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MOD DV Cleared Senior Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: 700- 750 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a high-profile government programme delivering secure, resilient, and mission-critical capabilities within a highly regulated defence environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape security strategy and architecture across complex enterprise platforms, ensuring security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle. Working closely with technical, delivery, and stakeholder teams, you will be responsible for developing security architectures, producing high-level designs, driving assurance activities, and providing expert guidance on secure-by-design principles. This position is ideally suited to an architect with experience operating within MOD, Defence, National Security, or other highly secure government environments who can balance business objectives, operational requirements, and security risk. Due to the nature of the programme, active MOD DV clearance and full-time onsite attendance in Basingstoke are essential. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of end-to-end security architectures for complex enterprise and mission-critical systems. Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), security architecture documentation, and technical decision records. Define security patterns, standards, and architectural principles aligned with programme objectives. Conduct security control mapping and gap analysis against applicable frameworks and security requirements. Translate business, operational, and security requirements into pragmatic, risk-based security solutions. Provide architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to implementation and assurance. Support governance, risk management, design reviews, and technical assurance activities. Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities across existing and proposed solutions. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, delivery, and programme teams to ensure security requirements are effectively implemented. Engage with customer stakeholders, security authorities, and assurance teams to support accreditation and compliance objectives. Champion secure-by-design and security-by-default principles across all stages of delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Security Architecture Proven experience operating as a Senior Security Architect within Defence, MOD, National Security, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and security-by-design methodologies. Demonstrable experience producing: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Security architecture documentation Technical decision records Security standards and guidance Risk and threat assessments Security Governance, Risk & Assurance Experience conducting security control mapping against recognised frameworks and standards. Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and assurance processes. Experience supporting accreditation, compliance, and assurance activities within secure environments. Familiarity with: NIST 800-53 NCSC guidance MOD security policies JSP 440 Defence assurance and accreditation processes Secure by Design principle Industry certifications such as: CISSP SABSA TOGAF CCSP CISM CCSK
24/06/2026
Contractor
MOD DV Cleared Senior Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: 700- 750 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a high-profile government programme delivering secure, resilient, and mission-critical capabilities within a highly regulated defence environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape security strategy and architecture across complex enterprise platforms, ensuring security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle. Working closely with technical, delivery, and stakeholder teams, you will be responsible for developing security architectures, producing high-level designs, driving assurance activities, and providing expert guidance on secure-by-design principles. This position is ideally suited to an architect with experience operating within MOD, Defence, National Security, or other highly secure government environments who can balance business objectives, operational requirements, and security risk. Due to the nature of the programme, active MOD DV clearance and full-time onsite attendance in Basingstoke are essential. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of end-to-end security architectures for complex enterprise and mission-critical systems. Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), security architecture documentation, and technical decision records. Define security patterns, standards, and architectural principles aligned with programme objectives. Conduct security control mapping and gap analysis against applicable frameworks and security requirements. Translate business, operational, and security requirements into pragmatic, risk-based security solutions. Provide architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to implementation and assurance. Support governance, risk management, design reviews, and technical assurance activities. Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities across existing and proposed solutions. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, delivery, and programme teams to ensure security requirements are effectively implemented. Engage with customer stakeholders, security authorities, and assurance teams to support accreditation and compliance objectives. Champion secure-by-design and security-by-default principles across all stages of delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Security Architecture Proven experience operating as a Senior Security Architect within Defence, MOD, National Security, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and security-by-design methodologies. Demonstrable experience producing: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Security architecture documentation Technical decision records Security standards and guidance Risk and threat assessments Security Governance, Risk & Assurance Experience conducting security control mapping against recognised frameworks and standards. Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and assurance processes. Experience supporting accreditation, compliance, and assurance activities within secure environments. Familiarity with: NIST 800-53 NCSC guidance MOD security policies JSP 440 Defence assurance and accreditation processes Secure by Design principle Industry certifications such as: CISSP SABSA TOGAF CCSP CISM CCSK
Principal RF Engineer - Surrey - up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits - REF 2011 I am currently recruiting for a Principal RF Engineer to work for a leading engineering organisation based in Surrey, but on hybrid basis. Salary up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits. The organisation has been established for over 30 years and are renowned for the best at what they do within the defense and military sector on a global basis. They are a small yet specialist team employing around 50 people, but turnover is over £20 million annually with that figure set to continue moving upwards based on the ever-increasing demand for their products and systems. To support the business with the current workload and in line with their expansion plans they have the need to appoint a Principal RF Engineer a permanent basis. In this role as a Principal RF Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting highly sophisticated RF systems for a varied range of complex applications. You will interpret the requirements from the customer whilst understanding the objectives and from here will go away and conduct the necessary research with a view to coming up with an appropriately engineered solution that meets or exceeds their expectations. Once satisfied, you will technically write the proposal for the customer, whilst ensuring that the product, application or system complies with the necessary standards and legislations. You will also be liaising with suppliers. Essential Requirements: Previous experience as a Principal RF Engineer, Senior RF Engineer or similar At least 5 years' experience in industry Previous experience in producing technical documentation (tenders, bids, technical specifications, test plans, architecture documentation, user manuals, safety reports) Desirable Requirements: Experience within the Defence, Military of Aerospace domains SC Cleared or previously having been SC Cleared Familiar with MIL, DEF, EMC standards This is a rare and extremely exciting opportunity for a Principal RF Engineer to join a forward-thinking company who place every employee's work life balance at the forefront of what they do. They work incredibly well as a team and boast a fantastic retention rate for their staff. This is an immediate requirement, so if you have the required skills and experience, please get in touch with an up-to-date copy of your CV. JBRP1_UKTJ
24/06/2026
Full time
Principal RF Engineer - Surrey - up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits - REF 2011 I am currently recruiting for a Principal RF Engineer to work for a leading engineering organisation based in Surrey, but on hybrid basis. Salary up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits. The organisation has been established for over 30 years and are renowned for the best at what they do within the defense and military sector on a global basis. They are a small yet specialist team employing around 50 people, but turnover is over £20 million annually with that figure set to continue moving upwards based on the ever-increasing demand for their products and systems. To support the business with the current workload and in line with their expansion plans they have the need to appoint a Principal RF Engineer a permanent basis. In this role as a Principal RF Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting highly sophisticated RF systems for a varied range of complex applications. You will interpret the requirements from the customer whilst understanding the objectives and from here will go away and conduct the necessary research with a view to coming up with an appropriately engineered solution that meets or exceeds their expectations. Once satisfied, you will technically write the proposal for the customer, whilst ensuring that the product, application or system complies with the necessary standards and legislations. You will also be liaising with suppliers. Essential Requirements: Previous experience as a Principal RF Engineer, Senior RF Engineer or similar At least 5 years' experience in industry Previous experience in producing technical documentation (tenders, bids, technical specifications, test plans, architecture documentation, user manuals, safety reports) Desirable Requirements: Experience within the Defence, Military of Aerospace domains SC Cleared or previously having been SC Cleared Familiar with MIL, DEF, EMC standards This is a rare and extremely exciting opportunity for a Principal RF Engineer to join a forward-thinking company who place every employee's work life balance at the forefront of what they do. They work incredibly well as a team and boast a fantastic retention rate for their staff. This is an immediate requirement, so if you have the required skills and experience, please get in touch with an up-to-date copy of your CV. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job title: Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Location: UK only. Hybrid with attendance at client locations across the UK. Some client secure-area work required Employment type: Contract Outside IR35 Experience: 5+ years Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) and UK Nationality - MANDATORY. Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred 1. Role purpose The Security Lead is our accountable security owner for the managed service. The role leads on, and has day-to-day operational responsibility for, service security - working in collaboration with the client's Information & Security function, the client Security Operations Centre (SOC), the internal delivery team, and the third-party software vendor. 2. Context The service processes HR, Finance and Project data including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE personal and financial data. The contractual security regime spans UK Government security policy, NCSC HMG IAS5, GDPR/DPA 2018, PCI-DSS where applicable, and the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. 3. Key accountabilities 3.1 Day-to-day security leadership Lead and own day-to-day operational responsibility for service security. Advise the client on security status and matters; identify and address risks; continuously maintain and improve the security posture. Act as the authoritative security voice in the client's Design Authority and Enterprise Architecture forums for security-impacting changes. 3.2 Security operations and SOC integration: Provide the required reports to the client SOC in agreed format and frequency. Support the SOC in resolving security incidents; document security use cases with the SOC; implement, maintain and support those SOC infrastructure components hosted within the cloud infrastructure. Co-ordinate response to security incidents with the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan and ensure the Incident Manager and Service Delivery Manager are informed and aligned. 3.3 Assurance, audit and compliance: Treat information security issues, weaknesses or deficiencies identified by the client as Security Incidents under the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Provide client auditors with access to security documentation, configurations of security-enforcing technologies, standards and procedures. Collaborate with the client to plan and conduct annual PenTest and regular Disaster Recovery exercises. Ensure GDPR/DPA 2018 obligations are met; oversee data retention, secure disposal, lawful processing, and Data Protection Impact Assessments where required. 3.4 Technical security controls Define, document, agree and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for system administration and maintenance, with procedural controls per user role. Ensure authorisation controls prevent extraction of information assets without legitimate need. Ensure only client-issued devices are used to connect to the service in delivery. Maintain a data back-up policy aligned to Business Impact Assessment and the client's retention policy. Enforce removable-media scanning, network segregation, least-privilege access, location-based access controls, and unique user IDs. Ensure all Supplier work on the service is conducted exclusively from within the UK from client-approved secure areas. 3.5 Communications and notification Maintain regular communication with the client throughout the contract. Promptly notify the client of any changes to directors, key security personnel, business ownership (including acquisitions) or physical operating locations. Report any major security breaches within the Supplier's own ICT estate to the client. 4. Essential experience and skills Substantial experience as an accountable security owner on a UK Central Government managed-service contract handling OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data. Deep working knowledge of NCSC HMG IAS5, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and DPA 2018. Hands-on experience integrating with a UK Government SOC, including SIEM reporting, security use case design and incident response co-ordination. Practical experience of Oracle Cloud security - OCI IAM, vault, network security, audit, PAM - and Oracle SaaS application security (HCM/ERP/EPM RBAC, segregation of duties, data masking). Experience commissioning and overseeing PenTesting, vulnerability management, and Disaster Recovery exercises in a UK Government context. Strong written communication for government-grade audit, assurance and governance reporting. Comfortable as a named security accountable individual in formal governance and contractual reporting. 5. Essential clearance and eligibility DV clearance and UK Nationality - contractually mandatory (PASS/FAIL). Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred. Candidates without current DV may be considered only if SC-cleared with a credible DV application route through client sponsorship at the start of Transition. Willing and able to work exclusively from within the UK. Willing to attend client secure areas across the UK as required. 6. Desirable CISSP, CISM, CCP (CESG Certified Professional) IA Architect/IA Auditor/SIRA, or equivalent senior security certifications. Oracle Cloud Security certifications (OCI Security Professional, Oracle Cloud Identity & Security Architect). Prior experience of an Oracle ERP-on-OCI security model at scale (HCM, ERP, EPM, VBCS, BI/Analytics). Familiarity with UK Government security operating context, including overseas-network considerations, locally-engaged staff data, and HMG personnel security policy. Experience supporting PCI-DSS compliance where payment card data is in scope. 7. Personal attributes Authoritative without being abrasive - able to say 'no' to delivery pressure and explain why in business terms. Detail-oriented on policy, controls and evidence; pragmatic on operational trade-offs. Comfortable owning a named, individually-accountable role under public-sector contractual scrutiny. Visible collaborator with client security counterparts, third-party vendors, and internal service leadership.
24/06/2026
Contractor
Job title: Security Lead - DV Cleared-(Contract Outside IR35) Location: UK only. Hybrid with attendance at client locations across the UK. Some client secure-area work required Employment type: Contract Outside IR35 Experience: 5+ years Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) and UK Nationality - MANDATORY. Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred 1. Role purpose The Security Lead is our accountable security owner for the managed service. The role leads on, and has day-to-day operational responsibility for, service security - working in collaboration with the client's Information & Security function, the client Security Operations Centre (SOC), the internal delivery team, and the third-party software vendor. 2. Context The service processes HR, Finance and Project data including OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE personal and financial data. The contractual security regime spans UK Government security policy, NCSC HMG IAS5, GDPR/DPA 2018, PCI-DSS where applicable, and the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. 3. Key accountabilities 3.1 Day-to-day security leadership Lead and own day-to-day operational responsibility for service security. Advise the client on security status and matters; identify and address risks; continuously maintain and improve the security posture. Act as the authoritative security voice in the client's Design Authority and Enterprise Architecture forums for security-impacting changes. 3.2 Security operations and SOC integration: Provide the required reports to the client SOC in agreed format and frequency. Support the SOC in resolving security incidents; document security use cases with the SOC; implement, maintain and support those SOC infrastructure components hosted within the cloud infrastructure. Co-ordinate response to security incidents with the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan and ensure the Incident Manager and Service Delivery Manager are informed and aligned. 3.3 Assurance, audit and compliance: Treat information security issues, weaknesses or deficiencies identified by the client as Security Incidents under the client's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan. Provide client auditors with access to security documentation, configurations of security-enforcing technologies, standards and procedures. Collaborate with the client to plan and conduct annual PenTest and regular Disaster Recovery exercises. Ensure GDPR/DPA 2018 obligations are met; oversee data retention, secure disposal, lawful processing, and Data Protection Impact Assessments where required. 3.4 Technical security controls Define, document, agree and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for system administration and maintenance, with procedural controls per user role. Ensure authorisation controls prevent extraction of information assets without legitimate need. Ensure only client-issued devices are used to connect to the service in delivery. Maintain a data back-up policy aligned to Business Impact Assessment and the client's retention policy. Enforce removable-media scanning, network segregation, least-privilege access, location-based access controls, and unique user IDs. Ensure all Supplier work on the service is conducted exclusively from within the UK from client-approved secure areas. 3.5 Communications and notification Maintain regular communication with the client throughout the contract. Promptly notify the client of any changes to directors, key security personnel, business ownership (including acquisitions) or physical operating locations. Report any major security breaches within the Supplier's own ICT estate to the client. 4. Essential experience and skills Substantial experience as an accountable security owner on a UK Central Government managed-service contract handling OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data. Deep working knowledge of NCSC HMG IAS5, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and DPA 2018. Hands-on experience integrating with a UK Government SOC, including SIEM reporting, security use case design and incident response co-ordination. Practical experience of Oracle Cloud security - OCI IAM, vault, network security, audit, PAM - and Oracle SaaS application security (HCM/ERP/EPM RBAC, segregation of duties, data masking). Experience commissioning and overseeing PenTesting, vulnerability management, and Disaster Recovery exercises in a UK Government context. Strong written communication for government-grade audit, assurance and governance reporting. Comfortable as a named security accountable individual in formal governance and contractual reporting. 5. Essential clearance and eligibility DV clearance and UK Nationality - contractually mandatory (PASS/FAIL). Pre-cleared candidates strongly preferred. Candidates without current DV may be considered only if SC-cleared with a credible DV application route through client sponsorship at the start of Transition. Willing and able to work exclusively from within the UK. Willing to attend client secure areas across the UK as required. 6. Desirable CISSP, CISM, CCP (CESG Certified Professional) IA Architect/IA Auditor/SIRA, or equivalent senior security certifications. Oracle Cloud Security certifications (OCI Security Professional, Oracle Cloud Identity & Security Architect). Prior experience of an Oracle ERP-on-OCI security model at scale (HCM, ERP, EPM, VBCS, BI/Analytics). Familiarity with UK Government security operating context, including overseas-network considerations, locally-engaged staff data, and HMG personnel security policy. Experience supporting PCI-DSS compliance where payment card data is in scope. 7. Personal attributes Authoritative without being abrasive - able to say 'no' to delivery pressure and explain why in business terms. Detail-oriented on policy, controls and evidence; pragmatic on operational trade-offs. Comfortable owning a named, individually-accountable role under public-sector contractual scrutiny. Visible collaborator with client security counterparts, third-party vendors, and internal service leadership.
