Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, SC clearance required to start.

Location - Hampshire, Surrey or London

Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions.

Do you enjoy solving technical cyber problems and identifying vulnerabilities?

As part of our client’s expanding National Security division, you’ll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We’re seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured, for either x86/x64 or ARM processor architectures.
• Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.
• Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.
• Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
• Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.
• Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
• Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
• Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
• Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure

Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required

Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. SC Clearance required to start

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you’re naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today!

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Systems Engineering / IV&V Lead

Powering Decision. Securing the Future.

Join the team redefining defence technology.
From engineering systems that save lives to leading programmes that shape the future battlespace - find your place in the next generation of defence innovation.

About the Opportunity

This role sits at the heart of delivering secure, high-integrity systems for critical defence programmes. You will contribute to the development of advanced solutions that protect sensitive information and enable trusted communication in demanding operational environments.

Join our ciet and play a key role in shaping the technology that underpins national security.

The Role

As a Systems Engineering / IV&V Lead, you will be responsible for driving verification and validation across complex hardware, software and firmware-based systems. Acting as a senior technical authority, you will develop test strategies, assure engineering quality, and guide evidence generation from concept to acceptance.

You will operate independently, mentor engineering teams, lead technical delivery, and influence best practice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assurance of Systems Engineering activities, including in-process verification and validation.
• Deliver clear, conclusive evidence through System Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities.
• Create and maintain IV&V artefacts: strategies, plans, procedures, compliance matrices and reports.
• Ensure system correctness and completeness from requirements to final acceptance.
• Apply IV&V processes in accordance with industry standards and best practice.
• Lead development of specialist test equipment, rigs, harnesses and fixtures.
• Oversee safety and security of test environments and IV&V events.
• Act as a key contributor to engineering design reviews, TRRs and project gateways.
• Support qualification and compliance testing with internal and external test houses.
• Manage use of external IV&V facilities, including interoperability testing.
• Drive improvements in Systems Engineering and IV&V tools, methods and processes.
• Provide expert technical guidance across engineering teams.
• Mentor and coach engineers and non-technical staff in IV&V principles.
• Ensure security of information in line with government regulations.
• May include line management (2-6 engineers), technical leadership or subject matter expertise.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Current or recent SC clearance, with ability to obtain/maintain DV.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or relevant defence experience.
• Strong Systems Engineering knowledge (INCOSE / ISO 15288).
• Proven IV&V experience aligned to ISO 29119.
• Background in testing hardware, software and firmware systems.
• Experience developing special-to-type test equipment across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of safety and security for laboratory/test environments.
• Experience delivering qualification and compliance test activities.

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with environmental testing facilities and methods.
• Experience generating Basis of Estimate (BoE) for bids and change proposals.
• Engagement with professional engineering bodies; advocates for SE/IV&V standards.
• Experience with ISO 17025 test facilities.
• INCOSE membership (ASEP/CSEP).
• IV&V or test-related certification.
• Use of test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Environmental / EMC / EMI / TEMPEST testing.
• Competence in modelling techniques for test scoping or environment design.
• Scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, JavaScript, Perl).
• Knowledge of iterative and modern development methods such as TDD, BDD, ATDD.

Why Join?

• Work on mission-critical systems with tangible national security impact.
• Be a recognised technical leader and mentor within a high-performing team.
• Influence future Systems Engineering and IV&V best practice.
• Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to specialise.

Benefits include…

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (with the option to buy an additional 5 days)
• Pension contributions
• 4 Life Assurance
• Flexible working hours, including the option to finish at 1pm on Fridays
• A range of flexible benefits such as cycle-to-work and will-writing services
• Security Clearance Allowance (where applicable)

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Job Title: AWS Platform Engineer
Location: Leeds, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits package

About us

A rapidly growing technology-driven organisation is seeking a Platform Engineer to strengthen security across cloud platforms and delivery pipelines. This role sits within a high-performing Platform Engineering function and blends security, DevOps and cloud engineering to embed security by design across modern, cloud-first environments.

This role is hands-on, highly technical, and ideal for someone who enjoys owning core platform capabilities and embedding security into everything they build.

