Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: £700 - £750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. JBRP1_UKTJ
13/06/2026
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: £700 - £750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Description - Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5) Job Title: Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5 - Senior) Programme: Unified Data Platform (UDP) - Azure Microsoft Fabric SFIA Level: Level 5 - Ensure, Advise DDaT Role: Technical Architect Contract Duration: Up to 36 months (with potential extension) Location: Leeds / London / Sheffield / Remote (hybrid - travel to client sites as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (required for this role) Job Summary - What Makes This Role Exciting An exceptional opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the UK's most significant public sector data programmes. As a Senior Technical Architect on the client Unified Data Platform, you will define and govern the end-to-end technical architecture of a cloud native data Lakehouse on Microsoft Azure Fabric, enabling data driven services for over 22 million citizens across Universal Credit, State Pension, and disability benefits. At SFIA Level 5, you will own the High Level and Low Level architectural designs, provide technical leadership across the data engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure squads, and serve as the primary technical authority for the programme. You will represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment boards, and other governance forums, ensuring all architectural decisions are compliant, defensible, and aligned to client strategic vision. Key Responsibilities Define, own, and maintain the end to end technical architecture for the client UDP on Microsoft Azure Fabric; produce and gain approval for HLD and LLD artefacts. Provide technical governance leadership: represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment, and security governance boards; ensure all designs meet client standards. Lead architectural decision making across the Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse, including medallion architecture design, data integration patterns, OneLake governance, and Microsoft Purview integration. Provide technical leadership and oversight to Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers; review designs, conduct code and architecture reviews, and enforce standards. Define non functional requirements (NFRs) including performance, scalability, availability, security, and disaster recovery; validate these are met throughout the build lifecycle. Lead knowledge transfer of architectural design decisions, patterns, and documentation to client teams; build internal capability and ensure operational readiness. Essential Technical Skills Extensive experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large scale cloud data platform programmes. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure Fabric - Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Pipelines, OneLake, Fabric Notebooks, Real Time Analytics, and Power BI integration. Extensive experience designing data Lakehouse architectures (medallion architecture, Delta Lake, Apache Spark). Strong expertise in Azure data services: Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data governance, cataloguing, lineage, and compliance. Strong experience with Azure security architecture: Entra ID, Private Endpoints, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and zero trust networking. Strong experience producing HLD and LLD documentation for governance and assurance processes. Good experience with infrastructure as code (Bicep/Terraform) and Azure DevOps CI/CD architecture. Nice to Have Skills Experience presenting at senior governance forums (e.g., government Digital Design Authority or equivalent). Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience migrating from on premises data warehouses or AWS/Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric. Knowledge of UK government security standards (NCSC Cloud Security Principles, OFFICIAL SENSITIVE classification). Experience in client Digital or comparable DDAT governed public sector programmes. Domain / Behaviours Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels - from governance boards to code reviews. Strong influencing and communication skills with senior client stakeholders and multi supplier teams. Commitment to building lasting client capability through knowledge transfer and documentation. Pragmatic and delivery focused approach to architecture - balancing aspiration with programme reality. High levels of personal integrity and accountability, consistent with working in a sensitive government environment. Qualifications Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305) - essential. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP 203) or Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP 600) - desirable. TOGAF 9/10 Certification - desirable. Travel Required Yes - travel to client sites (Leeds, London, Sheffield) as required.
13/06/2026
Full time
Job Description - Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5) Job Title: Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5 - Senior) Programme: Unified Data Platform (UDP) - Azure Microsoft Fabric SFIA Level: Level 5 - Ensure, Advise DDaT Role: Technical Architect Contract Duration: Up to 36 months (with potential extension) Location: Leeds / London / Sheffield / Remote (hybrid - travel to client sites as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (required for this role) Job Summary - What Makes This Role Exciting An exceptional opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the UK's most significant public sector data programmes. As a Senior Technical Architect on the client Unified Data Platform, you will define and govern the end-to-end technical architecture of a cloud native data Lakehouse on Microsoft Azure Fabric, enabling data driven services for over 22 million citizens across Universal Credit, State Pension, and disability benefits. At SFIA Level 5, you will own the High Level and Low Level architectural designs, provide technical leadership across the data engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure squads, and serve as the primary technical authority for the programme. You will represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment boards, and other governance forums, ensuring all architectural decisions are compliant, defensible, and aligned to client strategic vision. Key Responsibilities Define, own, and maintain the end to end technical architecture for the client UDP on Microsoft Azure Fabric; produce and gain approval for HLD and LLD artefacts. Provide technical governance leadership: represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment, and security governance boards; ensure all designs meet client standards. Lead architectural decision making across the Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse, including medallion architecture design, data integration patterns, OneLake governance, and Microsoft Purview integration. Provide technical leadership and oversight to Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers; review designs, conduct code and architecture reviews, and enforce standards. Define non functional requirements (NFRs) including performance, scalability, availability, security, and disaster recovery; validate these are met throughout the build lifecycle. Lead knowledge transfer of architectural design decisions, patterns, and documentation to client teams; build internal capability and ensure operational readiness. Essential Technical Skills Extensive experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large scale cloud data platform programmes. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure Fabric - Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Pipelines, OneLake, Fabric Notebooks, Real Time Analytics, and Power BI integration. Extensive experience designing data Lakehouse architectures (medallion architecture, Delta Lake, Apache Spark). Strong expertise in Azure data services: Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data governance, cataloguing, lineage, and compliance. Strong experience with Azure security architecture: Entra ID, Private Endpoints, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and zero trust networking. Strong experience producing HLD and LLD documentation for governance and assurance processes. Good experience with infrastructure as code (Bicep/Terraform) and Azure DevOps CI/CD architecture. Nice to Have Skills Experience presenting at senior governance forums (e.g., government Digital Design Authority or equivalent). Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience migrating from on premises data warehouses or AWS/Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric. Knowledge of UK government security standards (NCSC Cloud Security Principles, OFFICIAL SENSITIVE classification). Experience in client Digital or comparable DDAT governed public sector programmes. Domain / Behaviours Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels - from governance boards to code reviews. Strong influencing and communication skills with senior client stakeholders and multi supplier teams. Commitment to building lasting client capability through knowledge transfer and documentation. Pragmatic and delivery focused approach to architecture - balancing aspiration with programme reality. High levels of personal integrity and accountability, consistent with working in a sensitive government environment. Qualifications Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305) - essential. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP 203) or Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP 600) - desirable. TOGAF 9/10 Certification - desirable. Travel Required Yes - travel to client sites (Leeds, London, Sheffield) as required.
