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Learning and Development Manager

Role description:

The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of a comprehensive learning strategy that supports both operational excellence and organisational growth.

Approximately 60% of the role will focus on developing and delivering structured training programmes for range operations, ensuring all personnel are fully trained, competent and compliant to safely support launch, test and recovery activities within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The remaining 40% of the role will focus on broader organisational learning and development, including leadership development, capability building, and the implementation of scalable learning systems and strategies across the business.

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a Learning & Development strategy aligned with organisational and operational objectives
• Conduct training needs analysis across technical, operational and corporate teams
• Design structured learning pathways including early careers, leadership development and specialist technical training
• Lead the development and delivery of range training programmes including launch operations, safety procedures, emergency response and mission readiness
• Ensure all training meets relevant UK regulatory and safety standards (including SIR 2021 and CAA requirements where applicable)
• Coordinate simulation-based and scenario-driven training exercises to support operational readiness
• Work closely with engineering, operations and safety teams to ensure training content remains current, accurate and effective
• Ensure all mandatory training (health & safety, security and environmental compliance) is delivered, tracked and maintained
• Maintain robust training records and ensure audit readiness for regulatory inspections
• Support and promote a strong safety culture through learning initiatives
• Design and deliver leadership and management development programmes
• Support organisational change and workforce development initiatives as the organisation scales
• Develop and deliver blended learning solutions including in-person, digital and simulation-based training
• Introduce and utilise learning technologies such as LMS platforms and VR/AR solutions where appropriate
• Evaluate training effectiveness using data and continuous improvement methodologies
• Work in partnership with senior leaders, technical specialists, regulators and external training providers
• Engage with industry bodies and educational institutions to develop best practice learning programmes

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Learning & Development or Organisational Development role in a technical, engineering, aerospace, defence or safety-critical environment
• Strong ability to translate complex technical and operational requirements into effective learning solutions
• Experience designing and delivering operational or technical training programmes
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory training requirements
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms
• Experience designing simulation-based or scenario-based training
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, operations, safety and external partners
• Data-driven approach to evaluating learning effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. aerospace, engineering, safety management, education or training)
• Experience at SCQF Level 9 or equivalent
• Strong understanding of learning frameworks and qualification structures (including Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework or equivalent)
• Experience working within regulated environments where safety is critical
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks relevant to aerospace or high-risk operational environments (desirable)
• Experience of using ISO-aligned systems and processes for training and compliance (desirable)
• Familiarity with integrated management systems such as ISO 9001

Other Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to undergo security vetting (BPSS and higher as required)
• Willingness to travel between Shetland sites, the Scottish mainland, and potentially Europe
• Experience working in remote or operationally challenging environments (desirable)

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Date Posted: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:14:37 +0000

Infrastructure Engineer DV Cleared

DV Cleared

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters, building secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions.

We’re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineers who enjoy solving difficult technical challenges and want their work to have real operational impact.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

 

 Your work may include:

• Maintain, improve, and secure multi-classification, virtualised, collaboration and development environments.
• Work with IT infrastructure colleagues to improve capabilities, internally and across its projects.
• Provide Infrastructure support to public cloud SaaS offerings (Office 365) as well as project-based systems (public, private and hybrid clouds) in implementation and support lifecycles.
• Perform maintenance tasks on the infrastructure through change control.
• Assist with monitoring and management of and project-based ticketing and alerting systems for new changes and security alerts.
• Triage monitoring alerts and perform appropriate action.
• Maintain monitoring components in line with infrastructure developments.
• Ensure all platforms are patched in line with provider recommendations and security policy.
• Quickly and accurately assess impact of incidents, initiate return to service and ensure follow up actions are completed.
• Identify trends and problems and plan changes to improve stability and performance.
• Maintain cutting edge knowledge and skills in the design and build of secure public, private, and hybrid cloud and network technologies.
• Develop personal knowledge through study/research toward vocational certifications in relevant technologies/vendors.
• Advise customers and project teams on infrastructure and support aspects.
• Cascade knowledge through knowledge articles for the team and wider organisation.
• Support the team in winning business.