This is a hybrid role - you will be required to work from the Leeds office 3 days a week.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform
• Develop and operate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Manage Kubernetes deployments and application delivery with Argo CD (GitOps)
• Build and maintain platform tooling that improves developer experience, reliability, and security
• Implement and operate monitoring, logging, and alerting using the Elastic stack
• Embed security into the platform and delivery pipelines (shift-left security)
• Collaborate closely with application, security, and SRE teams
• Troubleshoot platform issues and drive continuous improvements

Tech Stack

You don’t need to be an expert in everything, but experience in several of these is expected:

• Cloud: AWS (EKS, IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, Security Hub, Inspector)
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions
• GitOps/CD: Argo CD
• Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring & Logging: Elastic (ELK/Elastic Observability)
• Security: Trivy, AWS Security Hub, AWS Inspector, security scanning tools
• Scripting: Bash, Python, or similar

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience as a Platform, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineer
• Hands-on AWS experience in production environments
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes and modern deployment patterns
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows
• Practical experience with cloud and container security
• Infrastructure-as-code mindset and strong automation skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and owning shared platforms

Nice to Have

• Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Familiarity with SRE principles and reliability engineering
• Security certifications or deep interest in cloud security

About You: We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident & Motivated: You take initiative and are eager to tackle new challenges.
• Independent: You’re comfortable working on tasks autonomously but enjoy collaborating with a team.
• Quick to Learn: You’re excited to dive into new technologies and constantly improve your skills.
• Team-Oriented: You value working with a high-performance team and contributing to a positive culture.
• Dedicated & Resourceful: You bring a strong work ethic and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Customer-Focused: You’re driven by the chance to create solutions that make a difference for our customers.

What’s in it for me?

• Base Salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Allocated company shares following successful completion of probation.
• 5% company performance bonus
• Value-based bonus of up to 10%
• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the Leeds office
• 37 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, with flexibility to work public holidays and take alternative days off.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications and technical growth.
• A collaborative, delivery-focused environment with scope to influence security strategy and mentor others.

Who we are

Johnson Controls’ Belfast centre drives innovation in smart, integrated security, bringing together advanced video, access control, and perimeter technologies. Our Illustra range of intelligent IP cameras delivers crisp high‑definition imaging, built‑in AI analytics, low‑light performance, and strong cybersecurity—providing scalable, future‑ready video solutions for any environment. The Illustra brand has been growing year on year, consistently meeting aggressive targets from the business by expanding the portfolio into new and innovative technologies that solve real world problems for customers. Currently we are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join our team.

What you will do

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with firmware, hardware & quality assurance engineers, and with 3rd party companies, you will develop, enhance and test a wide range of Illustra IP cameras. Reporting to the Illustra Firmware manager, you will support the team in hitting time to market and quality milestones; allowing the Illustra team to successfully meet revenue targets.

How you will do it

• Design, develop, test and maintain software.
• Develop technical documentation in-line with industry best practices.
• Interface with other functions with the business to ensure the timely delivery of high quality products.
• Adhere to development processes including design reviews, code reviews and coding guidelines.
• Act as an enthusiastic and motivated member of the product development team.
• Maintain knowledge of new technologies in the field of security systems.

What we look for

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work from the Belfast office minimum three days a week
• 3+ years of experience in software development in C/C++ in an Embedded Linux system.
• Applicants must be have Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics and Software, or similar degree with software component.
• Experience should include some of the following: UDP/IP, TCP/IP, Linux Kernel knowledge, Multi-process and Multi-threading, Asynchronous programming, Relational Databases, Open Source Software Integration and Software Security Mechanisms.
• Experience of developing within an Agile framework.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Methodical and accurate.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Evidence of mentoring/coaching software team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple processor families (e.g. x86, ARM, MSP430).
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (e.g. JTAG debuggers).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Node.js, JS, Python, Bash, Perl).
• Experience with automated build systems (e.g. Jenkins).
• Experience with using network analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark).
• Experience of video streaming technologies
• AI – ability to leverage AI tools to aid rapid software development
• Experience  in ONVIF standards

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We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join a growing platform team supporting a large-scale SaaS platform. This role focuses on improving reliability, scalability, and performance while helping drive a major cloud-native transition to Azure and Kubernetes.

