The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join a high-profile engineering programme, helping to build, operate, and continuously improve a secure cloud-native DevSecOps platform. You'll play a key role in delivering secure, automated software delivery pipelines, managing Kubernetes environments, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. Working closely with architecture, software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams, you'll help drive automation, platform reliability, and secure application delivery across complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain DevSecOps solutions aligned with approved architectures and engineering standards. Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, testing, security validation, and deployment. Deploy, manage, and optimise Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads across multiple environments. Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation technologies. Configure deployment automation, release management, and GitOps workflows. Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines, including code analysis, container scanning, dependency scanning, and compliance validation. Support monitoring, logging, observability, and overall platform health. Troubleshoot deployment issues and continually improve pipeline performance and reliability. Collaborate with software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Produce technical documentation, operational runbooks, and deployment procedures. Support platform maintenance, upgrades, patching, and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory). Proven experience implementing DevOps or DevSecOps solutions within enterprise environments. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (including OpenShift and/or Kubernetes). Experience developing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools. Linux administration experience with scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Experience with Docker and container-based application deployment. Good understanding of Git version control and GitOps methodologies. Experience working with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms. Knowledge of cloud-native security best practices and container security. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on a technically challenging programme delivering modern cloud-native infrastructure and secure software delivery capabilities. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where automation, security, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the delivery approach. If you're an SC-cleared DevSecOps Engineer looking for your next contract, we'd like to hear from you. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
04/09/2026
Contractor
The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join a high-profile engineering programme, helping to build, operate, and continuously improve a secure cloud-native DevSecOps platform. You'll play a key role in delivering secure, automated software delivery pipelines, managing Kubernetes environments, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. Working closely with architecture, software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams, you'll help drive automation, platform reliability, and secure application delivery across complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain DevSecOps solutions aligned with approved architectures and engineering standards. Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, testing, security validation, and deployment. Deploy, manage, and optimise Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads across multiple environments. Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation technologies. Configure deployment automation, release management, and GitOps workflows. Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines, including code analysis, container scanning, dependency scanning, and compliance validation. Support monitoring, logging, observability, and overall platform health. Troubleshoot deployment issues and continually improve pipeline performance and reliability. Collaborate with software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Produce technical documentation, operational runbooks, and deployment procedures. Support platform maintenance, upgrades, patching, and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory). Proven experience implementing DevOps or DevSecOps solutions within enterprise environments. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (including OpenShift and/or Kubernetes). Experience developing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools. Linux administration experience with scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Experience with Docker and container-based application deployment. Good understanding of Git version control and GitOps methodologies. Experience working with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms. Knowledge of cloud-native security best practices and container security. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on a technically challenging programme delivering modern cloud-native infrastructure and secure software delivery capabilities. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where automation, security, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the delivery approach. If you're an SC-cleared DevSecOps Engineer looking for your next contract, we'd like to hear from you. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Linux / DevOps SME Location: Basingstoke - fully onsite Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: 550- 650 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time The Role We are looking for an experienced Linux / DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Basingstoke . You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. Mentor and support other engineers where required. Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment . Strong hands-on experience across DevOps / Platform Engineering . Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. Strong scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling . Strong understanding of Git and source control . Experience with Infrastructure as Code , ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable Kubernetes / OpenShift experience. Docker / containerisation. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Ansible. Terraform. Cloud platform experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. Experience within UK Government / MOD / Defence environments. Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME , rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform. Contract Details 12-month rolling contract 550- 650 per day Outside IR35 Full-time 100% onsite - Basingstoke MOD DV clearance required If you are an experienced Linux / DevOps SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
03/09/2026
Contractor