Your mission You will be the systems safety lead for a next-generation Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), driving a safety-by-design approach across the entire product lifecycle. This includes ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems meet stringent safety requirements. As a Principal / Senior Systems Engineer, you will define the safety-critical architecture and interfaces, manage safety integration and verification activities, and drive system safety validation through rigorous testing, hazard analysis, and compliance reporting. Responsibilities Serve as the system safety lead for UAS product development and upgrades, owning overall platform safety and coherency from concept through delivery. Work day-to-day within multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, avionics, software, test) across the full lifecycle of UAS design, integration, test and fielding. Conceptualise and capture system architecture for new platforms and enhancements, producing technical trade studies, safety critical sizing, and system performance assessments. Establish and execute the system safety program, including the development of Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA) and System/Subsystem Hazard Assessments (SHA/SSHA). Lead and coordinate Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities across multidisciplinary teams. Produce layout and system design plans, define Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and enforce interface control processes for mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems. Establish and maintain requirements baselines, including safety requirements, and traceability using industry tools (e.g., IBM DOORS) and MBSE approaches. Implement robust change control processes to manage and assess the impact of all design changes on system safety and compliance. Act as the technical interface between internal teams, suppliers and customers to coordinate payload integration, unique/custom hardware or software interfaces, and ensure on time capability delivery. Manage tactical engineering tasks during development sprints and test campaigns, resolving cross discipline issues and maintaining configuration control. Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical or a closely related Engineering discipline. Significant industry experience with demonstrable systems engineering and system safety responsibility on UAV/aerospace or equivalent complex, safety critical platforms. Strong practical experience integrating complex systems: power systems, RF/EMC, EO sensors, networking, flight controllers and payload interfaces. Proven track record in requirements capture, compliance analysis, and verification/validation activities; proficient with requirements management tools (IBM DOORS or similar). Demonstrable experience leading and executing safety analyses, including Hazard Assessments (PHA/SHA/SSHA) and FMEA/DFMEA. Familiarity with safety standards (e.g., ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254) and the principles of requirements and change control in a regulated environment. Familiarity with MBSE principles, interface control processes and configuration management in regulated environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organised and detail oriented. Ability to operate effectively in fast moving, ambiguous environments and to travel within the UK/Europe for testing and integration. A genuine passion for system development, integration and testing and a collaborative, inclusive team approach. Security cleared or eligible to obtain UK defence clearance. Desirable Prior experience leading Systems Engineering and authoring safety assurance documentation and risk management artefacts. Experience integrating complex/custom payloads for partner or customer use (hardware, electrical and software interfaces). Background in start up or scale up environments where rapid prototyping, iterative testing and pragmatic engineering decisions are typical.
24/06/2026
Full time
Your mission You will be the systems safety lead for a next-generation Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), driving a safety-by-design approach across the entire product lifecycle. This includes ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems meet stringent safety requirements. As a Principal / Senior Systems Engineer, you will define the safety-critical architecture and interfaces, manage safety integration and verification activities, and drive system safety validation through rigorous testing, hazard analysis, and compliance reporting. Responsibilities Serve as the system safety lead for UAS product development and upgrades, owning overall platform safety and coherency from concept through delivery. Work day-to-day within multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, avionics, software, test) across the full lifecycle of UAS design, integration, test and fielding. Conceptualise and capture system architecture for new platforms and enhancements, producing technical trade studies, safety critical sizing, and system performance assessments. Establish and execute the system safety program, including the development of Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA) and System/Subsystem Hazard Assessments (SHA/SSHA). Lead and coordinate Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities across multidisciplinary teams. Produce layout and system design plans, define Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and enforce interface control processes for mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems. Establish and maintain requirements baselines, including safety requirements, and traceability using industry tools (e.g., IBM DOORS) and MBSE approaches. Implement robust change control processes to manage and assess the impact of all design changes on system safety and compliance. Act as the technical interface between internal teams, suppliers and customers to coordinate payload integration, unique/custom hardware or software interfaces, and ensure on time capability delivery. Manage tactical engineering tasks during development sprints and test campaigns, resolving cross discipline issues and maintaining configuration control. Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical or a closely related Engineering discipline. Significant industry experience with demonstrable systems engineering and system safety responsibility on UAV/aerospace or equivalent complex, safety critical platforms. Strong practical experience integrating complex systems: power systems, RF/EMC, EO sensors, networking, flight controllers and payload interfaces. Proven track record in requirements capture, compliance analysis, and verification/validation activities; proficient with requirements management tools (IBM DOORS or similar). Demonstrable experience leading and executing safety analyses, including Hazard Assessments (PHA/SHA/SSHA) and FMEA/DFMEA. Familiarity with safety standards (e.g., ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254) and the principles of requirements and change control in a regulated environment. Familiarity with MBSE principles, interface control processes and configuration management in regulated environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organised and detail oriented. Ability to operate effectively in fast moving, ambiguous environments and to travel within the UK/Europe for testing and integration. A genuine passion for system development, integration and testing and a collaborative, inclusive team approach. Security cleared or eligible to obtain UK defence clearance. Desirable Prior experience leading Systems Engineering and authoring safety assurance documentation and risk management artefacts. Experience integrating complex/custom payloads for partner or customer use (hardware, electrical and software interfaces). Background in start up or scale up environments where rapid prototyping, iterative testing and pragmatic engineering decisions are typical.
