Datasource Recruitment

About the Company

We recruit for Digital, IT and Technical permanent and contract roles specialising in Government, Defence and National security opportunities.

We cover IT, Engineering, Technical Consultancy, Management Consultancy and Business Operations.

Please email hello@datasourcerecruitment.co.uk to register your details with us as a candidate or if you are looking for support with your recruitment.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Role Summary: A 6‑month contract (37.5 hrs/week) embedded software engineer for a UK defence and civilian technology consultancy. The role is hybrid (3 days on site) and requires a current Security Clearance (SC). The engineer will design, code, test, and deliver real‑time embedded systems for electronic warfare, communications, and sensor projects. Expectations: - Maintain high‑performance, low‑latency real‑time code. - Apply emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes. - Deliver secure, reliable software that meets stringent defence standards. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for real‑time systems. - Develop and maintain embedded Linux platforms and associated drivers. - Write and execute unit, integration, and system‑level tests. - Build continuous integration (CI) pipelines and manage version control. - Collaborate with product and hardware teams on array processing, communications, and sensor system integration. Required Skills: - Strong C/C++ programming for embedded environments. - Embedded Linux development and kernel module knowledge. - Unit and system testing expertise. - Familiarity with DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, CI/CD workflows). - Understanding of modern System‑on‑Chip (SoC) architectures. - Ability to work with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and low‑latency designs. Optional / Preferred Skills: - Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithm design. - MATLAB/Simulink modelling of algorithms. - FPGA firmware development (VHDL/Verilog). - Software‑Defined Radio (SDR) platform knowledge. - Knowledge of electronic warfare concepts. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. - Current Security Clearance (SC). - No specific professional certifications required, but knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, DO-178C, or similar is advantageous.

Hampshire, United kingdom

On site

05-01-2026

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Infrastructure Engineer **Role Summary** Design, implement and support physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure for clients, ensuring security, scalability and high availability. **Expectations** - Minimum 2 years of infrastructure experience - Holds an active SC clearance (or willing to obtain) - Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams **Key Responsibilities** - Design, install and maintain physical servers and virtual environments - Manage cloud resources on AWS, Azure and GCP, including hybrid deployments - Configure and administer enterprise networking equipment (firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers, load balancers) - Implement identity and access management controls and enforce security best practices - Automate configuration and operational tasks using scripting or IaC tools - Deploy monitoring, alerting and log‑management solutions to ensure reliability - Plan, test and execute disaster‑recovery and backup strategies - Perform root‑cause analysis for critical incidents and provide corrective actions - Collaborate with DevOps, security and application teams on infrastructure projects **Required Skills** - Windows and/or Linux server administration - Virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM) - Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs) - Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) - Monitoring/Log platforms (Splunk, Datadog, Nagios) - Cloud platform management (AWS, Azure) - Security frameworks (Least Privilege, Zero Trust) - IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) - Storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and backup/recovery tools **Required Education & Certifications** - UK degree or equivalent qualification in IT, Computer Science or related field (preferred) - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, or equivalent are advantageous - Valid SC clearance or willingness to obtain one in accordance with vetting procedures

Gloucestershire, United kingdom

On site

Junior

13-01-2026

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Information Technology Business Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title:** Information Technology Business Analyst **Role Summary:** Analyst to translate data from IT and business systems into insights that drive strategic decisions and operational efficiencies. Build and maintain reporting tools, support transformation initiatives, and ensure data integrity across the organization. **Expactations:** - Minimum SC clearance required (holder of an active clearance is mandatory) - Ability to work independently while meeting tight deadlines on a contract basis - Strong analytical judgment and communication skills for non‑technical stakeholders **Key Responsibilities:** - Gather, analyze, and interpret data from multiple IT and business platforms - Design, develop, and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Excel and Power BI - Support business transformation and operational excellence projects, focusing on performance improvement - Collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and leadership to capture requirements and translate them into analytical solutions - Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all reporting outputs - Identify trends, risks, and opportunities; present findings clearly to non‑technical audiences **Required Skills:** - Proven experience in business transformation and operational excellence initiatives - Hands‑on involvement in supply chain improvement programs - Background or experience in a software‑focused organization; exposure to defence or national security environments is a plus - Working knowledge of software products, IT services, licensing structures, and Software Asset Management (SAM) - Advanced Excel proficiency; experience developing Power BI dashboards is advantageous - Strong analytical capability with meticulous attention to detail - Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement; adept at eliciting insights from varied teams - Self‑motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum of SC clearance (Security Clearance) required - Relevant university qualification or professional certifications in data analysis, business analytics, or information technology is preferred but not mandatory ---

Southampton, United kingdom

On site

19-01-2026

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Data Scientist

Job Description

**Job Title:** Data Scientist **Role Summary:** Data Scientist responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and enhancing a live AI computer vision system in a secure defence environment. Works within a small, highly skilled technical team to deliver incremental improvements to production AI models, ensuring compliance with security, ethical, and regulatory standards. **Expectations:** * Operate within a 12‑month full‑time contract (40 hrs/week). * Hold an active DV clearance (required). * Demonstrate strong Python and MLOps expertise. * Deliver scalable, maintainable AI solutions adapting to evolving use cases. **Key Responsibilities:** - Maintain and optimize an existing AI computer vision capability in production. - Support and sustain a commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) AI model. - Develop and extend features to add new use cases. - Ensure AI solutions meet security, ethical, and regulatory requirements. - Build robust, scalable systems suitable for long‑term deployment. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prioritize improvements and resolve technical issues. **Required Skills:** - Expert Python programming for production AI workflows. - Hands‑on MLOps: MLflow, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes. - CI/CD pipeline experience (GitLab, Jenkins) for automated build/deployment. - Data engineering fundamentals: ETL, data warehousing, streaming. - Design or modifications of scalable, cloud‑native architectures and data pipelines. - Ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance in live production environments. - Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts and compliance matters. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). - DV clearance (current). - Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., UK Defence) is advantageous.

London, United kingdom

On site

13-02-2026