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Data Engineer - Multi-Cloud Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience Description We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support the design, development, and optimisation of data platforms across complex transformation programmes. This position is ideal for an engineer with hands on experience in data pipelines, cloud platforms, and ETL processes who wants to deepen their technical expertise within a collaborative, delivery-focused environment. You'll play a key role in building reliable, scalable data solutions that enable analytics, reporting, and operational use cases. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using cloud-native technologies (e.g. Spark). Support integration across cloud and on-premise data sources. Help design and implement event driven data pipelines, improving performance and scalability. Contribute to the development of data access layers and reusable ETL components. Support onboarding of new data sources, including preparation and transformation of datasets. Work with senior engineers to apply data engineering best practices and standards. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) activities. Operate within AWS and Azure environments, supporting deployment and maintenance of data solutions. Work with services including: AWS: EC2, EMR, S3, Lambda Azure: Blob Storage and related services Collaborate with wider teams to ensure data quality, reliability, and performance. Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience (Essential) Strong knowledge of data pipelines and processing frameworks (e.g. Spark or similar). Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure; exposure to both advantageous). Solid understanding of ETL processes and data integration concepts. Basic experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) and/or CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab). Understanding of version control and collaborative development practices. Awareness of data security, governance, and compliance considerations. Experience working with event-driven architectures or streaming technologies. Exposure to data access layers and data platform design. Experience in public sector or regulated environments. Knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals. Background in fraud, analytics, or large-scale data use cases. Growing understanding of DevOps and Agile delivery practices. Commitment to writing maintainable, scalable code. Enthusiasm for automation and reusable engineering patterns. Active participation in code reviews and collaborative development sessions. Security Requirements This role requires Security Clearance (SC). Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo the clearance process.

Associate Consultant - Secure Cloud / GCP / GDC DevSecOps Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. RT are a member of the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance, bringing government, industry, and academia together to improve digital sustainability outcomes for the UK government and its supply chain We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We deploy consultants who ensure alignment with Government policy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term impact goals. We specialise in the delivery of Cloud & Digital Infrastructure services , including multi-cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP), secure cloud platforms, DevSecOps and automation, Site Reliability Engineering, digital workplace technologies, and resilient, scalable infrastructure operations across complex and regulated environments. Your Invitation: We invite you to join our Cloud & Digital Infrastructure consulting team , where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across cloud engineering, secure platform engineering, DevSecOps/SRE, and modern infrastructure transformation. We are particularly building capability in: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) / air-gapped deployments Secure-by-design cloud engineering for Defence and high-assurance environments Kubernetes, containerisation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) This includes supporting surge activity for our defence partners delivering secure cloud services into secure environments. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant defence portfolio, a minimum of active SC clearance is required. DV-cleared professionals are also in high demand for secure, air-gapped GDC programmes. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site at Southwest client locations including, Corsham & Bristol, with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are aligned to engagement scope and seniority. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities, including secure GCP/GDC, DevSecOps and platform engineering workstreams. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cloud / Platform Engineering professional with capability in one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) DevOps, DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering and secure cloud design Kubernetes and container platforms (GKE / secure clusters) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Secure cloud operations (IAM, RBAC, networking, secrets management) You are comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and collaborating directly with users and stakeholders to deliver cloud capability at pace. You will need to be well versed in the direction of travel from Government, focused on digital transformation to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and meet the evolving expectations of its citizens. This shift involves modernising outdated systems, leveraging data effectively, and adopting new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal is a more agile, responsive, and citizen-centric government. You are comfortable operating in high-assurance, regulated environments, capable of working independently within secure delivery teams, and adept at designing, deploying and maintaining secure, modern cloud platforms. How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.

