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DV Cleared Project Manager

DV Cleared Project Manager

£48,000 - £60,000 plus great benefits and bonuses

Malvern / Cheltenham

An established UK Defence contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of one or more complex engineering and technology projects into National Security customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects to agreed baselines, developing strong customer relationships, identifying follow-on business opportunities, supporting major bids, and contributing to the achievement of wider business objectives.

This role requires onsite working 4–5 days per week, based in Malvern or Cheltenham, with regular attendance at customer locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, partners and suppliers.
• Ensure projects are delivered in a safe, secure and compliant manner.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing project culture.
• Deliver project outcomes to agreed time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, resolving conflicts and competing priorities effectively.
• Maintain accurate financial forecasts, resource plans and delivery schedules.
• Ensure appropriate governance is applied throughout the project lifecycle, including reviews and reporting.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior stakeholders.
• Support business growth by identifying opportunities for follow-on work and contributing to bid activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate external suppliers to meet contractual obligations.

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting business development activities.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of project governance, planning, risk management and financial control.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex engineering, technology or Defence / National Security projects within demanding timescales.
• Demonstrable experience managing internal project teams, subcontractors and external delivery partners.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement within Defence, Government or National Security environments.
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience managing project risk, budgets, schedules and resources.
• Ability to work effectively within highly regulated and secure environments.

Security Requirements

Applicants must hold current UK MOD Developed Vetting (DV) or Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance.

 

 

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:36:00 GMT

IdAM Application Developer

IdAM Application Developer

Location: Cheltenham (On-Site)
Salary: £550 - £650
Contract Type: Contract

The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented IdAM Application Developer to join our growing team and support the development, deployment, and operation of critical Identity and Access Management (IdAM) and data processing solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a modern technology stack, building and supporting applications, automation, and cloud-native platforms that enable secure data movement and identity services across multiple environments.

You'll work alongside developers, engineers, architects, and platform specialists, contributing to both business-as-usual services and innovative technology initiatives. The role offers exposure to Kubernetes, OpenShift, Apache NiFi, Identity Platforms, DevOps tooling, and open-source technologies.

Key Responsibilities

As an IdAM Application Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy data processing solutions to meet customer and business requirements.
• Build and maintain applications and integrations that support Identity and Access Management services.
• Filter, validate, and compliance-check data movement between customers, services, and domains.
• Deploy, maintain, and enhance in-house Kubernetes clusters supporting application delivery across multiple environments.
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation roles, enabling users to independently deploy and manage Apache NiFi clusters.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and training on Apache NiFi and related technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient services.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives by developing software, automation, and platform improvements.
• Support DevOps and platform engineering activities, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging.
• Contribute bug fixes, enhancements, and features to open-source technologies used within the organisation.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with experience in:

• Python development.
• JavaScript development.
• Linux administration experience, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS.
• Application development and deployment in enterprise environments.
• Troubleshooting and supporting applications in production.
• Working collaboratively within Agile or DevOps teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

Development Frameworks & Languages

• React
• Django and Django REST Framework
• Java
• C#
• Golang

Platform & DevOps Technologies

• OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Jenkins
• ArgoCD
• Ansible
• VMware (IaaS)

Monitoring & Operations

• Prometheus Stack
• Loki Log Aggregation

Identity & Access Management

• Keycloak
• Red Hat Single Sign-On (RH-SSO)
• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Identity Federation technologies

Data & Integration Technologies

• Apache NiFi
• API development and integration patterns

What You'll Bring

• A passion for building reliable, scalable, and secure applications.
• An interest in cloud-native technologies, automation, and platform engineering.
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.
• The ability to learn new technologies and contribute across a diverse technical landscape.

• Why Join Through Guidant Global?
• We take a people-first approach to recruitment, supporting you at every stage of your journey. You'll have the opportunity to work on critical identity infrastructure within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, gaining valuable experience in a highly specialised and in-demand area of IT.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:42:00 GMT

Infrastructure Test Analyst

At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe.

We are looking for an Infrastructure Test Analyst to join our team, working within a highly secure, technically complex environment where the work you do has a real purpose and impact.

This is an opportunity to go beyond traditional testing, gaining exposure to a broad range of infrastructure technologies, challenging technical problems and complex systems that underpin mission-critical services. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, developing your expertise while helping ensure the performance, reliability and security of essential infrastructure.

