£600700 p/d Outside IR35 DV Cleared Hybrid (South West, UK) Ref: NC- PKI & Cloud Architect (Contract) Ncounter is seeking an experienced DV Cleared Architect to support a major Defence programme, driving the design and delivery of secure, large-scale infrastructure across both private and public cloud environments click apply for full job details
Dec 19, 2025
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£600700 p/d Outside IR35 DV Cleared Hybrid (South West, UK) Ref: NC- PKI & Cloud Architect (Contract) Ncounter is seeking an experienced DV Cleared Architect to support a major Defence programme, driving the design and delivery of secure, large-scale infrastructure across both private and public cloud environments click apply for full job details
PKI Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a secure and fast paced environment as a PKI Architect, where you will design and lead enterprise grade cryptographic services that support mission critical Defence and National Security systems. This role offers the chance to work in a multi skilled agile team, delivering secure PKI foundations that underpin identity, authentication, and encryptio
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
PKI Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a secure and fast paced environment as a PKI Architect, where you will design and lead enterprise grade cryptographic services that support mission critical Defence and National Security systems. This role offers the chance to work in a multi skilled agile team, delivering secure PKI foundations that underpin identity, authentication, and encryptio
Location:Wiltshire Clearance: UK Developed Vetting (DV) required Salary: Competitive + clearance bonus + benefits Industry: Secure Defence / Government Technology Consulting About the Role A leading UK technology consultancy is expanding its secure consulting division and is looking for DV Cleared Platform Engineers to support critical defence and national security programmes. This role is based within the area of Wiltshire, working on-site as required due to the secure nature of projects. Youll be responsible for building, automating and maintaining secure platforms and environments, working across cloud, on-prem and hybrid infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure platform infrastructure for defence and national security systems Deliver automation, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible) Support secure hosting environments across AWS, Azure, MOD Cloud or private cloud platforms Work alongside security architects to ensure systems meet NCSC, JSP 604, and MOD accreditation standards Monitor and troubleshoot platform issues, ensuring performance, resilience and availability Collaborate with software engineers, cyber teams and project stakeholders in a secure delivery environment Essential Experience ? Active DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) ? Strong background in platform engineering, DevOps or secure infrastructure support ? Experience with Linux systems, automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins/GitLab) ? Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, MOD Cloud or equivalent) ? Containerisation/orchestration Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift ? Understanding of secure configuration, hardening and defence standards Desirable Experience working within Defence / National Security environments Exposure to secure networks, cross-domain solutions, PKI, accreditation processes Certifications: AWS/Azure, CKA, RHCE, Security+ or equivalent Whats on Offer? Competitive salary + DV clearance uplift + pension + private medical Work on nationally significant, mission-critical programmes Career pathways into Senior Engineer, Lead Platform Engineer or Solution Architect positions Training & funded certifications in cloud, DevOps and security Interested? If you're a DV-cleared engineer looking for impactful work in a secure defence environment, get in touch to discuss the role in confidence. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 18, 2025
Full time
Location:Wiltshire Clearance: UK Developed Vetting (DV) required Salary: Competitive + clearance bonus + benefits Industry: Secure Defence / Government Technology Consulting About the Role A leading UK technology consultancy is expanding its secure consulting division and is looking for DV Cleared Platform Engineers to support critical defence and national security programmes. This role is based within the area of Wiltshire, working on-site as required due to the secure nature of projects. Youll be responsible for building, automating and maintaining secure platforms and environments, working across cloud, on-prem and hybrid infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure platform infrastructure for defence and national security systems Deliver automation, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible) Support secure hosting environments across AWS, Azure, MOD Cloud or private cloud platforms Work alongside security architects to ensure systems meet NCSC, JSP 604, and MOD accreditation standards Monitor and troubleshoot platform issues, ensuring performance, resilience and availability Collaborate with software engineers, cyber teams and project stakeholders in a secure delivery environment Essential Experience ? Active DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) ? Strong background in platform engineering, DevOps or secure infrastructure support ? Experience with Linux systems, automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins/GitLab) ? Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, MOD Cloud or equivalent) ? Containerisation/orchestration Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift ? Understanding of secure configuration, hardening and defence standards Desirable Experience working within Defence / National Security environments Exposure to secure networks, cross-domain solutions, PKI, accreditation processes Certifications: AWS/Azure, CKA, RHCE, Security+ or equivalent Whats on Offer? Competitive salary + DV clearance uplift + pension + private medical Work on nationally significant, mission-critical programmes Career pathways into Senior Engineer, Lead Platform Engineer or Solution Architect positions Training & funded certifications in cloud, DevOps and security Interested? If you're a DV-cleared engineer looking for impactful work in a secure defence environment, get in touch to discuss the role in confidence. JBRP1_UKTJ