Senior Network Engineer (DV Cleared) Location: Milton Keynes Duration: 6-Months Rate: £540 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Working Pattern: Onsite 5 days per week Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a range of highly secure Government platforms and services within a complex enterprise environment. The successful candidate will join a wider team of skilled technical specialists, providing both BAU support and project delivery across critical infrastructure and network technologies. This role requires strong experience working within secure and air-gapped environments, with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise network and infrastructure solutions. The position will also act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and contribute to ongoing modernization and security improvement initiatives. As the Senior Network Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience. This role provides advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, Firewall administration, and network security operations. You will serve as an escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, Catepan encryption devices Key Responsibilities * Design, implement, support, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure * Deliver BAU operational support alongside project-based infrastructure changes * Manage and optimise enterprise LAN/WAN environments * Administer and support Cisco switching and routing technologies * Configure and maintain network security technologies including Cisco Firepower/ASA and Palo Alto Firewalls * Support network security operations including IPS/IDS, VPNs, IPsec, SSL, and PKI technologies * Troubleshoot complex network, connectivity, and security-related incidents * Support network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives * Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and hardening guidelines * Work collaboratively with cross-functional technical and security teams * Support virtualised infrastructure and software-defined networking technologies * Maintain network monitoring, alerting, and configuration management platforms Required Skills & Experience * Proven experience supporting and designing infrastructure within highly secure or air-gapped environments * Strong experience with Cisco switching and routing technologies * Hands-on expertise with Cisco Firepower/ASA Firewall installation and administration * Experience administering Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama * Strong understanding of network security technologies including IPsec, SSL VPNs, PKI, and IDS/IPS * Experience with VMware virtual environments and virtual networking solutions * Knowledge of NSX-T platforms * Experience using network monitoring and configuration tools such as SolarWinds NCM, PRTG, and KIWI * Experience supporting encryption devices including Catapan and Bulldog technologies * Familiarity with Cisco collaboration technologies including CUCM, CSM, CMM, Expressways, VTC, and DeskPro devices * Experience with copper and fibre optic patching * Strong understanding of Windows infrastructure services including: - Active Directory - DNS - DHCP - NPAS - Certificate Services * Experience with Software Defined Access technologies including Dot1X and IBNS 2.0 Desirable Experience * Knowledge of NIST hardening guidelines * Understanding of ITIL processes and best practices * Experience with ServiceNow * Familiarity with BeCrypt OS * Linux administration knowledge * Experience with data diode technologies Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a proactive and technically strong infrastructure professional with experience operating in secure Government or defence environments. You will be comfortable working onsite full-time, handling complex technical challenges, and contributing to both operational support and strategic infrastructure initiatives. If this role is of interest please email your CV to: (see below) Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.

Cloud Security Architect Location: Mostly remote - 2-3 days onsite per month (Cardiff area) Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + Great bens Must have Active SC Clearance About the Role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect with Active SC Clearance to join a well established organisation supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes. This is a senior position where you will act as the Domain Design Authority , owning security architecture across enterprise environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and evolution of security capabilities across services, while acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Act as Domain Design Authority for security architecture within your service line Define, govern, and assure enterprise security architecture across complex environments Provide strategic advisory across managed services, new deals, and transition programmes Ensure alignment with security standards, policies, and best practices Lead stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships across business and technology teams Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams Translate complex security concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders Skills & Experience Strong experience in enterprise security architecture within large-scale environments Expertise across: SOC / SIEM / SIAM Network Security Architecture Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, Hybrid environments) Strong understanding of modern security operations and tooling Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA , and Secure by Design principles Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Experience working in multi-vendor and transformation environments Security Requirements Must be a sole UK national Must have active SC clearance Working Model This role is mostly remote but requiring 1-2 days onsite per month in the Cardiff area. What's on Offer Salary up to £85,000 + bonus Opportunity to work on high-profile transformation programmes A collaborative environment with strong focus on innovation and professional growth RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Cloud Security Architect Location: Mostly remote - 2-3 days onsite per month (Cardiff area) Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + Great Benefits Must have Active SC Clearance About the Role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect with Active SC Clearance to join a well established organisation supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes. This is a senior position where you will act as the Domain Design Authority , owning security architecture across enterprise environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and evolution of security capabilities across services, while acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Act as Domain Design Authority for security architecture within your service line Define, govern, and assure enterprise security architecture across complex environments Provide strategic advisory across managed services, new deals, and transition programmes Ensure alignment with security standards, policies, and best practices Lead stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships across business and technology teams Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams Translate complex security concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders Skills & Experience Strong experience in enterprise security architecture within large-scale environments Expertise across: SOC/SIEM/SIAM Network Security Architecture Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, Hybrid environments) Strong understanding of modern security operations and tooling Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA , and Secure by Design principles Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Experience working in multi-vendor and transformation environments Security Requirements Must be a sole UK national Must have active SC clearance Working Model This role is mostly remote but requiring 1-2 days onsite per month in the Cardiff area. What's on Offer Salary up to £85,000 + bonus Opportunity to work on high-profile transformation programmes A collaborative environment with strong focus on innovation and professional growth RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

ICT Solution Architect (Applications) - DV Cleared Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: 650 - 701 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Long-term Contract Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced ICT Solution Architect to support a major secure technology programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a senior architecture-led role requiring a strong hands-on engineering background combined with excellent stakeholder and governance capabilities. You will be responsible for designing secure, resilient technical solutions across multiple projects, translating business requirements into scalable architectures, and providing oversight across engineering delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Produce ?As-Is? and ?To-Be? solution designs Lead architecture and technical governance activities Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams Support engineering delivery across multiple programmes Manage technical stakeholders and supplier relationships Identify architectural dependencies and technical risks Required Experience Strong Solution Architecture background Previous hands-on software engineering experience Expertise across: .NET / ASP.NET / .NET Core SQL Server & NoSQL technologies AWS and/or Azure Linux, networking and virtualisation Experience with TOGAF, Agile and ITIL environments Ability to work within highly secure environments Essential Requirement Candidates must hold active transferable DV clearance with a minimum of 12 months remaining validity. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant technology programmes within a secure environment. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . 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.