We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, gain new certifications or take the next step in your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and the support of a team that actively encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, this role is based on-site in Gloucestershire, with compressed working hours considered, including the option to work your contracted hours over four days.

What you'll be doing

• Testing complex infrastructure environments, validating physical and virtual systems, networks and associated technologies to ensure they meet performance, reliability and security requirements.
• Delivering functional and non-functional testing across Windows-based infrastructure, identifying issues and helping ensure systems are robust, secure and fit for purpose.
• Performing end-to-end integration testing, ensuring infrastructure components and technologies work effectively together within a complex, interconnected environment.
• Investigating and resolving technical challenges, analysing test results, identifying defects and working closely with engineers and technical specialists to support resolution.
• Taking ownership of testing activities, from planning and execution through to documenting results, reporting progress and supporting successful project delivery.
• Driving continuous improvement, contributing ideas to enhance testing approaches, tools and processes while building your own technical knowledge and expertise.

What you'll bring

• Experience in Infrastructure Testing, whether as an Infrastructure Test Analyst, Infrastructure Test Engineer or within a similar technical testing role.
• A strong understanding of Windows desktop and server operating systems, including their configuration, functionality and operation within enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience testing physical and virtual infrastructure, with an understanding of how different infrastructure components interact.
• Practical experience of end-to-end integration testing, identifying defects, troubleshooting issues and validating technical solutions.
• Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V or Citrix, alongside exposure to Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments.
• An ISTQB Foundation Level qualification or equivalent testing experience, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a genuine interest in developing your technical capabilities. Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst certification would be advantageous.

If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire
Security Clearance Level: Must be holding an active Enhanced DV (eDV)
Internal Recruiter: Rebecca
Salary: Competitive, based on experience 
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy 10 additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension

Although this role is advertised as full‑time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety‑ and security‑critical markets.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:52:00 GMT

Senior Project Manager

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex IT infrastructure projects?

We are involved in a significant greenfield programme, delivering a complex solution that brings together IT infrastructure and applications within a mission-critical Defence environment.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong track record of leading end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure projects within secure or highly regulated environments. You will bring a strong understanding of project governance, stakeholder management, delivery risk and the challenges associated with delivering complex technical change.

Working across multidisciplinary technical and business teams, you will provide the leadership and direction needed to drive delivery forward, manage dependencies and ensure secure, high-quality outcomes.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Hertfordshire, and you will need to hold active MoD Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

What they will be doing:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value IT infrastructure projects within a secure Defence environment, from initial planning through to implementation, transition and handover.
• Take ownership of project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, dependencies and change, ensuring delivery remains on track against agreed outcomes.
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary technical teams, working closely with infrastructure engineers, architects, security teams, suppliers and other delivery partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers and senior stakeholders, providing clear direction, managing expectations and driving effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project governance and assurance activities, producing clear delivery plans, financial reporting, RAID management and status updates for senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Identify and manage complex technical and delivery dependencies, proactively addressing risks, resolving blockers and escalating issues where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with relevant security, compliance, quality and operational requirements expected within a highly secure environment.
• Build strong relationships across customer, technical and delivery teams, creating accountability and maintaining momentum across complex project environments.

What they will bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex IT infrastructure projects within Defence, National Security or other highly secure environments.
• Strong experience managing projects throughout the full delivery lifecycle, with ownership of scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies.
• A good understanding of complex IT infrastructure environments and experience working closely with technical specialists, architects and engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, assurance and delivery controls within regulated or security-critical environments.
• Demonstrable experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and customers, with the confidence to communicate complex delivery challenges and drive effective decision-making.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including budget management, forecasting, supplier management and delivery against contractual commitments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and maintain delivery momentum within complex project environments.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire - full time on site
Security Clearance Level: Active MoD DV required 
Internal Recruiter: Josh
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: Bonus, £6,600 car allowance, 3% cash fund, 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days Medical Insurance, life assurance, and 6% pension

If you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:55:00 GMT

Senior Project Manager

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager experienced in delivering complex IT infrastructure projects? We are involved in a significant technology programme, focused on the delivery and integration of complex, secure IT infrastructure.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong track record of leading end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure projects within secure or highly regulated environments. You will bring a strong understanding of project governance, stakeholder management, delivery risk and the challenges associated with delivering complex technical change.

Working across multidisciplinary technical and business teams, you will provide the leadership and direction needed to drive delivery forward, manage dependencies and ensure secure, high-quality outcomes.