You will work closely with engineering teams to modernise infrastructure, automate operations, and ensure highly observable and resilient systems in a production environment handling sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cloud migration and containerisation initiatives
• Operate and improve production monitoring, alerting, and system reliability
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Pulumi and Ansible
• Participate in incident response and on-call rotations
• Lead blameless post-mortems and continuous improvement efforts
• Collaborate with product engineering teams on observability and performance

Key Skills

• Strong experience with Azure cloud architecture
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience
• Pulumi experience
• Experience troubleshooting distributed systems
• Monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Graylog
• Linux systems administration
• Scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Redis
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Desirable

• Software development background (C#, Go, TypeScript, Python)
• Experience with Ansible
• Go development experience
• Experience in regulated environments
• Familiarity with Windows / IIS environments

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: Up to £60k

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires candidates to undergo Security Clearance. Applicants must have at least 5 years of UK address history at the point of application.

Who is our client?
Our client is a global professional services organisation delivering technology, consulting and digital solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries. They work on complex transformation projects for both private and public sector clients and provide employees with opportunities to develop their skills within an innovative and collaborative technology environment.

The Role:
As a DevOps Engineer, you will:
Work within a DevOps team to deliver environments and tools that support development and testing activities.
Automate the provisioning of integrations between systems using APIs and modern cloud technologies.
Configure and maintain tools used across the development lifecycle including CI/CD and testing platforms.
Build automated processes that enable development teams to adopt continuous integration and continuous testing practices.
Support Scrum teams by maintaining reliable, scalable development and testing environments.
Contribute to the improvement of development workflows and operational efficiency through automation and DevOps best practices.

What the Successful DevOps Engineer can expect from their duties within the role:
Delivering and maintaining development, testing and deployment environments.
Automating infrastructure provisioning and software deployment processes.
Implementing monitoring, logging and alerting solutions to maintain system performance.
Working closely with development teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

The Successful DevOps Engineer will have experience in this tech stack:
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as GitLab, Jira or CodeBuild
Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK or Terraform
Automation tools such as Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and environment setup
Monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, AppDynamics, Kibana, Splunk or Prometheus
Public or private cloud platforms and virtualisation technologies
RESTful APIs and integrating them within DevOps pipelines
Agile and Lean software delivery methodologies
Linux based environments and system administration
At least one scripting language such as Python, Node.js, Typescript, PowerShell or Bash

Some Additional experience that is highly desirable but not required for this role are:
Experience introducing DevOps practices to new projects or teams
Experience defining and managing DevOps implementation roadmaps
Experience contributing to technical architecture and system design
Knowledge of virtual networking or functional and performance testing

Benefits
The Successful DevOps Engineer will benefit from these perks that come with the role:
Competitive salary
25 days vacation per year
Private medical insurance
Three extra leave days per year for charitable work
Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with global teams

If you are interested in this role, or have the experience required, please apply below.Reference: AMC/KPE/DVOA

Role: Lead DevOps Engineer Rate: £675 - £715 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella) Location: Fully Remote (UK-Based) Duration: Initial 6 months (extensions highly likely) Clearance: Active SC Clearance (Required) The Opportunity Join a high-profile Public Sector transformation programme. We are seeking a senior-level DevOps Engineer to serve as technical leads in the design and evolution of secure, cloud-native platforms. This is a pure IaC (Infrastructure as Code) environment focused on enterprise-scale resilience and security. Core Technical Stack \* AWS Master: Deep expertise across EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, and VPC. Terraform Expertise: Proven track record in designing and refactoring complex IaC environments (Git/GitLab integration). CI/CD Orchestration: Advanced experience with GitLab CI and Jenkins to automate end-to-end delivery pipelines. Containerization: Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) for scaling microservices. Scripting: High proficiency in Python, Bash, and Ansible for automation and 'code review' leadership. Responsibilities Lead Technical Design: Shape the architectural direction of the AWS environment. Refactoring & Quality: Lead code reviews and promote refactoring techniques to enhance a multi-site enterprise codebase. Security & Compliance: Implement robust security measures aligned to GDS and Home Office security standards. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the technical bridge between IT colleagues and business clients to track prioritisation and delivery. Apply Now for immediate consideration TPBN1\_UKTJ

Package - £55,000 - £85,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Cleared to eDV level

Location - Cheltenham or Manchester

Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions.