Job Description - Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5) Job Title: Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5 - Senior) Programme: Unified Data Platform (UDP) - Azure Microsoft Fabric SFIA Level: Level 5 - Ensure, Advise DDaT Role: Technical Architect Contract Duration: Up to 36 months (with potential extension) Location: Leeds / London / Sheffield / Remote (hybrid - travel to client sites as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (required for this role) Job Summary - What Makes This Role Exciting An exceptional opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the UK's most significant public sector data programmes. As a Senior Technical Architect on the client Unified Data Platform, you will define and govern the end-to-end technical architecture of a cloud native data Lakehouse on Microsoft Azure Fabric, enabling data driven services for over 22 million citizens across Universal Credit, State Pension, and disability benefits. At SFIA Level 5, you will own the High Level and Low Level architectural designs, provide technical leadership across the data engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure squads, and serve as the primary technical authority for the programme. You will represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment boards, and other governance forums, ensuring all architectural decisions are compliant, defensible, and aligned to client strategic vision. Key Responsibilities Define, own, and maintain the end to end technical architecture for the client UDP on Microsoft Azure Fabric; produce and gain approval for HLD and LLD artefacts. Provide technical governance leadership: represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment, and security governance boards; ensure all designs meet client standards. Lead architectural decision making across the Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse, including medallion architecture design, data integration patterns, OneLake governance, and Microsoft Purview integration. Provide technical leadership and oversight to Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers; review designs, conduct code and architecture reviews, and enforce standards. Define non functional requirements (NFRs) including performance, scalability, availability, security, and disaster recovery; validate these are met throughout the build lifecycle. Lead knowledge transfer of architectural design decisions, patterns, and documentation to client teams; build internal capability and ensure operational readiness. Essential Technical Skills Extensive experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large scale cloud data platform programmes. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure Fabric - Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Pipelines, OneLake, Fabric Notebooks, Real Time Analytics, and Power BI integration. Extensive experience designing data Lakehouse architectures (medallion architecture, Delta Lake, Apache Spark). Strong expertise in Azure data services: Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data governance, cataloguing, lineage, and compliance. Strong experience with Azure security architecture: Entra ID, Private Endpoints, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and zero trust networking. Strong experience producing HLD and LLD documentation for governance and assurance processes. Good experience with infrastructure as code (Bicep/Terraform) and Azure DevOps CI/CD architecture. Nice to Have Skills Experience presenting at senior governance forums (e.g., government Digital Design Authority or equivalent). Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience migrating from on premises data warehouses or AWS/Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric. Knowledge of UK government security standards (NCSC Cloud Security Principles, OFFICIAL SENSITIVE classification). Experience in client Digital or comparable DDAT governed public sector programmes. Domain / Behaviours Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels - from governance boards to code reviews. Strong influencing and communication skills with senior client stakeholders and multi supplier teams. Commitment to building lasting client capability through knowledge transfer and documentation. Pragmatic and delivery focused approach to architecture - balancing aspiration with programme reality. High levels of personal integrity and accountability, consistent with working in a sensitive government environment. Qualifications Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305) - essential. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP 203) or Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP 600) - desirable. TOGAF 9/10 Certification - desirable. Travel Required Yes - travel to client sites (Leeds, London, Sheffield) as required.
13/06/2026
Full time
Job Description - Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5) Job Title: Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5 - Senior) Programme: Unified Data Platform (UDP) - Azure Microsoft Fabric SFIA Level: Level 5 - Ensure, Advise DDaT Role: Technical Architect Contract Duration: Up to 36 months (with potential extension) Location: Leeds / London / Sheffield / Remote (hybrid - travel to client sites as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (required for this role) Job Summary - What Makes This Role Exciting An exceptional opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the UK's most significant public sector data programmes. As a Senior Technical Architect on the client Unified Data Platform, you will define and govern the end-to-end technical architecture of a cloud native data Lakehouse on Microsoft Azure Fabric, enabling data driven services for over 22 million citizens across Universal Credit, State Pension, and disability benefits. At SFIA Level 5, you will own the High Level and Low Level architectural designs, provide technical leadership across the data engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure squads, and serve as the primary technical authority for the programme. You will represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment boards, and other governance forums, ensuring all architectural decisions are compliant, defensible, and aligned to client strategic vision. Key Responsibilities Define, own, and maintain the end to end technical architecture for the client UDP on Microsoft Azure Fabric; produce and gain approval for HLD and LLD artefacts. Provide technical governance leadership: represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment, and security governance boards; ensure all designs meet client standards. Lead architectural decision making across the Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse, including medallion architecture design, data integration patterns, OneLake governance, and Microsoft Purview integration. Provide technical leadership and oversight to Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers; review designs, conduct code and architecture reviews, and enforce standards. Define non functional requirements (NFRs) including performance, scalability, availability, security, and disaster recovery; validate these are met throughout the build lifecycle. Lead knowledge transfer of architectural design decisions, patterns, and documentation to client teams; build internal capability and ensure operational readiness. Essential Technical Skills Extensive experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large scale cloud data platform programmes. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure Fabric - Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Pipelines, OneLake, Fabric Notebooks, Real Time Analytics, and Power BI integration. Extensive experience designing data Lakehouse architectures (medallion architecture, Delta Lake, Apache Spark). Strong expertise in Azure data services: Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data governance, cataloguing, lineage, and compliance. Strong experience with Azure security architecture: Entra ID, Private Endpoints, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and zero trust networking. Strong experience producing HLD and LLD documentation for governance and assurance processes. Good experience with infrastructure as code (Bicep/Terraform) and Azure DevOps CI/CD architecture. Nice to Have Skills Experience presenting at senior governance forums (e.g., government Digital Design Authority or equivalent). Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience migrating from on premises data warehouses or AWS/Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric. Knowledge of UK government security standards (NCSC Cloud Security Principles, OFFICIAL SENSITIVE classification). Experience in client Digital or comparable DDAT governed public sector programmes. Domain / Behaviours Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels - from governance boards to code reviews. Strong influencing and communication skills with senior client stakeholders and multi supplier teams. Commitment to building lasting client capability through knowledge transfer and documentation. Pragmatic and delivery focused approach to architecture - balancing aspiration with programme reality. High levels of personal integrity and accountability, consistent with working in a sensitive government environment. Qualifications Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305) - essential. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP 203) or Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP 600) - desirable. TOGAF 9/10 Certification - desirable. Travel Required Yes - travel to client sites (Leeds, London, Sheffield) as required.