This is a full-time, on-site role and you will need to hold active MoD Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

What they will be doing:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value IT infrastructure projects within a secure Defence environment, from initial planning through to implementation, transition and handover.
• Take ownership of project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, dependencies and change, ensuring delivery remains on track against agreed outcomes.
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary technical teams, working closely with infrastructure engineers, architects, security teams, suppliers and other delivery partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers and senior stakeholders, providing clear direction, managing expectations and driving effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project governance and assurance activities, producing clear delivery plans, financial reporting, RAID management and status updates for senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Identify and manage complex technical and delivery dependencies, proactively addressing risks, resolving blockers and escalating issues where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with relevant security, compliance, quality and operational requirements expected within a highly secure environment.
• Build strong relationships across customer, technical and delivery teams, creating accountability and maintaining momentum across complex project environments.

What they will bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex IT infrastructure projects within Defence, National Security or other highly secure environments.
• Strong experience managing projects throughout the full delivery lifecycle, with ownership of scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies.
• A good understanding of complex IT infrastructure environments and experience working closely with technical specialists, architects and engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, assurance and delivery controls within regulated or security-critical environments.
• Demonstrable experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and customers, with the confidence to communicate complex delivery challenges and drive effective decision-making.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including budget management, forecasting, supplier management and delivery against contractual commitments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and maintain delivery momentum within complex project environments.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: North Hampshire
Security Clearance Level: Active MoD DV required 
Internal Recruiter: Josh
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: Bonus, £6,600 car allowance, 3% cash fund, 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days, Medical Insurance, life assurance, and 6% pension

If you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:56:00 GMT

Senior Engineering Lead – Counter-Uncrewed Systems

An opportunity to be a part of building and leading a UK Counter Uncrewed Systems (C UxS) business for Sopra Steria UK. You will help build the technical capability to take a proven C UxS Command and Control solution (Boreades) into the UK market. 

The role requires a strong understanding of defence systems integration, experience with military strike and sensor systems, and the ability to translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions. 

The role will suit someone with strong systems engineering and integration experience who is comfortable working directly with defence or government customers, providing technical direction to engineering teams and supporting demonstrations in operational environments.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation to be on site in the Hertfordshire area a few times per month, and, depending on business and customer requirements, there may be occasions where you are required to work elsewhere.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the integration of our Counter-UAS Command and Control solution with sensors, effectors, communications and wider defence systems.
• Work directly with MOD, military and government customers to understand operational needs and translate them into clear technical and system requirements.
• Set the technical direction for UK engineering activity, working closely with engineering teams and colleagues in France to deliver the UK capability.
• Lead integration design, interface definition, verification and interoperability across complex military and defence systems.
• Produce and review high-quality technical documentation, including system designs, integration plans, technical proposals and test documentation.
• Support regular customer demonstrations and field-based activity, alongside limited European travel, primarily to France.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven systems engineering and systems integration experience within a military, defence or similarly complex secure environment.
• Experience integrating complex systems involving areas such as Command and Control, communications, sensors, radar, electronic systems or military strike/effect systems.
• Strong experience leading technical integration and turning customer requirements into workable engineering solutions.
• Working knowledge of C4ISR environments and how multiple systems, platforms and technologies integrate across a wider enterprise.
• Knowledge of defence interoperability and data standards, including SAPIENT or comparable standards and integration frameworks.
• Strong customer-facing and technical communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation and explain complex solutions.

It would be great if you had:

• Experience within Counter-UAS, Counter-Drone or related detection, tracking, identification and defeat technologies.
• Knowledge of electronic warfare, radar, RF, sensor fusion or other advanced sensor technologies.
• Experience with NATO standards, STANAGs, open architectures or modular system design.
• Understanding of Secure by Design principles and the constraints associated with operating within secure government or defence environments.
• Experience across the wider systems engineering lifecycle, including verification, validation and model-based systems engineering approaches.
• Previous military experience combined with commercial defence or engineering experience would be advantageous.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire – hybrid
Security Clearance Level: Active SC and willingness to go through MoD DV
Internal Recruiter: Josh
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, which can also be taken as cash, 25 days’ holiday, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year, AXA medical insurance, 6% pension contribution and life assurance at 4x salary.

If you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:58:00 GMT

Senior DevOps Engineer

At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe.

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team, working within a highly secure, technically complex environment where the work you do has a real purpose and impact.

