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ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:21:29 +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, 16 Sep 2026 09:17:10 +0000

Systems Engineer

Our Client is a leading defence organisation.  They are proud of the role they play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. They partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary/Level: Up to 50K depending on experience.

What they can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
• Possible relocation available
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern:

Where possible, they will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

The Opportunity:

Discover a world of innovation….we are currently looking for a Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) System Engineer who is passionate about technology and eager to be a part of delivering cutting-edge radio-frequency sub-systems for various platforms, including land, sea, and air within a complex weapon systems environment.

As a PDLT System Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary team across the whole systems engineering integration and development. Your role will be diverse, exciting, and rewarding, involving:

• Requirement analysis, validation, and verification as part of the system engineering activities.
• Ensuring product delivery (hardware and software), and managing build standard certification.
• Utilising IBM DOORS and applying Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques with IBM Rhapsody for the specification of updates to PDLT design, requirements, and test cases. (Don't worry, they've got you covered with training and development support).
• Creating and reviewing engineering documentation.
• Supporting various datalink terminal and network communication programmes at different stages of maturity.
• Collaborating with project managers/planners for updating plans and forecasting spend/labour.
• Leading work packages within a small team, giving you a clear path and opportunities for career progression.

What we’re looking for from you:

• A strong understanding of the system engineering process (including system specification, system integration, and test and qualification).
• Proven experience in product delivery and hardware and software configuration management.
• Ability to lead and coordinate across multiple functional domains such as software, hardware, modelling, and test.
• Proactive approach, eagerness to learn new tools and processes, and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to support export, new business, and research activities when required.
• Outstanding communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player approach and positive collaborative behaviours.
• An Engineering degree or equivalent.

Desirable:

• An understanding of System Engineering Process (including System Specification, System Test and Integration, Requirement Management).
• Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and UML, preferably with Rhapsody.
• Prior experience in the Defence domain.

"Sounds like the role for you? Apply now for this great opportunity to join an exciting project!".

The Business:

They respect new perspectives and experiences, and they value our collaborative ways of working. They are committed to growing and supporting diversity in the workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:17:54 +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, 16 Sep 2026 09:15:13 +0000

Armourer Trainer

The role

As an Armourer Trainer,  you'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver military apprentice courses to Army students, providing them with the knowledge to ensure that they will be successful in their chosen trade.

Day-to-day, your role will involve carrying out engineering work on Army Weapons, which will include stripping, assembling, and diagnosing faults, as well as maintenance of weapons. Secondly, you will receive Teacher Training and will gain a Level 4 teaching certification. Once qualified, you will support with the delivery of theory training course modules and practical training in the maintenance, repair, and modification of weapons, including:

• Creation of written examination, progress test papers and practical assessment/examination scenarios 
• Ensuring student development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline, and training interventions
• Ensuring all supporting documentation is updated and maintained.
• Application of Subject Matter Knowledge and Guidance to help develop teaching materials and support the course design process. 
• Focus on Health and Safety and work in line with all policies and standard operating procedures.
• Supervision of students and maintaining classroom control

This role is full time and based onsite at MOD Lyneham.

Essential experience of the Armourer Trainer:

• Would suit those with Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Armourer, Navy Weapons Engineer or RAF or Police
• Armourer experience.
• Good craft and technical skills
• Knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate and encourage others with empathy and patience.

Qualifications for the Armourer Trainer:

• Level 3 Engineering qualification OR significant experience with Weapons / Armaments
• Willing and able to study for Teacher Training certification Level 4, once in post.

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:15:30 +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, 16 Sep 2026 09:13:13 +0000

Weapons Engineering Instructor

The role
As a Weapons Engineering Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering world-class training to Royal Navy personnel. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems and make a real impact on national defence. You’ll help ensure our armed forces are fully prepared to operate and maintain weapon handling systems safely and effectively across submarine platforms.

 
Day-to-day you’ll be:
•    Delivering classroom and simulator-based training, primarily focused on Astute Class submarines
•    Providing subject matter expertise to support training design and review
•    Supporting governance through reporting, documentation, and assurance
•    Liaising with stakeholders and acting as a technical point of contact for training queries
•    Maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies
 

The role is based onsite at HMNB Clyde, and the set working times are Monday to Thursday (08:00–16:30) and Friday (08:00–13:00), totalling 37 hours per week. 