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the governance, assurance, and oversight of Test & Trials activities across the programme Develop, review, and enhance Test Strategies, Plans, and assurance frameworks Provide expert guidance to programme leadership on test readiness, delivery confidence, and risk Deliver independent challenge to ensure robust validation, compliance, and assurance standards are maintained Coordinate integration, system, acceptance, and operational testing activities Work collaboratively with engineering, cyber security, delivery, and operational teams to ensure aligned execution Produce senior-level assurance reports, readiness assessments, and risk evaluations Identify programme risks and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies Support transition into service, operational acceptance, and go-live activities Ensure testing activity aligns with operational, technical, and security requirements Essential Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Proven experience leading or consulting on Test & Trials activities within secure government, defence, or national security environments Strong background in test governance, assurance, and strategic test management Experience delivering within complex IT infrastructure or secure systems programmes Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on readiness, risk, and delivery confidence Strong understanding of integration, system, operational, and acceptance testing methodologies Experience operating within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Knowledge of secure networks, infrastructure delivery, or classified environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL Why Apply? Long-term programme on a critical national infrastructure initiative High-impact role with significant stakeholder exposure Opportunity to shape assurance and testing strategy across a complex secure environment Outside IR35 engagement with competitive day rate Work alongside senior technical and operational specialists on mission-critical delivery programmes

Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (DV Cleared) Location: London (4-5 days per week on-site) Duration: 12-Month Contract Are you an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager with active DV Clearance? Do you excel at bridging the gap between technical engineering teams and senior stakeholders in high-assurance environments? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking an Infrastructure Technical Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient, and compliant IT infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance: Lead infrastructure projects (networks, hosting, data centers, end-user compute) using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies. Technical Oversight: Interpret and challenge engineering designs (HLD/LLD) while coordinating delivery across networks, private cloud platforms, and cyber security controls. Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Translate complex technical details into executive-level messaging and oversee third-party suppliers (SoWs, KPIs). Risk & Assurance: Manage RAID logs and support security accreditation and compliance processes within high-assurance frameworks. Transition Management: Ensure smooth project transition into live service following ITIL-aligned practices. Key Skills & Experience Required Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance is strictly essential. Frameworks & Environments: Proven experience with MOD frameworks (e.g., JSP 604), secure systems design, and air-gapped/high-side environments. Technical Depth: Ability to confidently challenge technical architectures and validate implementation risks. Methodologies: Proficiency in PRINCE2, Agile, or MSP. Certifications (Desirable): PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, ITIL, or CISSP. Apply Now If you have the required technical depth and active DV clearance to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes, please apply with your updated CV today. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 650 to 750 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence Provide independent challenge to ensure robust validation and assurance practices Support planning and execution of system integration, acceptance, and operational trials Engage with engineering, cyber, and operational stakeholders to ensure coordinated test delivery Produce high-level assurance reporting and readiness assessments Identify delivery risks and recommend mitigation strategies Support transition into service and operational acceptance activities Essential Skills & Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Strong experience delivering Test & Trials consultancy or leadership within secure government or defence environments Demonstrable experience shaping test governance, strategy, and assurance frameworks Background working on secure IT infrastructure or complex systems programmes Experience advising senior stakeholders on test readiness and delivery risk Strong understanding of integration, system, and operational testing principles Ability to operate effectively within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Familiarity with secure networks or infrastructure-based delivery environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Knowledge of structured delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile)