This is an opportunity to work with a broad range of technologies, tackle challenging technical problems and play an important role in maintaining and improving the platforms that underpin mission-critical services. You will be working with Linux, Kubernetes, automation, infrastructure as code and Elastic technologies, working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists to ensure our systems remain secure, resilient and reliable.

The role offers a varied mix of hands-on engineering, problem-solving, operational support and project delivery, giving you the opportunity to take ownership, influence improvements and develop your technical expertise.

We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge of DevOps technologies, develop your automation skills or progress your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and a supportive team that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, this is an on-site role based in Gloucestershire

What you'll be doing

• Supporting and improving critical DevOps platforms, ensuring infrastructure and services remain secure, stable, resilient and available within a complex National Security environment.
• Investigating and resolving technical incidents, troubleshooting issues across Linux, containerised environments and associated infrastructure to maintain service performance and reliability.
• Working with Elastic technologies, supporting the monitoring, maintenance and continuous improvement of Elastic-related services, including Elasticsearch, Kibana and Elastic Cloud Enterprise.
• Driving automation and efficiency, using scripting, infrastructure as code and configuration management tools to streamline processes, reduce manual intervention and improve operational reliability.
• Contributing to project delivery and service improvements, working alongside engineers, architects and technical specialists to implement changes, enhance existing platforms and support new capabilities.
• Taking ownership of technical activities, proactively monitoring system health, managing changes and collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal teams while following established ITIL service management processes.

What you'll bring

• Experience working in a DevOps, Platform Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering role, supporting complex enterprise or secure technology environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of Linux operating systems, including administration, troubleshooting, performance monitoring and supporting production services.
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker, Kubernetes or similar virtualised infrastructure environments.
• Practical experience of automation, scripting and infrastructure as code, using technologies such as Bash, Ansible, Terraform or equivalent tools.
• A good understanding of networking and infrastructure security, including routing, firewalls, proxies, authentication, digital certificates and PKI.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues, work collaboratively and take ownership of delivering reliable solutions.

It would be great if you had

• Experience with the Elastic Stack, including Elasticsearch, Kibana or Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE).
• Experience using Ansible, Terraform or Bash to automate infrastructure management and configuration.
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate authority services.
• Awareness of Apache NiFi and data integration technologies.

If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location:  Gloucestershire
Security Clearance Level: Active eDV required 
Internal Recruiter: Rebecca
Salary: Competitive based on experience 
Benefits: £5,400 car allowance which can also be taken as cash, 25 days’ holiday, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year, AXA medical insurance, 6% pension contribution and life assurance at 4x salary

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMT

Senior Technical Test Analyst

At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Test Analyst to join our team, working within a highly secure, technically complex environment where the work you do has a real purpose and impact.

This is an opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful programmes, testing complex systems and technologies that underpin mission-critical services. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of technical environments, working closely with Development, Engineering and Architecture teams to ensure solutions are robust, reliable and meet the highest standards of quality.

The role offers a varied mix of hands-on technical testing, problem-solving and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of testing activities, influence best practice and play a key part in delivering successful outcomes. You'll also have the opportunity to share your expertise, support other testers and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing approaches.

We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical testing expertise, gain professional certifications or take the next step in your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and a supportive team that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways.

Due to the nature of the programme, candidates must currently hold active MoD DV clearance and be able to work on site full time.

What you'll be doing

• Testing complex, mission-critical systems, delivering functional and non-functional testing across integrated technologies to ensure solutions meet technical, operational and quality requirements.
• Designing and executing detailed test scenarios, analysing complex requirements, system designs and technical specifications to develop effective test cases, expected results and comprehensive test coverage.
• Delivering system and integration testing, working closely with Development, Engineering and Architecture teams to validate how different applications, platforms and infrastructure components interact.
• Taking ownership of testing activities, contributing to test plans and approaches, managing test execution, identifying defects and supporting their investigation and resolution.
• Managing complex testing requirements, including preparing test data, coordinating environments, monitoring progress and producing clear reporting on results, risks and quality.
• Driving testing standards and continuous improvement, sharing technical knowledge, mentoring colleagues and contributing ideas that enhance testing practices, tools and overall delivery quality.

