently active) Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates will be progressed without delay.

Azure Platform Engineer Central Government Microsoft Azure SC Cleared Hybrid Competitive Rate The Role We are looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to design, build and manage the secure Microsoft Azure platform that underpins this mission-critical national programme. This is a hands-on, senior technical role at the heart of the infrastructure delivery team, requiring deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture, security and operational management. About the Programme We are supporting a major central Government client on a mission-critical digital transformation programme to replace a legacy case management system with a modern, secure, cloud-native platform hosted on Microsoft Azure. The new platform will automate referral ingestion, triage and case-handling workflows, integrate with key national systems, provide secure APIs for data exchange with partners, and deliver significant improvements in operational reporting, resilience and scalability. This is a multidisciplinary programme bringing together a full delivery team to design, build, secure and support the platform from the ground up. It is an opportunity to work on nationally important digital infrastructure within a technically demanding and rewarding environment. Working Arrangements Location: Hybrid - various UK locations. Candidates must be able to attend site as required. Clearance: Active SC Clearance is essential. Candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered. Rate: Competitive, commensurate with experience. To be discussed on application. Key Responsibilities Design and implement a secure, enterprise-grade Microsoft Azure cloud platform aligned to government security standards Architect and manage Azure networking, identity, landing zones, resilience and monitoring capabilities Configure and manage App Service Environment (v3) architecture including VNet integration Ensure the platform meets government security and compliance requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle Lead infrastructure design decisions and provide technical assurance across the cloud estate Collaborate with DevOps, security and backend engineering teams to ensure seamless platform integration Support operational readiness, incident response and ongoing platform optimisation Essential Requirements 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing complex, secure Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure Deep subject matter expertise in App Service Environment (v3) architecture, including VNet integration Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity (Entra ID / Azure AD), landing zones and security controls Experience delivering cloud platforms within government or highly regulated environments Active SC Clearance (essential - candidates without this will not be considered) Desirable Microsoft Azure certification (strongly preferred) Experience with Azure Bicep, ARM templates or Terraform Familiarity with NCSC cloud security guidelines and government security standards How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements above, please get in touch as soon as possible with: Your current CV Your availability / notice period Your expected day rate Confirmation of your current SC clearance status (level and whether currently active) Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates will be progressed without delay.

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Automation Engineer National Grid Home-based Quarterly travel to Bristol SC Cleared Build something new from the ground up National Grid is developing a new greenfield computing environment within its IT portfolio, built around VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and the wider VMware technology stack. We're looking for an experienced VMware Cloud Foundation Engineer to join the team during the development of this new platform. This is a genuine greenfield engineering opportunity. The team is currently working through the development and validation stages, so you'll have the opportunity to influence how the platform is built, automated and ultimately transitioned into production. We're particularly interested in engineers who have enterprise-scale VMware deployment experience and who enjoy building platforms rather than simply maintaining existing environments. What you'll be doing You'll play a hands-on role in developing the new VMware platform, including: Building and configuring VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere and ESXi Supporting the development of VCF workload domains, clusters and compute infrastructure. Using VCF APIs, Ansible and Python to automate deployment and configuration. Developing repeatable Infrastructure as Code and Git-based deployment practices. Automating VM provisioning, configuration and standardisation. Working with the wider engineering team across NSX, networking, storage and security . Supporting the integration of the platform with enterprise monitoring and Splunk Cloud . Testing, troubleshooting and validating the platform as it progresses through development. Helping establish engineering standards, deployment patterns and operational processes for the new environment. What we're looking for You'll bring strong hands-on experience across the VMware technology stack, with particular expertise in: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) vSphere and ESXi Enterprise-scale VMware deployments Greenfield VMware platform builds VMware compute architecture and cluster design VMware APIs and infrastructure automation Ansible and/or Python Infrastructure as Code and Git/source control Understanding of NSX and software-defined networking We're looking for someone who can do more than administer VMware. You'll ideally have built and deployed large-scale VMware environments and be comfortable working through the technical challenges that come with developing a new platform. Experience with VCF Automation/Aria, NSX, CI/CD or GitOps, Splunk Cloud, Kubernetes and enterprise networking would be advantageous. The opportunity This is a chance to join National Grid at an early stage of a significant greenfield technology initiative and help shape a new enterprise VMware platform from the ground up. You'll work alongside an experienced engineering team, contributing to technical decisions and helping develop a platform that is automated, scalable, secure and production ready. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me