Role: Lead performance tester Type: Long-term contract Location: UK remote, with occasional client visits as required, travel covered Clearance required: Active SC, or SC + NPPV3 Summary We're building a network of experienced Lead Performance Testers across the UK for upcoming opportunities during the year. This is not an immediate live vacancy, but a proactive market mapping exercise to identify cleared professionals for future client demand. Roles could become active imminently or within 3 months. We are interested in speaking with senior performance testing specialists who can lead performance assurance activities, design effective test strategies, and help clients understand how systems behave under load across complex delivery environments. Candidates must already hold active SC clearance or SC clearance plus NPPV3. Clearance must be current, or within 3 months of expiry. Key responsibilities Lead planning, design, & execution of performance testing activities across complex apps & platforms. Develop performance test strategies covering load, stress, endurance, scalability, and volume testing. Build and maintain reusable performance test scripts, frameworks, and supporting test assets. Work closely with developers, architects, analysts, and infrastructure teams to define performance requirements and acceptance criteria. Analyse system behaviour under load, identify bottlenecks, provide clear recommendations for improvement. Support investigation across application, database, API, and infrastructure layers to understand performance issues and constraints. Produce clear performance test reports, including results analysis, observations, risks, recommendations. Contribute to release readiness decisions by assessing whether solutions meet expected performance and stability thresholds. Support continuous improvement in performance engineering practices, including earlier engagement across the delivery lifecycle. Provide estimates for performance testing effort/help shape realistic test plans and delivery timelines. Essential skills and experience Strong experience in performance testing within enterprise, regulated, or large scale delivery environments. Experience planning and executing different types of performance testing, including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing. Hands on experience with at least one recognised performance testing tool such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, k6, or equivalent. Experience designing performance test scenarios for web applications, APIs, and service based architectures. Strong ability to analyse performance results, identify root causes, and explain findings clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders. Good understanding of system architecture, application flows, databases, and integration points from a performance perspective. Experience producing clear documentation, including test plans, scripts, execution reports, and improvement recommendations. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within cross functional technical teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across delivery, engineering, and operations. Desirable skills and experience Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar delivery and reporting tools. Experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of cloud based environments and performance considerations across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience monitoring and analysing system behaviour using tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent. Knowledge of SQL and database performance analysis. Experience working across distributed systems, microservices, and API heavy environments. Understanding of non functional requirements and service level expectations within secure or business critical systems. Experience mentoring other testers or providing leadership within performance assurance activities. Security clearance requirement Active SC clearance, or Active SC clearance plus NPPV3 Clearance must be live, or due to expire within the next 3 months. This opportunity pipeline is not suitable for candidates who would need to obtain clearance from scratch. InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
24/06/2026
Full time
Role: Lead performance tester Type: Long-term contract Location: UK remote, with occasional client visits as required, travel covered Clearance required: Active SC, or SC + NPPV3 Summary We're building a network of experienced Lead Performance Testers across the UK for upcoming opportunities during the year. This is not an immediate live vacancy, but a proactive market mapping exercise to identify cleared professionals for future client demand. Roles could become active imminently or within 3 months. We are interested in speaking with senior performance testing specialists who can lead performance assurance activities, design effective test strategies, and help clients understand how systems behave under load across complex delivery environments. Candidates must already hold active SC clearance or SC clearance plus NPPV3. Clearance must be current, or within 3 months of expiry. Key responsibilities Lead planning, design, & execution of performance testing activities across complex apps & platforms. Develop performance test strategies covering load, stress, endurance, scalability, and volume testing. Build and maintain reusable performance test scripts, frameworks, and supporting test assets. Work closely with developers, architects, analysts, and infrastructure teams to define performance requirements and acceptance criteria. Analyse system behaviour under load, identify bottlenecks, provide clear recommendations for improvement. Support investigation across application, database, API, and infrastructure layers to understand performance issues and constraints. Produce clear performance test reports, including results analysis, observations, risks, recommendations. Contribute to release readiness decisions by assessing whether solutions meet expected performance and stability thresholds. Support continuous improvement in performance engineering practices, including earlier engagement across the delivery lifecycle. Provide estimates for performance testing effort/help shape realistic test plans and delivery timelines. Essential skills and experience Strong experience in performance testing within enterprise, regulated, or large scale delivery environments. Experience planning and executing different types of performance testing, including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing. Hands on experience with at least one recognised performance testing tool such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, k6, or equivalent. Experience designing performance test scenarios for web applications, APIs, and service based architectures. Strong ability to analyse performance results, identify root causes, and explain findings clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders. Good understanding of system architecture, application flows, databases, and integration points from a performance perspective. Experience producing clear documentation, including test plans, scripts, execution reports, and improvement recommendations. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within cross functional technical teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across delivery, engineering, and operations. Desirable skills and experience Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar delivery and reporting tools. Experience integrating performance testing into CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of cloud based environments and performance considerations across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience monitoring and analysing system behaviour using tools such as Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent. Knowledge of SQL and database performance analysis. Experience working across distributed systems, microservices, and API heavy environments. Understanding of non functional requirements and service level expectations within secure or business critical systems. Experience mentoring other testers or providing leadership within performance assurance activities. Security clearance requirement Active SC clearance, or Active SC clearance plus NPPV3 Clearance must be live, or due to expire within the next 3 months. This opportunity pipeline is not suitable for candidates who would need to obtain clearance from scratch. InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
At CGI, we deliver secure, mission critical solutions that help our clients operate with confidence in complex environments. As a Software Architect, you will act as the design authority for the Service Management platform, shaping the technical direction of the solution while ensuring its security, resilience, and long term success. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will drive architectural decisions, oversee system enhancements, and provide leadership across the software lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Developer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Architect looking to take the next step into a senior architecture role where they can influence strategy, innovation, and delivery. Responsibilities Act as the design authority for the Service Management platform, shaping the technical direction of the solution while ensuring its security, resilience, and long term success. Drive architectural decisions, oversee system enhancements, and provide leadership across the software lifecycle. Requirements Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Location This role is based on site in Reading, 5 days per week. Benefits We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching).
24/06/2026
Full time
At CGI, we deliver secure, mission critical solutions that help our clients operate with confidence in complex environments. As a Software Architect, you will act as the design authority for the Service Management platform, shaping the technical direction of the solution while ensuring its security, resilience, and long term success. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will drive architectural decisions, oversee system enhancements, and provide leadership across the software lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Developer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Architect looking to take the next step into a senior architecture role where they can influence strategy, innovation, and delivery. Responsibilities Act as the design authority for the Service Management platform, shaping the technical direction of the solution while ensuring its security, resilience, and long term success. Drive architectural decisions, oversee system enhancements, and provide leadership across the software lifecycle. Requirements Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Location This role is based on site in Reading, 5 days per week. Benefits We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching).
Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments. Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, distributed systems). Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modeling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. Hands on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls. Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modeling, performance considerations, and observability. Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerization. Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong understanding of data modeling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups. Ability to work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite). Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes. Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event driven architectural approaches. Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines. Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums. Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments. Personal Attributes Strong systems thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to understand complex environments quickly. Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast changing environments while maintaining architectural clarity. Collaborative, empathetic, and committed to building trust with stakeholders at all levels. Dedicated to continuous learning, technical curiosity, and staying current with emerging technologies. Pragmatic and outcome focused, balancing long term architectural quality with short term delivery constraints. Technical Environment Modern languages and frameworks including Ruby, Java, and Python. AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, platform as a service tooling. Engineering practices such as DDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing and Git workflows. Multi tier platform strategies including centralized data and business logic layers. Enterprise Oracle software including ERP components. Mac based development environments and public GitHub repositories. Our Values We are committed to a culture built on purpose, transparency, collaboration, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where people can thrive. Active SC Clearance Required Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take a minimum of ten weeks. LA International is an award winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance, and assurance. An award winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please note: if a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
23/06/2026
Full time
Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments. Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, distributed systems). Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modeling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. Hands on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls. Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modeling, performance considerations, and observability. Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerization. Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong understanding of data modeling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups. Ability to work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite). Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes. Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event driven architectural approaches. Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines. Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums. Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments. Personal Attributes Strong systems thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to understand complex environments quickly. Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast changing environments while maintaining architectural clarity. Collaborative, empathetic, and committed to building trust with stakeholders at all levels. Dedicated to continuous learning, technical curiosity, and staying current with emerging technologies. Pragmatic and outcome focused, balancing long term architectural quality with short term delivery constraints. Technical Environment Modern languages and frameworks including Ruby, Java, and Python. AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, platform as a service tooling. Engineering practices such as DDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing and Git workflows. Multi tier platform strategies including centralized data and business logic layers. Enterprise Oracle software including ERP components. Mac based development environments and public GitHub repositories. Our Values We are committed to a culture built on purpose, transparency, collaboration, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where people can thrive. Active SC Clearance Required Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take a minimum of ten weeks. LA International is an award winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance, and assurance. An award winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please note: if a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
DV Cleared Technical Architect: Windows, Active Directory, Intune, Defender Our prestigious client is looking for a DV Cleared Technical Architect to be part of their team. Start Date: July 2026 Duration: 30 days Pay Rate: £510 (PLEASE NOTE: Employer NI is paid for by the client) Total Daily Earnings: £580(includes rolled up holiday) IR35 Status: Inside Location: Scarborough NOTE: DV Clearance is highly desirable Responsibilities: Provide technical governance of in-flight projects Ability to lead the design and implementation of complex technical solutions Host customer opportunity/strategy meetings, including presenting solutions from a commercial and business perspective Own and lead the creation of technical pre-sales responses and own the creation of costs Own the remediation of inflight bids and projects where issues exist Quality assures deliverables produced by team members to ensure consistency and accuracy within a single technology solution. Ability to support sensitive customer issues at a senior level Ensure consultancy assignments are undertaken consistently and with quality, using Prince2 and Agile methodologies Highlight all technical risks ensuring that client's exposure to commercial loss can be minimised Keep up to date with current and future market developments, competitors, technologies, products, and strategies Produce/update all assignment documentation Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders. Develop relationships with partners and vendors to enhance opportunities and capabilities for the practice Technical Skills: Leadership of solution design and costing Experience of Architecture methodologies eg TOGAF Very experienced across the Microsoft Suite of technologies, including Intune, Windows 11, Entra ID, Microsoft Active Directory, Defender suite, XDR, PIM & Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). Desired Technical Skills: Azure and Windows Server technology knowledge Other non-Microsoft security products - Trellix, Beyondtrust EPM or Cyberark EPM and PAM Desktop virtualisation - Citrix Workspace, Horizon, Windows 365 & Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft 365 Suite (Exchange or Sharepoint) Apple Device Management - JamF Workspace One experience across presales and delivery To apply for this DV Cleared Technical Architect contract job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
23/06/2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Technical Architect: Windows, Active Directory, Intune, Defender Our prestigious client is looking for a DV Cleared Technical Architect to be part of their team. Start Date: July 2026 Duration: 30 days Pay Rate: £510 (PLEASE NOTE: Employer NI is paid for by the client) Total Daily Earnings: £580(includes rolled up holiday) IR35 Status: Inside Location: Scarborough NOTE: DV Clearance is highly desirable Responsibilities: Provide technical governance of in-flight projects Ability to lead the design and implementation of complex technical solutions Host customer opportunity/strategy meetings, including presenting solutions from a commercial and business perspective Own and lead the creation of technical pre-sales responses and own the creation of costs Own the remediation of inflight bids and projects where issues exist Quality assures deliverables produced by team members to ensure consistency and accuracy within a single technology solution. Ability to support sensitive customer issues at a senior level Ensure consultancy assignments are undertaken consistently and with quality, using Prince2 and Agile methodologies Highlight all technical risks ensuring that client's exposure to commercial loss can be minimised Keep up to date with current and future market developments, competitors, technologies, products, and strategies Produce/update all assignment documentation Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders. Develop relationships with partners and vendors to enhance opportunities and capabilities for the practice Technical Skills: Leadership of solution design and costing Experience of Architecture methodologies eg TOGAF Very experienced across the Microsoft Suite of technologies, including Intune, Windows 11, Entra ID, Microsoft Active Directory, Defender suite, XDR, PIM & Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). Desired Technical Skills: Azure and Windows Server technology knowledge Other non-Microsoft security products - Trellix, Beyondtrust EPM or Cyberark EPM and PAM Desktop virtualisation - Citrix Workspace, Horizon, Windows 365 & Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft 365 Suite (Exchange or Sharepoint) Apple Device Management - JamF Workspace One experience across presales and delivery To apply for this DV Cleared Technical Architect contract job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
We are recruiting for a DV Cleared Enterprise Architect on contract to be based in Scarborough to work for a government organisation. ACTIVE DV CLEARANCE REQUIRED General Skills Provide technical governance of in-flight projects Ability to lead the design and implementation of complex technical solutions Host customer opportunity/strategy meetings, including presenting solutions from a commercial and business perspective Own and lead the creation of technical pre-sales responses and own the creation of costs Own the remediation of inflight bids and projects where issues exist Quality assures deliverables produced by team members to ensure consistency and accuracy within a single technology solution. Identify other Computacenter service and sales opportunities Ability to support sensitive customer issues at a senior level Ensure consultancy assignments are undertaken consistently and with quality, using Prince2 and Agile methodologies Highlight all technical risks ensuring that exposure to commercial loss can be minimised Keep up to date with current and future market developments, competitors, technologies, products and strategies Produce/update all assignment documentation Develop relationships with partners and vendors to enhance opportunities and capabilities for the practice Key Technical Skills Leadership of solution design and costing Experience of Architecture methodologies eg TOGAF Very experienced across the Microsoft Suite of technologies, including Intune, Windows 11, Entra ID, Microsoft Active Directory, Defender suite, XDR, PIM & Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). Desired Technical Skills Azure and Windows Server technology knowledge Other non-Microsoft security products - Trellix, Beyondtrust EPM or Cyberark EPM and PAM Desktop virtualisation - Citrix Workspace, Horizon, Windows 365 & Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft 365 Suite (Exchange or Sharepoint) Apple Device Management - JamF Workspace One experience across presales and delivery
22/06/2026
Contractor
We are recruiting for a DV Cleared Enterprise Architect on contract to be based in Scarborough to work for a government organisation. ACTIVE DV CLEARANCE REQUIRED General Skills Provide technical governance of in-flight projects Ability to lead the design and implementation of complex technical solutions Host customer opportunity/strategy meetings, including presenting solutions from a commercial and business perspective Own and lead the creation of technical pre-sales responses and own the creation of costs Own the remediation of inflight bids and projects where issues exist Quality assures deliverables produced by team members to ensure consistency and accuracy within a single technology solution. Identify other Computacenter service and sales opportunities Ability to support sensitive customer issues at a senior level Ensure consultancy assignments are undertaken consistently and with quality, using Prince2 and Agile methodologies Highlight all technical risks ensuring that exposure to commercial loss can be minimised Keep up to date with current and future market developments, competitors, technologies, products and strategies Produce/update all assignment documentation Develop relationships with partners and vendors to enhance opportunities and capabilities for the practice Key Technical Skills Leadership of solution design and costing Experience of Architecture methodologies eg TOGAF Very experienced across the Microsoft Suite of technologies, including Intune, Windows 11, Entra ID, Microsoft Active Directory, Defender suite, XDR, PIM & Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). Desired Technical Skills Azure and Windows Server technology knowledge Other non-Microsoft security products - Trellix, Beyondtrust EPM or Cyberark EPM and PAM Desktop virtualisation - Citrix Workspace, Horizon, Windows 365 & Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft 365 Suite (Exchange or Sharepoint) Apple Device Management - JamF Workspace One experience across presales and delivery
Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: We require strong hands-on software engineering experience in complex technical environments. We require strong Python development skills. We highly value experience working with C or C++ codebases, bindings, integrations, or interoperability. We require experience maintaining, refactoring, or modernising existing or legacy software systems. We require strong debugging, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills. We require the ability to investigate complex incidents and deliver durable, well-engineered fixes. We require an understanding of software architecture, maintainability, reliability, and performance considerations. We require experience with peer review, engineering standards, quality gates, and technical documentation. We require the ability to mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership in a hands on capacity. We require comfort working in structured delivery environments where evidence, quality, and engineering discipline are important. We require MOD DV Clearance. We prefer experience with MATLAB or Simulink integration. We prefer experience working on scientific, engineering, defence, aerospace, simulation, modelling, or complex systems software. We prefer exposure to performance optimisation, systems integration, or software used in high assurance environments. We prefer experience supporting architecture evolution or major codebase upgrade programmes. Responsibilities: We lead hands on software maintenance, enhancement, and upgrade work across complex codebases. We investigate defects, incidents, and technical issues, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing robust fixes. We refactor and improve existing software to increase maintainability, reliability, and performance. We support architecture adaptation and evolution as system requirements change. We work across Python based systems, including integration with C/C++ components or bindings where required. We contribute to codebase modernisation, engineering standards, tooling improvements, and quality processes. We support performance analysis and deliver improvements where needed. We mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and help raise engineering quality across the team. We contribute to peer review, quality gates, and engineering governance. We produce technical evidence, documentation, and supporting material for project deliverables. We support planning activity, estimation, acceptance criteria, and delivery inputs. Technologies: Support Matlab Python More: We are a leading technology consultancy delivering complex software engineering, maintenance, and modernisation projects. This is a permanent senior hands on role based in Portsmouth with home working and on site presence required three days per week. The salary is £80,000 to £90,000 plus benefits. You will join a technically challenging environment where reliability, maintainability, and engineering quality are critical, working across established systems and helping modernise codebases, tooling, and standards while providing mentoring and technical leadership to the wider team. last updated 25 week of 2026
22/06/2026
Full time
Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: We require strong hands-on software engineering experience in complex technical environments. We require strong Python development skills. We highly value experience working with C or C++ codebases, bindings, integrations, or interoperability. We require experience maintaining, refactoring, or modernising existing or legacy software systems. We require strong debugging, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills. We require the ability to investigate complex incidents and deliver durable, well-engineered fixes. We require an understanding of software architecture, maintainability, reliability, and performance considerations. We require experience with peer review, engineering standards, quality gates, and technical documentation. We require the ability to mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership in a hands on capacity. We require comfort working in structured delivery environments where evidence, quality, and engineering discipline are important. We require MOD DV Clearance. We prefer experience with MATLAB or Simulink integration. We prefer experience working on scientific, engineering, defence, aerospace, simulation, modelling, or complex systems software. We prefer exposure to performance optimisation, systems integration, or software used in high assurance environments. We prefer experience supporting architecture evolution or major codebase upgrade programmes. Responsibilities: We lead hands on software maintenance, enhancement, and upgrade work across complex codebases. We investigate defects, incidents, and technical issues, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing robust fixes. We refactor and improve existing software to increase maintainability, reliability, and performance. We support architecture adaptation and evolution as system requirements change. We work across Python based systems, including integration with C/C++ components or bindings where required. We contribute to codebase modernisation, engineering standards, tooling improvements, and quality processes. We support performance analysis and deliver improvements where needed. We mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and help raise engineering quality across the team. We contribute to peer review, quality gates, and engineering governance. We produce technical evidence, documentation, and supporting material for project deliverables. We support planning activity, estimation, acceptance criteria, and delivery inputs. Technologies: Support Matlab Python More: We are a leading technology consultancy delivering complex software engineering, maintenance, and modernisation projects. This is a permanent senior hands on role based in Portsmouth with home working and on site presence required three days per week. The salary is £80,000 to £90,000 plus benefits. You will join a technically challenging environment where reliability, maintainability, and engineering quality are critical, working across established systems and helping modernise codebases, tooling, and standards while providing mentoring and technical leadership to the wider team. last updated 25 week of 2026
Lead Software Engineer - Python (Django) - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: Up to £750 per day (Umbrella) Duration: 12 months Location: 40% office based (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East) IR35: Inside Security Clearance: SC (essential) The role: A government organisation is seeking a Senior / Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and support secure, scalable digital services within a regulated export control environment. You will provide technical leadership across agile squads, contributing to resilient, user centred services aligned to GDS standards and national security requirements. Key responsibilities Lead design and delivery of scalable Python/Django-based services Translate user needs into robust technical solutions Build secure, test driven, high quality code across multiple workstreams Support and maintain live services (performance, stability, reliability) Collaborate across multidisciplinary agile teams (BA, UCD, Engineers) Contribute to system design, integration, and architecture decisions Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery Skills & Experience Strong Python and Django development experience (essential) Proven system design and architecture capability Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams Strong communication and technical leadership skills Experience in secure / regulated environments (e.g., government, defence) SC clearance (or eligibility) essential 5-10+ years' software engineering experience (ideally senior/lead level)
22/06/2026
Full time
Lead Software Engineer - Python (Django) - SC Cleared - Contract Rate: Up to £750 per day (Umbrella) Duration: 12 months Location: 40% office based (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East) IR35: Inside Security Clearance: SC (essential) The role: A government organisation is seeking a Senior / Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and support secure, scalable digital services within a regulated export control environment. You will provide technical leadership across agile squads, contributing to resilient, user centred services aligned to GDS standards and national security requirements. Key responsibilities Lead design and delivery of scalable Python/Django-based services Translate user needs into robust technical solutions Build secure, test driven, high quality code across multiple workstreams Support and maintain live services (performance, stability, reliability) Collaborate across multidisciplinary agile teams (BA, UCD, Engineers) Contribute to system design, integration, and architecture decisions Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery Skills & Experience Strong Python and Django development experience (essential) Proven system design and architecture capability Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams Strong communication and technical leadership skills Experience in secure / regulated environments (e.g., government, defence) SC clearance (or eligibility) essential 5-10+ years' software engineering experience (ideally senior/lead level)
Salary: £55,000 - 95,000 per year Requirements: We require strong commercial experience with Python. We require experience working with AWS cloud technologies. We require hands on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments. We require experience building scalable backend systems and APIs. We require a solid understanding of Agile software development practices. We require strong problem solving and communication skills. We would prefer experience with Golang. We would prefer exposure to DevOps or platform engineering environments. We would prefer knowledge of infrastructure automation and CI/CD tooling. We would prefer experience working within secure or regulated environments. We require active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance. Responsibilities: We design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions. We collaborate within Agile engineering teams to deliver high quality products. We build and support cloud native applications and infrastructure. We contribute to system architecture and technical decision making. We develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes. We work closely with cross functional engineering and delivery teams. We support continuous improvement and engineering best practices. Technologies: AWS Backend CI/CD Cloud DevOps Golang Support Kubernetes Python Security More: We are a leading technology organisation operating within the defence and national security sector, and we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team near Winchester. We offer the opportunity to work on secure, mission critical systems using modern cloud native technologies in a collaborative and highly technical environment. Our team delivers innovative software solutions across complex programmes that support national security and defence operations. We offer a competitive salary up to £65,000, a strong pension and benefits package, flexible working arrangements, ongoing training and career development, and the chance to work on impactful, cutting edge projects within a highly secure and meaningful setting. last updated 25 week of 2026
21/06/2026
Full time
Salary: £55,000 - 95,000 per year Requirements: We require strong commercial experience with Python. We require experience working with AWS cloud technologies. We require hands on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments. We require experience building scalable backend systems and APIs. We require a solid understanding of Agile software development practices. We require strong problem solving and communication skills. We would prefer experience with Golang. We would prefer exposure to DevOps or platform engineering environments. We would prefer knowledge of infrastructure automation and CI/CD tooling. We would prefer experience working within secure or regulated environments. We require active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance. Responsibilities: We design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions. We collaborate within Agile engineering teams to deliver high quality products. We build and support cloud native applications and infrastructure. We contribute to system architecture and technical decision making. We develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes. We work closely with cross functional engineering and delivery teams. We support continuous improvement and engineering best practices. Technologies: AWS Backend CI/CD Cloud DevOps Golang Support Kubernetes Python Security More: We are a leading technology organisation operating within the defence and national security sector, and we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team near Winchester. We offer the opportunity to work on secure, mission critical systems using modern cloud native technologies in a collaborative and highly technical environment. Our team delivers innovative software solutions across complex programmes that support national security and defence operations. We offer a competitive salary up to £65,000, a strong pension and benefits package, flexible working arrangements, ongoing training and career development, and the chance to work on impactful, cutting edge projects within a highly secure and meaningful setting. last updated 25 week of 2026
Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven security architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders, and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes, and operating within highly regulated environments Enterprise or solution architecture experience within large-scale Defence programmes Knowledge of secure cloud environments and modern infrastructure patterns Experience working across complex, multi-supplier delivery environments Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent Responsibilities Join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities for a major Defence programme Support the delivery of complex, security-sensitive systems Produce and maintain security architecture artefacts and documentation Engage with technical teams, programme stakeholders, and senior leadership Work within secure systems engineering and accreditation processes Contribute to a long-term programme opportunity based on site in Basingstoke Technologies Architect Cloud Support Security TOGAF We are supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is a long term contract opportunity at £650-£700 per day, outside IR35, based in Basingstoke with five days per week on site. We operate at the forefront of UK Defence and require applicants to hold active DV clearance and be sole UK nationals.
