Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £625 a day +Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors Building or supporting large infrastructure environments Troubleshooting hardware and software component failures Working effectively within an Agile development team Additional essential requirements: Strong written and verbal communication skills High-level analytical and critical thinking capability Valid Security Clearance (SC) Competency with the Microsoft Office Suite Desirable Skills & Qualifications The following experience is beneficial: Previous work within the UK public sector, ideally Defence or Defence Digital (formerly ISS) Experience delivering accredited secure solutions within UK Government environments If you'd like to discuss the Automation Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to and I will get in touch. JBRP1_UKTJ
06/12/2025
Full time
Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £625 a day +Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors Building or supporting large infrastructure environments Troubleshooting hardware and software component failures Working effectively within an Agile development team Additional essential requirements: Strong written and verbal communication skills High-level analytical and critical thinking capability Valid Security Clearance (SC) Competency with the Microsoft Office Suite Desirable Skills & Qualifications The following experience is beneficial: Previous work within the UK public sector, ideally Defence or Defence Digital (formerly ISS) Experience delivering accredited secure solutions within UK Government environments If you'd like to discuss the Automation Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to and I will get in touch. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Advert: Contract Cyber Engineer (DV Cleared) Newport 6-month contract + likely extension ? Fully onsite Up to £90 per hour (Umbrella) DV Clearance required / British Nationals only We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Cyber Engineer to join a major defence cyber security function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical problem solving, acting as a senior point of escalation, and supporting a high-performance Security Operations Centre (SOC). You'll work within a specialist cyber defence organisation, supporting the smooth running of security tools, leading operational engineering activity, and ensuring that new security projects transition successfully into the live environment. The Role As a Contract Cyber Engineer, you will: Act as the senior escalation point for SOC engineering issues Support SOC Analysts and Engineers with toolset faults, troubleshooting and ongoing operational work Oversee toolset availability, performance, and capacity Support change and release management, including planned upgrades and deployments Ensure new systems introduced by the design team can be supported operationally Maintain a strong awareness of emerging cyber technologies, tools and best practice Work with the wider Airbus Cyber Defence Centre on tooling and security product improvements Provide technical input into documentation, processes, and service support activities This is a key position in a busy SOC environment, fully onsite, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering, operations, and cyber security functions. What You'll Need (Essential) Strong working knowledge of core SOC tooling e.g. SIEM/Splunk, IDPS, Email/Web security, Firewalls Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls Excellent understanding of network technologies (LAN/WAN, routing, switching) Experience with scripting or programming (PowerShell, Python, Bash etc.) Experience with Windows Server and RedHat (RHEL) administration, including CIS hardening Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following is beneficial: vCenter / VMware ESXi / vSAN Nessus / Tenable SQL / MariaDB CheckMK, Jira, Syslog management Patch management (WSUS etc.) AD / LDAP / PAM Backup/restore solutions Disaster recovery and service continuity ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials
05/12/2025
Contractor
Job Advert: Contract Cyber Engineer (DV Cleared) Newport 6-month contract + likely extension ? Fully onsite Up to £90 per hour (Umbrella) DV Clearance required / British Nationals only We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Cyber Engineer to join a major defence cyber security function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical problem solving, acting as a senior point of escalation, and supporting a high-performance Security Operations Centre (SOC). You'll work within a specialist cyber defence organisation, supporting the smooth running of security tools, leading operational engineering activity, and ensuring that new security projects transition successfully into the live environment. The Role As a Contract Cyber Engineer, you will: Act as the senior escalation point for SOC engineering issues Support SOC Analysts and Engineers with toolset faults, troubleshooting and ongoing operational work Oversee toolset availability, performance, and capacity Support change and release management, including planned upgrades and deployments Ensure new systems introduced by the design team can be supported operationally Maintain a strong awareness of emerging cyber technologies, tools and best practice Work with the wider Airbus Cyber Defence Centre on tooling and security product improvements Provide technical input into documentation, processes, and service support activities This is a key position in a busy SOC environment, fully onsite, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering, operations, and cyber security functions. What You'll Need (Essential) Strong working knowledge of core SOC tooling e.g. SIEM/Splunk, IDPS, Email/Web security, Firewalls Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls Excellent understanding of network technologies (LAN/WAN, routing, switching) Experience with scripting or programming (PowerShell, Python, Bash etc.) Experience with Windows Server and RedHat (RHEL) administration, including CIS hardening Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following is beneficial: vCenter / VMware ESXi / vSAN Nessus / Tenable SQL / MariaDB CheckMK, Jira, Syslog management Patch management (WSUS etc.) AD / LDAP / PAM Backup/restore solutions Disaster recovery and service continuity ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials
DV-Cleared Application Support Engineer - Contract - Cheltenham - On-SiteHays Technology is recruiting an Application Support Engineer for a secure, on-site contract role in Cheltenham. This position is outside IR35 and requires active DV clearance. Rate: £550-£650/day Location: Cheltenham (3/4 days/week on-site) Duration: Contract Clearance: Must hold eDV clearance Role OverviewJoin a specialist team maintaining a cross-domain managed service using modern Application Support practices. You'll support deployments, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues across a diverse tech stack.Responsibilities Build and deploy code using Java, Maven, NPM, Terraform, and Ansible Manage CI pipelines and automated testing (Cypress) Monitor services with InfluxDB and Grafana Provide 2nd/3rd line support and incident response Perform OS patching, database housekeeping, and data centre ops Required Skills Experience in managed service environments Strong Java or similar development background Git version control Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Skills Microservices, AMQP, S3, Oracle, Terraform/Ansible Please note: All offers are subject to security screening. Hays is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 hays.co.uk
05/12/2025
Contractor
DV-Cleared Application Support Engineer - Contract - Cheltenham - On-SiteHays Technology is recruiting an Application Support Engineer for a secure, on-site contract role in Cheltenham. This position is outside IR35 and requires active DV clearance. Rate: £550-£650/day Location: Cheltenham (3/4 days/week on-site) Duration: Contract Clearance: Must hold eDV clearance Role OverviewJoin a specialist team maintaining a cross-domain managed service using modern Application Support practices. You'll support deployments, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues across a diverse tech stack.Responsibilities Build and deploy code using Java, Maven, NPM, Terraform, and Ansible Manage CI pipelines and automated testing (Cypress) Monitor services with InfluxDB and Grafana Provide 2nd/3rd line support and incident response Perform OS patching, database housekeeping, and data centre ops Required Skills Experience in managed service environments Strong Java or similar development background Git version control Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Skills Microservices, AMQP, S3, Oracle, Terraform/Ansible Please note: All offers are subject to security screening. Hays is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 hays.co.uk
An opportunity for an experienced OpenShift Engineer to join a leading technology programme, focusing on the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of Red Hat OpenShift clusters . The role involves leveraging automation and CI/CD workflows to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable platform operations across on-prem and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities: Deploy, upgrade, and manage OpenShift clusters. Automate infrastructure and configuration with Terraform, Ansible, and Helm . Manage CI/CD workflows and application deployment with GitHub and Operators . Implement security best practices (RBAC, network policies, image handling). Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to support containerized workloads. Maintain reliability, monitoring, and logging for platform performance. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on expertise with Red Hat OpenShift & Kubernetes . Automation tools: Terraform, Ansible, Helm . CI/CD practices and GitHub workflows . Podman and container image management. RHEL administration & troubleshooting . Monitoring, logging, and scripting for operational efficiency. Experience with Elastic Container Registry . If you believe your profile is a potential fit for this role, get in touch with me and we can discuss the role in more detail Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
05/12/2025
Contractor
An opportunity for an experienced OpenShift Engineer to join a leading technology programme, focusing on the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of Red Hat OpenShift clusters . The role involves leveraging automation and CI/CD workflows to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable platform operations across on-prem and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities: Deploy, upgrade, and manage OpenShift clusters. Automate infrastructure and configuration with Terraform, Ansible, and Helm . Manage CI/CD workflows and application deployment with GitHub and Operators . Implement security best practices (RBAC, network policies, image handling). Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to support containerized workloads. Maintain reliability, monitoring, and logging for platform performance. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on expertise with Red Hat OpenShift & Kubernetes . Automation tools: Terraform, Ansible, Helm . CI/CD practices and GitHub workflows . Podman and container image management. RHEL administration & troubleshooting . Monitoring, logging, and scripting for operational efficiency. Experience with Elastic Container Registry . If you believe your profile is a potential fit for this role, get in touch with me and we can discuss the role in more detail Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Senior Java Developer - Remote Working Lynx are currently working with a large IT consultancy to help them source a Senior Java Developer . Our client is large global Consultancy who work with enterprise clients, solving their business and technology problems using cutting edge Solutions. Responsibilities: Engaging in the entire software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to coding, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance Collaborating with stakeholders and leadership to understand and refine project requirements Working on diverse projects and challenges in a consultancy capacity Advocating for and contributing to best practices in software engineering across teams and projects Key skills and experience: Must be either SC cleared or eligible Experience working as a Java Developer Java development experience Experience working within cloud environments If this role sounds of interest, then please apply with your updated CV.
05/12/2025
Full time
Senior Java Developer - Remote Working Lynx are currently working with a large IT consultancy to help them source a Senior Java Developer . Our client is large global Consultancy who work with enterprise clients, solving their business and technology problems using cutting edge Solutions. Responsibilities: Engaging in the entire software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to coding, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance Collaborating with stakeholders and leadership to understand and refine project requirements Working on diverse projects and challenges in a consultancy capacity Advocating for and contributing to best practices in software engineering across teams and projects Key skills and experience: Must be either SC cleared or eligible Experience working as a Java Developer Java development experience Experience working within cloud environments If this role sounds of interest, then please apply with your updated CV.