 

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

 

• Team Player
• Windows Server 2016+ administration.
• RedHat Openshift
• Linux (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu)
• EUD provisioning (Autopilot), maintenance, patching and hardening.
• SSO – concepts and operation.
• Understanding of working in protectively marked environments.
• VMware
• Azure
• Networking
• Automation (scripting ansible/powershell)
• Kubernetes administration e.g. VMware TKGI
• VMware vSphere/vCenter/VCF.
• Azure/Microsoft 365 administration.
• DevSecOps Tooling
• Elastic
• Nessus
• Application Packaging
• HashiCorp Terraform
• HashiCorp Vault
• Experience working in Agile sprints

 

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

 

The Company

Our Client is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. They focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help  customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.  The team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

 

Why Join

Their culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.  They are a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, they turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time, with ambitious plans for growth. They are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on the journey.

 

They offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

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Date Posted: Thu, 21 May 2026 10:08:24 +0000

QA Test Infrastructure Engineer Contract DV CLeared

DV CLEARED

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters.  Build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions.

We’re looking for a QA Test Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.

 

What You’ll Do

As a QA Test Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

 

Your work may include:

• Ensuring quality of products as they move from prototype / proof of concept into Production.  
• Analyse infrastructure requirements and architectures; identify test conditions; maintain traceability; log risks.
• Create infrastructure-focused test strategies and plans defining scope, environments, tooling, automation, and governance entry/exit criteria.
• Provision and validate test environments in collaboration with DevSecOps, ensuring OS, network, platform services, monitoring, and pipelines align to readiness standards.
• Design and execute tests across physical infrastructure and IaC, including functional, integration, regression, resilience, non-functional, and security-related scenarios.
• Apply Secure-by-Design principles; support security testing; contribute to accreditation, assurance, and compliance documentation.

 

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

 

Infrastructure, Networking & Operating Systems

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs, and related network behaviours.
• Experience with physical infrastructure setup and troubleshooting (routers, switches, cabling).
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix command line for diagnostics, configuration, and validation.
• Experience working across virtualisation platforms (VMware, VirtualBox) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

 

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Terraform: writing/validating HCL, managing state, using modules.
• Ansible: building playbooks/roles, inventories, and validating idempotency.
• Kubernetes: deploying workloads, validating manifests, managing clusters, and testing containerised applications.

 

CI/CD & Automation

• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience integrating IaC validation and environment checks into automated pipelines.
• Understanding of pipeline gating, automated readiness checks, and environment orchestration.

 

Security & Compliance 

• Strong grounding in Secure-by-Design principles, IAM, least privilege, OS hardening, network segmentation, and observability.
• Experience within regulated or highly governed environments (e.g., MOD or similar).
• Ability to support compliance, assurance, and accreditation activity.

 

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

 

The Company

Our Client is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. They focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.  The team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

 

 

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Date Posted: Thu, 21 May 2026 10:02:13 +0000

Senior VCF Engineer - Contract DV Cleared

Security Clearance - DV Cleared

We’re looking for a Senior VCF Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.  You'll work on Technology That Protects What Matters, building secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior VCF Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

 

Your work may include:

• VCF 9.x Orchestration: Lead the end-to-end deployment of Management and Workload Domains using SDDC Manager, VCF Operations and VCF Installer (Cloud Builder).
• NSX Networking & Security: Design and implement complex virtual networking topologies, including Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, load balancing, and Distributed Firewall (DFW) micro-segmentation policies.
• VCF Operations (previously Aria Suite) Management: Configure and tune the VCF Operations Suite for proactive operations, log insights, and automation (e.g. Aria Automation/Orchestrator).
• Storage Integration: Partner with the team to map NetApp ONTAP storage ensuring performance and path redundancy.
• Lifecycle Management (LCM): Own the patching and upgrade cycles for the entire stack (ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Aria) using VCF’s integrated LCM workflows to ensure "Continuous Compliance."
• Identity Consumption: Work with our wider high assurance system to secure authentication for all management planes.