21/06/2026
Full time
Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven security architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders, and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes, and operating within highly regulated environments Enterprise or solution architecture experience within large-scale Defence programmes Knowledge of secure cloud environments and modern infrastructure patterns Experience working across complex, multi-supplier delivery environments Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent Responsibilities Join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities for a major Defence programme Support the delivery of complex, security-sensitive systems Produce and maintain security architecture artefacts and documentation Engage with technical teams, programme stakeholders, and senior leadership Work within secure systems engineering and accreditation processes Contribute to a long-term programme opportunity based on site in Basingstoke Technologies Architect Cloud Support Security TOGAF We are supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is a long term contract opportunity at £650-£700 per day, outside IR35, based in Basingstoke with five days per week on site. We operate at the forefront of UK Defence and require applicants to hold active DV clearance and be sole UK nationals.
Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Senior UiPath Developer Active NPPV2 clearance Strong hands-on expertise with UiPath Ability to work across solution architecture and design Hands-on RPA development experience Experience with integration, APIs, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS Background working in public sector or regulated environments Strong stakeholder and communication skills Desirable: experience with TOGAF or architecture frameworks Desirable: knowledge of policing or Criminal Justice IT environments Desirable: exposure to other RPA tools such as Blue Prism or Automation Anywhere Responsibilities Define and deliver end-to-end technical architecture across RPA and wider systems Design, build, and optimise UiPath automation solutions Act as both Technical Architect and senior UiPath Developer, remaining hands-on where required Establish automation standards, frameworks, and governance Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and policing requirements Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and business users to shape solutions Review and approve solution designs and automation processes Technologies AWS Architect Azure Cloud RPA Security TOGAF UiPath More We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with active NPPV2 police clearance to join a high-profile programme within a secure public sector environment. This is a 6 month contract based in London with 1 day per week onsite, offering a rate of £500 per day inside IR35 via umbrella. The role is ideal for someone with a strong UiPath developer background who can operate at both architecture level and hands on delivery while helping us design and implement scalable automation solutions.
21/06/2026
Full time
Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Senior UiPath Developer Active NPPV2 clearance Strong hands-on expertise with UiPath Ability to work across solution architecture and design Hands-on RPA development experience Experience with integration, APIs, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS Background working in public sector or regulated environments Strong stakeholder and communication skills Desirable: experience with TOGAF or architecture frameworks Desirable: knowledge of policing or Criminal Justice IT environments Desirable: exposure to other RPA tools such as Blue Prism or Automation Anywhere Responsibilities Define and deliver end-to-end technical architecture across RPA and wider systems Design, build, and optimise UiPath automation solutions Act as both Technical Architect and senior UiPath Developer, remaining hands-on where required Establish automation standards, frameworks, and governance Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and policing requirements Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and business users to shape solutions Review and approve solution designs and automation processes Technologies AWS Architect Azure Cloud RPA Security TOGAF UiPath More We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with active NPPV2 police clearance to join a high-profile programme within a secure public sector environment. This is a 6 month contract based in London with 1 day per week onsite, offering a rate of £500 per day inside IR35 via umbrella. The role is ideal for someone with a strong UiPath developer background who can operate at both architecture level and hands on delivery while helping us design and implement scalable automation solutions.
Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements We require SC Clearance. We are looking for a Security Architect with experience in a similar role. We value experience across a variety of technologies and good market knowledge of emerging technologies. Responsibilities We carry out the design and implementation of networking-based systems. We generate functional technology roadmaps to meet our needs. We identify, analyse, and use technology trends. We work with technical subject matter experts to incorporate new networking and cloud technologies into our enterprise architecture. Technologies Architect Cloud Security Angular Azure C# DevOps ITIL Network TOGAF We are hiring for a long-term greenfield Security Architect role supporting the UK Government, with a 12-month initial contract based in Horsham and fully remote working available. This is an opportunity to join an elite IT Architecture team and work alongside senior architects and developers on cutting-edge infrastructure and innovation projects. The role is inside IR35 with a rate of £400 to £500 per day. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
21/06/2026
Full time
Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements We require SC Clearance. We are looking for a Security Architect with experience in a similar role. We value experience across a variety of technologies and good market knowledge of emerging technologies. Responsibilities We carry out the design and implementation of networking-based systems. We generate functional technology roadmaps to meet our needs. We identify, analyse, and use technology trends. We work with technical subject matter experts to incorporate new networking and cloud technologies into our enterprise architecture. Technologies Architect Cloud Security Angular Azure C# DevOps ITIL Network TOGAF We are hiring for a long-term greenfield Security Architect role supporting the UK Government, with a 12-month initial contract based in Horsham and fully remote working available. This is an opportunity to join an elite IT Architecture team and work alongside senior architects and developers on cutting-edge infrastructure and innovation projects. The role is inside IR35 with a rate of £400 to £500 per day. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements Significant experience delivering IT products and services from requirements through to release. Proven Product Owner experience within enterprise scale cloud environments. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum. Experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of cloud hosting technologies and cloud operating models. Understanding of cloud integration concepts and enterprise architecture principles. Experience working within secure, regulated, or mission critical environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non technical audiences. Demonstrable experience working with senior business and technical stakeholders. Knowledge of cloud security, governance, compliance, and risk management. Active Security Clearance is required. Defence, aerospace, government, or other highly regulated industry experience is desirable. Experience with hybrid and multi cloud environments is desirable. Knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps) is desirable. Understanding of service catalogues and cloud governance frameworks is desirable. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or related technologies is desirable. Previous line management or leadership experience is desirable. Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into product features, epics, and user stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog based on business value, dependencies, risk, and delivery capacity. Lead delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud hosting solutions. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Ensure cloud platform services meet security, compliance, governance, and operational requirements. Monitor and improve product performance through appropriate KPIs and metrics. Champion customer experience, self service capabilities, and continuous improvement. Support architects and engineering teams in shaping integrated cloud platform solutions. Manage risks, issues, and escalations relating to cloud hosting services. Align product delivery with wider technology and portfolio objectives. Stay informed of emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices, advising stakeholders accordingly. Establish and mature the Cloud Hosting product function, including vision, strategy, governance, and backlog management. Deliver regular product increments and measurable business value. Ensure all product activities align with organisational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Drive adoption of cloud hosting capabilities across the wider business. Technologies ARM Cloud Support Product Owner Python SQL Security DevOps More We are recruiting for a 6 month SC Cleared Product Owner - Cloud Hosting role within a major programme in the Defence and Aerospace sector. This is a hybrid position based in Reading, with 2 3 days per week onsite, and it is inside IR35 at £88 per hour. We are seeking an experienced professional to help define and mature our Cloud Hosting product function, working closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud services. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy supporting technical recruitment across critical industries.