Java Developer - Remote Working Lynx are currently working with a large IT consultancy to help them source a Senior Java Developer . Our client is large global Consultancy who work with enterprise clients, solving their business and technology problems using cutting edge Solutions. Responsibilities: Engaging in the entire software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to coding, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance Collaborating with stakeholders and leadership to understand and refine project requirements Working on diverse projects and challenges in a consultancy capacity Advocating for and contributing to best practices in software engineering across teams and projects Key skills and experience: Must be either SC cleared or eligible Experience working as a Java Developer Java development experience Experience working within cloud environments If this role sounds of interest, then please apply with your updated CV.
05/12/2025
Full time
Java Developer - Remote Working Lynx are currently working with a large IT consultancy to help them source a Senior Java Developer . Our client is large global Consultancy who work with enterprise clients, solving their business and technology problems using cutting edge Solutions. Responsibilities: Engaging in the entire software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to coding, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance Collaborating with stakeholders and leadership to understand and refine project requirements Working on diverse projects and challenges in a consultancy capacity Advocating for and contributing to best practices in software engineering across teams and projects Key skills and experience: Must be either SC cleared or eligible Experience working as a Java Developer Java development experience Experience working within cloud environments If this role sounds of interest, then please apply with your updated CV.
DevOps Integration Engineer (Windows) - DV CLEARED Contract Type: Contractor Location: Basingstoke - fully on site Rate: £600+ per day inside IR35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance active Length: 6 months initial - to be extended We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a multi-skilled agile team, including security, service, and management, where teamwork is paramount. This role is fully on-site in Basingstoke and requires an individual who can start ASAP for a 6-month duration. Day-to-day of the role: Report to the project's Solution Lead. Lead the evaluation of applications against the target operating environment to determine impacts and scale of integration activities, and support the initial security vulnerability analysis. Provide application deployment and integration services for a set of existing 3rd party applications operating on thick-client devices. Deploy applications into the target-operating environment and integrate with other data sources and systems according to the agreed designs. Collaborate with the Solution Lead, Application Engineer (Design), Security Consultant, and Test Lead to ensure that the deployment meets the security requirements and is accreditable. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience working in a DevOps environment and delivering DevOps pipeline toolsets. Preferably experienced in working in an agile, sprint-based lifecycle. Skilled at deploying applications into a Windows 10 environment. Experienced in progressing applications through a structured change, deployment, and release process.
04/12/2025
Seasonal
DevOps Integration Engineer (Windows) - DV CLEARED Contract Type: Contractor Location: Basingstoke - fully on site Rate: £600+ per day inside IR35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance active Length: 6 months initial - to be extended We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a multi-skilled agile team, including security, service, and management, where teamwork is paramount. This role is fully on-site in Basingstoke and requires an individual who can start ASAP for a 6-month duration. Day-to-day of the role: Report to the project's Solution Lead. Lead the evaluation of applications against the target operating environment to determine impacts and scale of integration activities, and support the initial security vulnerability analysis. Provide application deployment and integration services for a set of existing 3rd party applications operating on thick-client devices. Deploy applications into the target-operating environment and integrate with other data sources and systems according to the agreed designs. Collaborate with the Solution Lead, Application Engineer (Design), Security Consultant, and Test Lead to ensure that the deployment meets the security requirements and is accreditable. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience working in a DevOps environment and delivering DevOps pipeline toolsets. Preferably experienced in working in an agile, sprint-based lifecycle. Skilled at deploying applications into a Windows 10 environment. Experienced in progressing applications through a structured change, deployment, and release process.
DevSecOps Engineer - Defence Contract Location: Romsey (3 days onsite) Rate: £810/day IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months Clearance: SC We're looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to deliver secure, automated deployments and keep systems running reliably. Responsibilities Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines Coach teams on DevSecOps best practice Ensure security and quality in releases Support live systems and troubleshoot issues Skills Needed AWS (Azure/GCP a plus) Git, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible Docker, Kubernetes Security tools (SonarQube, vulnerability management) Python and Linux scripting Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) Defence experience is a bonus. Must be proactive and collaborative. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
04/12/2025
Contractor
DevSecOps Engineer - Defence Contract Location: Romsey (3 days onsite) Rate: £810/day IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months Clearance: SC We're looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to deliver secure, automated deployments and keep systems running reliably. Responsibilities Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines Coach teams on DevSecOps best practice Ensure security and quality in releases Support live systems and troubleshoot issues Skills Needed AWS (Azure/GCP a plus) Git, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible Docker, Kubernetes Security tools (SonarQube, vulnerability management) Python and Linux scripting Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) Defence experience is a bonus. Must be proactive and collaborative. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. Due to the nature of the role, an active UK C DV Clearance is required for eligibility. Your day-to-day will consist of: Gathering and analysing statistics from operating systems and applications regarding performance tuning and error searching. Troubleshooting and providing solutions for technical issues across the stack. Be a part of system design consultation, platform management and capacity planning. Using well-defined service level objectives to balance feature development speed and reliability. Ensure compliance with GIT Policies Manage and optimise AWS Cloud Infrastructure Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient solutions, including Terraform modules and Kubernetes configurations, to support evolving business needs. Optimize deployment processes through automated CI/CD pipelines Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related discipline. Prior experience in a DevOps Engineer role using Azure OR AWS, (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation) Experience with IaC such as Terraform. A background in containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge with CI/CID pipelines and tools. Experience with monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus or Loki. DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