Do you enjoy solving technical cyber problems and identifying vulnerabilities?

As part of our client’s expanding National Security division, you’ll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We’re seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured, for either x86/x64 or ARM processor architectures.

• Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.

• Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.

• Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.

• Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.

• Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
• Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
• Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
• Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure

Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required

You will already hold an active eDV security clearance

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you’re naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today!

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Edinburgh Napier University are currently the number one Scottish Modern University for research in Computer Science & Informatics. The way our School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment works as a school is intrinsically linked with industry, to ensure our world-leading research and teaching has an impact in all areas of life. To help us maintain this status, we are currently looking for an experienced Linux Technician to work closely with researchers, data scientists, and IT teams to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of our Linux systems, while encouraging use of Linux in general to students and staff alike. The Role: The post of Linux Technician will give you excellent opportunity to use your previous experience managing commercial and/or academic Linux environments to: -Provide first and second-line support to school academics, researchers, and students using the universitys High-Performance Computing (HPC) facilities. -Manage user accounts, access controls, and security policies on school hardware -Monitor system performance and usage; identify and resolve issues to minimise downtime (on school hardware). -Troubleshot and support users with job submissions, software builds, and application performance tuning. As part of our collaborative and supportive technical team, we anticipate that your proficiency with Linux (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Bash scripting will allow you to effectively: -Promote the use of HPC across the School, providing regular workshops and demonstrations. -Support users with job submissions, software builds, and application performance tuning. -Automate routine tasks using scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible) -Ensure data integrity and backup/recovery processes and -Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Furthermore, the role will also give you the chance to: -Collaborate with researchers and technical teams to evaluate and deploy scientific and engineering applications. -Assist with Linux installations throughout the School and -Assist with MS Windows based hardware and software installation and deployment If you have previous experience managing commercial or academic Linux environments and would like to join an organisation who value high standards, good work-life balance and collaborative working, then we would love to hear from you. What we will need from you: -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). -Previous experience managing commercial or academic Linux environments. -Experience with container technologies (e.g., Apptainer, Docker). -Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Ganglia). -Knowledge of MS Windows and application installation and PC hardware -Strong communication and presentation skills -Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills Benefits we offer: We offer support and recognition wherever due, as well as fantastic benefits such as pension with employer contributions of 17.6%, a minimum of 41 days holiday and annual pay reviews. There are professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. Additional information: Salary:£31,236 - £37,694 per annum (depending on experience) Contract:Permanent, Full Time 35 hrs/wk Interviews:Week commencing 30th March 2026 Please note: We are reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early once we find the right candidate. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. *The University holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status.* *We are a flexible Employer.* *On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.*

Permanent | £55,000 - £65,000 | Herefordshire (Hybrid, up to 3 days per week)

Minimum SC clearance required | DV clearance preferred

We are seeking two Cloud Support Engineer to provide Level 1 and Level 2 support across secure, defence-focused cloud environments. This role focuses on maintaining platform stability, administering Azure Landing Zones, and supporting enterprise collaboration and CI/CD platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support, including incident triage and resolution
• Administer Microsoft Azure Landing Zone environments (RBAC, subscriptions, policies, resources)
• Support core networking components including VNets, NSGs, and routing
• Respond to monitoring alerts, investigate issues, and escalate where required
• Act as an internal application champion for collaboration and CI/CD platforms
• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and support procedures

Skills & Experience

• Experience in Level 1/Level 2 technical support within a customer-facing environment
• Hands-on exposure to Microsoft Azure administration
• Understanding of cloud networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, routing, Firewalls)
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep
• Basic Scripting or automation using PowerShell, Bash, or tools like Ansible
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Any of the following certifications would be a bonus: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), ITIL Foundation Certification

This role offers the opportunity to support secure cloud environments within defence programmes while developing hands-on Azure and operational cloud experience.