Performance Tester Rate: 300 - 365 Clearance required: BPSS + DV (SC issued in last 5 years / willingness to go for DV (DV Preferred) Nationality requirement: UK passport holder only Location: London Work type: Hybrid - Able to work 3 days per week on site. Security Cleared software testing test management test scripts agile methodology performance tests Apache JMeter Microsoft Visual Studio Atlassian Jira Atlassian Confluence Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester to define and deliver the non-functional test approach for a complex, highly customised SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE) platform and its supporting AWS-hosted infrastructure. The role will be responsible for developing realistic performance test scenarios, establishing baselines across application, database, infrastructure and integration layers, and executing load, stress, scalability and resilience testing to validate platform performance under expected and peak conditions. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong analytical capability, close collaboration with architects, engineers and the Test Manager, and the ability to turn performance findings into clear recommendations that support technical governance, operational readiness and go/no-go decisions. Performance Test Strategy & Planning Define the performance testing approach for the SharePoint Subscription Edition platform and its supporting AWS infrastructure Develop performance test scenarios covering expected user activity, document operations, search behaviour, integration traffic and core business workflows Agree scope, entry criteria, assumptions and success measures for performance proving activities across delivery stages Ensure performance testing aligns with programme priorities, environment constraints and non-functional requirements Performance Test Execution Execute load, stress, scalability and resilience testing to confirm the platform can operate within agreed performance and capacity expectations Use performance testing tools to simulate realistic workload patterns, transaction volumes and concurrent user behaviour Support performance validation during environment proving, migration activities, cutover rehearsals and production transition Maintain high-quality performance test artefacts, evidence packs and execution records Required Skills & Experience Core Experience Proven experience in performance testing on complex enterprise platforms, ideally within SharePoint, collaboration platforms or similarly integrated environments Experience designing and executing load, stress, scalability and resilience tests across application, infrastructure, database and integration layers Strong understanding of performance bottleneck analysis, baseline establishment and tuning recommendations Experience working in multi-supplier or large programme delivery environments with close collaboration across test, engineering and architecture teams Technical Skills & Tools Hands-on experience with performance and test tooling such as NeoLoad, JMeter and Visual Studio Working knowledge of .NET / C# and basic SQL to support scripting, data validation and analysis activities Experience using Jira, Confluence and GitLab to manage test activity, documentation, defects and change control Useful additional experience with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured and Postman Desirable ISTQB certification and/or relevant AWS certification Familiarity with AWS-hosted environments, SQL Server, network and storage considerations, and integrated enterprise platforms Strong communication skills with the ability to present performance findings, risks and recommendations clearly to technical and delivery stakeholders 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.' If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

AWS Solution Architect Location: London / Manchester / Leeds hybrid and flexible working available Grade: GG11 GG13 Important eligibility requirement: This role requires satisfactory security clearance. If you're not currently cleared, you'll need to be eligible for clearance and willing to go through the process. About the company Our client is a major global organisation home to thousands of digital, cyber and intelligence experts, working collaboratively across multiple countries to collect, connect and understand complex data helping governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. With a rich history spanning decades in National Security, they support customers in delivering some of the most vital missions in the public sector, and are known for a strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and genuine work-life balance. The role As AWS Solution Architect, you'll work closely with customers to define and architect the functional blocks of AWS to support their cloud adoption journey and beyond. This is a key, customer-facing role eliciting requirements for cloud adoption and cloud-native architectures, understanding existing ecosystems, and defining the patterns and services needed for a successful, well-architected migration to AWS. Core duties Take the technical lead role in migration enablement work Work with the wider community of development teams to deliver migration services using common code, standards and artefact formats driving collaboration, particularly around service dependencies Define and document AWS architecture for migration (baseline, target, roadmap, patterns, standards, reference architectures, etc.), supporting a wide range of use cases Run architectural reviews of the platform at appropriate intervals to make best use of vendor technologies Proactively define, optimise, automate, publish and communicate deployment patterns for