04/12/2025
Full time
DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Technology are working with a leading consultancy focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence organisations across the UK. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. Due to the nature of the role, an active UK C DV Clearance is required for eligibility. Your day-to-day will consist of: Gathering and analysing statistics from operating systems and applications regarding performance tuning and error searching. Troubleshooting and providing solutions for technical issues across the stack. Be a part of system design consultation, platform management and capacity planning. Using well-defined service level objectives to balance feature development speed and reliability. Ensure compliance with GIT Policies Manage and optimise AWS Cloud Infrastructure Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient solutions, including Terraform modules and Kubernetes configurations, to support evolving business needs. Optimize deployment processes through automated CI/CD pipelines Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related discipline. Prior experience in a DevOps Engineer role using Azure OR AWS, (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation) Experience with IaC such as Terraform. A background in containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge with CI/CID pipelines and tools. Experience with monitoring and observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus or Loki. DevOps Engineer - eDV Cleared - Up to £100,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
DV-Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Contract - Cheltenham - On-Site Hays Technology is recruiting an Site Reliability Engineer for a secure, on-site contract role in Cheltenham. This position is outside IR35 and requires active DV clearance. Rate: £550-£650/day Location: Cheltenham (3/4 days/week on-site) Duration: Contract Clearance: eDV/DV clearance Role OverviewJoin a specialist team maintaining a cross-domain managed service using modern Application Support and SRE practices. You'll support deployments, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues across a diverse tech stack.Responsibilities Build and deploy code using Java, Maven, NPM, Terraform, and Ansible Manage CI pipelines and automated testing (Cypress) AWS, Openshift / Azure Monitor services with InfluxDB and Grafana Terraform/IAC Provide 2nd/3rd line support and incident response Perform OS patching, database housekeeping, and data centre ops Required Skills Experience in managed service environments Strong Java or similar development background Git version control Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Skills Microservices, AMQP, S3, Oracle Please note: All offers are subject to security screening. Hays is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 hays.co.uk
04/12/2025
Contractor
DV-Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Contract - Cheltenham - On-Site Hays Technology is recruiting an Site Reliability Engineer for a secure, on-site contract role in Cheltenham. This position is outside IR35 and requires active DV clearance. Rate: £550-£650/day Location: Cheltenham (3/4 days/week on-site) Duration: Contract Clearance: eDV/DV clearance Role OverviewJoin a specialist team maintaining a cross-domain managed service using modern Application Support and SRE practices. You'll support deployments, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues across a diverse tech stack.Responsibilities Build and deploy code using Java, Maven, NPM, Terraform, and Ansible Manage CI pipelines and automated testing (Cypress) AWS, Openshift / Azure Monitor services with InfluxDB and Grafana Terraform/IAC Provide 2nd/3rd line support and incident response Perform OS patching, database housekeeping, and data centre ops Required Skills Experience in managed service environments Strong Java or similar development background Git version control Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Skills Microservices, AMQP, S3, Oracle Please note: All offers are subject to security screening. Hays is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 hays.co.uk
DevSecOps Engineer - Defence Contract Location: Romsey (3 days onsite) Rate: £810/day IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months Clearance: SC We're looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to deliver secure, automated deployments and keep systems running reliably. Responsibilities Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines Coach teams on DevSecOps best practice Ensure security and quality in releases Support live systems and troubleshoot issues Skills Needed AWS (Azure/GCP a plus) Git, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible Docker, Kubernetes Security tools (SonarQube, vulnerability management) Python and Linux scripting Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) Defence experience is a bonus. Must be proactive and collaborative. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. JBRP1_UKTJ
04/12/2025
Full time
DevSecOps Engineer - Defence Contract Location: Romsey (3 days onsite) Rate: £810/day IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months Clearance: SC We're looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to deliver secure, automated deployments and keep systems running reliably. Responsibilities Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines Coach teams on DevSecOps best practice Ensure security and quality in releases Support live systems and troubleshoot issues Skills Needed AWS (Azure/GCP a plus) Git, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible Docker, Kubernetes Security tools (SonarQube, vulnerability management) Python and Linux scripting Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) Defence experience is a bonus. Must be proactive and collaborative. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Site Reliability Engineer (SC Cleared) 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £525/day (Inside IR35) Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) needed with active SC Security Clerance and strong Azure Cloud expertise (including Kubernetes, Terraform + GitHub). 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Paying up to £525/day (Inside IR35). Start ASAP in Dec 2025 / Jan 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site in the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Site Reliability Engineer to lead SRE activities for large-scale Azure Cloud projects + mentoring other Engineers. Proven experience in Azure Cloud migrations + networking solutions. Delivering solutions across VMs and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient deployment, management + scaling. Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or similar tools). Designing + managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Terraform, Ansible + Jenkins. Assessing Networking requirements + designing secure solutions (including: load balancing, routing, firewalls). Troubleshooting + resolving complex Azure Cloud infrastructure / application issues. Working with key stakeholders, external suppliers + cross-functional teams (IT Security, Testing + Applications). Supporting Azure Cloud migration initiatives using frameworks like: AzureRM, CAF, Google Cloud. Participating in 24/7 on-call team support rota. Strong DevOps background with automation-first mindset Advantageous: Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS) + Multi-Tenant solutions experience.