 

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

 

Essential Technical Experience:

• Expert-level knowledge of VMware VCF (v8.x/9.x), including SDDC Manager and multi-site/multi-cluster architectures.
• Deep expertise in VMware NSX, specifically focused on security-driven networking and overlay-to-underlay integration.
• Proficiency in Aria Operations, Aria Operations for Logs, and Aria Automation.
• Experience operating in UK High-Security environments (MOD, Gov, or National Infrastructure).
• VCP-VMC (VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud)
• VCIX-NV (VMware Certified Implementation Expert - Network Virtualization

 

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

 

The Company

Our Client is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. They focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.   The team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

 

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Date Posted: Thu, 21 May 2026 09:57:49 +0000

Infrastructure Engineer - Contract DV Cleared

Do you enjoy working on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.   

Security Clearance - DV Cleared

What You’ll Do

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

 

Your work may include:

• Fabric Underlay: Configure and harden Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine architectures to support high-throughput, low-latency traffic.
• Enterprise Storage: Initialize and present NetApp storage arrays, ensuring data-at-rest encryption is strictly enforced.
• Infrastructure Virtualisation: Build and harden a Hyper-V cluster to host core services (AD/DNS/PKI).
• VMware VCF Integration: Assist in the enablement and integration of a VMware private cloud environment
• Hardware Security: Initialise and manage HSM/KMS appliances, leading the "Key Ceremonies" required for a high-assurance environment.
• Physical Build: Execute professional rack-and-stack and secure cabling in accordance with high-physical-security standards (e.g. SCIDA).

 

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

 

• Hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus (or equivalent) and NetApp ONTAP (or equivalent).
• Experience deploying Hyper-V in a high-availability, high-security configuration.
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (e.g. VCF 5+)
• Familiarity with hardware-based cryptographic systems (HSM/KMS).
• Experience with Windows Server 2022/2025

 

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

The Company

Our Client is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. They focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.   The team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

 

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Date Posted: Thu, 21 May 2026 09:50:47 +0000

Women in Engineering

Women in Engineering – Careers

Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here.

 

From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that our Clients products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike.

Our Client values women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across their business and  industry.

A European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work they do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms.

• Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories.

• Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products’ lifecycles. 

• Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence.

 

Core Engineering Domains:

• Systems Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Algorithms

• Simulation and Modelling

• Mechanical Engineering

• Hardware Engineering

• Supportability / ILS Engineering

Reach out with your CV and we will support you in finding opportunities within their company.

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Date Posted: Wed, 20 May 2026 09:43:14 +0000

Ground Station Engineer

• Operate, manage and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on antenna systems, ACUs, modems, spectrum analysers, radomes and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with internal stakeholders, launch clients, GS operators, hosted parties and manufacturers.
• Lead on-site troubleshooting and fault resolution (fibre, RF links, rack/cabinet equipment); minimise downtime through decisive technical action.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for manufacturers, suppliers and launch clients; manage ticketing, spares and repair workflows.
• Maintain, update and implement installation, maintenance and safety documentation; provide post-maintenance reporting.
• Support hardware procurement decisions and contribute technical input to scheduling and software development projects.

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Date Posted: Wed, 20 May 2026 09:43:55 +0000

Vehicle Technician Trainer

The Role
As a Vehicle Technician Trainer, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver technical courses to military students of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). 

 

The Army boasts many types of vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics; the technical training our students receive at REME gives them the knowledge and confidence to tackle any engineering problem, enabling them to keep our vehicles on the road - even in extreme conditions. 

 

Day-to-day, you'll be delivering vehicle maintenance / technical training in line with curriculum requirements:

 

• Preparing and delivering instruction on course modules, including lesson plans, training aids, workbooks and trainee handouts
• Carrying out the assessment of trainees, to include creation of written examinations and practical assessments
• Setting and marking of coursework/homework; marking exam papers and invigilating at examinations/assessments
• Ensuring student development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions
• Ensuring all records and supporting documentation are updated, maintained and filed correctly,
• Focusing on Health and Safety and maintaining a safe working environment at all times

 

This role is full-time and based on-site at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Technician Trainer:

• Vehicle Technician background
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate and encourage others with empathy and patience
• Knowledge of a military environment and equipment (desirable)
• Knowledge of the REME trade structure and operational requirements (desirable)
• Knowledge of JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Equipment Solutions)  (desirable) 

 

Qualifications for the Vehicle Technician Trainer:
A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Provided you can show the required level of technical experience and willingness to learn, then full training and funding will be provided to gain Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training during the probation period.