migration Support engineering teams in optimising the migration path Act as an escalation point for engineering teams on troubleshooting and incident management Drive the adoption of automation across the platform, using common methods with other platforms Document deployed systems, scripts and working practices to enable re-use and support for users globally About you You'll have experience in many of the following: Cloud migration experience Experience in cloud platform architecture with AWS, defining cloud reference architectures and patterns in a large, multi-account AWS estate Strong AWS experience, with a track record of solving complex business issues regarded as an AWS subject matter expert Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools Experience with AWS security services and network services Experience working within an Agile framework Good understanding of AWS security concepts and cyber security goals Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to motivate teams to adopt new tools and set new standards Nice to have (but not essential): Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), or AWS Speciality certifications (Security, Advanced Networking) A scaled agile framework certification, such as SAFe Experience managing stakeholders, including users and senior management Experience mentoring junior engineers What's in it for you Flexible and hybrid working, with core hours and part-time options available 25 days' holiday a year, with the option to buy, sell or carry over Flexible benefits package including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and more Company bonus scheme Access to a range of Diversity & Support groups covering everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing A large organisation with a genuinely close-knit, team-focused culture JBRP1_UKTJ

AWS Solution Architect Location: London / Manchester / Leeds hybrid and flexible working available Grade: GG11 GG13 Important eligibility requirement: This role requires satisfactory security clearance. If you're not currently cleared, you'll need to be eligible for clearance and willing to go through the process. About the company Our client is a major global organisation home to thousands of digital, cyber and intelligence experts, working collaboratively across multiple countries to collect, connect and understand complex data helping governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. With a rich history spanning decades in National Security, they support customers in delivering some of the most vital missions in the public sector, and are known for a strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and genuine work-life balance. The role As AWS Solution Architect, you'll work closely with customers to define and architect the functional blocks of AWS to support their cloud adoption journey and beyond. This is a key, customer-facing role eliciting requirements for cloud adoption and cloud-native architectures, understanding existing ecosystems, and defining the patterns and services needed for a successful, well-architected migration to AWS. Core duties Take the technical lead role in migration enablement work Work with the wider community of development teams to deliver migration services using common code, standards and artefact formats driving collaboration, particularly around service dependencies Define and document AWS architecture for migration (baseline, target, roadmap, patterns, standards, reference architectures, etc.), supporting a wide range of use cases Run architectural reviews of the platform at appropriate intervals to make best use of vendor technologies Proactively define, optimise, automate, publish and communicate deployment patterns for migration Support engineering teams in optimising the migration path Act as an escalation point for engineering teams on troubleshooting and incident management Drive the adoption of automation across the platform, using common methods with other platforms Document deployed systems, scripts and working practices to enable re-use and support for users globally About you You'll have experience in many of the following: Cloud migration experience Experience in cloud platform architecture with AWS, defining cloud reference architectures and patterns in a large, multi-account AWS estate Strong AWS experience, with a track record of solving complex business issues regarded as an AWS subject matter expert Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools Experience with AWS security services and network services Experience working within an Agile framework Good understanding of AWS security concepts and cyber security goals Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to motivate teams to adopt new tools and set new standards Nice to have (but not essential): Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), or AWS Speciality certifications (Security, Advanced Networking) A scaled agile framework certification, such as SAFe Experience managing stakeholders, including users and senior management Experience mentoring junior engineers What's in it for you Flexible and hybrid working, with core hours and part-time options available 25 days' holiday a year, with the option to buy, sell or carry over Flexible benefits package including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and more Company bonus scheme Access to a range of Diversity & Support groups covering everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing A large organisation with a genuinely close-knit, team-focused culture JBRP1_UKTJ