Essential experience of the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems 
•    Experience in Weapons Handling operations 

Qualifications for the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Qualified Weapons System Board – Competent User Level 3 (CU3) certification

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

What they offer 

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK  employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
   

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:12:48 +0000

SOC Design Analyst

The SOC Design Analyst will support the development and refinement of HMRC's future Security Operations Centre (SOC) Operating Model. Working with SOC SMEs, operational teams and project stakeholders, the role will help define SOC strategic requirements, operating model components, governance arrangements and future-state processes that will shape the evolution of SOC services and capabilities.

Key Objectives

• Support the development of SOC strategic planning artefacts, operating model deliverables and supporting documentation.
• Gather, analyse and document business, operational and security requirements that inform future SOC design.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement activities to capture requirements and support operating model development.
• Document future-state processes, roles, responsibilities and governance arrangements.
• Identify and manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies associated with SOC transformation and design activities.
• Support the development of policies, standards and service definitions required to underpin future SOC capabilities.
• Ensure alignment between SOC operating model activities and wider security transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the definition of future SOC capabilities, organisational structures and ways of working.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of and experience with Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions and operating models.
• Experience in business analysis, service design, operating model development or organisational transformation.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Experience documenting processes, procedures, governance models and operational requirements.
• Ability to work across business and technical teams to translate requirements into strategic and operational design outputs.

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Date Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:02:34 +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: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:02:58 +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: Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:19:33 +0000

Software Engineer

SOFTWARE ENGINEER – JAVA / AWS

* Salary - £55k up to £85k DOE
* Hybrid working – Bristol
* Occasional travel to London – approximately once every couple of weeks
* Java & AWS essential | SC Clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading technology organisation delivering secure, business-critical solutions within the UK public sector. Working on high-profile projects for a major government department, you’ll join an experienced engineering team building and supporting modern software solutions within a secure environment.

Due to continued growth and an expanding programme of work, they are looking for experienced Software Engineers with strong Java and AWS experience to join their team.

 THE BENEFITS

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working from Bristol
* Opportunity to work on high-profile government projects
* Exposure to modern cloud technologies and large-scale systems
* Collaborative and technically focused engineering environment
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Predominantly remote/hybrid working with occasional travel to London

THE SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLE

As a Software Engineer, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team developing, enhancing and supporting secure software solutions.

You will be involved across the software development lifecycle, working with modern cloud technologies and contributing to the design, development, testing and deployment of applications.

The role will involve working closely with other software engineers, DevOps/Cloud specialists and stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable solutions for a major government customer.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

* Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java
* Strong experience working with AWS
* Experience across the software development lifecycle
* Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
* Experience working in Agile development environments
* Existing or achievable SC Clearance
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
* British nationality/citizenship required to meet the security clearance requirements for this role

 DESIRABLE SKILLS

* JavaScript
* TypeScript
* React
* Experience with modern frontend development
* CI/CD
* Docker / Kubernetes
* Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
* Microservices
* REST APIs

 TO BE CONSIDERED

Please apply through this advert or contact Lucy Earnshaw directly for further information:

Lucy.earnshaw@searchability.com
07780 884 831

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo Security Check (SC) clearance and must meet the relevant eligibility requirements.

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.

 KEY SKILLS

Software Engineer, Java, AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Cloud, Software Development, AWS Cloud, Agile, CI/CD, Microservices, REST API, SC Clearance, Security Cleared, Bristol, Cheltenham, Manchester, London
 

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Date Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:11:00 GMT

Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Cyber Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Permanent
Clearance: Active SC, MOD DV or eDV clearance, or eligibility to hold

The opportunity

We are looking for a Cyber Software Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team delivering high-assurance cyber capabilities across UK defence and national security environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work on operational technology (OT) cyber projects involving real systems and real users. You will develop secure, robust software in environments where reliability, performance and assurance genuinely matter.

We are particularly interested in engineers with strong Python development experience, alongside knowledge of C++ and secure software engineering.