Principal Security Architect (SC-Cleared) - Outside IR35 - London (Hybrid) Daily Rate: Contact Me Location: London (hybrid - typically 3 days/week onsite as required) Contract: Contract (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active SC-Clearance Overview: We're an independent, outputs-based security consultancy delivering into some of the UK public sector's most complex and sensitive, security-critical systems. You'll support a landmark, cross-government secure IT transformation architecting private cloud environments from the ground up and modernising secure end user services that underpin national decision making. This is a senior, hands on Principal Security Architect position with genuine authority: shaping security posture, defining architectural standards, and steering strategy across multiple programmes. Clearance & eligibility (non negotiable): To be considered, you must be able to work in highly secure environments and meet the following: UK National (required due to client security restrictions) Willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) What you'll do: 1) Security strategy, architecture & vision Define and own enterprise level security principles, patterns, and reference architectures across programmes Create practical roadmaps balancing risk, delivery pragmatism, and strategic outcomes Lead secure by design approaches for constrained environments (e.g., air gapped, classified, cross domain) 2) Technical authority & assurance leadership Act as the senior security authority for complex/high risk decisions Lead assurance across multiple projects, including: Threat modelling and architectural risk assessment Design / solution security reviews Setting expectations for security artefacts and evidence quality Translate technical threats into clear options for senior decision makers Engage with SROs, accreditors, CISOs, and policy stakeholders Navigate ambiguity across policy/standards/operational constraints with a threat informed, pragmatic approach 4) Leadership & capability building Mentor and guide senior engineers and security architects Drive architectural consistency across teams/projects Promote a security first culture and improve overall engineering maturity 5) Thought leadership & innovation Assess emerging technologies responsibly where precedent/guidance is limited Represent the consultancy as a trusted authority on complex security topics What we're looking for (must have experience): Deep security architecture expertise across: infrastructure, cloud, identity, networks, systems security Strong knowledge of NCSC guidance/standards, risk management approaches, and architecture frameworks Background delivering in UK public sector or highly regulated environments Proven delivery in classified / constrained / limited connectivity systems Able to operate across solution + programme + portfolio levels simultaneously Communication & leadership: Confident engaging and influencing at executive / accreditor level Strong decision making under delivery pressure (balanced against long term security outcomes) Qualifications: Chartered Security Architect (essential) Desirable: CIISec / CIISP (or equivalent senior level security qualifications) Evidence of continued professional development aligned to senior technical leadership If interested, please send me your most recent CV and contact information so that we can speak in more detail!

Hays are now looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Project Manager for one of our local clients: 697 p/d Inside IR35 Candidates must have current DV Clearance Location is London 6 month+ contract In the role you will lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient IT infrastructure projects. You'll work across engineering teams and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to governance and architectural standards. What you'll be doing Leading the delivery of infrastructure projects across networks, cloud, hosting, and data centres Managing project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and governance in line with PMO frameworks Providing technical oversight - reviewing designs (HLD/LLD) and ensuring feasibility, security, and scalability Engaging senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and suppliers, translating technical detail into clear updates Managing third-party vendors, contracts (SoWs), and delivery against KPIs Identifying and mitigating risks, supporting assurance, compliance, and security accreditation processes Driving change and transition into live service, ensuring service readiness and operational handover What we're looking for Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - essential Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure or IT projects in secure or regulated environments Strong understanding of networks, on-prem, cloud, and enterprise IT infrastructure Ability to review and challenge technical designs (HLD/LLD) Experience working with secure systems, or high-assurance environments Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior and executive audiences Experience managing suppliers and working in multi-vendor environments Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid delivery If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy of your CV to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: AWS Platform Engineer Requisition ID: 121695 Location: Leeds - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Grade: GG09 - GG11 Referral Bonus: £5,000 Job Description Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? Join BAE Systems as an experienced AWS Developer. As a key member of a Cloud Platform Team, you'll be working with our National Security Customers to build infrastructure platforms on AWS that Product Engineering teams use to build core mission applications. You'll work as part of empowered, autonomous teams with regular contact with Engineering teams and end-users to flexibly and efficiently understand, design, develop, deploy and maintain infrastructure platformson AWS. You'll be encouraged to identify new ways of solving problems and get to work in a range of different teams across our customer organisations. You will work in a small team given as much ownership and responsibility as you have the appetite for but part of a much bigger Engineering community to give you the support you need to grow in your career. Wefully embrace DevOps ways of working in our teams, and build a very broad range of capabilities for our customers. We therefore value Engineers who enjoy playing a role in the full delivery lifecycle and are flexible to learn and pick up new technologies and approaches. You'll be playing a role in identifying the right technologies to use for the job and be supported with training as needed through access to