AWS DevOps Engineer - Blackburn/Hybrid We are looking for a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to join our remote-first team and take full ownership of a modern, automated ecosystem. If you're the type of engineer who lives to 'automate everything,' thrives on building resilient CI/CD pipelines, and views Infrastructure as Code as the only way to scale, this is the challenge you've been looking for. You will be the bridge between code and production, ensuring our environments are scalable, resilient, and invisible to the developers. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and deploy complex environments using Terraform or CloudFormation (No ClickOps allowed). CI/CD Orchestration: Build and optimize sophisticated pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins) to move code from commit to production with zero friction. Kubernetes & Containers: Manage and scale EKS clusters, focusing on high availability, service mesh, and cost optimization. Serverless & Scaling: Architecting solutions utilizing Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB to handle fluctuating global traffic. Security & Observability: Implementing 'Shift Left' security and building deep-visibility dashboards using Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog . What You Bring to the Table We are looking for a DevOps practitioner who lives in the terminal and understands that 'DevOps' is a culture, not just a job title. AWS Mastery: Deep, production-level experience with the AWS ecosystem (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Route53). Coding/Scripting DNA: Strong proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash for automation and custom tooling. Container Expert: Hands-on experience with Docker and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS is a must). The MSP/Consultancy Edge: (Optional but preferred) Experience managing diverse client environments or high-traffic SaaS platforms. Problem Solver: The ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems and perform root-cause analysis on production incidents. AWS DevOps Engineer - Blackburn/Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. To From Record Yes No Always use these settings TPBN1\_UKTJ

£550/day Inside IR-35 for an initial 12 months

BPSS - no clearance required

Stevenage - opportunity for 2 days per week from home once embedded into the team

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to design, build and operate reliable CI/CD platforms across a mix of container and VM environments. You’ll focus on Jenkins-based CI, automation, code quality integration and enabling fast, stable delivery for engineering teams.

Key technical skills:

CI/CD engineering with Jenkins (pipelines, shared libraries, PR workflows, credentials management)

Automation with Ansible and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

Docker or Podman, plus Kubernetes fundamentals and running CI workloads on cluster agents

Git-based workflows, Jira/Confluence use, and integration with CI systems

Strong Linux experience and scripting in Python, Bash or Groovy

What you’ll be doing:

Designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and shared CI platforms

Automating configuration, builds and environment provisioning

Integrating code quality, security and compliance tools

Managing build agents across Kubernetes and VM environments

Supporting developers with reliable, high-performance build processes

Troubleshooting CI and automation issues and documenting platforms and runbooks

You’ll bring solid problem solving skills, clear communication, and the ability to take ownership of platforms end to end while balancing speed and stability.