Linux / DevOps SME Location: Basingstoke - fully onsite Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: 550- 650 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time The Role We are looking for an experienced Linux / DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Basingstoke . You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. Mentor and support other engineers where required. Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment . Strong hands-on experience across DevOps / Platform Engineering . Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. Strong scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling . Strong understanding of Git and source control . Experience with Infrastructure as Code , ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable Kubernetes / OpenShift experience. Docker / containerisation. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Ansible. Terraform. Cloud platform experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. Experience within UK Government / MOD / Defence environments. Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME , rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform. Contract Details 12-month rolling contract 550- 650 per day Outside IR35 Full-time 100% onsite - Basingstoke MOD DV clearance required If you are an experienced Linux / DevOps SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Linux/DevOps SME Location: Basingstoke - fully onsite Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: £550-£650 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time The Role We are looking for an experienced Linux/DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Basingstoke . You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. Mentor and support other engineers where required. Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment . Strong hands-on experience across DevOps/Platform Engineering . Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. Strong Scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling . Strong understanding of Git and source control . Experience with Infrastructure as Code , ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable Kubernetes/OpenShift experience. Docker/containerisation. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Ansible. Terraform. Cloud platform experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. Experience within UK Government/MOD/Defence environments. Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME , rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform. Contract Details 12-month rolling contract £550-£650 per day Outside IR35 Full-time 100% onsite - Basingstoke MOD DV clearance required If you are an experienced Linux/DevOps SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
03/09/2026
Contractor
Linux/DevOps SME Location: Basingstoke - fully onsite Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: £550-£650 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time The Role We are looking for an experienced Linux/DevOps Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-profile technical environment based onsite in Basingstoke . You will provide senior-level technical expertise across Linux infrastructure, DevOps tooling, automation and platform engineering. The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating as a technical authority, solving complex infrastructure problems and working closely with engineering, development and operational teams. Due to the nature of the environment, active MOD DV clearance is essential . Key Responsibilities Act as a Linux and DevOps SME, providing technical leadership and guidance across the environment. Design, implement and maintain robust Linux-based infrastructure and platforms. Support the development and continuous improvement of DevOps processes and tooling. Automate infrastructure, configuration and operational processes wherever possible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure and platform issues. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices. Contribute to platform resilience, availability, security and performance. Work closely with engineering, development, security and operations teams. Provide technical documentation, standards and best-practice guidance. Mentor and support other engineers where required. Investigate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing platform. Participate in technical design, architecture and implementation activities. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive commercial experience working with Linux in an enterprise environment . Strong hands-on experience across DevOps/Platform Engineering . Excellent Linux administration and troubleshooting skills. Strong Scripting/automation experience, ideally with Bash and/or Python . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling . Strong understanding of Git and source control . Experience with Infrastructure as Code , ideally Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience working with containers and container orchestration technologies. Strong understanding of networking, systems integration and infrastructure concepts. Experience working in secure, highly controlled or complex technical environments. Ability to operate independently as a senior technical SME. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Current, active MOD DV clearance. Desirable Kubernetes/OpenShift experience. Docker/containerisation. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar. Ansible. Terraform. Cloud platform experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. Experience within UK Government/MOD/Defence environments. Experience working with security-hardened Linux environments. Relevant Linux, DevOps or cloud certifications. What We're Looking For We're looking for a genuine hands-on SME , rather than someone purely focused on management. You should be comfortable getting into the detail, diagnosing difficult technical problems and making pragmatic engineering decisions. You'll be joining a technically demanding environment where your experience in Linux, automation and DevOps will have a direct impact on the reliability and evolution of the platform. Contract Details 12-month rolling contract £550-£650 per day Outside IR35 Full-time 100% onsite - Basingstoke MOD DV clearance required If you are an experienced Linux/DevOps SME with active MOD DV clearance and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role + 700 - 750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders Skills & Experience Proven experience in Security Architecture within secure or defence environments Strong background in security assessment and assurance Experience conducting security audits and compliance reviews Familiarity with MOD security frameworks, processes, and standards Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams Active DV clearance is essential If you'd like to discuss this Security Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
02/09/2026
Contractor
Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role + 700 - 750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders Skills & Experience Proven experience in Security Architecture within secure or defence environments Strong background in security assessment and assurance Experience conducting security audits and compliance reviews Familiarity with MOD security frameworks, processes, and standards Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams Active DV clearance is essential If you'd like to discuss this Security Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist - Remote - Outside IR35 Must have or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance The role combines hands-on SCORCH runbook development and troubleshooting with PowerShell automation and integrations across ServiceNow, SCOM, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. This position is suited to an experienced SCORCH specialist who understands enterprise automation and is comfortable taking ownership of critical production services within an ITIL-aligned environment. Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist Responsibilities Administer, support and maintain Microsoft System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH) environments. Maintain the availability, health, performance and resilience of production and non-production SCORCH platforms. Design, maintain, test, deploy and optimise SCORCH runbooks. Develop and support PowerShell-based automation workflows for request fulfilment and operational automation. Diagnose failed automations, integration failures and workflow errors. Manage integrations between SCORCH, ServiceNow, SCOM, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams. Support ServiceNow ITSM workflows, automated ticket creation, request fulfilment and REST API integrations. Support SCOM alert processing, event management and monitoring integrations. Plan and deliver patching, upgrades, releases, capacity management and platform life cycle activities. Investigate incidents and problems affecting automation services and contribute to root cause analysis. Support service restoration and major incidents involving automation, monitoring or integration services. Produce and maintain operational documentation, runbook guidance, knowledge articles and support procedures. Deliver changes in line with ITIL processes, security controls, SLAs and agreed change windows. Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist Skills and Experience Strong hands-on Microsoft System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH) experience is essential. Proven experience supporting, troubleshooting and maintaining SCORCH runbooks and automation services. Experience designing, testing and deploying Orchestrator runbooks within enterprise environments. Advanced PowerShell Scripting and automation experience. Desirable Experience of ServiceNow Integration experience Experience with Kelverion Integration Packs would be advantageous. Experience with SQL Always On Availability Groups, Hyper-V Replica or highly available SCORCH architectures would be beneficial. VMware PowerCLI, virtualisation, hybrid Data Centre or wider infrastructure automation experience would be advantageous. Experience supporting secure, regulated or highly governed environments would be beneficial. Flexibility to support out-of-hours activities where required. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
01/09/2026
Contractor
Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist - Remote - Outside IR35 Must have or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance The role combines hands-on SCORCH runbook development and troubleshooting with PowerShell automation and integrations across ServiceNow, SCOM, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. This position is suited to an experienced SCORCH specialist who understands enterprise automation and is comfortable taking ownership of critical production services within an ITIL-aligned environment. Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist Responsibilities Administer, support and maintain Microsoft System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH) environments. Maintain the availability, health, performance and resilience of production and non-production SCORCH platforms. Design, maintain, test, deploy and optimise SCORCH runbooks. Develop and support PowerShell-based automation workflows for request fulfilment and operational automation. Diagnose failed automations, integration failures and workflow errors. Manage integrations between SCORCH, ServiceNow, SCOM, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams. Support ServiceNow ITSM workflows, automated ticket creation, request fulfilment and REST API integrations. Support SCOM alert processing, event management and monitoring integrations. Plan and deliver patching, upgrades, releases, capacity management and platform life cycle activities. Investigate incidents and problems affecting automation services and contribute to root cause analysis. Support service restoration and major incidents involving automation, monitoring or integration services. Produce and maintain operational documentation, runbook guidance, knowledge articles and support procedures. Deliver changes in line with ITIL processes, security controls, SLAs and agreed change windows. Server Tooling and Orchestration Specialist Skills and Experience Strong hands-on Microsoft System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH) experience is essential. Proven experience supporting, troubleshooting and maintaining SCORCH runbooks and automation services. Experience designing, testing and deploying Orchestrator runbooks within enterprise environments. Advanced PowerShell Scripting and automation experience. Desirable Experience of ServiceNow Integration experience Experience with Kelverion Integration Packs would be advantageous. Experience with SQL Always On Availability Groups, Hyper-V Replica or highly available SCORCH architectures would be beneficial. VMware PowerCLI, virtualisation, hybrid Data Centre or wider infrastructure automation experience would be advantageous. Experience supporting secure, regulated or highly governed environments would be beneficial. Flexibility to support out-of-hours activities where required. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Full Stack Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot React TypeScript Secure Digital Platforms Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence / National Security experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to help build and deliver secure, modern digital capabilities within a Defence environment. You'll work across both frontend and backend development, contributing to scalable services, APIs and intuitive user interfaces. Working closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders, you'll help turn complex operational requirements into reliable, user-focused technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a Full Stack Developer who enjoys working across the technology stack and wants to contribute to high-profile, mission-critical digital programmes within a highly secure environment. About the Programme The programme is delivering a next-generation Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational information, streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden and support faster, more informed decision-making. The development environment combines modern frontend technologies, secure backend services, cloud-native engineering and integration with existing Defence systems. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across the complete application lifecycle, from technical design and development through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React and TypeScript. Develop scalable backend services and secure RESTful APIs. Build intuitive, accessible and responsive frontend applications. Develop reusable frontend components aligned with established design system principles. Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs, workflow services and identity/access mechanisms. Design and implement data persistence using SQL and NoSQL technologies. Develop integrations with enterprise data sources and existing Defence systems. Contribute to cloud-native deployment, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Write automated tests across frontend and backend components. Participate in technical design workshops, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Work closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders. Support continuous improvement of application performance, usability, reliability and security. Essential Skills & Experience Proven full stack development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong Java development experience. Strong Spring Boot experience. Strong React and TypeScript development experience. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Experience building responsive, accessible and maintainable user interfaces. Experience with Git and modern software development practices. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Strong understanding of secure software development and scalable application architecture. Desirable Experience Experience with workflow orchestration technologies such as Camunda, Zeebe or BPMN. Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. Experience with MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or similar database technologies. Experience working with AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native environments. Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Experience with secure authentication, identity management and role-based access control. Experience with Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Experience developing applications for classified or highly regulated environments. Experience integrating search, semantic or knowledge-based capabilities. Figma experience or close collaboration with UX and design teams. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery, UX and Engineering colleagues. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Collaborative approach to technical design, development, testing and continuous improvement. Practical focus on delivering reliable, maintainable and user-focused technology. What We're Looking For We're interested in Full Stack Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong hands-on experience across both frontend and backend development. The ability to design and develop robust APIs, services and user interfaces. Strong understanding of modern software engineering and cloud-native development. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and multidisciplinary team working. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
01/09/2026
Contractor
Full Stack Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot React TypeScript Secure Digital Platforms Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence / National Security experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to help build and deliver secure, modern digital capabilities within a Defence environment. You'll work across both frontend and backend development, contributing to scalable services, APIs and intuitive user interfaces. Working closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders, you'll help turn complex operational requirements into reliable, user-focused technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a Full Stack Developer who enjoys working across the technology stack and wants to contribute to high-profile, mission-critical digital programmes within a highly secure environment. About the Programme The programme is delivering a next-generation Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational information, streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden and support faster, more informed decision-making. The development environment combines modern frontend technologies, secure backend services, cloud-native engineering and integration with existing Defence systems. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across the complete application lifecycle, from technical design and development through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain secure full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, React and TypeScript. Develop scalable backend services and secure RESTful APIs. Build intuitive, accessible and responsive frontend applications. Develop reusable frontend components aligned with established design system principles. Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs, workflow services and identity/access mechanisms. Design and implement data persistence using SQL and NoSQL technologies. Develop integrations with enterprise data sources and existing Defence systems. Contribute to cloud-native deployment, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Write automated tests across frontend and backend components. Participate in technical design workshops, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Work closely with UX Designers, Product, Engineering and Defence stakeholders. Support continuous improvement of application performance, usability, reliability and security. Essential Skills & Experience Proven full stack development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong Java development experience. Strong Spring Boot experience. Strong React and TypeScript development experience. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Experience building responsive, accessible and maintainable user interfaces. Experience with Git and modern software development practices. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. Strong understanding of secure software development and scalable application architecture. Desirable Experience Experience with workflow orchestration technologies such as Camunda, Zeebe or BPMN. Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. Experience with MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or similar database technologies. Experience working with AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native environments. Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Experience with secure authentication, identity management and role-based access control. Experience with Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Experience developing applications for classified or highly regulated environments. Experience integrating search, semantic or knowledge-based capabilities. Figma experience or close collaboration with UX and design teams. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery, UX and Engineering colleagues. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, access control and assurance. Collaborative approach to technical design, development, testing and continuous improvement. Practical focus on delivering reliable, maintainable and user-focused technology. What We're Looking For We're interested in Full Stack Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong hands-on experience across both frontend and backend development. The ability to design and develop robust APIs, services and user interfaces. Strong understanding of modern software engineering and cloud-native development. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A practical understanding of agile delivery and multidisciplinary team working. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Back End Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot Secure Microservices Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Back End Developer to help build the core services behind a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll develop secure, scalable microservices and APIs that support mission-critical operational workflows, working within a highly secure environment alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative digital capabilities supporting Defence operations. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline complex workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you'll help develop secure, cloud-native services that integrate with existing Defence platforms while following modern engineering and DevSecOps practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices. Build secure RESTful APIs supporting workflow, metadata, document management and integration services. Develop workflow integrations using orchestration technologies where required. Integrate with enterprise data sources, identity services and existing Defence systems. Design and develop scalable persistence layers using SQL and NoSQL databases. Contribute to cloud-native deployments, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Participate in technical design sessions, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven software development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong commercial Java development experience. Expertise with Spring Boot. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience developing secure, scalable and maintainable backend services. Desirable Experience Experience with Camunda 8, Zeebe, BPMN or other workflow orchestration platforms. OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or hybrid data architectures. AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native platforms. Event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Knowledge of semantic search, knowledge graphs or ontology-based solutions. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, resilience and assurance. Building high-quality, maintainable services that support critical operational capabilities. What We're Looking For We're interested in Back End Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong experience designing robust, scalable backend services and APIs. Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams. A practical understanding of agile delivery and modern software engineering practices. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
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Back End Developer 500- 540 per day Outside IR35 Java Spring Boot Secure Microservices Location London (MOD site) Working Pattern 4 days per week onsite Clearance Current DV Security Clearance required Background MOD / Defence experience required The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Back End Developer to help build the core services behind a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform. You'll develop secure, scalable microservices and APIs that support mission-critical operational workflows, working within a highly secure environment alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative digital capabilities supporting Defence operations. About the Programme This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational data, streamline complex workflows and support faster, more informed decision-making. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you'll help develop secure, cloud-native services that integrate with existing Defence platforms while following modern engineering and DevSecOps practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices. Build secure RESTful APIs supporting workflow, metadata, document management and integration services. Develop workflow integrations using orchestration technologies where required. Integrate with enterprise data sources, identity services and existing Defence systems. Design and develop scalable persistence layers using SQL and NoSQL databases. Contribute to cloud-native deployments, containerisation and CI/CD pipelines. Implement secure coding practices, logging, monitoring and audit capabilities. Participate in technical design sessions, code reviews and agile ceremonies. Essential Skills & Experience Proven software development experience within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments. Strong commercial Java development experience. Expertise with Spring Boot. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other container technologies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Experience developing secure, scalable and maintainable backend services. Desirable Experience Experience with Camunda 8, Zeebe, BPMN or other workflow orchestration platforms. OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS or hybrid data architectures. AWS, MODCloud, Tanzu, EKS or other cloud-native platforms. Event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging. Istio, mTLS or service mesh technologies. Knowledge of semantic search, knowledge graphs or ontology-based solutions. Mandatory Requirements Current DV Security Clearance. Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week. Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations. Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised. Ways of Working Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery and Engineering teams. Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, resilience and assurance. Building high-quality, maintainable services that support critical operational capabilities. What We're Looking For We're interested in Back End Developers who can demonstrate: Successful delivery of secure software solutions within MOD or Defence environments. Strong experience designing robust, scalable backend services and APIs. Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams. A practical understanding of agile delivery and modern software engineering practices. Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance. Rate: 500- 540 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (4 days onsite) Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
Lead Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 675 per day Hybrid working in London ideally but will consider fully remote Need to have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job description As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success. Key Responsibilities : Support the Principal Technical Architect in defining and maintaining LECN and enterprise-wide technical impacting strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with broader business objectives. Oversee design reviews, incorporating "Secure by Design" principles and compliance with architectural governance. Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, integrated solutions. Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, embracing best practices, and championing continuous improvement. Mentor and coach architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. Facilitate the design and delivery of complex systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security requirements are met. Lead multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, budgets, and timelines. Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future strategies, enabling sustainable, long-term solutions. Directly support the Principal Technical Architect in the development of presentation packs to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards and where necessary deputise for the Principal Technical Architect for these presentation packs Support the LECN Security Architect in Police Digital Service (PDS) compliance obtaining authority to proceed for LECN in-house hosting/migration of the SD-WAN service. Evaluate project success post-integration, identifying best practices and lessons learned. Share feedback with leadership, adopting continuous improvement for future integrations. Lead, coach, and mentor junior Technical Architects, driving professional development. Renovate and transform the existing technology estate by leveraging innovative approaches (e.g., cloud, AI, IoT, and more). Skills and experience Essential Skills: You'll have a visible passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: CCNP certification or demonstrable knowledge of the following: networking concepts, switching, routing, firewalling and load balancing using (CISCO) SD-WAN technologies and use of BGP (Boarder Gateway Protocol). Consistent track record of ability to lead complex technical architectures, championing innovation and best practices. Experience working across multiple domains or projects, coordinating with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams. Aptitude for anticipating future technologies and aligning solutions with broader strategies and business outcomes. Expertise in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable systems within defined time and quality constraints. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical topics for diverse audiences. Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level 4 Specialist Advice (TECH) - Level 4 Desirable skills Strong grasp of agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and design patterns, paired with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Communicating clearly in accessible language, adapting to varied audiences and channels. Exposure to large-scale technology change programs or complex system integrations. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
01/09/2026
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Lead Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 675 per day Hybrid working in London ideally but will consider fully remote Need to have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job description As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success. Key Responsibilities : Support the Principal Technical Architect in defining and maintaining LECN and enterprise-wide technical impacting strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with broader business objectives. Oversee design reviews, incorporating "Secure by Design" principles and compliance with architectural governance. Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, integrated solutions. Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, embracing best practices, and championing continuous improvement. Mentor and coach architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. Facilitate the design and delivery of complex systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security requirements are met. Lead multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, budgets, and timelines. Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future strategies, enabling sustainable, long-term solutions. Directly support the Principal Technical Architect in the development of presentation packs to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards and where necessary deputise for the Principal Technical Architect for these presentation packs Support the LECN Security Architect in Police Digital Service (PDS) compliance obtaining authority to proceed for LECN in-house hosting/migration of the SD-WAN service. Evaluate project success post-integration, identifying best practices and lessons learned. Share feedback with leadership, adopting continuous improvement for future integrations. Lead, coach, and mentor junior Technical Architects, driving professional development. Renovate and transform the existing technology estate by leveraging innovative approaches (e.g., cloud, AI, IoT, and more). Skills and experience Essential Skills: You'll have a visible passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: CCNP certification or demonstrable knowledge of the following: networking concepts, switching, routing, firewalling and load balancing using (CISCO) SD-WAN technologies and use of BGP (Boarder Gateway Protocol). Consistent track record of ability to lead complex technical architectures, championing innovation and best practices. Experience working across multiple domains or projects, coordinating with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams. Aptitude for anticipating future technologies and aligning solutions with broader strategies and business outcomes. Expertise in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable systems within defined time and quality constraints. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical topics for diverse audiences. Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level 4 Specialist Advice (TECH) - Level 4 Desirable skills Strong grasp of agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and design patterns, paired with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Communicating clearly in accessible language, adapting to varied audiences and channels. Exposure to large-scale technology change programs or complex system integrations. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Outside IR35 / MOD / Defence - High Security Clearance 550- 600 per day Outside IR35 (expenses if required) Somerset On-site DV Cleared Are you an Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands-on experience across networking, storage, virtualisation and Windows infrastructure? This is a contract role working on the build and deployment of infrastructure within a highly secure Defence environment in Somerset. You'll be working across the physical and virtual infrastructure stack, including Cisco Nexus networking, NetApp storage, Hyper-V, VMware and Windows Server. This is a hands-on engineering position, suited to someone comfortable building, configuring and hardening infrastructure rather than purely supporting an established environment. The role Working alongside infrastructure engineers and architects, you'll be responsible for areas including: Configuring and hardening Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine network infrastructure Initialising and presenting NetApp storage , including data-at-rest encryption Building and hardening Hyper-V clusters for core services including AD, DNS and PKI Supporting the integration and enablement of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Working with HSM/KMS appliances and hardware-based cryptographic systems Supporting key management and key ceremony activities Building and configuring Windows Server 2022/2025 environments Completing physical infrastructure installation, including rack-and-stack and secure cabling Working to the security and engineering standards required within a Defence environment What you'll need You'll need strong infrastructure engineering experience, ideally including: Cisco Nexus or equivalent enterprise networking technologies NetApp ONTAP or comparable enterprise storage Hyper-V deployment within highly available environments VMware Cloud Foundation , ideally VCF 5+ Windows Server 2022/2025 Understanding of AD, DNS and PKI Experience with HSM/KMS technologies would be beneficial Experience delivering physical infrastructure, including rack-and-stack and cabling Due to the nature of the project, you'll need to have active DV Clearance. If your background covers networking, storage and virtualisation and you're comfortable delivering infrastructure hands-on within a secure Defence environment, this is an opportunity to work across the full infrastructure build rather than being limited to one technology area.