We are looking for a QA Test Infrastructure Engineer to work with one of our clients in the defence sector. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations. You work will consist of: ensuring quality of products as they move from POC to production, analysing infrastructure requirements and architectures, creating infrastructure-focussed strategies and designing and executing tests across physical infrastructure and IaC. We are looking for someone with skills and experience in: Infrastructure, Networking & Operating Systems Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, Firewalls, VLANs, and related network behaviours. Experience with physical infrastructure setup and troubleshooting (Routers, Switches, cabling). Proficiency with Linux/Unix command line for diagnostics, configuration, and validation. Experience working across virtualisation platforms (VMware, VirtualBox) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Terraform: writing/validating HCL, managing state, using modules. Ansible: building playbooks/roles, inventories, and validating idempotency. Kubernetes: deploying workloads, validating manifests, managing clusters, and testing containerised applications. CI/CD & Automation Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). Experience integrating IaC validation and environment checks into automated pipelines. Understanding of pipeline gating, automated readiness checks, and environment orchestration. Security & Compliance Strong grounding in Secure-by-Design principles, IAM, least privilege, OS hardening, network segmentation, and observability. Experience within regulated or highly governed environments (eg, MOD or similar). Ability to support compliance, assurance, and accreditation activity. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be sole British nationals, hold DV clearance and be on site 5 days a week.

Security Assurance Analyst - DV Cleared Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, UK (5 days on-site) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance : Developed Vetting (DV) Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits Key Responsibilities Security Design Review & Assessment Conduct detailed security reviews of IT architecture and design documentation Assess security controls and identify gaps against MOD security requirements Evaluate threat models and security assumptions underlying IT designs Review security specifications for completeness and MOD compliance Identify residual security risks and recommend mitigation strategies Support authority leads and advise third parties MOD Compliance & Standards Verification Verify IT designs comply with Defence Security Policy and MOD Classification Guides Assess adherence to ITAR regulations and export control requirements Review security controls against IS1 (IS1A) and other MOD security standards Validate data handling and classification compliance Ensure personnel security and vetting requirements are addressed Documentation & Reporting Prepare detailed security assessment reports documenting findings and recommendations Document security control specifications and implementation guidance Create security assessment matrices and compliance traceability matrices Provide executive summaries of security findings for stakeholder communication Maintain security documentation for compliance and audit purposes Risk Analysis & Mitigation Planning Conduct security risk assessments using appropriate risk methodologies Develop risk matrices and prioritise risks based on likelihood and impact Recommend security controls and mitigation strategies for identified risks Support risk management processes and evidence gathering for MOD approval Track risk mitigation and provide assurance of control implementation Security Control Validation Validate implementation of recommended security controls Review security test plans and validation approaches Provide assurance that security controls operate effectively Support security certification and accreditation activities Document security assurance evidence for MOD compliance Stakeholder Communication Communicate security findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Facilitate security discussions between design team and customer security teams Explain complex security concepts in accessible language Support customer understanding of MOD security requirements and implications Essential Requirements Technical Knowledge Comprehensive understanding of IT security controls and security frameworks Strong knowledge of network, infrastructure, application and data security Understanding of threat modelling and risk assessment methodologies Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and security policy Knowledge of ITAR regulations and export control requirements Understanding of security standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, etc.) Practical knowledge of common IT architectures and technologies Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail with ability to identify gaps and inconsistencies Collaborative approach to working with architects and technical teams Ability to explain complex security concepts clearly Professional approach to challenging design decisions on security grounds Commitment to security excellence and MOD compliance Desirable Requirements Experience with defence or aerospace security programmes CISSP, CISM or equivalent security certification Experience with CESG or MOD security assessment methodologies Knowledge of Common Criteria or other formal security evaluation frameworks Familiarity with joint design team processes and defence programme delivery Background in architecture, infrastructure or systems engineering What we Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Enhanced pension and private medical insurance Flexible working arrangements Professional development and security training support Opportunity to work on high-impact defence programmes Exposure to cutting-edge defence technology and security challenges Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Principal Platform Engineer | VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Yeovil HQ | 3-4 days onsite (Condensed Hours Available) Up to £800 per day Inside IR35 *DV Clearance is essential* Are you an experienced DV cleared Platform Engineer with deep VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) expertise looking to work on some of the UK's most secure and technically challenging programmes? We're partnering with a leading Defence organisation to recruit a Principal Platform Engineer who will play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-scale, software-defined infrastructure within highly classified environments. As a Principal Platform Engineer, you'll lead the design, implementation and evolution of secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms, working alongside highly skilled engineers to deliver resilient, enterprise-grade infrastructure. You'll combine hands-on technical leadership with architecture, mentoring and customer engagement, helping shape solutions that operate in some of the most demanding environments. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Design secure software-defined datacentre solutions spanning compute, storage and networking. Translate customer requirements into robust technical designs and implementation plans. Take ownership of complex technical work packages, providing estimates, technical leadership and delivery oversight. Embed secure-by-design principles throughout the engineering life cycle. Mentor and support engineers, helping develop capability across the wider team. Engage directly with customers and stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and influencing key decisions. Contribute to platform strategy, innovation and the evolution of future infrastructure capabilities. You'll have strong experience across several of the following: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including vSphere, vSAN, NSX and Aria Suite Enterprise virtualisation and software-defined datacentre technologies Windows and Linux administration Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and Firewalls NSX, network virtualisation and micro-segmentation Infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible and/or Terraform Secure platform engineering within enterprise, government or defence environments Systems engineering across the full project life cycle Enterprise platform integration across compute, storage and networking VMware VCAP certification AWS or other public cloud platforms Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure VMware Cloud Foundation life cycle management, patching and upgrades Active Directory, PKI, PAM, SIEM and enterprise monitoring integrations Kubernetes and container platforms Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, DV Clearance is essential, we are not able to consider candidates with SC or below, please do not apply if you do not hold this level of clearance. What's on Offer? Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35) Long-term programme within a leading Defence organisation Condensed working hours available Work on highly secure, enterprise-scale platforms using cutting-edge VMware technologies The opportunity to influence architecture, mentor talented engineers and work on genuinely mission-critical infrastructure

DV Cleared Network Engineer Location: London (100% On-site) Salary: Up to 100,000 + 10% Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential) About the Role We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities. Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments. Key Responsibilities Network Infrastructure Management: Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components. Technology Implementation: Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements. Standards & Hardware: Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools). Network Security: Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage firewall/IDS/IPS configurations. Essential Skills & Experience Routing & Protocols: Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP. LAN & Switching: Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (e.g., RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first-hop security). Network Security: Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x. Firewalls & Inspection: Hands-on experience with security design, firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold active Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Package & Benefits Competitive base salary (up to 100,000 dependent on experience) 10% target annual bonus Outstanding pension scheme Equalized family leave 2 weeks paid carer's leave & holiday purchase scheme Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Description Senior Cyber Security Engineer Location - Huntingdon UK Clearance Level - High - DV Developed Vetting UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL 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. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are your ready for your next challenge? We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with a strong technical background to primarily support our customer site in Huntingdon, with occasional travel to London and other UK locations as required. Reporting to the Cyber Security Engineering Lead, you will provide senior technical expertise within the Security Engineering team, supporting the delivery of security services, mentoring engineers, and helping maintain a strong cyber security posture across customer environments. You will be responsible for ensuring security technologies and controls are effectively managed, maintained, and enhanced whilst supporting the secure implementation of new capabilities. The role includes coordinating Security Engineering support activities, overseeing service desk workloads, and providing line management to the Change Security Engineers. You will help ensure the programme maintains an effective and adaptable in-service security capability, aligning technical solutions with evolving customer requirements, legislation, security policies, and accreditation standards. This position will perform the following tasks: Work under the direct supervision of the Security Engineering Lead too: Implement, maintain, and enhance security tooling and technical controls. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Security Engineers. Ensure systems maintain compliance with security baselines, policies, and standards. Develop and maintain security baselines, standards, and documentation. Coordinate Security Engineering service desk activities, prioritising and overseeing ticket resolution to ensure timely and effective support Support Security Monitoring requirements, including logging and SIEM integration. Work with customers and stakeholders to develop security policies, processes, and technical solutions. Assess vulnerabilities, support risk mitigation, and validate remediation activities. Deliver security assessments and provide security engineering support to projects and changes. Act as Line Manager for the Change Security Engineers, providing tasking, performance management, development, and pastoral support. Support the Security Engineering Lead with planning, prioritization, and delivery of security engineering activities. Candidate Essentials British - Non-dual national - many of our projects have nationality restrictions - DV cleared or eligible to go through MOD DV process Location- Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (minimum 4 days per week onsite attendance expected; any alternative working arrangements to be agreed with the Cyber Security Engineering Lead). - Occasional travel to London and other UK customer sites may be required. Process Skills/Experience Experience implementing defence-in-depth and layered security architectures within complex environments. Experience designing, implementing, and governing preventative and detective security controls to manage and reduce risk. Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements, change, configuration, and risk management. Experience working across multiple delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, SAFe Agile, and DevSecOps. Experience conducting design trade-off activities with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver secure, integrated solutions. Understanding of service operations, security operations, and the management of security engineering service delivery. Experience coordinating and prioritising security engineering support activities, including service desk ticket management and technical task allocation. Experience providing technical mentoring and guidance to engineering teams. Experience of line management, performance development, and workload management within technical teams. Experience working within both delivery and bid/proposal environments. Experience supporting Defence Digital programmes and applying MOD security policies, standards, and approaches. Technology skills/Experience Excellent understanding of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) and practical experience in applying that. Endpoint Protection products Malware App Control DLP Experience in implementing security requirements for a system: Microsoft OS Linux OS Virtualisation technologies Networking Endpoint Security Products Working knowledge of the accreditation process for secure/sensitive systems Experience in producing/updating Design artefacts Understanding of the implementation, operation and maintenance of SIEM products Understanding of network and boundary protection technologies (firewalls, mail gateways, load balancers, anti-virus) Understanding of authentication and authorisation technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc) Understanding of security infrastructure in Public and Private cloud, e.g. virtual network infrastructure, hybrid IaaS/PaaS/SaaS solutions Understanding of DevSecOps principles and their application to secure system design, development, testing, and deployment Communication and Soft Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to a wide range of audiences Capable of developing and communicating a vision to meet the System Requirements A good level of commercial awareness that will support the bid and delivery environments Ability to effectively manage and prioritise multiple concurrent tasks, projects, and operational activities within a dynamic delivery environment. Desirable Experience Experience working in both delivery and proposal environments Experience working in MOD or Home Office project environments Working within an AGILE environment Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexi-TIme Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild . click apply for full job details

DV Cleared Network Engineer Location: London (100% On-site) Salary: Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required (10+ years UK residency essential) About the Role We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a global security practice delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role directly supports the safety and resilience of critical national infrastructure and global defense capabilities. Working as part of a high-performing engineering practice, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, validating, and maintaining secure network architecture across enterprise and data center environments. Key Responsibilities Network Infrastructure Management: Accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and support across all network components. Technology Implementation: Deploy new network technologies supporting enterprise and remote site connectivity in line with strategic customer requirements. Standards & Hardware: Maintain standards for global networks (wireless, LAN, SD-WAN) and manage physical/virtual hardware setups (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and monitoring tools). Network Security: Implement high-grade network security protocols and manage Firewall/IDS/IPS configurations. Essential Skills & Experience Routing & Protocols: Deep experience with enterprise/operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP. LAN & Switching: Strong knowledge of LAN switching in small-to-medium enterprise and data center environments (eg, RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB, first-hop security). Network Security: Practical expertise implementing network security standards, including MACSEC, IPSEC, and 802.1x. Firewalls & Inspection: Hands-on experience with security design, Firewall management, and IDS/IPS configuration. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold active Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Package & Benefits Competitive base salary (up to £100,000 dependent on experience) 10% target annual bonus Outstanding pension scheme Equalized family leave 2 weeks paid carer's leave & holiday purchase scheme *Rates depend on experience and client requirements