04/12/2025
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Site Reliability Engineer (SC Cleared) 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) £525/day (Inside IR35) Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) needed with active SC Security Clerance and strong Azure Cloud expertise (including Kubernetes, Terraform + GitHub). 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Paying up to £525/day (Inside IR35). Start ASAP in Dec 2025 / Jan 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site in the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Site Reliability Engineer to lead SRE activities for large-scale Azure Cloud projects + mentoring other Engineers. Proven experience in Azure Cloud migrations + networking solutions. Delivering solutions across VMs and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient deployment, management + scaling. Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or similar tools). Designing + managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Terraform, Ansible + Jenkins. Assessing Networking requirements + designing secure solutions (including: load balancing, routing, firewalls). Troubleshooting + resolving complex Azure Cloud infrastructure / application issues. Working with key stakeholders, external suppliers + cross-functional teams (IT Security, Testing + Applications). Supporting Azure Cloud migration initiatives using frameworks like: AzureRM, CAF, Google Cloud. Participating in 24/7 on-call team support rota. Strong DevOps background with automation-first mindset Advantageous: Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS) + Multi-Tenant solutions experience.
Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a technician 2. Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Tech2 Engineer to support onsite deployment of new IT devices and manage the secure storage of Legacy equipment. This role is critical to ensuring smooth technology transitions, minimal disruption to business operations, and proper handling of retired assets. Active SC Cleared is required. Location: Porton: Manor Farm Road, Porton Down - Salisbury Daily Rate: £14.54/hr - PAYE, £18.87/hr - UMB Contract Length: 26th January 2026 till 03rd March 2026 Key Responsibilities Deploy and configure new IT devices (PCs, laptops, thin clients, monitors, peripherals) at designated workstations. Ensure all new devices are fully operational, connected to the network, and meet company standards. Perform functional testing and quality assurance on deployed equipment. Safely disconnect, remove, and catalogue Legacy devices for storage or disposal. Maintain accurate records of deployed and stored devices, including asset tagging and inventory updates. Collaborate with IT support teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues. Follow health, safety, and security protocols during onsite work. Ensure work areas are left clean and organised after deployment activities. Key Requirements Previous experience in IT hardware deployment, desktop support, or field engineering. Strong knowledge of end-user devices (PCs, laptops, thin clients, monitors, peripherals). Ability to handle asset management processes including tagging, cataloguing, and storage. Proficiency in basic troubleshooting and QA testing. Good communication and teamwork skills. Physical ability to lift and move IT equipment safely. How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 on our website.
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Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a technician 2. Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Tech2 Engineer to support onsite deployment of new IT devices and manage the secure storage of Legacy equipment. This role is critical to ensuring smooth technology transitions, minimal disruption to business operations, and proper handling of retired assets. Active SC Cleared is required. Location: Porton: Manor Farm Road, Porton Down - Salisbury Daily Rate: £14.54/hr - PAYE, £18.87/hr - UMB Contract Length: 26th January 2026 till 03rd March 2026 Key Responsibilities Deploy and configure new IT devices (PCs, laptops, thin clients, monitors, peripherals) at designated workstations. Ensure all new devices are fully operational, connected to the network, and meet company standards. Perform functional testing and quality assurance on deployed equipment. Safely disconnect, remove, and catalogue Legacy devices for storage or disposal. Maintain accurate records of deployed and stored devices, including asset tagging and inventory updates. Collaborate with IT support teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues. Follow health, safety, and security protocols during onsite work. Ensure work areas are left clean and organised after deployment activities. Key Requirements Previous experience in IT hardware deployment, desktop support, or field engineering. Strong knowledge of end-user devices (PCs, laptops, thin clients, monitors, peripherals). Ability to handle asset management processes including tagging, cataloguing, and storage. Proficiency in basic troubleshooting and QA testing. Good communication and teamwork skills. Physical ability to lift and move IT equipment safely. How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 on our website.