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

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Date Posted: Wed, 20 May 2026 09:42:00 +0000

Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor

The role

As an Apprenticeship Support Coach, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be a vital part of maintaining learner progression, engagement, and achievement.    Day-to-day, you will play a critical role in coaching and motivating learners who are off-track or temporarily without an assigned coach. You will also:

 

• Act as a flexible resource to ensure continuity of delivery during periods of absence or increased demand.
• Provide surge support to drive forward learner progression and completions
• Support, motivate and coach learners who are off track through their apprenticeship programme ensuring all components of the apprenticeship programme are completed whilst meeting awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements
• Schedule and attend learner progress reviews for learners who have no allocated coach and / or require additional targeted support and complete all required documentation
• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learner workshops to support learner progression.

 

 

This role is full time working 37 hours per week. The Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor role is fully remote and requires the successful candidate to deliver support across a range of sites in North Yorkshire and the North East, including but not limited to Catterick, Newcastle upon Tyne, York, Ripon and Thirsk.

 

Essential experience of the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

• Considerable experience as a qualified assessor
• Considerable experience in an appropriate industry environment
• Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

 

 Qualifications for the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Maths and English – GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Vehicle Mechanic Level 3 Qualification - (minimum of level 3)

 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (EDBS) security clearance for this role.

Apply with your CV and we can arrange a call to discuss your skills for this role.

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Date Posted: Wed, 20 May 2026 09:42:34 +0000

Design Lead - Real Estate Transformation Programme

Sheffield

Role Overview 

Join the Real Estate Transformation Programme as a Design Lead, leveraging your technical expertise and practical mindset to shape the future of a global property portfolio.   You will operate across a varied technology stack, including SaaS and internally hosted platforms.   This role suits individuals who excel at solving complex technical challenges, are passionate about technology and enjoy collaborating with engineering teams.  Hands-on coding experience is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:  Drive the design and delivery of technology solutions for Real estate from concept through deployment.  Remain hands-on by reviewing solutions, prototyping and contributing code where appropriate.

Collaborative Innovation:  partner with business and engineering stakeholders to identify challenges, explore innovative approaches and transfer strategy into actionable designs.

Architectural Vision: Develop and communicate architecture roadmaps that balance robust engineering and innovative application, including automation and bespoke solutions across SaaS and internal platforms.

Cyber Security:  Ensure all designs and solutions comply with established cyber security controls and secure development practices.

Governance and Advocacy:  Promote best practice in design and development, ensuring alignment with organisational standards while encouraging new ideas and continuous improvement.

Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies proactively seeking opportunities to experiment and drive innovation within the programme.

What you’ll bring

Proven technical leadership:  Experience leading design and development in complex environments with the ability to challenge assumptions and lead teams.

Cyber Security Awareness:  Strong understanding of cyber controls and secure development methodologies.

Hands-on Technical Skills:  Confident in technical discussions, code reviews and contributing to codebases or prototypes.

Creative Problem Solving: Eagerness to explore unconventional solutions and apply technology to deliver business value.

Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communicator, able to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including non technical stakeholders.

Adaptability: Open minded, resilient and willing to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Desirable

Protective Security and IoT:  Experience with protective security technologies (e.g.:  access control, surveillance, biometrics, video analytics) and IoT/Edge devices.

Mechanical Control Systems:  Background with working with engineering teams on mechanical control systems (e.g. building management, operational technology), to deliver integrated, secure and connected real estate solutions.

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Date Posted: Wed, 20 May 2026 09:40:06 +0000

Lead Software Engineer - Real Estate Technology

Sheffield / Hybrid Working

Role Purpose

Take a hands-on leadership role within a small, high performing engineering team in Real Estate Technology.  You will drive technical delivery, actively write code and champion continuous improvement across a range of projects.   Collaborate with central engineering communities to embed best practice and enhance service management for global users.

Experience in the banking or real estate sector is not required - what matters is your technical expertise and ability to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Mentor:   Guide and develop engineers, fostering accountability, teamwork and technical excellence.