21/06/2026
Full time
Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements Significant experience delivering IT products and services from requirements through to release. Proven Product Owner experience within enterprise scale cloud environments. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum. Experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of cloud hosting technologies and cloud operating models. Understanding of cloud integration concepts and enterprise architecture principles. Experience working within secure, regulated, or mission critical environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non technical audiences. Demonstrable experience working with senior business and technical stakeholders. Knowledge of cloud security, governance, compliance, and risk management. Active Security Clearance is required. Defence, aerospace, government, or other highly regulated industry experience is desirable. Experience with hybrid and multi cloud environments is desirable. Knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps) is desirable. Understanding of service catalogues and cloud governance frameworks is desirable. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or related technologies is desirable. Previous line management or leadership experience is desirable. Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into product features, epics, and user stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog based on business value, dependencies, risk, and delivery capacity. Lead delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud hosting solutions. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Ensure cloud platform services meet security, compliance, governance, and operational requirements. Monitor and improve product performance through appropriate KPIs and metrics. Champion customer experience, self service capabilities, and continuous improvement. Support architects and engineering teams in shaping integrated cloud platform solutions. Manage risks, issues, and escalations relating to cloud hosting services. Align product delivery with wider technology and portfolio objectives. Stay informed of emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices, advising stakeholders accordingly. Establish and mature the Cloud Hosting product function, including vision, strategy, governance, and backlog management. Deliver regular product increments and measurable business value. Ensure all product activities align with organisational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Drive adoption of cloud hosting capabilities across the wider business. Technologies ARM Cloud Support Product Owner Python SQL Security DevOps More We are recruiting for a 6 month SC Cleared Product Owner - Cloud Hosting role within a major programme in the Defence and Aerospace sector. This is a hybrid position based in Reading, with 2 3 days per week onsite, and it is inside IR35 at £88 per hour. We are seeking an experienced professional to help define and mature our Cloud Hosting product function, working closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud services. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy supporting technical recruitment across critical industries.
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. JBRP1_UKTJ
21/06/2026
Full time
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. JBRP1_UKTJ
Square One Resources is seeking a Senior Technical Architect with active SC clearance. This role involves providing technical leadership across digital services and ensuring alignment on architecture. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in complex environments, particularly with cloud platforms like AWS. The position is remote with adhoc office visits, offering a rate of £450-477. Responsibilities include designing scalable architectures, mentoring engineering teams, and evaluating technology options.
20/06/2026
Full time
Square One Resources is seeking a Senior Technical Architect with active SC clearance. This role involves providing technical leadership across digital services and ensuring alignment on architecture. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in complex environments, particularly with cloud platforms like AWS. The position is remote with adhoc office visits, offering a rate of £450-477. Responsibilities include designing scalable architectures, mentoring engineering teams, and evaluating technology options.
Job Title: Senior Technical Architect, SC clearance (Active) Location: Remote - Adhoc office visits when needed Rate: £450-477 Start Date: end of June Job Type: Contract for 3 months Job Responsibilities/Objectives Provide senior technical leadership across multiple digital services, defining and evolving architectural direction and roadmaps. Influence senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment on technical strategy and design decisions. Design and assure scalable, secure, and resilient architectures across cloud and legacy enterprise environments. Produce and maintain architectural artefacts including C4 models, data flows, and target-state architectures. Evaluate technology options across application, data, infrastructure, and security domains to support strategic decision-making. Ensure architectural consistency through principles, standards, and governance across delivery teams. Mentor engineers and architects, contributing to capability development and architectural community growth. Support end-to-end delivery across discovery, build, and transition phases while balancing strategic and delivery needs. Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Solution Architect in complex, enterprise-scale environments. Strong systems-thinking ability with experience working across sociotechnical systems and multiple teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence senior technical and non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, APIs, distributed systems). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (ideally AWS), including core infrastructure, networking, and security services. Strong knowledge of secure and resilient system design, including authentication, threat modelling, and observability. Experience with modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and containerisation. Ability to design and document architectures using techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. Good understanding of data integration, API design, and messaging patterns. Experience working across the full delivery lifecycle in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Skills/Experience: Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite). Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes. Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches. Exposure to site reliability engineering (SRE), platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines. Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums. Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
20/06/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Technical Architect, SC clearance (Active) Location: Remote - Adhoc office visits when needed Rate: £450-477 Start Date: end of June Job Type: Contract for 3 months Job Responsibilities/Objectives Provide senior technical leadership across multiple digital services, defining and evolving architectural direction and roadmaps. Influence senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment on technical strategy and design decisions. Design and assure scalable, secure, and resilient architectures across cloud and legacy enterprise environments. Produce and maintain architectural artefacts including C4 models, data flows, and target-state architectures. Evaluate technology options across application, data, infrastructure, and security domains to support strategic decision-making. Ensure architectural consistency through principles, standards, and governance across delivery teams. Mentor engineers and architects, contributing to capability development and architectural community growth. Support end-to-end delivery across discovery, build, and transition phases while balancing strategic and delivery needs. Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Solution Architect in complex, enterprise-scale environments. Strong systems-thinking ability with experience working across sociotechnical systems and multiple teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence senior technical and non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, APIs, distributed systems). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (ideally AWS), including core infrastructure, networking, and security services. Strong knowledge of secure and resilient system design, including authentication, threat modelling, and observability. Experience with modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and containerisation. Ability to design and document architectures using techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. Good understanding of data integration, API design, and messaging patterns. Experience working across the full delivery lifecycle in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Skills/Experience: Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite). Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes. Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches. Exposure to site reliability engineering (SRE), platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines. Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums. Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Experis - ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to join their team in Scarborough. This role involves delivering technical design, governance, and assurance across complex Microsoft enterprise programmes. The ideal candidate should have experience with Microsoft technologies, active DV clearance, and be comfortable working onsite in secure environments. Key responsibilities include leading solution design and managing stakeholder relationships within a highly regulated environment.
20/06/2026
Full time
Experis - ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to join their team in Scarborough. This role involves delivering technical design, governance, and assurance across complex Microsoft enterprise programmes. The ideal candidate should have experience with Microsoft technologies, active DV clearance, and be comfortable working onsite in secure environments. Key responsibilities include leading solution design and managing stakeholder relationships within a highly regulated environment.