01/09/2026
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Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Outside IR35 / MOD / Defence - High Security Clearance 550- 600 per day Outside IR35 (expenses if required) Somerset On-site DV Cleared Are you an Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands-on experience across networking, storage, virtualisation and Windows infrastructure? This is a contract role working on the build and deployment of infrastructure within a highly secure Defence environment in Somerset. You'll be working across the physical and virtual infrastructure stack, including Cisco Nexus networking, NetApp storage, Hyper-V, VMware and Windows Server. This is a hands-on engineering position, suited to someone comfortable building, configuring and hardening infrastructure rather than purely supporting an established environment. The role Working alongside infrastructure engineers and architects, you'll be responsible for areas including: Configuring and hardening Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine network infrastructure Initialising and presenting NetApp storage , including data-at-rest encryption Building and hardening Hyper-V clusters for core services including AD, DNS and PKI Supporting the integration and enablement of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Working with HSM/KMS appliances and hardware-based cryptographic systems Supporting key management and key ceremony activities Building and configuring Windows Server 2022/2025 environments Completing physical infrastructure installation, including rack-and-stack and secure cabling Working to the security and engineering standards required within a Defence environment What you'll need You'll need strong infrastructure engineering experience, ideally including: Cisco Nexus or equivalent enterprise networking technologies NetApp ONTAP or comparable enterprise storage Hyper-V deployment within highly available environments VMware Cloud Foundation , ideally VCF 5+ Windows Server 2022/2025 Understanding of AD, DNS and PKI Experience with HSM/KMS technologies would be beneficial Experience delivering physical infrastructure, including rack-and-stack and cabling Due to the nature of the project, you'll need to have active DV Clearance. If your background covers networking, storage and virtualisation and you're comfortable delivering infrastructure hands-on within a secure Defence environment, this is an opportunity to work across the full infrastructure build rather than being limited to one technology area.
Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 630 per day London based - hybrid working - 2-3 days a week onsite Government sector - must have active SC Clearance to be considered Key Responsibilities: Assess the technical implications of potential Alpha scenarios, including feasibility, integration, cloud hosting, environments, security, tooling and governance considerations. Work with digital, architecture, platform and technical governance stakeholders to understand existing technical constraints, opportunities, dependencies and assurance requirements. Identify technical dependencies that must be resolved during Alpha, including access, environments, cloud platforms, interfaces, data availability and delivery capability. Support exploration of whether and where a digital service is the appropriate delivery vehicle, including what should be prototyped, simulated, manually tested or technically implemented during Alpha. Define indicative technical options, cloud architectures and integration patterns, including the use of AWS-native services, to support testing of information sharing, collaboration, feedback mechanisms and partner interactions across organisational boundaries. Contribute to technical risks, assumptions, dependencies, resource requirements and delivery considerations for Alpha mobilisation and subsequent delivery phases. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
01/09/2026
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Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 630 per day London based - hybrid working - 2-3 days a week onsite Government sector - must have active SC Clearance to be considered Key Responsibilities: Assess the technical implications of potential Alpha scenarios, including feasibility, integration, cloud hosting, environments, security, tooling and governance considerations. Work with digital, architecture, platform and technical governance stakeholders to understand existing technical constraints, opportunities, dependencies and assurance requirements. Identify technical dependencies that must be resolved during Alpha, including access, environments, cloud platforms, interfaces, data availability and delivery capability. Support exploration of whether and where a digital service is the appropriate delivery vehicle, including what should be prototyped, simulated, manually tested or technically implemented during Alpha. Define indicative technical options, cloud architectures and integration patterns, including the use of AWS-native services, to support testing of information sharing, collaboration, feedback mechanisms and partner interactions across organisational boundaries. Contribute to technical risks, assumptions, dependencies, resource requirements and delivery considerations for Alpha mobilisation and subsequent delivery phases. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