What you'll bring

• A strong background in Technical Testing, with hands-on experience of system testing, integration testing and validating complex enterprise applications or infrastructure environments.
• Experience analysing technical requirements and solution designs, translating complex information into structured test scenarios, detailed test cases and effective test coverage.
• A good understanding of enterprise technologies, including Active Directory, SQL databases, IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms and software monitoring tools.
• Practical experience of testing integrations between complex systems, investigating defects, analysing results and working with technical teams to resolve issues.
• Experience using test management and defect tracking tools, with the ability to coordinate testing activities, manage priorities and communicate risks and progress effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes and the confidence to share knowledge, support colleagues and promote testing best practice.

It would be great if you had

• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or Technical Test Analyst certification.
• PRINCE2 Foundation certification or an understanding of structured project delivery methodologies.
• Experience using test automation tools or contributing to automation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Secure by Design principles, particularly within Defence, Government or other secure environments.

If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire
Security Clearance Level: Active MoD DV
Internal Recruiter: Rebecca
Salary: Competitive, based on experience 
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension

Although this role is advertised as full‑time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety‑ and security‑critical markets.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:12:00 GMT

DevOps & Automation Engineer

At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe.

We are looking for a DevOps & Automation Engineer to join our team, working within highly secure, technically complex environments where the work you do has a real purpose and impact.

This is an opportunity to work with a broad range of technologies, tackle challenging engineering problems and play an important role in designing, building and improving the infrastructure that underpins mission-critical services. You'll gain exposure to automation, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists to deliver secure, scalable and reliable solutions.

The role offers a varied mix of hands-on engineering, technical problem-solving and project delivery, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of automation initiatives, influence technical improvements and help shape how infrastructure is designed, managed and delivered.

We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in automation, develop new technical skills or progress your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and a supportive team that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways.

Due to the secure nature of the programmes, this is an on-site role based in Gloucestershire.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and delivering DevOps and automation solutions, helping to modernise infrastructure, improve efficiency and address complex technical challenges across secure environments.
• Developing and implementing infrastructure as code, creating scripts, configurations and reusable automation solutions to improve consistency, reliability and scalability.
• Building and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, working with tools such as GitLab and associated technologies to streamline deployments and support efficient, secure delivery.
• Taking ownership of automation initiatives, from initial design and technical development through to implementation, testing and handover into operational environments.
• Solving complex engineering challenges, troubleshooting issues across infrastructure, automation pipelines and integrated systems while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with and supporting other engineers, sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance and contributing ideas that strengthen DevOps practices, engineering standards and team capability.

What you'll bring

• Strong hands-on experience in DevOps, Automation or Infrastructure Engineering, working with Microsoft Windows and Linux technologies within complex enterprise environments.
• Practical experience of infrastructure as code and configuration management, using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform or equivalent automation tools.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, using PowerShell, Bash or Python to develop solutions, automate repetitive tasks and improve infrastructure management.
• Experience building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines, using GitLab or similar tools to support automated builds, testing and deployment.
• A good understanding of networking, infrastructure security and system integration, with the ability to design and implement reliable solutions within secure environments.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to take ownership of engineering challenges, work collaboratively and contribute to continuous improvement.

If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire 
Security Clearance Level: Active eDV required 
Internal Recruiter: Rebecca
Salary: Competitive, based on experience 
Benefits: Bonus, 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy 10 additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:59:00 GMT

Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer

At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work on some of the UK's most critical Defence and National Security programmes, delivering technology solutions that help protect the UK and support those responsible for keeping our country safe.

We are looking for a Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer to take technical and people leadership of our DevOps and Automation capability, working within highly secure, technically complex environments where the work you do has a real purpose and impact.

This is an opportunity to shape how DevOps and automation are delivered across mission-critical services, leading a team of skilled engineers while driving innovation, modernising infrastructure and introducing smarter, more efficient ways of working. You'll have the autonomy to influence technical direction, champion engineering best practice and develop automation solutions that make a lasting difference.

The role offers a rewarding balance of technical leadership, hands-on engineering and people development. You'll work with a broad range of technologies, including infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling, while collaborating with architects, engineering teams and senior stakeholders to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.