services such as Cloud Academy and Pluralsight. It's an amazing time to join our team to help shape our customer's exciting cloud adoption journey. Not only will your team be directly making a huge impact upon the systems you work on, you'll be doing it for an organisation who makes a huge impact to the security of the UK. About you You will have experience in many of the following: Plenty of experience in AWS and experience in solving complex business issues; Regarded as an AWS subject matter expert Demonstrable expertise designing and building with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, IAM Scripting abilities with languages such as Shell, Bash, or Python A working knowledge of Linux, networking, routing & firewalls etc Strong understand of operational concepts on AWS, particularly monitoring and observability, FinOps Proficient in Infrastructure as Code technologies (eg CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform) Source controlling your code with Version Control Systems, for example Git, Mercurial, Perforce Great communication and problem solving skills, and a desire to learn new technologies Working in an Agile environment (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP, etc) It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them AWS Certification at Associate level eg Solution Architect, Developer or DevOps Coding experience of at least 1 Lambda compatible language Docker, and container runtime platforms such as Kubernetes, EKS, ECS etc UtilisingCI/CD tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket, in order to streamline delivery of new features and fixes Continual testing of code using Automated Testing Frameworks Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. How we will support you Work-life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the office You'll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE You'll be part of our company bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. About our team Our people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. Our breadth of work across the Public Sector provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise and with new clients. You'll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels like a small one. The work will stretch you and be challenging, but we encourage a healthy work-life balance. Most of all, we know teams who work well together also perform well. We'll do everything we can to ensure you have fun at work, and in social activities outside of it whether that's virtually or in person, as conditions allow. You will be joining our National Security business which is the largest area within our UK business. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner for our National Security clients in delivery of their core mission. At the end of 2020 we had over 700 employees working across our security and law enforcement customers. This year, we are looking to build on our success and grow even further by recruiting over 100 new members to our team. We have a rich history of working within National Security. In fact, we have over 40 years' experience of delivering advice and solutions to our customers in this sector, supporting them in carrying out their vital missions. More about BAE Systems You will work for a division of BAE Systems who helps nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We're a consultancy and products business and employ smart, motivated individuals who work together across a range of projects and products. You'll get to work on a variety of different systems for different customers throughout your career with us. We're passionate about Diversity and Inclusion in our workforce and the people you'll work with will reflect this. We employ over 4,000 people across 18 countries in the Americas, APAC, UK and EMEA For more information please visit our website: Help us secure a connected world. Apply now and be inspired. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with deep expertise in network appliances to join our client's growing infrastructure and DevOps team for a 12 months contract working 60% on-site in either Leeds, Manchester, or Birmingham. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, migrating and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure, with a particular focus on network and cloud environments. This role requires advanced hands-on experience with F5, Palo Alto, CheckPoint Firewalls, Zscalar and AWS, alongside fluency in modern DevOps tools and practices. Key Responsibilities Design, implementation, and administration of F5 appliances in AWS. Converge multiple solutions of network patterns and create a self service, single pattern for the service. Configure and manage network security appliances, particularly Palo Alto and CheckPoint Firewalls in enterprise environments. Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI. Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC/CaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize systems, networks, and application performance across hybrid environments. Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams to enforce DevSecOps best practices. Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes. Maintain and document configurations, processes, and network topologies. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on experience with F5 load balancers expertise. Strong experience with Firewall platforms: Palo Alto Networks and CheckPoint. Strong experience in Zscalar is preferable Solid understanding of networking protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, routing, etc.). Proficient with AWS services including EC2, ELB, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, S3,VPC Lattice, Transit Gateway, VPN and more. Practical knowledge of DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform. Strong Scripting skills (Bash, Python, or equivalent). Experience in managing production systems, preferably in regulated or high-availability environ-ments. Experience in mentoring junior members of the team If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.