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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DevOps Engineer - Manchester - 2-3 days onsite Are you feeling stuck maintaining systems rather than improving them? Looking for a role where you can shape infrastructure, influence decisions, and work across modern cloud and data platforms? We're working with a growing technology company focused on delivering secure, scalable data solutions. As they expand, theyre building a dedicated DevOps capability to strengthen their platform and improve delivery speed, security, and stability. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work closely with developers and data engineers, contribute to infrastructure decisions, and build mature, automated systems. The Role As the DevOps Engineer, you'll take ownership of the infrastructure supporting a data-driven product. Your work will enable reliable deployments, support high availability, and allow the team to deliver features quickly and confidently. Responsibilities include: Managing Kubernetes clusters for production and staging environments Migrating infrastructure to an Infrastructure as Code setup using tools like Terraform Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments Supporting infrastructure for tools such as Airbyte, dbt, and Python-based data workflows Writing scripts in Python and Bash to automate operational tasks and monitor system health Technical Environment Docker, Kubernetes Terraform (or equivalent IaC tools) GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Python, Bash scripting Azure cloud services Familiarity with data tools like Airbyte, dbt, Snowflake connectors What Were Looking For Youre able to work independently and take ownership of your work You prioritise reliability, repeatability, and security in how systems are built Youre collaborative and comfortable working closely with developers and data engineers Why Join Be involved in shaping infrastructure and process as the team scales Work across both web and data platforms for broader technical exposure 2-3 days a week (Manchester or Cardiff) Join a team that values openness, flexibility, and professional development If you're looking for a role where you can have a real impact on how things are built and delivered, wed like to hear from you. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Cloud DevOps Engineer - Highly Competitive Salary About the Role: We are partnering with a leading technology consultancy that delivers large-scale cloud solutions for complex organisations. As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, you will help clients build, operate, and optimise secure, scalable platforms on Google Cloud. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role where youll set direction, define standards, and ensure high-quality delivery. Youll work closely with clients and cross-disciplinary teams to design innovative cloud solutions, while mentoring colleagues and sharing best practices across the organisation. What Youll Be Working On: Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native platforms on Google Cloud, including serverless, Kubernetes, and compute-based environments Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, Terraform, and other DevOps tools Implement automated monitoring, security, and governance practices across cloud environments Collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions Lead technical discussions, provide guidance on architecture, and troubleshoot complex issues Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across teams Ensure delivery aligns with compliance, security, and operational standards What They Are Looking For: They are seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer with experience delivering production-ready solutions on Google Cloud. Candidates will ideally have: Hands-on experience with GCP services such as Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, GKE, Compute Engine, VPCs, Cloud Spanner, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and API design Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and automated testing Competence in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, Node.js) Familiarity with security practices, IAM, service perimeters, and hardened cloud platforms Agile delivery experience and strong collaboration skills Bonus skills: Experience with other cloud providers, DevSecOps automation, Apigee/API Gateway, or AI/ML-enabled cloud services. Security Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) if required. Why This Role? As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, youll have ownership of high-impact cloud programmes, collaborate with talented teams, and gain exposure to diverse projects and technologies. Youll also benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment and a culture of continuous learning. Benefits: Private healthcare and lifestyle perks 25 days annual leave (plus Christmas bonus half day) and option to buy more Generous pension scheme Performance-based bonus Employee share ownership Tax-efficient benefits (cycle to work, Give as You Earn) Hybrid working and flexible arrangements Ok I'm In What's Next? Please apply with your latest CV. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Were looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join the Spider team. Youll work closely with our developers and wider team to support, improve, and maintain our platforms and deployment processes.

We deliver digital projects for a range of established brands and organisations, across both web and mobile. The role offers exposure to varied work, practical problem-solving, and a team that values clear communication and doing things properly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure across AWS (primary), with some client environments on Rackspace Cloud and Azure
• Build, improve, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI automated testing, staging deployments, environment management
• Maintain and extend Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Manage Docker-based development and deployment workflows, including Lando local development environments
• Administer Linux servers and Proxmox virtualisation infrastructure
• Support deployment pipelines for PHP/Drupal applications (composer builds, config sync, database updates, cache management)
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting across environments
• Scripting across Bash (sed/awk), Python, and Perl
• Collaborate with the development team to improve developer experience and environment parity between local, staging, and production

Salary and benefits

Spider Online offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience, alongside a strong reward package. This includes a quarterly performance-related bonus and participation in our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), meaning employees share directly in the success of the business.

Additional benefits include a generous holiday allowance (including your birthday off), company pension, and a hybrid working model with two days per week in our Glasgow office and the remainder working from home.

About Spider Online

Based in Glasgow city centre, Spider Online is a digital agency working with clients across the transport, government, and HR sectors. We design and build websites, mobile applications, and APIs, and provide ongoing technical support, hosting, and platform administration.

Onsite - Cardiff
Up to 28,000 per annum

CPS Group are partnering with a Global Data Migration Consultancy that works with many of the world’s largest organisations to extract, migrate, restore, and secure legacy data.