Location: Cheltenham or Milton Keynes (2 days per month on-site, remainder remote) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: £550-£600 SR2 are supporting a government programme and seeking an experienced DV-Cleared Cloud Engineer to work within a highly secure environment on complex, large-scale cloud-native systems. This role suits an engineer with strong automation, AWS, and containerisation experience who can operate confidently in multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Automate application and infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment within a secure environment. Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimisation and cloud engineering best practice. Apply strong security principles across cloud and containerised workloads. Work collaboratively as part of an Agile/Scrum, cross-functional engineering team. Support continuous improvement across tooling, processes, and delivery approaches. Essential Experience Proven Cloud/DevOps engineering experience in secure or complex environments. AWS (CloudFormation, ECS; AWS Developer Tools an advantage). Docker and Kubernetes. CI/CD automation (ideally DroneCI). Git (GitHub or GitLab). Advanced Linux administration and Bash Scripting. Ansible. Strong understanding of security best practice (eg, mTLS, security groups, HTTP security headers). Confident working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams with strong communication skills. Security Clearance Active DV clearance is essential for this position. If you are available for a January start and feel your experience aligns, please don't hesitate to apply.
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Location: Cheltenham or Milton Keynes (2 days per month on-site, remainder remote) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: £550-£600 SR2 are supporting a government programme and seeking an experienced DV-Cleared Cloud Engineer to work within a highly secure environment on complex, large-scale cloud-native systems. This role suits an engineer with strong automation, AWS, and containerisation experience who can operate confidently in multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Automate application and infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment within a secure environment. Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimisation and cloud engineering best practice. Apply strong security principles across cloud and containerised workloads. Work collaboratively as part of an Agile/Scrum, cross-functional engineering team. Support continuous improvement across tooling, processes, and delivery approaches. Essential Experience Proven Cloud/DevOps engineering experience in secure or complex environments. AWS (CloudFormation, ECS; AWS Developer Tools an advantage). Docker and Kubernetes. CI/CD automation (ideally DroneCI). Git (GitHub or GitLab). Advanced Linux administration and Bash Scripting. Ansible. Strong understanding of security best practice (eg, mTLS, security groups, HTTP security headers). Confident working within Agile, multidisciplinary teams with strong communication skills. Security Clearance Active DV clearance is essential for this position. If you are available for a January start and feel your experience aligns, please don't hesitate to apply.
Windows 11 Deployment Engineer - Scotland Role: Windows 11 Deployment Engineer Location: Inchinnan, Scotland Duration: 8th Dec - 16th Dec Clearance: BPSS, NPPV OR SC Hours: Monday-Friday, standard 8-hour day Key Responsibilities: Meet users in pre-booked 30-minute session Swap devices, complete scripted checks, confirm successful handover Ensure new device boots, connects, and functions correctly Collect and record return of old devices Escalate any issues to on-site technical support Ideal Experience: Previous desktop support, floorwalking, or device-deployment experience Strong interpersonal skills and customer confidence Comfortable working in structured, high-throughput environments
04/12/2025
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Windows 11 Deployment Engineer - Scotland Role: Windows 11 Deployment Engineer Location: Inchinnan, Scotland Duration: 8th Dec - 16th Dec Clearance: BPSS, NPPV OR SC Hours: Monday-Friday, standard 8-hour day Key Responsibilities: Meet users in pre-booked 30-minute session Swap devices, complete scripted checks, confirm successful handover Ensure new device boots, connects, and functions correctly Collect and record return of old devices Escalate any issues to on-site technical support Ideal Experience: Previous desktop support, floorwalking, or device-deployment experience Strong interpersonal skills and customer confidence Comfortable working in structured, high-throughput environments
This role focuses on designing, deploying, troubleshooting a secure grade private environment using Red Hat's supported distribution of the OpenStack open-source cloud operating system: Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP). It will be deployed between two sites, in a resilient design. The RHOSP engineer will support an existing engineering team with the higher-level components of the overall design. Contributing to meetings, discussion and High Level design. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Leading the design and planning of highly available, scalable OpenStack cloud solutions Deployment & Configuration: Installing and configuring the core OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, etc.) often using Red Hat OpenStack Director (the installer/manager). Automation: Automating cloud provisioning, configuration, and orchestration using tools like Ansible, Python, or Bash Scripting. Integration: Integrating OpenStack with other critical services, especially Red Hat Ceph Storage for persistent storage and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as the underlying operating system. Delivery: Performing advanced troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning of the OpenStack environment. Container Integration: Increasingly, this role involves enabling container platforms like Red Hat OpenShift to run on top of the OpenStack virtual machines (VMs). Essential commercial experience Expert-level Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, including networking, security, storage, and performance tuning. Deep knowledge of core services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Glance, Swift Experience of Ansible for configuration management and orchestration, and Scripting with Python or Go . Expertise in KVM (the hypervisor used by OpenStack) and related concepts. Hands-on experience with Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack integration. Advanced networking skills (TCP/IP, VLANs, VXLANs, routing) and OpenStack Neutron configuration. Experience of RED HAT and WINDOWs integration. Including Active Directory *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
04/12/2025