Hands-on Delivery: Provide technical direction and actively contribute code to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Continuous Improvement: Promote modern engineering standards, agile practices and process enhancements.

Service Management - Strengthen operation of reliability and user satisfaction through improved incident, change and problem management.

Stakeholder collaboration - Work closely with product managers, architects, and global teams to deliver on technology roadmaps.

Expertise and Skills

Essential

Proven Experience leading technical teams in complex environments

Strong Coding Skills and hands-on involvement in software delivery

Solid Understanding of Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD and engineering quality frameworks

Effective Communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams

Commitment to agile delivery and continuous improvement

Desirable

Experience in real estate technology or similar domains

Participation in Engineering Communities or centres of Excellence

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Date Posted: Wed, 20 May 2026 09:40:48 +0000

Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering

Key responsibilities:

What / who we're looking for:

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Date Posted: Wed, 20 May 2026 09:39:09 +0000

Security Consultant

Sanderson are working with a consultative client who are looking to grow their Cyber Security function. The client is looking across all skills and expertise of Cyber Security and seeking enthusiastic and competent individuals to join their team.

The core responsibilities / skills of the role will include:

• Identify and deploy innovative security solutions to real world problems, across a variety of industries
• How to work with both clients and internal stakeholders, across a wide range of disciplines, providing expert input and influencing design of large and complex IT solutions
• How to apply a range of risk methodologies, advising both internal and external stakeholders on risk mitigations.
• How to work with a wide range of security technologies, including new and emerging technologies
• Design security architectures for a range of IT solutions, including large digital transformational programmes
• Provide advisory to wider complex transformation programmes that shape the future of the UK
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance
• Identify security vulnerabilities in system architectures
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management
• Experience applying security technologies to architectures and solution designs
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, technical concepts, and design methodologies
• Understand threat modelling and development of reference architecture
• Preferred hands-on experience in Network and/or Cloud security

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo UK security clearance.

If you're interested in the above, apply or reach out to steven.mitchell@sandersonplc.com

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Tue, 26 May 2026 15:29:00 GMT

Cyber Transformation Lead

CYBER TRANSFORMATION LEAD

• Cyber Security | Cyber Transformation | Information Assurance
• £85 per hour outside IR35
• 12-month contract Warrington based – 2 days per week onsite Opportunity to support a major cyber security transformation programme within a highly regulated environment

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a major organisation operating within a highly secure and regulated sector, delivering nationally significant programmes and critical infrastructure services. They are seeking an experienced Interim Cyber Transformation Lead to support the Deputy CISO and wider Cyber Security & Information Assurance function as part of a large-scale cyber transformation initiative.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic cyber security improvements, governance, assurance, policy development, and organisational security maturity within a complex enterprise environment.

THE INTERIM CYBER TRANSFORMATION LEAD ROLE:

As Interim Cyber Transformation Lead, you will act as a senior cyber advisor supporting the development and implementation of cyber security strategy, governance, and transformation activities across the organisation.

You will lead the development and embedding of cyber policies, standards, and procedures while supporting portfolio oversight, assurance activities, horizon scanning, leadership reporting, and cyber culture initiatives.

The role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders across security, governance, HR, learning and development, and programme delivery functions to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and regulatory obligations.

INTERIM CYBER TRANSFORMATION LEAD ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong experience delivering cyber security transformation programmes
• Experience supporting CISO or senior cyber leadership functions
• Strong knowledge of cyber governance, policy, standards, and assurance activities
• Experience within highly regulated or secure environments
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement across complex organisations
• Strong understanding of cyber risk, compliance, and security frameworks
• Experience producing executive reporting, leadership briefings, and portfolio oversight
• Experience supporting cyber awareness and security culture initiatives
• Understanding of GDPR and wider cyber/security compliance obligations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• SC Clearance preferred / eligibility required

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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Date Posted: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:10:00 GMT

SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) ANALYST

SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) ANALYST - CYBER SECURITY ANALYST

Summer-Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) ANALYST for an initial 12-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London | Hybrid|

The ideal candidates will hold active SC or DV clearance and have a proven background in Cyber Security, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions, as well as with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to perform triage of security events to determine their scope, priority, and impact, while making recommendations for efficient remediation.
• Experience in network security principles, firewalls, and access control mechanisms.
• Preferred Qualifications: - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

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Date Posted: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:32:00 GMT

Java Software Engineer

Java Software Developer

£600/day Inside IR-35 for an initial 6 months with extension likely

London - 3 days per week on site

Active SC Clearance essential

We're looking for a Java developer to join an established engineering team working on backend services hosted in Azure. The role focuses on building and supporting Java applications and APIs, using VS Code as a primary development environment. You'll work closely with other engineers across backend, frontend, and DevOps, contributing to cloud‑based systems.