We’re looking for a Junior Network/Hardware Engineer to join the Cardiff-based team. You’ll be working fully onsite with physical hardware, legacy storage systems, connectivity and networking

This would suit someone who wants a hands-on role, has excellent problem solving skills, thrives on finding solutions to tech challenges and want to begin a career in Data Migration with a leading Consultancy. setups, to extracting and restoring critical information for clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working on data extraction and restoration projects for a variety of clients
Setting up and configuring restoration equipment
Handling legacy hardware, storage devices, and connectivity challenges
Troubleshooting hardware and network configurations
Writing up documentation and restoration procedures
Collaborating closely with the Data Services Manager to improve restoration processes and tools

Experience within any of the below an advantage

HND or Degree in Computing (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux systems a benefit
Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems, programs, and network services
Comfortable working with physical hardware, RAID systems, and network cabling
Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, VB, or similar)
Good understanding of networking, connectivity, and data migration fundamentals

Bonus points if you have:

Experience configuring or using backup-to-tape software (TSM, BackupExec, Arcserve, etc.)
Knowledge of SQL querying, tape libraries, or data storage systems

If you’re technically minded, curious, and love figuring out how things work - this is a fantastic opportunity to build a unique and rewarding career in data restoration and recovery.

Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group

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We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join a growing platform team supporting a large-scale SaaS platform. This role focuses on improving reliability, scalability, and performance while helping drive a major cloud-native transition to Azure and Kubernetes.

You will work closely with engineering teams to modernise infrastructure, automate operations, and ensure highly observable and resilient systems in a production environment handling sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cloud migration and containerisation initiatives
• Operate and improve production monitoring, alerting, and system reliability
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Pulumi and Ansible
• Participate in incident response and on-call rotations
• Lead blameless post-mortems and continuous improvement efforts
• Collaborate with product engineering teams on observability and performance

Key Skills

• Strong experience with Azure cloud architecture
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience
• Pulumi experience
• Experience troubleshooting distributed systems
• Monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Graylog
• Linux systems administration
• Scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Redis
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Desirable

• Software development background (C#, Go, TypeScript, Python)
• Experience with Ansible
• Go development experience
• Experience in regulated environments
• Familiarity with Windows / IIS environments

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Infrastructure and Security Engineer
Location: York - Hybrid (4 days in office)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Why Apply?

This Infrastructure and Security Engineer opportunity in York offers the chance to work within a cloud-first, Microsoft-led domain supporting both UK and USA operations in a Azure cloud environment. The role is suited to an experienced engineer who seeks ownership, security-led design, and continuous improvement. It is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a full-time Infrastructure and Security Engineer role with flexible working and long-term career development in IT and cyber security careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a small but skilled team in the heart of York. This organisation is one of our longstanding clients and people opt to stay with the business for a long time, they offer a great place to work!

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and secure Azure infrastructure to ensure availability, resilience, and performance.
• Lead on cloud security architecture, including identity management, access controls, and threat mitigation.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and security incidents.
• Deliver cloud migration, optimisation, and security enhancement initiatives.
• Administer endpoint management solutions using Microsoft Intune and Group Policy.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting through Azure Monitor and security tooling.
• Maintain patching, backup, and disaster recovery processes.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in infrastructure and security engineering roles within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including networking, governance, and security controls.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 security, Azure AD (Entra ID), Conditional Access, and endpoint protection.
• Demonstrated experience with automation and scripting using tools like PowerShell and Bash.
• Solid understanding of incident management, vulnerability remediation, and continuity planning.
• Confident communicator capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to participate in very occasional out-of-hours support.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Platform Engineer to join a distinguished international law firm in London where you will assume a pivotal role in shaping the firm's cloud infrastructure and automation strategies. PLATFORM ENGINEER Salary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: London What you'll do: You will play an integral role in embedding essential tools such as ServiceNow into core operational processes whilst ensuring all cloud-based systems adhere rigorously to security protocols. By meticulously documenting best practices and providing mentorship to peers, you will contribute significantly to a culture of knowledge sharing and perpetual enhancement. Your expertise will also be sought as an escalation point for resolving complex technical matters. Success in this appointment is defined not only by the delivery of resilient solutions but also by your capacity to foster trusted relationships across departments-ensuring the organisation remains at the vanguard of technological progress whilst upholding its enduring commitment to inclusivity and collective endeavour. What you bring: You bring substantial hands-on experience automating intricate IT infrastructures using contemporary tools such as Terraform across both public and private clouds. Your familiarity with CI/CD pipelines ensures seamless integration between development functions and operational teams. You are adept at scripting-whether employing Bash on Linux or PowerShell on Windows-and have successfully navigated complex global environments where effective communication is paramount. With meticulous attention to detail and steadfast dedication to process refinement, you deliver secure solutions aligned with prevailing industry standards. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