Are you an experienced infrastructure engineer looking for a "hands on" role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team of engineers, working within our Aerospace, Defence and Security sector (ADS) As our new Infrastructure Engineer, you will be the main point of contact (PoC) for all hardware and datacentre related matters. Responsible for the design and deployment of all hardware for a green field enterprise system, including the creation of design artefacts for datacentre, remote site hardware dispositions, rack layouts and network & power cabling schema. Ideally be skilled in the design, sizing, configuration and connecting of Network Attached Storage (NAS) arrays, including knowledge and experience of RAID standards, block and files storage, storage resilience and multi-site storage replication. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. What you will be doing: Design a multi-site platform based upon commodity off the shelf (COTS) server, storage and networking hardware hosting Window Server and Client Operating Systems, VMware / vSphere Hypervisors and CISCO switch / router operating systems. Produce and maintain design artefacts, such as but not limited to Low-Level Designs, Release Notes, Platform Services related fail-over / disaster recovery instructions Documenting new procedures and review/update as required thought the delivery Assist in the management of Platform Services deployments through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to test and reference, through to the mission-critical production systems Provide input into the Event and Protective monitoring processes as relates to the hardware lights-out / remote consoles network connectivity Develop and maintain Client and third party supplier relationships as will be required to ensure the smooth delivery within the areas of responsibility Provide regular updates to the Technical and project leadership regarding all aspects of the Platform Services hardware delivery. What you will bring: Vocational/Diploma/Associate Degree (technical field) or relevant certification or relevant experience with a deploying enterprise hardware into datacentre-type environments Skilled in the deployment of enterprise hardware installations and the management of cabling and patching matrices Familiarity with deploying Microsoft Windows-based Servers and VMware ESXi hypervisors Strong understanding of deploying resilient hardware solutions Hands-on experience of deploying and managing Network Attached Storage arrays Experienced in the use of Microsoft Event Management software such as System Centre Operations Manager (SCOM) and / or SolarWinds Have a good understanding of 'Secure by Design' principles and practices Experience working in Multi-Datacentre Environments where availability, resilience and fault tolerance are key elements of every design A good understanding of networking as relates to Window Servers and Clients and VMware virtual networking Conversant with modern cabling safety standards such as low-smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) Conversant with different cable and presentation types, such as but not limited to optical fibre presentation (LC, SC), short-wave or long-wave, copper (RJ45) CAT6a - CAT7, Shielded and non-shielded and bandwidth compatibility UK Passport holder Active SC Security Clearance Would be great if you had: Experience in the use and implementation of BMC products, such as Truesight (Event Management) and Atrium (CMDB) Experience of deploying Window Server operating systems in virtual environments Experience with calculation datacentre requirements, such as peak circuit sizing, cooling Familiarity with the MoD and their design guidance and policies to align delivery with MoD Joint Service Publications (JSP) 440 including MoD Site coordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA) rules and regulations Expertise in storage array deployment, configuration, management including scaling, replication, fault tolerance and resilience Employment type: Full-time, permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead - Office based Security Clearance Level : You must be currently SC Cleared willing to undergo DV MOD Clearance Internal Recruiter: Carolyne Salary: £54K Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund which is 3% of base salary If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about Sector/Company Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

DevOps Senior Software Engineer We are looking for a Senior DevOps Software Engineer to join our client ASAP until the 30/04/2022 with possible extension. Ideally, we are looking for SC Cleared candidates with an active clearance OR candidates who are SC Clearable. ie Lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and has not left for longer than 6 months at a time. The right candidate must have Agile and experience of Azure. Your future duties and responsibilities include: You will be technically minded and be able to understand the technical constraints and complexities of delivering modern software - it is critical that you have a problem solving mentality and also be able to think outside the box. You will be able to converse with and understand all areas and skills within cross-functional teams and be able to add to the technical solution or design of a particular project where there is value to be unlocked. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to also work with business stakeholders both internally and externally. As part of your role you may be also involved in Bid and Pre-Sales activities as part of CGI's business generation initiatives where experience of scoping and high level estimation activities would be advantageous. You will have worked with clients who may not have experienced or appreciate Agile delivery methods, and you will be able to evangelise and champion lean delivery and the benefits that it provides. In addition, you will have worked with more classical delivery methods and have demonstrable ways of overcoming the conflicts with Agile delivery. Required qualifications to be successful in this role . AWS/Azure cloud accreditation . Security based approach . Automation Scripting ie Ansible/Bash . Containerisation and orchestration management ie Docker and Kubernetes . Linux . High competency in DB management . Build automation ie Jenkins, GitCI, Concourse . Networking, routing and Firewall management . SC Clearable This will be a fully remote working position with some occassional travel when necessary to meet the business needs. DevOps Senior Software Engineer Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.