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This role focuses on designing, deploying, troubleshooting a secure grade private environment using Red Hat's supported distribution of the OpenStack open-source cloud operating system: Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP). It will be deployed between two sites, in a resilient design. The RHOSP engineer will support an existing engineering team with the higher-level components of the overall design. Contributing to meetings, discussion and High Level design. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Leading the design and planning of highly available, scalable OpenStack cloud solutions Deployment & Configuration: Installing and configuring the core OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, etc.) often using Red Hat OpenStack Director (the installer/manager). Automation: Automating cloud provisioning, configuration, and orchestration using tools like Ansible, Python, or Bash Scripting. Integration: Integrating OpenStack with other critical services, especially Red Hat Ceph Storage for persistent storage and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as the underlying operating system. Delivery: Performing advanced troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning of the OpenStack environment. Container Integration: Increasingly, this role involves enabling container platforms like Red Hat OpenShift to run on top of the OpenStack virtual machines (VMs). Essential commercial experience Expert-level Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, including networking, security, storage, and performance tuning. Deep knowledge of core services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Glance, Swift Experience of Ansible for configuration management and orchestration, and Scripting with Python or Go . Expertise in KVM (the hypervisor used by OpenStack) and related concepts. Hands-on experience with Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack integration. Advanced networking skills (TCP/IP, VLANs, VXLANs, routing) and OpenStack Neutron configuration. Experience of RED HAT and WINDOWs integration. Including Active Directory *Rates depend on experience and client requirements
A leading IT Consultancy is seeking a Full Stack Engineer Developer on a contract basis to work on a project with a Government department. You must hold an active SC Clearance The Full Stack Engineer Developer will be required to Design, build, test and operate secure, scalable, and accessible full-stack services. You will deliver high-quality, well-tested code across Front End and Back End, APIs and integrations, following modern development standards and DDaT guidance. Essential skills Front End & language: JavaScript, HTML; responsive UI patterns and web standards. Back End: Node.js and Spring Boot microservices; RESTful API design and API management (policies, rate limiting, security), EKS (Kubernetes), Containerisation (Docker). Integration: data-layer integration; event-driven design with Kafka; NoSQL (MongoDB/DocumentDB). Security: IDAM/IdP, SSO, RBAC, SSL/TLS, KMS (key management and envelope encryption patterns), Graph API. Cloud operability: telemetry and logging on AWS; performance and availability monitoring. Tooling & delivery: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines; automated testing and code reviews. Experience profile Demonstrable delivery of citizen- or staff-facing services at scale using JavaScript/HTML, Node.js, Spring Boot, REST APIs and event-driven integrations on AWS. Should be proficient in Kubernetes & Containerisation of Applications (primarily using Docker). Track record of embedding security, observability and automation (tests, builds, deployments) into the development life cycle; strong CI/CD discipline and Git best practices. Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams to meet security, accessibility, performance and reliability standards expected in digital services. Key outcomes & responsibilities End-to-end engineering: implement standards-compliant JavaScript/HTML front-ends and Back End services in Node.js and Spring Boot; design and expose RESTful APIs with policy-compliant API management; build microservices with robust integration to data, messaging and UI layers. Integration & events: integrate with relational/NoSQL stores (MongoDB/DocumentDB) and event streams (Kafka); ensure idempotency and reliable messaging. Security by design: implement IDAM/IdP, SSO, RBAC, SSL/TLS, and KMS usage within apps and pipelines; handle secrets safely and follow least-privilege patterns. Operability & telemetry: build observable services with AWS telemetry (metrics, logs, traces), well-defined SLOs, and automated alerts; maintain high availability and performance. Modern delivery: manage work in Jira/Confluence; use GitHub with trunk/GitFlow practices; implement CI/CD with quality gates, automated tests and security scans; contribute to documentation and runbooks. Quality & accessibility: ensure services meet DWP expectations for security, performance,
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A leading IT Consultancy is seeking a Full Stack Engineer Developer on a contract basis to work on a project with a Government department. You must hold an active SC Clearance The Full Stack Engineer Developer will be required to Design, build, test and operate secure, scalable, and accessible full-stack services. You will deliver high-quality, well-tested code across Front End and Back End, APIs and integrations, following modern development standards and DDaT guidance. Essential skills Front End & language: JavaScript, HTML; responsive UI patterns and web standards. Back End: Node.js and Spring Boot microservices; RESTful API design and API management (policies, rate limiting, security), EKS (Kubernetes), Containerisation (Docker). Integration: data-layer integration; event-driven design with Kafka; NoSQL (MongoDB/DocumentDB). Security: IDAM/IdP, SSO, RBAC, SSL/TLS, KMS (key management and envelope encryption patterns), Graph API. Cloud operability: telemetry and logging on AWS; performance and availability monitoring. Tooling & delivery: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines; automated testing and code reviews. Experience profile Demonstrable delivery of citizen- or staff-facing services at scale using JavaScript/HTML, Node.js, Spring Boot, REST APIs and event-driven integrations on AWS. Should be proficient in Kubernetes & Containerisation of Applications (primarily using Docker). Track record of embedding security, observability and automation (tests, builds, deployments) into the development life cycle; strong CI/CD discipline and Git best practices. Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams to meet security, accessibility, performance and reliability standards expected in digital services. Key outcomes & responsibilities End-to-end engineering: implement standards-compliant JavaScript/HTML front-ends and Back End services in Node.js and Spring Boot; design and expose RESTful APIs with policy-compliant API management; build microservices with robust integration to data, messaging and UI layers. Integration & events: integrate with relational/NoSQL stores (MongoDB/DocumentDB) and event streams (Kafka); ensure idempotency and reliable messaging. Security by design: implement IDAM/IdP, SSO, RBAC, SSL/TLS, and KMS usage within apps and pipelines; handle secrets safely and follow least-privilege patterns. Operability & telemetry: build observable services with AWS telemetry (metrics, logs, traces), well-defined SLOs, and automated alerts; maintain high availability and performance. Modern delivery: manage work in Jira/Confluence; use GitHub with trunk/GitFlow practices; implement CI/CD with quality gates, automated tests and security scans; contribute to documentation and runbooks. Quality & accessibility: ensure services meet DWP expectations for security, performance,