Job Description - Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5) Job Title: Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5 - Senior) Programme: Unified Data Platform (UDP) - Azure Microsoft Fabric SFIA Level: Level 5 - Ensure, Advise DDaT Role: Technical Architect Contract Duration: Up to 36 months (with potential extension) Location: Leeds / London / Sheffield / Remote (hybrid - travel to client sites as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (required for this role) Job Summary - What Makes This Role Exciting An exceptional opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the UK's most significant public sector data programmes. As a Senior Technical Architect on the client Unified Data Platform, you will define and govern the end-to-end technical architecture of a cloud native data Lakehouse on Microsoft Azure Fabric, enabling data driven services for over 22 million citizens across Universal Credit, State Pension, and disability benefits. At SFIA Level 5, you will own the High Level and Low Level architectural designs, provide technical leadership across the data engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure squads, and serve as the primary technical authority for the programme. You will represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment boards, and other governance forums, ensuring all architectural decisions are compliant, defensible, and aligned to client strategic vision. Key Responsibilities Define, own, and maintain the end to end technical architecture for the client UDP on Microsoft Azure Fabric; produce and gain approval for HLD and LLD artefacts. Provide technical governance leadership: represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment, and security governance boards; ensure all designs meet client standards. Lead architectural decision making across the Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse, including medallion architecture design, data integration patterns, OneLake governance, and Microsoft Purview integration. Provide technical leadership and oversight to Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers; review designs, conduct code and architecture reviews, and enforce standards. Define non functional requirements (NFRs) including performance, scalability, availability, security, and disaster recovery; validate these are met throughout the build lifecycle. Lead knowledge transfer of architectural design decisions, patterns, and documentation to client teams; build internal capability and ensure operational readiness. Essential Technical Skills Extensive experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large scale cloud data platform programmes. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure Fabric - Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Pipelines, OneLake, Fabric Notebooks, Real Time Analytics, and Power BI integration. Extensive experience designing data Lakehouse architectures (medallion architecture, Delta Lake, Apache Spark). Strong expertise in Azure data services: Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data governance, cataloguing, lineage, and compliance. Strong experience with Azure security architecture: Entra ID, Private Endpoints, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and zero trust networking. Strong experience producing HLD and LLD documentation for governance and assurance processes. Good experience with infrastructure as code (Bicep/Terraform) and Azure DevOps CI/CD architecture. Nice to Have Skills Experience presenting at senior governance forums (e.g., government Digital Design Authority or equivalent). Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience migrating from on premises data warehouses or AWS/Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric. Knowledge of UK government security standards (NCSC Cloud Security Principles, OFFICIAL SENSITIVE classification). Experience in client Digital or comparable DDAT governed public sector programmes. Domain / Behaviours Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels - from governance boards to code reviews. Strong influencing and communication skills with senior client stakeholders and multi supplier teams. Commitment to building lasting client capability through knowledge transfer and documentation. Pragmatic and delivery focused approach to architecture - balancing aspiration with programme reality. High levels of personal integrity and accountability, consistent with working in a sensitive government environment. Qualifications Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305) - essential. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP 203) or Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP 600) - desirable. TOGAF 9/10 Certification - desirable. Travel Required Yes - travel to client sites (Leeds, London, Sheffield) as required.
13/06/2026
Full time
Job Description - Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5) Job Title: Technical Architect (SFIA Level 5 - Senior) Programme: Unified Data Platform (UDP) - Azure Microsoft Fabric SFIA Level: Level 5 - Ensure, Advise DDaT Role: Technical Architect Contract Duration: Up to 36 months (with potential extension) Location: Leeds / London / Sheffield / Remote (hybrid - travel to client sites as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (required for this role) Job Summary - What Makes This Role Exciting An exceptional opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the UK's most significant public sector data programmes. As a Senior Technical Architect on the client Unified Data Platform, you will define and govern the end-to-end technical architecture of a cloud native data Lakehouse on Microsoft Azure Fabric, enabling data driven services for over 22 million citizens across Universal Credit, State Pension, and disability benefits. At SFIA Level 5, you will own the High Level and Low Level architectural designs, provide technical leadership across the data engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure squads, and serve as the primary technical authority for the programme. You will represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment boards, and other governance forums, ensuring all architectural decisions are compliant, defensible, and aligned to client strategic vision. Key Responsibilities Define, own, and maintain the end to end technical architecture for the client UDP on Microsoft Azure Fabric; produce and gain approval for HLD and LLD artefacts. Provide technical governance leadership: represent the programme at client Digital Design Authority, Red Lines Assessment, and security governance boards; ensure all designs meet client standards. Lead architectural decision making across the Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse, including medallion architecture design, data integration patterns, OneLake governance, and Microsoft Purview integration. Provide technical leadership and oversight to Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers; review designs, conduct code and architecture reviews, and enforce standards. Define non functional requirements (NFRs) including performance, scalability, availability, security, and disaster recovery; validate these are met throughout the build lifecycle. Lead knowledge transfer of architectural design decisions, patterns, and documentation to client teams; build internal capability and ensure operational readiness. Essential Technical Skills Extensive experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large scale cloud data platform programmes. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure Fabric - Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Pipelines, OneLake, Fabric Notebooks, Real Time Analytics, and Power BI integration. Extensive experience designing data Lakehouse architectures (medallion architecture, Delta Lake, Apache Spark). Strong expertise in Azure data services: Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview for enterprise data governance, cataloguing, lineage, and compliance. Strong experience with Azure security architecture: Entra ID, Private Endpoints, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and zero trust networking. Strong experience producing HLD and LLD documentation for governance and assurance processes. Good experience with infrastructure as code (Bicep/Terraform) and Azure DevOps CI/CD architecture. Nice to Have Skills Experience presenting at senior governance forums (e.g., government Digital Design Authority or equivalent). Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience migrating from on premises data warehouses or AWS/Azure Synapse to Microsoft Fabric. Knowledge of UK government security standards (NCSC Cloud Security Principles, OFFICIAL SENSITIVE classification). Experience in client Digital or comparable DDAT governed public sector programmes. Domain / Behaviours Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels - from governance boards to code reviews. Strong influencing and communication skills with senior client stakeholders and multi supplier teams. Commitment to building lasting client capability through knowledge transfer and documentation. Pragmatic and delivery focused approach to architecture - balancing aspiration with programme reality. High levels of personal integrity and accountability, consistent with working in a sensitive government environment. Qualifications Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305) - essential. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP 203) or Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP 600) - desirable. TOGAF 9/10 Certification - desirable. Travel Required Yes - travel to client sites (Leeds, London, Sheffield) as required.