What you will be doing

You will contribute to the design, development and assurance of security-critical software used in demanding operational environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing secure, high-assurance software, primarily using Python
• Contributing to software development using C++ where required
• Working on operational technology (OT) cyber programmes
• Contributing to secure system architecture, design, implementation and verification
• Collaborating with cyber engineers, systems engineers and operational users
• Supporting software throughout its full lifecycle within classified environments

What we are looking for

We are looking for a software engineer with strong commercial Python experience and an interest in cyber security, secure development or other high-assurance environments.

Essential experience:

• Strong commercial Python software engineering experience
• Experience in secure, high-assurance, defence, cyber, safety-critical or similar environments
• A good understanding of secure coding practices and software design principles
• Confidence working on-site within classified environments
• Active SC, DV or eDV clearance, or eligibility to hold the required clearance

Desirable experience:

• Commercial experience with C++
• Experience with Golang and/or Rust
• Cyber security qualifications, such as CEH, OSCP or similar
• Vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering experience
• Exposure to OT environments, embedded systems or low-level development
• Experience working with MOD or national security customers

Why join?

You will work on genuinely operational cyber projects with real-world impact, alongside highly technical specialists in a high-trust engineering environment.

The role offers:

• Meaningful work supporting UK defence and national security
• Long-term programmes providing stability, purpose and career development
• Exposure to technically challenging, security-critical projects
• Collaboration with cyber specialists, systems engineers and operational users
• A London-based hybrid working arrangement with a strong on-site engineering culture

If you are an experienced Python engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to apply your skills to high-assurance cyber capabilities, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please note that the original role description specifies C++ as an essential skill. This version has intentionally repositioned Python as the primary language and C++ as secondary, in line with your updated requirement.

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Date Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:10:00 GMT

Software Engineer - SC Cleared

SOFTWARE ENGINEER – JAVA / C++ – eDV CLEARED

NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR AN eDV CLEARED SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN CHELTENHAM

• Salary: Up to £75,000 
• Location: Cheltenham
• Working Pattern: On-site
• Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required
• Type: Permanent

I'm currently working with a leading technology organisation looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join their team, working on high-performance backend software within the National Security & Defence space.

The role will focus heavily on Java and C++ development within Linux environments, working across complex software components, APIs and distributed applications.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with Java and C++
• Linux development
• Object-oriented programming and software design patterns
• Multithreading / concurrency
• Backend application development
• REST APIs & microservices
• Distributed systems
• Software debugging and performance optimisation
• Docker / containerisation
• CI/CD and DevSecOps
• Git / GitLab / Bitbucket

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to technical design and architecture, mentor other engineers and work closely with customers and technical stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on mission-critical technology within the National Security & Defence space.

Interested? Drop me a message or get in touch directly:

dominic.barbet@searchability.com

#SoftwareEngineer #Java #CPlusPlus #Cpp #Linux #Backend #Microservices #DevSecOps #eDV #SecurityCleared #NationalSecurity #Defence #Cheltenham

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Date Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:11:00 GMT

Network Solution Architect

Network Solutions Architect
Salisbury - 3-4 days per week on site
£700 a day Inside IR35
Requires Active SC Clearance with sole UK nationality and the ability to gain DV clearance

Join a Critical Defence Programme

We are seeking an experienced Network Solution Architect to support a major Defence and National Security programme. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, assuring, and evolving secure network architectures that underpin important services and operational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and assure secure network architectures within Defence environments.
• Apply Secure by Design principles throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Assess and mitigate security risks across network and infrastructure platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Support security accreditation and governance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and programme teams to deliver robust and resilient solutions.
• Ensure architectures align with Defence security standards and operational requirements.

