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DV Cleared DevSecOps Platform Architect & Engineer Location: Hampshire Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate/Salary: 650 to 750 per day - Outside IR35 + Long term engagement Overview We're looking for a DV Cleared DevSecOps Platform Architect & Engineer to join a high-profile, secure military IT programme, delivering highly resilient, automated, and secure data platforms. This role sits at the intersection of DevSecOps, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and secure data systems, supporting advanced research and large-scale data analysis in a mission-critical environment. If you enjoy building things that have to work first time, in places where failure is not an option, you'll feel right at home. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain secure DevSecOps platforms supporting sensitive data workloads Architect and deliver automated CI/CD and GitOps pipelines for rapid, secure deployments Develop and manage secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure Implement security-first engineering practices across the full SDLC Build and optimise data pipelines for large-scale data processing and analytics Design and operate containerised platforms using Kubernetes and modern orchestration tooling Embed security controls, monitoring, and compliance across all environments Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and operational teams Essential Skills & Experience ActiveHLC Strong experience in DevSecOps and Platform Engineering Deep hands-on expertise with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps tooling Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP - secure environments preferred) Experience designing secure, scalable infrastructure-as-code solutions Strong knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.) Proven experience building data pipelines and supporting large-scale data processing platforms Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, zero-trust, and secure system design Desirable Experience Experience working in defence, military, or highly regulated secure environments Knowledge of air-gapped or restricted network architectures Exposure to big data platforms, analytics tooling, or AI/ML pipelines Background in site reliability engineering (SRE) or reliability-focused platform design Why This Role? Work on cutting-edge secure military systems High-impact engineering - your work directly supports critical national capabilities Proper engineering challenges, not just "keeping the lights on" Long-term programme stability and excellent contract longevity

Principal Data Architect, Secure Government and Defence Programmes Location: UK, hybrid, client site as required Security Requirement: Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is mandatory. This role is only suitable for candidates who currently hold active DV clearance. Overview A leading UK consulting organisation delivering mission-critical digital and data transformation across defence, national security, and sensitive government environments is seeking a Principal Data Architect. This is a senior, client-facing role focused on defining and delivering secure, scalable data platforms within highly classified programmes. Due to the nature of the work and access to classified systems, only candidates with active DV clearance can be considered. Role Responsibilities Define and lead enterprise-level data architecture for complex, secure transformation programmes Architect end-to-end data platforms covering ingestion, integration, storage, governance, and analytics Design secure, resilient, and scalable architectures aligned with defence and national security requirements Translate mission and operational needs into technical data solutions Provide technical leadership across engineering teams and client stakeholders Contribute to capability growth, technical strategy, and thought leadership within secure environments Technical Environment Architectural responsibility across modern and legacy secure platforms, including: Multi-cloud platforms and secure data environments Data lakes, warehouses, and distributed data systems Data ingestion, orchestration, and integration tooling Cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, and GCP Databricks, Snowflake, and similar modern data platforms Infrastructure automation, DevOps, and secure deployment patterns Data governance, metadata, and secure access frameworks Analytics, semantic layers, and enterprise reporting platforms Seniority and Leadership Expectations Operate at Principal Consultant or equivalent leadership level Own architecture strategy across large, complex client programmes Lead multidisciplinary teams across data, engineering, and delivery functions Provide strategic technical direction and advisory support to senior stakeholders Support business development, technical assurance, and capability development Essential Requirements Active DV clearance (mandatory, non-negotiable) Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise data architectures Experience working in defence, national security, or highly regulated government environments Deep understanding of secure data platform design and cloud architectures Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability Experience leading teams and delivering complex programmes