Job Description: WHAT WE DO? LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? A new role is available for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with particular focus on Networking, to work as part of the growing Cyber Support Engineering team at Airbus. There will be an exciting opportunity to be part of the initial rollout and set up of new Network Infrastructure followed by the long-term maintenance, evolution and support. You will be part of a growing team who support internal and external customers and as part of this varied role you will have opportunities for exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process. Main responsibilities will be on-site but there will be occasional time to customer sites. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Involved in all aspects of the support of the network infrastructure including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes, all following standard ITIL processes Leading investigations and resolving issues that are escalated from the help desk Assisting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge so incidents can be resolved within SLA Maintaining and monitoring the equipment on internal and external classified networks ABOUT YOU Driven individual who takes pride in their work Experience supporting network infrastructure Experience with: Networking, Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop), Virtualisation (ESXi), Patching HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
13/06/2026
Full time
Job Description: WHAT WE DO? LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? A new role is available for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with particular focus on Networking, to work as part of the growing Cyber Support Engineering team at Airbus. There will be an exciting opportunity to be part of the initial rollout and set up of new Network Infrastructure followed by the long-term maintenance, evolution and support. You will be part of a growing team who support internal and external customers and as part of this varied role you will have opportunities for exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process. Main responsibilities will be on-site but there will be occasional time to customer sites. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Involved in all aspects of the support of the network infrastructure including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes, all following standard ITIL processes Leading investigations and resolving issues that are escalated from the help desk Assisting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge so incidents can be resolved within SLA Maintaining and monitoring the equipment on internal and external classified networks ABOUT YOU Driven individual who takes pride in their work Experience supporting network infrastructure Experience with: Networking, Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop), Virtualisation (ESXi), Patching HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Job Description: WHAT WE DO? LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? A new role is available for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with particular focus on Networking, to work as part of the growing Cyber Support Engineering team at Airbus. There will be an exciting opportunity to be part of the initial rollout and set up of new Network Infrastructure followed by the long-term maintenance, evolution and support. You will be part of a growing team who support internal and external customers and as part of this varied role you will have opportunities for exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process. Main responsibilities will be on-site but there will be occasional time to customer sites. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Involved in all aspects of the support of the network infrastructure including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes, all following standard ITIL processes Leading investigations and resolving issues that are escalated from the help desk Assisting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge so incidents can be resolved within SLA Maintaining and monitoring the equipment on internal and external classified networks ABOUT YOU Driven individual who takes pride in their work Experience supporting network infrastructure Experience with: Networking, Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop), Virtualisation (ESXi), Patching HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
13/06/2026
Full time
Job Description: WHAT WE DO? LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? A new role is available for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with particular focus on Networking, to work as part of the growing Cyber Support Engineering team at Airbus. There will be an exciting opportunity to be part of the initial rollout and set up of new Network Infrastructure followed by the long-term maintenance, evolution and support. You will be part of a growing team who support internal and external customers and as part of this varied role you will have opportunities for exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process. Main responsibilities will be on-site but there will be occasional time to customer sites. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Involved in all aspects of the support of the network infrastructure including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes, all following standard ITIL processes Leading investigations and resolving issues that are escalated from the help desk Assisting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge so incidents can be resolved within SLA Maintaining and monitoring the equipment on internal and external classified networks ABOUT YOU Driven individual who takes pride in their work Experience supporting network infrastructure Experience with: Networking, Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop), Virtualisation (ESXi), Patching HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Job Description: WHAT WE DO? LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? A new role is available for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with particular focus on Networking, to work as part of the growing Cyber Support Engineering team at Airbus. There will be an exciting opportunity to be part of the initial rollout and set up of new Network Infrastructure followed by the long-term maintenance, evolution and support. You will be part of a growing team who support internal and external customers and as part of this varied role you will have opportunities for exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process. Main responsibilities will be on-site but there will be occasional time to customer sites. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Involved in all aspects of the support of the network infrastructure including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes, all following standard ITIL processes Leading investigations and resolving issues that are escalated from the help desk Assisting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge so incidents can be resolved within SLA Maintaining and monitoring the equipment on internal and external classified networks ABOUT YOU Driven individual who takes pride in their work Experience supporting network infrastructure Experience with: Networking, Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop), Virtualisation (ESXi), Patching HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
13/06/2026
Full time
Job Description: WHAT WE DO? LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? A new role is available for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with particular focus on Networking, to work as part of the growing Cyber Support Engineering team at Airbus. There will be an exciting opportunity to be part of the initial rollout and set up of new Network Infrastructure followed by the long-term maintenance, evolution and support. You will be part of a growing team who support internal and external customers and as part of this varied role you will have opportunities for exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process. Main responsibilities will be on-site but there will be occasional time to customer sites. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Involved in all aspects of the support of the network infrastructure including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes, all following standard ITIL processes Leading investigations and resolving issues that are escalated from the help desk Assisting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge so incidents can be resolved within SLA Maintaining and monitoring the equipment on internal and external classified networks ABOUT YOU Driven individual who takes pride in their work Experience supporting network infrastructure Experience with: Networking, Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop), Virtualisation (ESXi), Patching HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Job Description: WHAT WE DO? LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? A new role is available for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with particular focus on Networking, to work as part of the growing Cyber Support Engineering team at Airbus. There will be an exciting opportunity to be part of the initial rollout and set up of new Network Infrastructure followed by the long-term maintenance, evolution and support. You will be part of a growing team who support internal and external customers and as part of this varied role you will have opportunities for exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process. Main responsibilities will be on-site but there will be occasional time to customer sites. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Involved in all aspects of the support of the network infrastructure including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes, all following standard ITIL processes Leading investigations and resolving issues that are escalated from the help desk Assisting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge so incidents can be resolved within SLA Maintaining and monitoring the equipment on internal and external classified networks ABOUT YOU Driven individual who takes pride in their work Experience supporting network infrastructure Experience with: Networking, Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop), Virtualisation (ESXi), Patching HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
13/06/2026
Full time
Job Description: WHAT WE DO? LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change? A new role is available for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with particular focus on Networking, to work as part of the growing Cyber Support Engineering team at Airbus. There will be an exciting opportunity to be part of the initial rollout and set up of new Network Infrastructure followed by the long-term maintenance, evolution and support. You will be part of a growing team who support internal and external customers and as part of this varied role you will have opportunities for exposure to multiple cryptographic products and the software development process. Main responsibilities will be on-site but there will be occasional time to customer sites. Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Involved in all aspects of the support of the network infrastructure including build, patching, user support, and implementing changes, all following standard ITIL processes Leading investigations and resolving issues that are escalated from the help desk Assisting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge so incidents can be resolved within SLA Maintaining and monitoring the equipment on internal and external classified networks ABOUT YOU Driven individual who takes pride in their work Experience supporting network infrastructure Experience with: Networking, Firewall configuration, Load balancers, Windows (Server and Desktop), Virtualisation (ESXi), Patching HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Cyber Security By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Basingstoke, Hampshire
DV Cleared Infrastructure Test Engineers x 2 Location: Onsite in Hamsphire Contract Length: Initial 12 Months Rate: 480 to 530 per day - Outside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Test SMEs to support a major secure infrastructure programme. Working within a complex technical environment, you will be responsible for the planning, execution and assurance of infrastructure testing activities across critical platforms and services. The successful candidates will provide hands-on testing expertise, ensuring infrastructure components are validated against functional, performance and operational requirements while supporting defect management and stakeholder reporting throughout the test lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, review and execute Infrastructure Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases. Perform functional, integration, system and performance testing across infrastructure environments. Manage defects through their full lifecycle, including identification, logging, tracking and resolution validation. Produce comprehensive test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Validate infrastructure deployments against technical and business requirements. Support test readiness reviews, test execution activities and operational acceptance processes. Work closely with Infrastructure Engineers, Architects, Service Delivery teams and third-party suppliers. Identify testing risks, issues and dependencies and provide mitigation recommendations. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies and tooling. Essential Experience Active DV Clearance. Proven experience delivering infrastructure testing within secure, complex or enterprise-scale environments. Strong understanding of the full test lifecycle, including planning, execution, defect management and reporting. Experience producing test strategies, plans, scripts and test evidence. Hands-on experience conducting functional, non-functional and performance testing. Ability to work independently within highly secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Technical Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Infrastructure Test SME - Virtual Desktop & Windows Technologies Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. Windows Server administration and testing. Proxy services and proxy chaining technologies. Enterprise authentication and access management. End-user computing and desktop service validation. Infrastructure Test SME - DNS & Virtualisation DNS infrastructure and associated services. VMware vSphere and virtualisation platforms. Infrastructure services testing and validation. Network services and enterprise platform testing. Performance and resilience testing of virtualised environments.