A leading UK financial services organisation is looking for a Cloud Platform DevOps Engineer specialising in Google Cloud Platform networking to join a highly skilled engineering team working on a large-scale cloud transformation programme.

You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining secure, automated cloud networking infrastructure that enables development teams to deliver modern, scalable applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage enterprise-scale GCP networking infrastructure
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Support secure, reliable networking across cloud and hybrid environments
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and improve platform reliability
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to deliver scalable solutions

Key Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with GCP networking (VPC, Load Balancers, DNS, Firewalls, Cloud Interconnect, VPC Peering)
• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• DevOps tooling such as Git, GitHub or Terraform Cloud
• Experience working in enterprise cloud environments

Desirable

• Hybrid cloud networking experience
• Python or Bash automation
• Monitoring tools such as Google Cloud Monitoring or Dynatrace
• GCP certifications

For this role, you’ll receive a very competitive benefits package including non-contributory pension, discretionery bonus and a comprehensive holiday package. The role requires 2 days onsite a week and can be based from Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol or Halifax.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major cloud engineering programme and help shape the next generation of cloud infrastructure.

Position: Virtualisation Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary Band: £35,000 to £60,000 per annum (depending on seniority)
Must go through eDV clearance

Shape the future of secure government infrastructure

We’re supporting a major central government organisation in strengthening and modernising its secure IT estate. As part of this long-term transformation programme, we’re looking for Virtualisation Engineers at multiple experience levels - from early-career professionals to seasoned specialists.

Whether you’re building on a solid foundation or bringing deep technical expertise, this is an opportunity to work on nationally significant systems while developing your skills in a supportive, people-first environment

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll join a collaborative technical team responsible for maintaining, improving, and supporting complex virtualised environments. Your day-to-day work may include:

• Providing first and second-line support for incidents and technical issues
• Monitoring system performance and ensuring stable, secure operations
• Creating and maintaining documentation to support knowledge sharing
• Supporting compliance with internal processes, standards, and policies
• Contributing to continual service improvement initiatives

Your exact responsibilities will scale with your experience - junior engineers will receive structured support and mentoring, while senior engineers will take on more complex problem-solving and technical ownership.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for individuals who are organised, curious, and proactive. You’ll enjoy working in a team, sharing knowledge, and continuously improving how things are done.

Key qualities include:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Familiarity with ITIL best practices
• A mindset focused on root-cause analysis and process improvement
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and issues
• A willingness to learn, grow, and support others

Desirable Technical Skills

We’re open to candidates with a range of backgrounds. Experience in any of the following areas is beneficial:

• Virtualisation technologies and concepts
• Windows Server 2016/2019 administration
• Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Red Hat technologies (e.g., Satellite 6, RHEL/CentOS, CoreOS)
• Active Directory administration (OU structure, RBAC, DFS)
• VSAN, SCVMM, Hyper-V
• Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Git)
• Awareness of McAfee EPO/ENS

You don’t need to tick every box - if you have a solid grounding in virtualisation and a desire to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in It for You

You’ll be joining a programme that genuinely invests in its people. Benefits include:

• Salary range from £35,000 to £60,000, depending on experience
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive benefits options (including private medical, wellbeing support, and more)
• Discounts on technology, travel, groceries, and lifestyle products
• Recognition initiatives, team events, and a supportive community

If you’re looking for a role where your work has real impact - and where you can grow your skills in a secure, modern environment - this could be the ideal next step. To learn more, please do speak to Tom Royston via email on

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.

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