PKI Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a secure and fast paced environment as a PKI Architect, where you will design and lead enterprise grade cryptographic services that support mission critical Defence and National Security systems. This role offers the chance to work in a multi skilled agile team, delivering secure PKI foundations that underpin identity, authentication, and encryption across complex environments. About the Role - PKI Architect As a PKI Architect, you will design and implement PKI solutions covering internal and external Certificate Authorities, OCSP, CRLs, and HSM integration. You will define policies, standards, and lifecycle processes for certificates, ensuring secure deployment across systems, endpoints, and applications. The role involves implementing and maintaining CAs, RAs, key management infrastructure, and supporting secure architectures across hybrid and cloud platforms. You will collaborate with identity, DevOps, and cloud security teams to align PKI with broader security design. You will provide leadership during certificate related incidents, develop documentation, and deliver knowledge transfer to wider teams. What We're Looking For - PKI Architect At least three years of experience in PKI architecture and management. Strong understanding of CAs, HSMs, OCSP, CRLs, SCEP, and related PKI components. Hands on experience with Microsoft ADCS, Thales HSMs, OpenSSL, DigiCert, and similar tools. Knowledge of certificate usage for TLS, S/MIME, code signing, document signing, VPN, and smart cards. Understanding of encryption algorithms, hashing, and key management. Experience designing secure solutions in hybrid or cloud environments such as Azure or AWS. Familiarity with standards including NIST, FIPS, ISO 27001 and other compliance frameworks. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or Microsoft identity qualifications are desirable. Shape secure digital services and lead critical cryptographic design as a PKI Architect. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
PKI Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a secure and fast paced environment as a PKI Architect, where you will design and lead enterprise grade cryptographic services that support mission critical Defence and National Security systems. This role offers the chance to work in a multi skilled agile team, delivering secure PKI foundations that underpin identity, authentication, and encryption across complex environments. About the Role - PKI Architect As a PKI Architect, you will design and implement PKI solutions covering internal and external Certificate Authorities, OCSP, CRLs, and HSM integration. You will define policies, standards, and lifecycle processes for certificates, ensuring secure deployment across systems, endpoints, and applications. The role involves implementing and maintaining CAs, RAs, key management infrastructure, and supporting secure architectures across hybrid and cloud platforms. You will collaborate with identity, DevOps, and cloud security teams to align PKI with broader security design. You will provide leadership during certificate related incidents, develop documentation, and deliver knowledge transfer to wider teams. What We're Looking For - PKI Architect At least three years of experience in PKI architecture and management. Strong understanding of CAs, HSMs, OCSP, CRLs, SCEP, and related PKI components. Hands on experience with Microsoft ADCS, Thales HSMs, OpenSSL, DigiCert, and similar tools. Knowledge of certificate usage for TLS, S/MIME, code signing, document signing, VPN, and smart cards. Understanding of encryption algorithms, hashing, and key management. Experience designing secure solutions in hybrid or cloud environments such as Azure or AWS. Familiarity with standards including NIST, FIPS, ISO 27001 and other compliance frameworks. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or Microsoft identity qualifications are desirable. Shape secure digital services and lead critical cryptographic design as a PKI Architect. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. JBRP1_UKTJ
PKI Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a secure and fast paced environment as a PKI Architect , where you will design and lead enterprise grade cryptographic services that support mission critical Defence and National Security systems. This role offers the chance to work in a multi skilled agile team, delivering secure PKI foundations that underpin identity, authentication, and encryptio click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2025
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PKI Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a secure and fast paced environment as a PKI Architect , where you will design and lead enterprise grade cryptographic services that support mission critical Defence and National Security systems. This role offers the chance to work in a multi skilled agile team, delivering secure PKI foundations that underpin identity, authentication, and encryptio click apply for full job details