12/06/2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Infrastructure Test Engineers x 2 Location: Onsite in Hamsphire Contract Length: Initial 12 Months Rate: 480 to 530 per day - Outside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Test SMEs to support a major secure infrastructure programme. Working within a complex technical environment, you will be responsible for the planning, execution and assurance of infrastructure testing activities across critical platforms and services. The successful candidates will provide hands-on testing expertise, ensuring infrastructure components are validated against functional, performance and operational requirements while supporting defect management and stakeholder reporting throughout the test lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, review and execute Infrastructure Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases. Perform functional, integration, system and performance testing across infrastructure environments. Manage defects through their full lifecycle, including identification, logging, tracking and resolution validation. Produce comprehensive test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Validate infrastructure deployments against technical and business requirements. Support test readiness reviews, test execution activities and operational acceptance processes. Work closely with Infrastructure Engineers, Architects, Service Delivery teams and third-party suppliers. Identify testing risks, issues and dependencies and provide mitigation recommendations. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies and tooling. Essential Experience Active DV Clearance. Proven experience delivering infrastructure testing within secure, complex or enterprise-scale environments. Strong understanding of the full test lifecycle, including planning, execution, defect management and reporting. Experience producing test strategies, plans, scripts and test evidence. Hands-on experience conducting functional, non-functional and performance testing. Ability to work independently within highly secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Technical Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Infrastructure Test SME - Virtual Desktop & Windows Technologies Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. Windows Server administration and testing. Proxy services and proxy chaining technologies. Enterprise authentication and access management. End-user computing and desktop service validation. Infrastructure Test SME - DNS & Virtualisation DNS infrastructure and associated services. VMware vSphere and virtualisation platforms. Infrastructure services testing and validation. Network services and enterprise platform testing. Performance and resilience testing of virtualised environments.
Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: 700 - 750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
12/06/2026
Contractor
Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: 700 - 750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior Software Engineer - DV Cleared Location: Portsmouth, UK (3 days per week onsite) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Security Clearance: Active MoD DV Clearance Required Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum iO associates are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the maintenance, enhancement, and modernisation of complex software systems within a secure environment. Requirements Active DV clearance. Strong software engineering experience in Python and C/C++ development. Strong understanding of software architecture, system integration, and modern engineering practices. Proven ability to lead technical investigations, solve complex problems, and implement sustainable solutions. Experience mentoring engineers and driving high standards of software quality.
12/06/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - DV Cleared Location: Portsmouth, UK (3 days per week onsite) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Security Clearance: Active MoD DV Clearance Required Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum iO associates are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the maintenance, enhancement, and modernisation of complex software systems within a secure environment. Requirements Active DV clearance. Strong software engineering experience in Python and C/C++ development. Strong understanding of software architecture, system integration, and modern engineering practices. Proven ability to lead technical investigations, solve complex problems, and implement sustainable solutions. Experience mentoring engineers and driving high standards of software quality.
Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham/Hybrid Rate: £700 - £750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
12/06/2026
Contractor
Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham/Hybrid Rate: £700 - £750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
(Lead Technical Architect-9mths-DV-£790pday-hybrid Milton Keynes) A Lead Technical Architect - DV Security Cleared (Developed Vetting) is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Luton, North London - hybrid. Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, DV clearance is required (or eligible). Essential Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or Telecommunications. TOGAF, ITIL, Agile Project Management, PRINCE2, or equivalent experience. (CCNP), VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualisation (VCP-NV), Palo Alto (PCNSE), Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate designing and governing secure networks using VMware (private cloud), Microsoft on-premise, and multi-cloud (Azure and/or AWS) technologies. Led scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud network designs. Translate business/security requirements into secure, efficient, and cost-effective designs. reviewing and assuring complex solutions and authored concise and high quality high and low-level designs using the TOGAF framework. expertise in network automation, provisioning, and orchestration. leading and managing technical architects Knowledge: Knowledge in designing secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector. Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and UK government security frameworks, including Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice. Design knowledge of modern practices such as zero trust architecture and network automation. Designing cloud-native networking within Microsoft Azure/AWS (Azure VNet/AWS VPC). deep technical knowledge across physical and logical network architectures, including Cisco (ACI, ASA, Firepower (NGFW), ASR, Catalyst, and Nexus), VMware NSX, and Palo Alto Firewalls. strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies such as VLANs, MPLS, IPsec, OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN, SDN, TCP/IP, ICMP, VPN, DNS, and QoS. Design knowledge of F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM) and experience with monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds and PRTG. understand the design, configuration, integration, and operation of high-grade encryption devices Experience: Designed architectures for secure environments, ideally within government or defence. Developed and maintained technical roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy. Evaluated solution options and advised on time, cost, quality, and security trade-offs. Experience architecting DDoS protection and mitigation alongside Firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, and EDR/XDR/NDR systems.
12/06/2026
Contractor
(Lead Technical Architect-9mths-DV-£790pday-hybrid Milton Keynes) A Lead Technical Architect - DV Security Cleared (Developed Vetting) is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Luton, North London - hybrid. Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, DV clearance is required (or eligible). Essential Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or Telecommunications. TOGAF, ITIL, Agile Project Management, PRINCE2, or equivalent experience. (CCNP), VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualisation (VCP-NV), Palo Alto (PCNSE), Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate designing and governing secure networks using VMware (private cloud), Microsoft on-premise, and multi-cloud (Azure and/or AWS) technologies. Led scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud network designs. Translate business/security requirements into secure, efficient, and cost-effective designs. reviewing and assuring complex solutions and authored concise and high quality high and low-level designs using the TOGAF framework. expertise in network automation, provisioning, and orchestration. leading and managing technical architects Knowledge: Knowledge in designing secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector. Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and UK government security frameworks, including Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice. Design knowledge of modern practices such as zero trust architecture and network automation. Designing cloud-native networking within Microsoft Azure/AWS (Azure VNet/AWS VPC). deep technical knowledge across physical and logical network architectures, including Cisco (ACI, ASA, Firepower (NGFW), ASR, Catalyst, and Nexus), VMware NSX, and Palo Alto Firewalls. strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies such as VLANs, MPLS, IPsec, OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN, SDN, TCP/IP, ICMP, VPN, DNS, and QoS. Design knowledge of F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM) and experience with monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds and PRTG. understand the design, configuration, integration, and operation of high-grade encryption devices Experience: Designed architectures for secure environments, ideally within government or defence. Developed and maintained technical roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy. Evaluated solution options and advised on time, cost, quality, and security trade-offs. Experience architecting DDoS protection and mitigation alongside Firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, and EDR/XDR/NDR systems.
SOC Engineer (DV Cleared) Hemel Hempstead - 5 days onsite £500-£700 per day Inside IR35 We're seeking a DV-cleared Managing Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of security monitoring platforms feeding into a central SOC. This is a hands on leadership role focused on building scalable SIEM solutions and strengthening client security posture. Key Responsibilities Lead design and deployment of security monitoring tools (Elastic & Splunk) Build and optimise large scale log ingestion pipelines and data models (ECS/CIM) Develop and tune detection rules using KQL, EQL, and SPL Drive detection engineering lifecycle aligned to MITRE ATT&CK Implement automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code for SIEM platforms Ensure platform performance, scalability, and resilience (HA/DR, clustering) Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk and deliver security improvements Essential Skills & Experience Proven leadership in Security Engineering and client-facing environments Strong hands on expertise with Elastic Stack and Splunk (Enterprise/ES) Advanced knowledge of SIEM operations, detection engineering, and RBA Experience with large scale data ingestion, enrichment, and pipeline design Familiarity with automation tools, SOAR, Terraform/Ansible, and CI/CD Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills This is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering high impact cybersecurity solutions while remaining technically hands on. Apply now!