We're equally committed to your development. Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership capabilities, deepen your technical expertise or take the next step in your career, you'll have access to training, development opportunities and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

You'll also benefit from flexible benefits and excellent career progression opportunities within a business that offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, projects and career pathways.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing our DevOps & Automation capability, setting technical direction, establishing engineering standards and embedding modern DevOps practices across complex, secure environments.
• Building and supporting a high-performing engineering team, providing technical leadership, mentoring and coaching while developing the skills, capabilities and career progression of DevOps Engineers.
• Driving automation and infrastructure modernisation, designing and implementing scalable solutions using infrastructure as code, configuration management and scripting technologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Taking ownership of technical solutions, overseeing automation initiatives from initial concept and design through to development, implementation and successful delivery.
• Solving complex engineering challenges, providing technical expertise and guidance across infrastructure, automation pipelines and integrated systems while identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Influencing technical strategy and future opportunities, collaborating with architects, delivery teams, customers and pre-sales colleagues to understand challenges, shape technical requirements and develop effective solutions.

What you'll bring

• Strong experience in DevOps, Automation or Infrastructure Engineering, with the technical credibility to lead engineers and shape engineering practices within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing technical teams, with the ability to build capability, encourage collaboration and drive high standards of engineering delivery.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux infrastructure, supporting secure, highly available systems and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code and automation technologies, including Ansible, Terraform or equivalent tools, with the ability to design and deliver scalable automation solutions.
• Strong scripting and development skills, using PowerShell, Bash or Python to build automation, improve infrastructure management and support efficient delivery.
• The ability to take ownership of complex technical initiatives, identify risks and improvement opportunities, influence stakeholders and drive solutions from concept through to implementation.

If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location:  Gloucestershire
Security Clearance Level: Holding an active eDV
Internal Recruiter: Rebecca
Salary: £competitive, based on experience 
Benefits: Bonus, £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:12:00 GMT

Workplace Managed Service Lead

At Sopra Steria Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS), we work with customers operating some of the UK's most complex and secure technology environments. Our teams bring together technical expertise, managed services and transformation capability to support critical Defence and National Security programmes.

We are looking for an experienced Workplace Managed Service Lead to take end-to-end ownership of a major Workplace Managed Service, bringing together service delivery, technical leadership, development and architectural direction.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you will be responsible for the overall direction, performance and continued development of the Workplace service. You will lead both operational and development teams, oversee the lifecycle of Workplace technologies and ensure services remain secure, resilient and aligned with evolving customer requirements.

Acting as the senior Sopra Steria representative for Workplace, you will work closely with customer stakeholders, enterprise architects, engineering teams, delivery leaders and suppliers. You will need the technical credibility to challenge decisions, the leadership experience to bring teams together and the commercial awareness to balance service quality, innovation and delivery commitments.

The role requires someone who understands Workplace technologies at a technical level but is equally comfortable taking a broader view of service ownership, customer relationships and future service development.

Due to the nature of the programme, candidates must currently hold active MoD DV clearance and be able to work on site full time.

What you will be doing

• Lead the Workplace Managed Service end to end, taking ownership of service delivery, technical performance, lifecycle management and continuous improvement across both BAU and change.
• Provide leadership and direction to Workplace service delivery, engineering and development teams, ensuring clear priorities, effective collaboration and high-quality outcomes.
• Act as the senior point of contact for Workplace services, building trusted relationships with customers, senior technical stakeholders, architects, delivery leaders, partners and suppliers.
• Oversee the development and evolution of Workplace technologies, including desktop operating systems, virtual desktop environments, software delivery, automation and associated end-user services.
• Provide technical and architectural leadership, influencing solution design, technical standards, governance and future Workplace strategy while ensuring alignment with security and customer requirements.
• Own service performance, risk and escalation management, driving the resolution of complex issues while balancing operational priorities, commercial commitments and opportunities for service improvement.

What you will bring

• Strong experience across Workplace, End User Compute (EUC) or End User Services, with a broad technical understanding of desktop technologies, virtual desktop environments, operating systems and software delivery.
• Experience leading complex managed services, with responsibility for service delivery, operational performance, technology lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
• A strong technical engineering or architecture background, with the credibility to influence technical decisions, challenge designs and shape the future direction of Workplace services.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams, including service delivery, engineering or development functions, with the ability to provide clear direction and develop team capability.
• Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior technical stakeholders, manage escalations and balance customer expectations with commercial and contractual commitments.
• Experience working within secure Defence or National Security environments, with an understanding of security governance, assurance processes and the ability to manage technical and operational challenges in highly secure environments.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: North Hampshire  
Security Clearance Level: Active MoD DV
Internal Recruiter: Josh
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: Bonus, £6,600 car allowance, which can also be taken as cash, 25 days’ holiday, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year, AXA medical insurance, 6% pension contribution and life assurance at 4x salary

If you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

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Date Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT