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Engineering Lead +Permanent opportunity +On site in Basingstoke +DV cleared roole - must be elligible for clearance + 70,000 - 100,000 Skills: +DevOps +CI/CD +Azure I am looking for an Engineering Lead for a client of mine who are a leading IT Systems Integrator operating within the UK defence sector. You will be part of their customers Design Authority, taking responsibility for all aspects of engineering process, governance, technology and strategy. Responsibilities: Define engineering processes, standards and guidance covering the end-to-end lifecycle of a variety of components (software, infrastructure, service management etc.), enabling the repeatable delivery of governed and assured products Enable engineering governance, working across multiple suppliers to ensure quality artefacts are produced to standards consistently Define engineering and automation tooling requirements and architecture, and support teams in the delivery of this technology and the supporting processes Ensure the engineering function is delivering value to the customers business, achieving their strategic goals through delivery of engineering concepts, guidance and artefacts Manage the Engineering Community of Practise, leading a team of engineering focussed people to deliver the wider engineering function Skills required: Proven experience working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) , with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams, participate in sprint planning and retrospectives, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of DevOps principles and culture , including automation, collaboration between development and operations teams, and continuous improvement. Experience implementing or supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC), monitoring, and deployment automation. CI/CD (Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment): Hands-on experience designing, maintaining, or optimizing CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and repeatable software builds, testing, and releases. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo, or GitHub Actions. If you'd like to discuss the Engineering Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

DevSecOps Lead +Permanent opportunity +On site in Basingstoke +DV cleared role + 78,000 - 104,000 Skills: +DevOps +Team leadership +CI/CD pipelines +Azure / AWS As a Lead DevSecOps Engineer you will contribute to this by driving the technical delivery of the DevSecOps (CI/CD pipelines and integrated security tooling) and associated processes, ensuring these are delivered and utilised in the most effective way. The role promises exciting opportunities, use of cutting-edge technologies and a culture that encourages innovation, nurtures talent and drives delivery excellence. It provides the right candidate with an exciting career path and real opportunity to not only grow themselves but to influence the business as we work together to bring our Defence customers into the digital age. On the project, this role will report into (and support) the DevSecOps Tech Lead (MSL) and will lead the engineers, to drive scrum teams' adoption of the DevOps toolchain. This team is widely recognised as an exciting and inspiring team, driving positive change on one of DNS's most critical and technologically advanced programmes, this role provides excellent customer exposure and a real opportunity to catapult your career forwards. Owns significant parts of the Solution, Development of automation scripts, writes Build Automation scripts (Ansible) and IaC (Terraform), configures and builds CI/CD pipelines. Advises on use of DevOps Tooling, best practices and secure engineering processes. Works with DevOps delivery team to understand roadmap and processes. Works with the Customer to ensure that DevOps adoption is aligned to Engineering process. Preferably experienced at working in an agile, sprint-based lifecycle. Experienced with both Windows and Linux operating systems. Work closely with the DevSecOps Tech Lead (MSL), Managed Service Teams and Engineering Process Lead to drive the usage and implementation of DevOps tooling to facilitate secure build and test automation. Develop, and document re-usable automation scripts and IaC artefacts to assist various teams on the project in their deliveries. Act as an evangelist and advisor on the use of DevOps tools and Automation technologies. Your role will involve Responsible for the significant aspects of the technical implementation, delivery and assurance of the DevSecOps tooling, associated processed and ways of working. Leading Technical Implementation and design activities, making Design decisions and assessing options. Advising on use of DevSecOps technologies and processes, to senior customers. Works with DevSecOps Tech Lead (MSL)., Product Owners and Scrum Master to define/prioritise work and raise Risks/Dependencies. Works with DevSecOps Tech Lead (MSL) to ensure the DevSecOps implementation satisfies its requirements and ensuring it aligns to the Business Outcomes and security needs. Mentoring junior engineers and making implementation decisions. Contribution to Planning the work for the team. Reporting on progress and tracking this with Solution Owner. Defines Support Approach working with Service/Support Team. Engages with other teams on the usage of the tooling and dependency management. Your transferable skills and experience: Key Skills Significant experience in the Implementation / Configuration / Usage in a number of the following - CI/CD Pipelines, ideally Azure DevOps IaC code tooling , including