Essential experience

• Strong experience with core Cisco networking technologies, including:
• Routing & Switching
• Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco IOS & NX-OS
• Wireless Networking
• Good knowledge of network orchestration and automation technologies.
• Concrete understanding of vendor-independent IP networking concepts and associated technologies such as:
• DHCP
• DNS
• Core Network Services
• Experience leading technical projects and collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to prepare, present, and communicate technical designs to a high standard.
• Experience working with Microsoft technologies including:
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Exchange
• SharePoint
• Group Policy
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Active Security Clearance with ability to gain DV clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within Defence, National Security, Government or Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Experience of virtualisation platforms and associated infrastructure technologies.
• Knowledge of architecture and project delivery frameworks such as TOGAF and PRINCE2.
• Familiarity with SIEM technologies and wider network security tooling.
• Cisco Unified Communications and/or Asterisk PABX experience.
• Experience with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure, AWS and Microsoft 365.

To learn more, please do reach out to Jess Walrond at Sanderson Government and Defence

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, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Lead Network Engineer | DV Cleared

Lead Network Engineer

Salisbury | 3-4 Days Per Week Onsite

Inside IR35 | Open Rate
Active DV Clearance Required

Are you an experienced Lead Network Engineer with a strong background in secure, complex network environments?

We are seeking a skilled professional to support the operation, maintenance, and development of a critical network capability. You will be responsible for ensuring network availability, security, and performance while delivering architectural improvements and supporting key network initiatives.

• Active DV Clearance
• Extensive network engineering experience in enterprise, defence, service provider, or data centre environments
• Strong Cisco networking expertise, ideally CCNP certified
• Firewall and network security experience, ideally with Palo Alto technologies and PCNSE certification
• Experience with network design, implementation, and project delivery
• Knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and secure network architectures
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Maintain and support network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and cryptographic systems
• Deliver network design changes and architectural enhancements
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues
• Manage network security and perimeter defence controls
• Produce and maintain technical documentation
• Provide technical guidance to delivery teams and stakeholders

This is an opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment, supporting the delivery and evolution of a nationally significant network capability.

To learn more, please reach out to Ellen Scantlebury via email at ellen.scantlebury@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: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:38:00 GMT

Microsoft M365 and Copilot Specialist

On behalf of UK Parliament, we are looking for a Microsoft M365 and Copilot Specialist (Inside IR35) for a 7 month contract based hybrid in London. Office attendance is 1 day a week.

Please note that this role requires an Active SC clearance.

Role Profile:

This role is a blend of Microsoft 365 platform administration, product ownership, 3rd line support, stakeholder engagement, governance and solution design. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving collaboration services, supporting business users, and driving adoption of Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform capabilities.

The position is ideal for a hands-on M365 professional with strong platform administration experience across SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Microsoft 365 Groups and Power Platform.

As a Microsoft M365 and Copilot Specialist, your main responsibilities will be to:

* Administer, configure and support the Microsoft 365 collaboration suite, including SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams, Planner, Viva Engage, Stream and Microsoft 365 Groups.
* Support and optimise Microsoft Copilot capabilities, ensuring users gain maximum value from AI-enabled productivity tools.
* Provide 3rd line technical support, troubleshooting and resolving complex platform, configuration and user issues.
* Analyse requirements and design collaboration solutions aligned with business needs and governance standards.
* Manage platform provisioning, configuration, permissions and operational activities across the Microsoft 365 estate.
* Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate administration, reporting and support processes.
* Support governance, compliance and best practice implementation across Microsoft 365 services.
* Administer and support Power Platform solutions and services.
* Work closely with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
* Monitor service performance and identify opportunities for continual improvement.
* Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures.
* Keep up to date with the Microsoft 365 roadmap and evaluate new features for business adoption.
* Provide support, guidance and knowledge sharing to colleagues and team members where required.

Essential:

* Extensive experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 environments within medium to large enterprise organisations.
* Practical experience supporting, configuring, and administering Microsoft Copilot.
* Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities.
* Experience administering and supporting Microsoft Power Platform services.
* Demonstrable experience configuring, operating, and optimising Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity services.

Desirable:

* Experience working with Microsoft Copilot adoption, governance, and optimisation.
* Knowledge of Microsoft 365 roadmap, emerging features, and best practices.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

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Date Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:39:00 GMT

Utilities Engineer

Utilities Engineer - Electrical

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £49,480- £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: Working Pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. For this role, employees are required to work fully onsite. We support flexible working arrangements where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, while maintaining an onsite presence. Please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working pattern as part of your application

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Utilities Engineer - Electrical to support a variety of projects, upgrades and support tasks across the AWE estate.