About the role

• Java backend development role
• Focus on services and APIs
• Cloud‑hosted environment on Azure
• Modern engineering practices and tooling

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Java backend applications
• Develop and support RESTful APIs
• Deploy and operate services in Azure
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with frontend, QA and DevOps teams
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Required skills

• Strong commercial Java experience
• Spring / Spring Boot
• REST API development
• Azure experience (App Services, AKS, or similar)
• VS Code for day‑to‑day development
• Git and version control
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases

Nice to have

• Exposure to Node.js and TypeScript
• Experience working with JavaScript‑based frontends
• Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Microservices architecture
• Messaging or event‑driven systems

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:32:00 GMT

PostgreSQL DBA

PostgreSQL DBA

£46,000-£61,000 + 33 days annual leave

Farnborough - 2 days per month on site

Active DV or eligibility for DV required

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a well know supplier to the UK Government in their search for a postgreSQL DBA to support a central government end client.

You will be coming into to an existing, established Data Engineering team made up of DBAs, engineers, senior engineers and architects that work specifically on a single major programme for the end client.

This is a DV cleared role, so you would either hold an active DV clearance or at least be able to achieve one. Visit the government website on the topic for more into: www . gov . uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels (no spaces). Please note, you may be required to achieve this clearance in order to start, which can take some time.

The technical requirements are as follows:

• PostgreSQL DBA experience
• PostgreDQL DBE experience
• Writing SQL and PL-SQL
• Performance Analysis
• Database queries

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:41:00 GMT

DevOps Engineer

*** SC CLEARED***
DevOps Engineer
12 Month contract initially
Based: Remotely
Rate - £350 - £400 p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a DevOps Engineer on a long term program of work.

Key Skills & Experience:
* Supporting legacy applications/infrastructure
* Refactoring and developing automated tests
* Integrating with auditing and protective monitoring services
* Building and supporting CI/CD Pipelines
* Nginx
* Apache Tomcat/HTTP
* Bash Scripts
* ETL
* Containerization/Virtualization
* Ideally 2-4 years of experience in DevOps and related technologies

Platforms and Operating System:
The flowing platforms are used, and we would prefer candidates with demonstrable experience
* Oracle Solaris 10
* Red Hat Enterprise Linex 8
* Microsoft Windows 2k8 / 2k16 / 2k19
* VMWare Hypervisor - ESX v6
* Docker
* IBM Initiate - Master Data Management

Other Desirable Technical Skills:
* Java Standard Edition 8
* Python
* Ansible/terraform
* Docker
* Git
* AWS Cloud Platform
* Jenkins
* Nginx
* JSON
* Apache Tomcat/HTTP
* Deployment pipelines
* Linux server


This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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Date Posted: Tue, 26 May 2026 18:13:00 GMT

Infrastructure Engineer

Linux Engineer / System Administrator

We are recruiting Infrastructure Engineers to work for a leading British engineering and technology consultancy. Our client is seeking Engineers with robust Linux, Cloud and on-prem experience to support secure and mission-critical operational systems across Government, National Security and Defence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering resilient technology solutions that help keep the UK safe.