Terraform, Ansible, Harbor SCA/IAST/DAST tooling, e.g. Black Duck, Coverity, Codesight, JFrog, Snyk Automated Test tooling , ideally Selenium / Robot Framework Test Management Tooling ideally Azure Test Plans Secure Secrets Management, ideally Azure DevOps and Hashicorp Vault Version control with Git General Software Development Background Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. DevSecOps tooling and practices Technical Leadership If you'd like to discuss this DevSecOps Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Job Title: Python Engineer Location: Fully Remote (England) Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Duration : 12 month contract - will extend Project: Major Defence Programme Secure Data Exchange Platform Core Mission Build and harden Python based services and data processing components that underpin a secure, scalable, distributed defence platform. Transform prototype code into operational, production ready modules. This is a hands on engineering role requiring strong Python skills, experience in secure or mission critical environments, and the ability to contribute across backend services, data pipelines, integration layers, and automation. Key Responsibilities • Develop, refine, and maintain Python microservices and backend components supporting secure data exchange. • Translate prototype logic and PoC implementations into scalable, production-grade code. • Implement APIs, integration layers, and event-driven services aligned to agreed architecture patterns. • Apply secure coding practices, identity controls, and data protection mechanisms. • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and integration with Infrastructure-as-Code workflows. • Improve performance, fault tolerance, and observability across distributed services. • Collaborate closely with solution architects, security architects, and engineering teams. • Support validation, hardening, and iterative refinement of backend services. • Produce technical documentation, service diagrams, and implementation notes aligned with programme standards. Required Experience • Strong hands on experience with Python • Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and messaging patterns. • Practical experience with secure development practices, authentication/authorisation, and zero-trust principles. • Experience working with containerised workloads (Docker; advantage if familiar with Kubernetes). • Proficiency with CI/CD tooling, automated tests, and modern software engineering practices. • Ability to work effectively within a senior, cross-functional architecture and engineering team. • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, data structures, and secure service design. • Comfortable working in a highly regulated, security-focused environment. Apply now for immediate consideration

Active Directory SME +6 months + +Fully remote working +SC cleared role + 575 - 625 a day Inside IR35 Skills: +AD design +GPO +AZure AD As the Active Directory SME, you will take ownership of the design, architecture, and operational excellence of Microsoft Active Directory services. You will act as the technical authority for AD-related activities, ensuring the environment remains secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned to organisational strategy. This role includes both hands-on engineering and strategic project leadership. Key Responsibilities Core Technical Activities Design & Architecture Develop and maintain AD architecture for scalability, security, and high performance. Plan and implement domain and forest designs, trust relationships, and OU structures. Administration & Operations Manage domain controllers, replication, DNS, and DHCP integration. Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Monitor AD health, diagnose replication issues, and resolve authentication failures. Security & Compliance Implement enterprise AD security best practices (e.g., tiered admin model, secure LDAP). Perform audits of accounts, groups, and permissions. Support SOX, GDPR, and other compliance requirements through logging and access control. Identity & Access Management Manage full user lifecycle: provisioning, deprovisioning, and RBAC. Integrate AD with IAM and cloud platforms (Azure AD, Okta, etc.). Support SSO and federation (ADFS, SAML, OAuth). Migrations & Upgrades Lead AD migrations, domain/forest consolidations, and Windows Server upgrades. Plan schema extensions and ensure application compatibility. Disaster Recovery & Continuity Develop, document, and test AD backup and recovery processes. Maintain high availability and failover strategies for critical AD components. Automation & Scripting Use PowerShell to automate tasks, generate reports, and streamline operations. Build scripts for bulk user management, GPO deployment, and auditing. Collaboration & Support Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver integrated services. Provide SME-level support for escalated incidents and complex service requests. Experience & Skills Required The ideal contractor will bring 5+ years of hands-on experience in a similar AD-focused role, with expertise in: Active Directory Architecture & Replication GPO Design, Deployment & Troubleshooting DNS/DHCP integration with AD PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting ADFS configuration and federation support Azure AD - hybrid identity & sync (AAD Connect) Kerberos and NTLM authentication LDAP / LDAPS Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) It is essential for this role that you hold active SC clear ance. If you'd like to discuss this Active Directory SME role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.