This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong understanding of Electrical distribution systems. As a Utilities Engineer, you will deliver professional engineering services to AWE projects.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Delivery Manager by working with the Electrical Distribution Network Manager and Operations team to:

• Facilitate and support the delivery of projects to proactively manage risk across the network
• Provide and facilitate Network SME support to other projects across site
• Provide uninterrupted service to AWE's operational site in support of our core mission
• Support asset management of the AWE electrical distribution equipment across its full lifecycle.
• Design and assure designs for substations, switchgear and other infrastructure comply with AWE technical specifications, engineering standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Plan, design and manage deliver of network connections across a large, multi-site estate.
• Lead and advise engineers within bounds of own specialism in the delivery of innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to demonstrate experience in the following:

• Technical Apprenticeship or HNC/HND with suitable additional experience
• Leading delivery of Utilities projects/works
• Effective Stakeholder Management
• Construction / CDM experience
• Finance management understanding
• Identifying and delivering to technical and regulatory requirements

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

We'd like you to have experience in or an understanding of some of the following:

• Primary Electrical Bias with experience across multiple disciplines.
• Experience in Utility / building service delivery over a large portfolio.
• Project Management qualification i.e. APMF/Q / Prince 2
• An understanding of Formal Risk Management process

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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Date Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:01:00 GMT

Infrastructure Test Engineer - eDV Cleared

INFRASTRUCTURE TEST ENGINEER – eDV CLEARED

NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR AN eDV CLEARED INFRASTRUCTURE TEST ENGINEER IN CHELTENHAM

• Salary: Up to £60,000
• Location: Cheltenham
• Working Pattern: Fully on-site
• Clearance: Active eDV clearance required
• Type: Permanent

I'm currently working with a leading organisation operating within the Defence and National Security space, who are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Test Engineer to join a small, high-performing team working on mission-critical applications and systems.

You'll be responsible for functional and non-functional testing across infrastructure components, systems and networks, helping to ensure the performance, reliability and security of systems supporting national security operations.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience working as an Infrastructure Test Engineer or similar
• Strong technical background across Windows Client/Server environments
• Functional and non-functional testing
• End-to-end integration testing
• Test planning, test cases and test scripts
• Test execution and reporting
• Defect management and SDLC knowledge
• Experience testing physical and virtual infrastructure
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Desirable:

• Windows 11 / Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025
• VMware / Hyper-V / Citrix
• Active Directory / Group Policy
• MECM / enterprise deployment tools
• Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and DNS
• PowerShell
• JIRA / TestRail / Zephyr
• Microsoft and application patching
• ISTQB certification

This is a great opportunity for an eDV-cleared Infrastructure Test Engineer looking to work on secure, mission-critical technology within the Defence and National Security sector.

Interested? Drop me a message or get in touch directly:

dominic.barbet@searchability.com

#InfrastructureTesting #TestEngineer #SoftwareTesting #Windows #VMware #PowerShell #ISTQB #eDV #SecurityCleared #NationalSecurity #Defence #Cheltenham

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Date Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:24:00 GMT

Senior Business Analyst

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

• £640 per day via Umbrella
• MOD SC clearance required
• Hybrid working – London / Bristol, with travel between sites once per week
• Senior BA opportunity supporting a major Defence digital programme
• Initial contract until 30/10/2026

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a major organisation operating within the UK Defence sector, delivering complex digital and technology programmes across multiple business and technical domains. This is an opportunity to work at a senior level, influencing requirements, dependencies and delivery across a significant transformation environment. Due to ongoing programme activity, they are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join the team.

THE SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST ROLE:

As a Senior Business Analyst, you’ll lead the investigation, analysis and definition of platform requirements across multiple programmes and business areas. You’ll identify cross-programme dependencies, assess impacts and risks, and ensure requirements are aligned with strategic objectives and programme outcomes.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, platform teams and programme colleagues, acting as a key liaison to support collaboration, decision-making and delivery planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation
• Assess impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities
• Engage senior stakeholders to align requirements with programme objectives
• Produce high-quality requirements, process models and impact assessments
• Support programme governance and decision-making
• Facilitate collaboration between technical/platform teams and programme stakeholders

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst / Business Analyst
• Strong experience in requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation
• Experience producing process models, requirements and impact assessments
• Strong understanding of dependencies, risks and business impacts
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working across complex business and technical environments
• Ability to operate confidently across multiple programmes or workstreams
• Experience supporting programme governance and strategic decision-making

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information please call me: 07719051875. 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: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Cyber Security Manager

Cyber Security Manager – London, UK

•    Up to £95,000 Depending on Experience
•    Hybrid working, 2 to 3 days per week onsite in London
•    Existing Active SC or DV clearance required

About The Client
Our client is a major organisation delivering cyber security and technology transformation programmes across some of the UK's most complex and sensitive environments. They work closely with Defence and Government customers, helping them strengthen security, manage cyber risk and deliver secure transformation.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Manager to join their team.

The Benefits
•    Work on high-impact Defence and National Security programmes
•    Exposure to complex cyber security challenges across multiple domains
•    Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression
•    Opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber and technology specialists
•    Clear and structured progression structure
•    Performance bonus
•    Flexible cash benefits

The Cyber Security Manager Role
As a Cyber Security Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them understand cyber risk, improve their security posture and deliver secure technology transformation.

You could be responsible for:

•    Leading client engagements and developing relationships with key stakeholders
•    Delivering cyber security assessments, architecture reviews and risk analysis
•    Running workshops and presenting complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
•    Advising on security architectures, controls and technologies
•    Developing cyber security strategies and implementation roadmaps
•    Supporting incident response and business continuity planning
•    Applying frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS and CAF
•    Providing specialist advice across complex Defence and Government environments

Cyber Security Manager Essential Skills
•    Strong background within cyber or information security
•    Experience working within Defence, Government or National Security environments
•    Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS or CAF
•    Experience within areas such as security architecture, cyber risk, vulnerability management, incident response, security monitoring or threat intelligence
•    Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
•    Understanding of network security, encryption, authentication and access controls
•    Experience with threat and risk modelling

To Be Considered
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via robin.muirhead@searchability.com. For further information please call me: 07719 065949. 

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.

Key Skills
Cyber Security Manager, Cyber Security, Information Security, Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, CAF, Defence, Government, Security Clearance, SC, DV, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, NSD

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Date Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:59:00 GMT

Bloomreach Domain SME

BLOOMREACH DOMAIN SME

• Up to £640 per day via Umbrella
• Hybrid working – Home, London Capgemini office & ad hoc UK travel
• BPSS clearance required Initial contract until March 2027
• Lead the Bloomreach strategy for a large-scale website consolidation and digital transformation programme within the UK healthcare sector

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading technology services organisation supporting a major UK healthcare transformation programme. The programme is focused on consolidating and modernising a large digital estate, creating a scalable and sustainable platform that improves how content is managed and delivered. Due to the scale of this transformation, they are looking for an experienced Bloomreach Domain SME to provide strategic and technical leadership.

THE BLOOMREACH DOMAIN SME ROLE:

As the Bloomreach Domain SME / Solution Architect, you will act as the programme's Bloomreach authority, providing strategic guidance, technical leadership and best practice throughout the transformation lifecycle.

You will:

• Define the Bloomreach platform strategy, architecture and implementation approach
• Lead enterprise-scale platform and content architecture design
• Provide expertise across migrations, governance, taxonomy and content models
• Support multi-vendor delivery teams and senior stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops, design reviews and architecture governance
• Advise on scalability, security, resilience and operational sustainability

BLOOMREACH DOMAIN SME ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• 8–10+ years' enterprise CMS / Digital Experience Platform experience
• Significant hands-on Bloomreach CMS architecture and implementation experience
• Experience delivering large-scale website transformation or consolidation programmes
• Strong understanding of headless CMS and modern digital architectures
• Experience with content governance, taxonomy, metadata and publishing models
• Strong stakeholder management, consulting and technical leadership skills
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining delivery-focused

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information please call me: 07719051875. 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: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:14:00 GMT