Salary: £25,000 - £90,000 + Bonuses & Benefits (Junior to Lead/Principal)
Location: Gloucester preferred (other offices considered)
Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working, split between office, client sites, and home

Why This Role?
This is not a typical infrastructure role. You will be working on systems that underpin national security and critical government operations. Our client offers:

* Work that matters - you will be supporting critical systems used across Government and National Security, contributing directly to keeping the UK safe
* Structured progression - a clear career framework with defined pathways, supported by senior engineers and client teams
* Ongoing development - access to training, certifications and exposure to a broad range of technologies across cloud, on-prem and secure environments
* Competitive pay - salary up to £90,000 depending on experience, with a strong wider benefits package
* Flexible working - a genuine hybrid model that trusts you to manage your time across office, client sites and home

Key Responsibilities
* Administer and support secure Linux-based operational systems, both on-premises and in cloud environments
* Perform proactive system maintenance, including patching, OS and firmware updates, and lifecycle management
* Monitor server and infrastructure health across hybrid environments, troubleshooting performance issues and outages
* Support cloud infrastructure operations including deployment, scaling and management across platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
* Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code practices to automate provisioning and configuration management
* Contribute to DevOps pipelines, supporting CI/CD tooling, containerisation and deployment automation
* Deliver second-line technical support and carry out root cause analysis for production incidents
* Collaborate with development, security and operations teams to ensure systems are robust, secure and well-maintained
* Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota when required
* Document processes, maintenance activities and technical procedures to a high standard

Essential Skills
* Strong experience in Linux system administration (Red Hat preferred)
* Familiarity with server lifecycle and patch management tools (e.g., Foreman, Dell OME)
* Experience working in or supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP)
* Understanding of networking fundamentals and secure system design

For security clearance reasons, applicants must be a sole UK national and hnot have any adverse dept or

Desirable Skills
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Puppet, Ansible or Terraform
* Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline tooling
* Basic understanding of Cisco networking and switch configuration
* Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

If you are a motivated Infrastructure Engineer with a problem-solving mindset and an interest in secure environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Wed, 27 May 2026 08:57:00 GMT

Lead DevOps Engineer - SC/DV/NPPV3

Contract | AWS | Terraform | MLOps | Secure Environments

Rate: Up to £850 / day Inside IR35

Location: Manchester (1-2 days / week)

Contract Length: 6 months initial (+ extensions)

Clearance: Active SC or DV Clearance (+NPPV3 eligibility)

I'm looking for an experienced hands-on Lead DevOps Engineer to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure cloud and data platforms.

You'll bring strong AWS and DevOps engineering experience, with the ability to work across platform engineering, data infrastructure, MLOps foundations, and technical assurance in complex or constrained environments.

Key Skills & ExperienceStrong AWS platform engineering and operations experienceTerraform and Infrastructure as Code expertiseCI/CD delivery using GitLab CI and/or GitHub ActionsExperience managing multi-environment platforms (dev, test, prod)Knowledge of cloud security, monitoring, logging, and cost optimisationExperience with secure or restricted/high-side environmentsPython for automation and data processingData platform and pipeline engineering experienceFamiliarity with orchestration tooling such as AirflowUnderstanding of MLOps practices and ML delivery workflowsKubernetes experience desirableAdditional ResponsibilitiesProvide technical assurance, design review, and architecture supportDefine practical engineering standards and ways of workingMentor engineers and data scientists through hands-on collaborationProduce clear technical documentation and onboarding materials

If you hold the relevant clearance and experience, please don't hesitate to apply now!

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Date Posted: Wed, 27 May 2026 09:23:00 GMT

Workforce Delivery Manager

Role: Workforce Delivery Manager
Rate: £450 inside IR35
Location: London 3 days onsite 2 WFH
Duration: 6 months
The Service Delivery Manager manages a team to resolve complex client issues, partnering closely and cross functionally to resolve customer issues, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and to ensure the delivery of excellent service outcomes to our customers. Accountabilities include:
1. Drives account-centricity, ensuring excellence in service management around scope, time, cost, quality, change, communication, risk and crisis management, and integration.
2. Manages the delivery of service level agreements (SLAs) and results are provided on time with high quality and within budget.
3. Manages the overall Service Delivery programme scope and maintains its continuous alignment with strategic business objectives, setting programme plans and making recommendations to modify.
4. Manages service review management, planning, preparing, reporting, and using customer feedback to ensure customer needs continue to be understood, sharing outputs with all key stakeholders to enable current and future needs.
5. Manages reporting of performance against internal KPIs and SLAs and identification of service risks and mitigating actions with the support from key stakeholders.
6. Ensures service improvement plans are in place to drive continual service improvement to enhance services and support, driving customer excellence.
7. Ensures all customers needs are met through service delivery from contract through to successful transition of services, from delivery to support.
8. Manages periodic status and risk discussions with programme partners, evaluating and discussing programme results and lessons learned throughout the programme lifecycle.
9. Manages the implementation of agile practices, continuous improvement and delivery, lean tools and techniques, using advanced technical knowledge.
10. Manages a team managed to standards and programme management methodology, including compliance with relevant regulations.
11. Builds credibility in relationships with partners at multiple levels, including those external to the organisation.
12. Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in service delivery.
13. Coaches talent, and manages others, to develop capabilities and ensure performance through upskilling, development and recruitment.
14.Implement ways to improve working processes within the area of service delivery.