DV-Cleared Application Support Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) The Role We are seeking a DV-cleared Application Support Engineer to join our client's on-site team in the Cheltenham area. You will help maintain and support a managed cross-domain service, leveraging a broad range of technologies. The role focuses on site reliability engineering practices to ensure service resilience, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Area (on-site minimum 4 days per week) Rate: 500 - 600 per day Clearance: Active DV clearance required Start : ASAP Duration : 6 months Key Responsibilities Build & Deploy Manage and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Java, Maven, and NPM. Configure and execute automated test suites with Maven and Cypress. Deploy and configure services using Terraform and Ansible across OpenShift, RHEL/CentOS, and Docker. Configure and integrate third-party software and appliances. Monitoring & Verification Track service performance and availability using Influx and Grafana. Configure alerts to detect issues before they escalate. Analyse logs and investigate anomalies in system behaviour. Support & Troubleshooting Provide 2nd/3rd line support, resolving issues and answering business queries. Manage incidents, escalate problems, and conduct root cause analysis. Implement proactive changes to improve service stability. Maintenance Automate tasks to reduce manual workload. Conduct OS health checks, patching, and database housekeeping. Support multi-site data centre operations. Key Skills Experience in a managed service environment with strong service delivery focus. Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Application development experience (Java or similar). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with sound decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Proficient with Git version control. Desirable Skills Experience with microservices deployment and administration. Familiarity with messaging platforms (e.g., AMQP). Knowledge of S3 object storage. Experience with RDBMS (Oracle or similar) Services advertised are those of an Employment Business.
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DV-Cleared Application Support Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) The Role We are seeking a DV-cleared Application Support Engineer to join our client's on-site team in the Cheltenham area. You will help maintain and support a managed cross-domain service, leveraging a broad range of technologies. The role focuses on site reliability engineering practices to ensure service resilience, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Area (on-site minimum 4 days per week) Rate: 500 - 600 per day Clearance: Active DV clearance required Start : ASAP Duration : 6 months Key Responsibilities Build & Deploy Manage and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Java, Maven, and NPM. Configure and execute automated test suites with Maven and Cypress. Deploy and configure services using Terraform and Ansible across OpenShift, RHEL/CentOS, and Docker. Configure and integrate third-party software and appliances. Monitoring & Verification Track service performance and availability using Influx and Grafana. Configure alerts to detect issues before they escalate. Analyse logs and investigate anomalies in system behaviour. Support & Troubleshooting Provide 2nd/3rd line support, resolving issues and answering business queries. Manage incidents, escalate problems, and conduct root cause analysis. Implement proactive changes to improve service stability. Maintenance Automate tasks to reduce manual workload. Conduct OS health checks, patching, and database housekeeping. Support multi-site data centre operations. Key Skills Experience in a managed service environment with strong service delivery focus. Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Application development experience (Java or similar). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with sound decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Proficient with Git version control. Desirable Skills Experience with microservices deployment and administration. Familiarity with messaging platforms (e.g., AMQP). Knowledge of S3 object storage. Experience with RDBMS (Oracle or similar) Services advertised are those of an Employment Business.
DV Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Automation, DevOps Location: London (On-site) Rate Guide (can be negotiated): £550-700 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Clearance Required: UK Developed Vetting (DV) Eligibility: Must hold active DV clearance to start SmartSourcing Ltd is seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to support a secure government programme in London. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, ideal for professionals with strong automation and DevOps expertise. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational processes Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and performance Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments Essential Skills: Proven experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, and Automation Desirable Skills: Experience with Oracle DB and/or PostgreSQL SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
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DV Cleared Site Reliability Engineer - Automation, DevOps Location: London (On-site) Rate Guide (can be negotiated): £550-700 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Clearance Required: UK Developed Vetting (DV) Eligibility: Must hold active DV clearance to start SmartSourcing Ltd is seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer to support a secure government programme in London. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, ideal for professionals with strong automation and DevOps expertise. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational processes Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and performance Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments Essential Skills: Proven experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, and Automation Desirable Skills: Experience with Oracle DB and/or PostgreSQL SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
02/12/2025
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JOB TITLE: DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