12/06/2026
Full time
SOC Engineer (DV Cleared) Hemel Hempstead - 5 days onsite £500-£700 per day Inside IR35 We're seeking a DV-cleared Managing Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of security monitoring platforms feeding into a central SOC. This is a hands on leadership role focused on building scalable SIEM solutions and strengthening client security posture. Key Responsibilities Lead design and deployment of security monitoring tools (Elastic & Splunk) Build and optimise large scale log ingestion pipelines and data models (ECS/CIM) Develop and tune detection rules using KQL, EQL, and SPL Drive detection engineering lifecycle aligned to MITRE ATT&CK Implement automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code for SIEM platforms Ensure platform performance, scalability, and resilience (HA/DR, clustering) Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk and deliver security improvements Essential Skills & Experience Proven leadership in Security Engineering and client-facing environments Strong hands on expertise with Elastic Stack and Splunk (Enterprise/ES) Advanced knowledge of SIEM operations, detection engineering, and RBA Experience with large scale data ingestion, enrichment, and pipeline design Familiarity with automation tools, SOAR, Terraform/Ansible, and CI/CD Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills This is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering high impact cybersecurity solutions while remaining technically hands on. Apply now!
Network Engineer - MOD SC cleared We require an experienced Network Engineer to work fully on client site in Barrow in Furness. You will be working in collaboration with Client Project Managers, SMEs and Architects to deliver projects on time and above expectation. You will be working closely with support teams and other functions to ensure seamless integration of project work to the Run service. Responsibilities - Undertaking a range of equipment installations and configuration activities for complex or high business impact solutions. Performing infrastructure surveys, wired and wireless. Get involved in office moves, adds, changes Perform technical refresh of network hardware and cabling. Configuring core infrastructure components e.g. Switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, voice systems etc. Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. Experience: Expected to have undertaken other Network Engineering roles for at least 5 years. Have demonstrable experience of configuring Network systems, switching, routing, firewalling, load balancing and voice. Will typically be qualified to Cisco CCNA level or vendor equivalent accreditations Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of networks including network security, virtual private networking (VPN) converged networks and broadband technologies. Will have the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/Voice network Infrastructures for enterprise organisations. Understand racking, cabling and containment systems and standards. An advantage will be Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas Demonstrates behavioural competencies associated with frequent change, urgency and versatility Will be aware of Company values and demonstrate adherence to them Special Requirements or Accreditations: Required to work 5 days per week in Barrow-in-Furness site. Be a sole UK National. Will not have left the country for more than 28 consecutive days within the last 5 years. JBRP1_UKTJ
11/06/2026
Full time
Network Engineer - MOD SC cleared We require an experienced Network Engineer to work fully on client site in Barrow in Furness. You will be working in collaboration with Client Project Managers, SMEs and Architects to deliver projects on time and above expectation. You will be working closely with support teams and other functions to ensure seamless integration of project work to the Run service. Responsibilities - Undertaking a range of equipment installations and configuration activities for complex or high business impact solutions. Performing infrastructure surveys, wired and wireless. Get involved in office moves, adds, changes Perform technical refresh of network hardware and cabling. Configuring core infrastructure components e.g. Switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, voice systems etc. Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. Experience: Expected to have undertaken other Network Engineering roles for at least 5 years. Have demonstrable experience of configuring Network systems, switching, routing, firewalling, load balancing and voice. Will typically be qualified to Cisco CCNA level or vendor equivalent accreditations Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of networks including network security, virtual private networking (VPN) converged networks and broadband technologies. Will have the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/Voice network Infrastructures for enterprise organisations. Understand racking, cabling and containment systems and standards. An advantage will be Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas Demonstrates behavioural competencies associated with frequent change, urgency and versatility Will be aware of Company values and demonstrate adherence to them Special Requirements or Accreditations: Required to work 5 days per week in Barrow-in-Furness site. Be a sole UK National. Will not have left the country for more than 28 consecutive days within the last 5 years. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Identity Access Management Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW) £550 - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 month initial contract Ideally DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer that has expertise in the design, operation and support of identity, access management and certificate services within a secure, government-assured environment. The role requires deep technical knowledge of on-premises Active Directory, Azure identity services and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including certificate lifecycle management and secure authentication. You will need to be skilled in various Identity Management technologies which form part of the current platform services, as set out below. Experience Required: Expertise in Active Directory design, administration and troubleshooting - Forests, domains, trusts, Group Policy, DNS, AD security hardening Strong experience with Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments - Azure AD / Entra ID, identity federation, RBAC, conditional access, Zero Trust technology Hybrid identity integration (on-prem AD Azure) Identity and access management best practice Support of secure, regulated platforms Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) expertise, including: - Certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation) - Integration of certificates with AD, Azure, servers, applications and services - Understanding certificate trust models, CRLs, OCSP and security best practice Experience operating identity and PKI services within secure / regulated platforms Strong troubleshooting skills across identity, authentication and access issues PowerShell scripting and automation for identity and certificate management (desirable) Qualifications: SC-300 - Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (Desirable) AZ-104 - AZ-104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (Desirable) MCSE (Essential) MCSA Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
11/06/2026
Contractor
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Identity Access Management Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW) £550 - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella) 6 month initial contract Ideally DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer that has expertise in the design, operation and support of identity, access management and certificate services within a secure, government-assured environment. The role requires deep technical knowledge of on-premises Active Directory, Azure identity services and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including certificate lifecycle management and secure authentication. You will need to be skilled in various Identity Management technologies which form part of the current platform services, as set out below. Experience Required: Expertise in Active Directory design, administration and troubleshooting - Forests, domains, trusts, Group Policy, DNS, AD security hardening Strong experience with Microsoft Azure in enterprise environments - Azure AD / Entra ID, identity federation, RBAC, conditional access, Zero Trust technology Hybrid identity integration (on-prem AD Azure) Identity and access management best practice Support of secure, regulated platforms Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) expertise, including: - Certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation) - Integration of certificates with AD, Azure, servers, applications and services - Understanding certificate trust models, CRLs, OCSP and security best practice Experience operating identity and PKI services within secure / regulated platforms Strong troubleshooting skills across identity, authentication and access issues PowerShell scripting and automation for identity and certificate management (desirable) Qualifications: SC-300 - Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (Desirable) AZ-104 - AZ-104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (Desirable) MCSE (Essential) MCSA Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Description Cyber Security Architect At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Role overview We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to support customer projects within Civil & Devolved Government and Energy (DG&E) divisions in the UK. You must be based in the UK with the ability to hold SC Clearance or above, and you may need to apply for additional personnel security clearances. You will design and assure robust security architectures for customers, delivering high assurance with minimal friction, focusing on simple, effective security that customers value. The role supports secure, efficiently managed technical architectures for sensitive programmes. You will engage with third parties and customers, establishing and supporting ongoing growth. The role requires flexibility to operate in an agile environment with strong scheduling and prioritisation skills. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and assurance of cybersecurity architectures for the protection of programme data, systems, and networks. Provide expert guidance on security architecture and design patterns for cloud and hybrid environments. Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and develop mitigation strategies for new and existing solutions. Embed security controls into architectural designs to protect data and infrastructure. Produce and maintain architectural documentation, reporting, and communication with relevant stakeholders. Embed the Security Architecture Framework and assurance approaches into delivery to maintain build assurance of system and service security. Lead the delivery and assurance of security requirements from design through service transition. Support customers in developing Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) strategies and roadmaps to target-state capabilities. Lead security design and requirements for Microsoft Entra ID, supporting IDAM strategy development. Lead Security Architecture Forums, driving governance outcomes for customer programmes. Engage with the broader architect community to embed security-by-design into IT Governance and Technical Design Authority processes. Develop and implement security policies and standards as required to stay secure and compliant. Candidate Information British - Many projects have nationality restrictions. SC cleared (or eligible for SC Vetting) - many projects have nationality restrictions. Education/Experience Experience in a security architecture or senior security engineering role. Experience in a technical leadership or architecture-focused position. Relevant security architecture certifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or similar) is an advantage. Essential Process Skills/Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills; works well in a team environment. Experience of the IT systems engineering and architecture lifecycle. Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle controls (requirements management, configuration management, testing and assurance) and where security architecture fits. Familiarity with lifecycles/methodologies (waterfall, incremental, agile, DevOps). Solid understanding of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) and applying it in architectural delivery. Experience designing secure solutions for sensitive environments. Understanding of service operations and security operational management planning. Awareness of Security Frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles. Experience mentoring and acting in a team lead or senior role, including work on accredited security solutions in sensitive government or CNI scenarios. Desirable Experience Experience in both customer delivery and consulting environments. Experience in SecDevOps, infrastructure as code, or security as code. Experience in CNI or Public Sector project environments. Experience working in AGILE environments. Experience defining and implementing Zero Trust/ZTNA roadmaps and identity security patterns (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID governance and access controls). Technology Skills/Experience Deep understanding of network and boundary protection technologies (firewalls, mail gateways, load balancers, anti-virus, IPS, IDS). Experience architecting Cloud Security Controls on Azure and AWS. Practical experience with Protective Monitoring systems (SIEM/SOC) and deployment principles. Understanding of authentication and authorization technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc.). Strong grasp of encryption protocols and their deployment in secure architectures. Experience defining security requirements for systems, including: Microsoft OS Linux OS Virtualisation technologies Networking Endpoint Security Products Communication and Soft Skills Capable of developing and communicating a vision to meet system and security requirements. Ability to communicate complex technical ideas across audiences. Commercial awareness and project discipline. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and does not include non-job content such as promotional material. EEO and diversity statements are included as required by law.
11/06/2026
Full time
Description Cyber Security Architect At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Role overview We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to support customer projects within Civil & Devolved Government and Energy (DG&E) divisions in the UK. You must be based in the UK with the ability to hold SC Clearance or above, and you may need to apply for additional personnel security clearances. You will design and assure robust security architectures for customers, delivering high assurance with minimal friction, focusing on simple, effective security that customers value. The role supports secure, efficiently managed technical architectures for sensitive programmes. You will engage with third parties and customers, establishing and supporting ongoing growth. The role requires flexibility to operate in an agile environment with strong scheduling and prioritisation skills. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and assurance of cybersecurity architectures for the protection of programme data, systems, and networks. Provide expert guidance on security architecture and design patterns for cloud and hybrid environments. Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and develop mitigation strategies for new and existing solutions. Embed security controls into architectural designs to protect data and infrastructure. Produce and maintain architectural documentation, reporting, and communication with relevant stakeholders. Embed the Security Architecture Framework and assurance approaches into delivery to maintain build assurance of system and service security. Lead the delivery and assurance of security requirements from design through service transition. Support customers in developing Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) strategies and roadmaps to target-state capabilities. Lead security design and requirements for Microsoft Entra ID, supporting IDAM strategy development. Lead Security Architecture Forums, driving governance outcomes for customer programmes. Engage with the broader architect community to embed security-by-design into IT Governance and Technical Design Authority processes. Develop and implement security policies and standards as required to stay secure and compliant. Candidate Information British - Many projects have nationality restrictions. SC cleared (or eligible for SC Vetting) - many projects have nationality restrictions. Education/Experience Experience in a security architecture or senior security engineering role. Experience in a technical leadership or architecture-focused position. Relevant security architecture certifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or similar) is an advantage. Essential Process Skills/Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills; works well in a team environment. Experience of the IT systems engineering and architecture lifecycle. Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle controls (requirements management, configuration management, testing and assurance) and where security architecture fits. Familiarity with lifecycles/methodologies (waterfall, incremental, agile, DevOps). Solid understanding of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) and applying it in architectural delivery. Experience designing secure solutions for sensitive environments. Understanding of service operations and security operational management planning. Awareness of Security Frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles. Experience mentoring and acting in a team lead or senior role, including work on accredited security solutions in sensitive government or CNI scenarios. Desirable Experience Experience in both customer delivery and consulting environments. Experience in SecDevOps, infrastructure as code, or security as code. Experience in CNI or Public Sector project environments. Experience working in AGILE environments. Experience defining and implementing Zero Trust/ZTNA roadmaps and identity security patterns (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID governance and access controls). Technology Skills/Experience Deep understanding of network and boundary protection technologies (firewalls, mail gateways, load balancers, anti-virus, IPS, IDS). Experience architecting Cloud Security Controls on Azure and AWS. Practical experience with Protective Monitoring systems (SIEM/SOC) and deployment principles. Understanding of authentication and authorization technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc.). Strong grasp of encryption protocols and their deployment in secure architectures. Experience defining security requirements for systems, including: Microsoft OS Linux OS Virtualisation technologies Networking Endpoint Security Products Communication and Soft Skills Capable of developing and communicating a vision to meet system and security requirements. Ability to communicate complex technical ideas across audiences. Commercial awareness and project discipline. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and does not include non-job content such as promotional material. EEO and diversity statements are included as required by law.
Keysource, a Salute company, is a global leader in delivering data centre and digital infrastructure solutions - firmly established in the US and UK, with a rapidly growing client base across Europe and beyond. This is an exciting time to join the team as we step up operations in new countries and commence work on new and challenging projects. As a result of this growth, we are looking to recruit a Senior AWS Engineer based in our Gatwick office (working on a hybrid basis). The Senior AWS Engineer plays a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting secure, resilient, and highly available cloud environments for our clients. This role exists to help our clients fully leverage the power of AWS and other cloud technologies, while maintaining strong operational excellence across Windows based systems and hybrid infrastructures. The Senior Engineer is responsible for architecting and delivering scalable AWS services leveraging infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools for provisioning and management. The role also administers and optimises Windows Server environments and related services, ensuring adherence to agreed processes and security standards. This includes providing hands on technical support for ongoing operations, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and complex implementations, while offering trusted technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders. Acting as a subject matter expert, the Senior AWS Engineer contributes leadership, mentorship, and technical authority - enabling the business and its clients to adopt and operate modern cloud platforms with confidence, efficiency, and long term stability. Responsibilities Lead the day to day operation and maintenance of Hosting and Infrastructure services, ensuring service levels, obligations, and KPIs are consistently met. This includes managing critical incidents that may occur outside normal business hours. Act as the AWS and cloud infrastructure subject matter expert, providing proactive technical leadership to advance the function through innovative cloud solutions, continuous improvement, and capability development. Design, build, and enhance cloud and infrastructure solutions to meet evolving business and client needs. Share expertise by training and mentoring team members, partners, and clients to uplift capability across the organisation. Support sales initiatives, including technical input into proposals, contract changes, and client discussions. Qualifications Proficient in deploying, managing, and optimising AWS EC2 instances. Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and cloud architecture best practices. Strong professional working knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and associated infrastructure services. Hands on experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Proficiency in Terraform, CloudWatch, PRTG, GitHub source control, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation, WAF and related security technologies. Strong knowledge of AWS services, including S3, RDS, Route 53, IAM, VPC and Lambda and more. UK Government Security Clearance (SC) to be obtained, if not cleared already. AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (or other relevant AWS certifications); Python and other coding experience would be an advantage. Experience / Education Experience in a similar cloud or infrastructure engineering role. What We Offer Structured Career Growth- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance within a growing international company. Dynamic Work Environment- Be part of a global team in the fast paced data centre industry. Impactful Work- Play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for critical infrastructure. Competitive Salary & Benefits- including private healthcare, life assurance, pension and other flexible benefits. Other information: The role is a full time position, and your base salary will be commensurate with experience but is expected to be highly competitive. The opportunity is located at our Gatwick office with hybrid working.
