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About the Company

Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands.

Specialisms:
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATFORM & IT INFRASTRUCTURE | DATA SCIENCE & BIG DATA ENGINEERING | ENTERPRISE, SOLUTION & TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE | CYBER SECURITY & INFORMATION SECURITY | PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT | BUSINESS CHANGE & BUSINESS ANALYSIS | SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & SYSTEM INTEGRATION TEST ENGINEERING | USER RESEARCH, UI & UX DESIGN | BID, SALES & MARKETING | ERP & CRM

Listed Jobs

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Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Broughton, United kingdom

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11-09-2025

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Principal Cloud Architect

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**Job Title:** Principal Cloud Architect **Role Summary** Lead cloud architecture initiatives focused on AWS, technical leadership, and mentoring, delivering secure, scalable solutions within high-security environments. **Expectations** - Active Enhanced DV Clearance (West). - Willingness to work full-time on-site when required. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud solutions for mission-critical systems. - Mentor junior engineers and lead training sessions. - Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliability, cost efficiency, and agility. - Collaborate on agile architecture and high-quality documentation. - Deliver secure, enterprise-grade cloud transformations for defense/cybersecurity clients. **Required Skills** - Extensive experience in IT systems design, deployment, and administration. - Proven technical leadership and team leadership roles. - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification. - Deep expertise in AWS cloud solutions design and management. - Advanced Linux/Windows administration in large-scale enterprises. - Strong IPv4 networking design and troubleshooting capabilities. - Proficient in IaC using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform. - Hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes for virtualization/containerization. - Experience in high-security or defense environments. **Required Education & Certifications** - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional. - Additional AWS-specialist certifications (e.g., DevOps, Security).

Cheltenham, United kingdom

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Senior

07-11-2025

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Lead Infrastructure Engineer

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**Job Title:** Lead Infrastructure Engineer **Role Summary:** Lead the design, development, and 3rd‑line support of mission‑critical applications, primarily built on Oracle APEX, and drive strategic migration to AWS. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and collaborate with Service Owner and CIO to implement modern development practices across the infrastructure estate. **Expectations:** - Hold an active Enhanced DV (West) clearance. - Work on‑site in Cheltenham full‑time as required. - Demonstrate expertise in either Oracle APEX/PLSQL, AWS migration, or broad software engineering within the client’s IT environment. - Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior staff. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop, maintain, and provide 3rd‑line support for critical Oracle APEX applications. - Advise and plan multi‑year migration of applications and databases from Oracle to AWS. - Promote and implement modern DevOps and development practices. - Mentor and upskill technical team members. - Collaborate with Service Owner and CIO on infrastructure improvements. - Contribute to API and service integration designs. **Required Skills:** - Active Enhanced DV (West) clearance. - Deep experience with Oracle 19c, APEX (v21‑24), ORDS, and PL/SQL **or** proven AWS migration experience with Oracle services. - Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure (Amazon Linux, AWS Oracle services). - Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (8/9) and/or Amazon Linux for non‑database services (web, SFTP). - Proficiency with GitLab (and optionally Bitbucket/JIRA). - Understanding of API design and integration. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Oracle Database Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer) are desirable but not mandatory.

Cheltenham, United kingdom

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Senior

07-11-2025

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Lead/ Principal DevOps Engineer- eDV Cleared

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**Job title:** Lead/Principal DevOps Engineer – eDV Cleared **Role Summary:** Lead technical DevOps and SRE initiatives for national security projects, guiding teams in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure. Provide architectural oversight, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver mission‑critical solutions. **Expectations:** - Maintain an active Enhanced Defence Vetting (eDV) clearance. - Act as a senior technical leader with proven DevOps and SRE experience. - Drive adoption of modern cloud, container, and IaC practices across multiple projects. - Collaborate closely with stakeholders, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code deployments. - Lead and mentor DevOps teams, fostering best practices in automation, monitoring, and incident response. - Oversee security, compliance, and resilience of infrastructure in a national security environment. - Conduct design reviews, capacity planning, and performance tuning of cloud and on‑premises systems. - Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. **Required Skills:** - Strong experience in SRE/DevOps roles; hands‑on deployment and operations. - Expertise with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration. - Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar). - Coding background in Python, Java, or Spring Boot for scripting and automation. - Leadership, stakeholder management, and excellent communication abilities. - Familiarity with security and compliance requirements for defense‑grade projects. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred). - Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Terraform Associate are advantageous. - Active Enhanced DV clearance required.

Gloucestershire, United kingdom

On site

Senior

07-11-2025