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LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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Date Posted: Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:00 GMT

eDV Business Analyst (Junior - Mid level consultants)

eDV Consultants - Junior & Mid Level Consultants

Business Analysis; Project Management; Delivery Management; Change Management

Cheltenham - 3-4 days per week on site

U**C eDV clearance required

£45,000 – £70,000 base salary DOE (+ great benefits)

Are you in the first 6 years of your consultancy/ project delivery career and looking to apply your experience in a high-impact national security environment?

We are currently working with two leading clients in the defence and national security space who are actively hiring for junior to mid-level consultants.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with a background in management consulting, project delivery or technology-led transformation, looking to grow their skills and impact across business and digital change initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Support delivery of complex transformation and change programmes within secure environments
• Work with senior consultants and stakeholders to define strategy, scope projects, and execute delivery plans
• Assist with developing business cases, managing stakeholders, and coordinating delivery teams
• Contribute to high-impact outcomes that blend business change with digital and technical capability
• Apply structure, clarity and problem-solving to challenging and fast-paced project environments

What You’ll Bring:

• Active UK eDV clearance (essential)
• 1–6 years of experience in one or more of the following: Business Analysis, Project/ Delivery Management, Business Change, Project Support
• Experience contributing to technology-enabled change or transformation programmes
• Strong communication, collaboration and analytical skills
• Previous exposure to defence, national security or central government clients is desirable
• A self-starter attitude with a willingness to take ownership and grow professionally

Hold eDV clearance but this role isn’t quite right?

iO Associates are hiring across a wide range of roles with clients in national security. If you're cleared and open to exploring opportunities in Cheltenham, London or Manchester, we’d love to speak with you.

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Date Posted: Wed, 27 May 2026 09:23:00 GMT

eDV Project Manager / Delivery Manager

eDV Consultants - Junior & Mid Level Consultants

Project Management; Delivery Management; Change Management

Cheltenham - 3-4 days per week on site

U**C eDV clearance required

£45,000 – £70,000 base salary DOE (+ great benefits)

Are you in the first 6 years of your consultancy/ project delivery career and looking to apply your experience in a high-impact national security environment?

We are currently working with two leading clients in the defence and national security space who are actively hiring for junior to mid-level consultants.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with a background in management consulting, project delivery or technology-led transformation, looking to grow their skills and impact across business and digital change initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Support delivery of complex transformation and change programmes within secure environments
• Work with senior consultants and stakeholders to define strategy, scope projects, and execute delivery plans
• Assist with developing business cases, managing stakeholders, and coordinating delivery teams
• Contribute to high-impact outcomes that blend business change with digital and technical capability
• Apply structure, clarity and problem-solving to challenging and fast-paced project environments

What You’ll Bring:

• Active UK eDV clearance (essential)
• 1–6 years of experience in one or more of the following: Business Analysis, Project/ Delivery Management, Business Change, Project Support
• Experience contributing to technology-enabled change or transformation programmes
• Strong communication, collaboration and analytical skills
• Previous exposure to defence, national security or central government clients is desirable
• A self-starter attitude with a willingness to take ownership and grow professionally

Hold eDV clearance but this role isn’t quite right?

iO Associates are hiring across a wide range of roles with clients in national security. If you're cleared and open to exploring opportunities in Cheltenham, London or Manchester, we’d love to speak with you.

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Date Posted: Wed, 27 May 2026 09:36:00 GMT