11/06/2026
Full time
Keysource, a Salute company, is a global leader in delivering data centre and digital infrastructure solutions - firmly established in the US and UK, with a rapidly growing client base across Europe and beyond. This is an exciting time to join the team as we step up operations in new countries and commence work on new and challenging projects. As a result of this growth, we are looking to recruit a Senior AWS Engineer based in our Gatwick office (working on a hybrid basis). The Senior AWS Engineer plays a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting secure, resilient, and highly available cloud environments for our clients. This role exists to help our clients fully leverage the power of AWS and other cloud technologies, while maintaining strong operational excellence across Windows based systems and hybrid infrastructures. The Senior Engineer is responsible for architecting and delivering scalable AWS services leveraging infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools for provisioning and management. The role also administers and optimises Windows Server environments and related services, ensuring adherence to agreed processes and security standards. This includes providing hands on technical support for ongoing operations, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and complex implementations, while offering trusted technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders. Acting as a subject matter expert, the Senior AWS Engineer contributes leadership, mentorship, and technical authority - enabling the business and its clients to adopt and operate modern cloud platforms with confidence, efficiency, and long term stability. Responsibilities Lead the day to day operation and maintenance of Hosting and Infrastructure services, ensuring service levels, obligations, and KPIs are consistently met. This includes managing critical incidents that may occur outside normal business hours. Act as the AWS and cloud infrastructure subject matter expert, providing proactive technical leadership to advance the function through innovative cloud solutions, continuous improvement, and capability development. Design, build, and enhance cloud and infrastructure solutions to meet evolving business and client needs. Share expertise by training and mentoring team members, partners, and clients to uplift capability across the organisation. Support sales initiatives, including technical input into proposals, contract changes, and client discussions. Qualifications Proficient in deploying, managing, and optimising AWS EC2 instances. Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and cloud architecture best practices. Strong professional working knowledge of Windows Server operating systems and associated infrastructure services. Hands on experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Proficiency in Terraform, CloudWatch, PRTG, GitHub source control, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation, WAF and related security technologies. Strong knowledge of AWS services, including S3, RDS, Route 53, IAM, VPC and Lambda and more. UK Government Security Clearance (SC) to be obtained, if not cleared already. AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (or other relevant AWS certifications); Python and other coding experience would be an advantage. Experience / Education Experience in a similar cloud or infrastructure engineering role. What We Offer Structured Career Growth- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance within a growing international company. Dynamic Work Environment- Be part of a global team in the fast paced data centre industry. Impactful Work- Play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for critical infrastructure. Competitive Salary & Benefits- including private healthcare, life assurance, pension and other flexible benefits. Other information: The role is a full time position, and your base salary will be commensurate with experience but is expected to be highly competitive. The opportunity is located at our Gatwick office with hybrid working.
Methods Business and Digital Technology
Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire
The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website
11/06/2026
Full time
The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website
Network Engineer - MUST HAVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 3 months+/RATE: £525 per day + expenses (inside IR35) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Network Engineer. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE MOD SC CLEARED AND SOLE UK NATIONAL (no more than 28 days outside the UK during the last 5 years) The candidates MOD SC must have been actively used within the last 12 months The candidate must have 3 months left on their SC clearance to allow time for interview, offer and transfer of clearance Role Description: You will be working on a client site, in collaboration with Project Managers, SMEs and Architects to deliver projects on time and above customer expectation. You will be working closely with support teams and other functions to ensure seamless integration of project work to the Run service. The focus of your role: Undertaking a range of equipment installations and configuration activities for complex or high business impact solutions. Performing infrastructure surveys, wired and wireless. Get involved in office moves, adds, changes. Perform technical refresh of network hardware and cabling. Configuring core infrastructure components eg Switches, Routers, Firewalls, load balancers, voice systems etc Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. What you will bring: Expected to have undertaken other Network Engineering roles for at least 5 years. Have demonstrable experience of configuring Network systems, switching, routing, Firewalling, load balancing and voice. Will typically be qualified to Cisco CCNA level or vendor equivalent accreditations. Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of networks including network security, virtual private networking (VPN) converged networks and broadband technologies. Will have the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/Voice network Infrastructures for enterprise organisations. Understand racking, cabling and containment systems and standards. An advantage will be Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas. Demonstrates behavioural competencies associated with frequent change, urgency and versatility Will be aware of Company values and demonstrate adherence to them Special Requirements or Accreditations: Required to work 5 days per week in Barrow-in-Furness site. Be a sole UK National. Will not have left the country for more than 28 consecutive days within the last 5 years. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
10/06/2026
Contractor
Network Engineer - MUST HAVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 3 months+/RATE: £525 per day + expenses (inside IR35) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Network Engineer. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE MOD SC CLEARED AND SOLE UK NATIONAL (no more than 28 days outside the UK during the last 5 years) The candidates MOD SC must have been actively used within the last 12 months The candidate must have 3 months left on their SC clearance to allow time for interview, offer and transfer of clearance Role Description: You will be working on a client site, in collaboration with Project Managers, SMEs and Architects to deliver projects on time and above customer expectation. You will be working closely with support teams and other functions to ensure seamless integration of project work to the Run service. The focus of your role: Undertaking a range of equipment installations and configuration activities for complex or high business impact solutions. Performing infrastructure surveys, wired and wireless. Get involved in office moves, adds, changes. Perform technical refresh of network hardware and cabling. Configuring core infrastructure components eg Switches, Routers, Firewalls, load balancers, voice systems etc Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. What you will bring: Expected to have undertaken other Network Engineering roles for at least 5 years. Have demonstrable experience of configuring Network systems, switching, routing, Firewalling, load balancing and voice. Will typically be qualified to Cisco CCNA level or vendor equivalent accreditations. Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of networks including network security, virtual private networking (VPN) converged networks and broadband technologies. Will have the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/Voice network Infrastructures for enterprise organisations. Understand racking, cabling and containment systems and standards. An advantage will be Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas. Demonstrates behavioural competencies associated with frequent change, urgency and versatility Will be aware of Company values and demonstrate adherence to them Special Requirements or Accreditations: Required to work 5 days per week in Barrow-in-Furness site. Be a sole UK National. Will not have left the country for more than 28 consecutive days within the last 5 years. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
