Business Analyst - Data & AI Consultancy (Defence & National Security) Location: London (office-based with client site work) Clearance: DV Cleared (essential) Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, permanent We are hiring Business Analysts to join a fast-growing, mission-led data and AI consultancy delivering high-impact programmes across UK Defence and National Security. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of complex, high-stakes environments, helping clients turn operational challenges into clearly defined, data-enabled solutions. As a Business Analyst, you'll operate at the interface between senior stakeholders, technical delivery teams, and end users , shaping requirements and ensuring solutions deliver real-world value. Projects are varied and often sensitive, requiring strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to work confidently within secure environments. What you'll be doing: Engaging with Defence and government stakeholders to understand operational needs, pain points, and objectives Eliciting, analysing, and documenting business and user requirements Translating complex problems into clear, structured artefacts (use cases, process maps, user stories, acceptance criteria) Supporting delivery teams throughout the lifecycle to ensure solutions meet user and mission needs Contributing to workshops, briefings, and decision-making sessions with senior stakeholders What we're looking for: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in complex, data-led or digital environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including at senior level Confidence working alongside engineers, data teams, and delivery leads Experience within Defence, National Security, or other secure government settings DV clearance (current and transferable) If you want your analysis work to have genuine impact and to operate in environments where outcomes truly matter, this is a role worth exploring.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Business Analyst - Data & AI Consultancy (Defence & National Security) Location: London (office-based with client site work) Clearance: DV Cleared (essential) Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, permanent We are hiring Business Analysts to join a fast-growing, mission-led data and AI consultancy delivering high-impact programmes across UK Defence and National Security. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of complex, high-stakes environments, helping clients turn operational challenges into clearly defined, data-enabled solutions. As a Business Analyst, you'll operate at the interface between senior stakeholders, technical delivery teams, and end users , shaping requirements and ensuring solutions deliver real-world value. Projects are varied and often sensitive, requiring strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to work confidently within secure environments. What you'll be doing: Engaging with Defence and government stakeholders to understand operational needs, pain points, and objectives Eliciting, analysing, and documenting business and user requirements Translating complex problems into clear, structured artefacts (use cases, process maps, user stories, acceptance criteria) Supporting delivery teams throughout the lifecycle to ensure solutions meet user and mission needs Contributing to workshops, briefings, and decision-making sessions with senior stakeholders What we're looking for: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in complex, data-led or digital environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including at senior level Confidence working alongside engineers, data teams, and delivery leads Experience within Defence, National Security, or other secure government settings DV clearance (current and transferable) If you want your analysis work to have genuine impact and to operate in environments where outcomes truly matter, this is a role worth exploring.
Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer Location: Farnborough, Malvern or Portsmouth Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 820 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Are you a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting maritime test and evaluation facilities, is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on modernising critical systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. What you'll be doing: Supporting the maintenance and development of new systems to enhance maritime test and evaluation capabilities. Designing, developing, integrating, testing, and delivering complex real-time software solutions. Leading technical tasks and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Ensuring coding standards are maintained through code reviews and static analysis. Managing change control and configuration management processes. What you'll bring: Strong problem-solving and engineering skills with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle. Experience in C++ or Java programming on Linux or Windows platforms. Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects. Knowledge of coding standards, change control, and configuration management systems. Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively in diverse teams and with stakeholders. Desirable skills: Experience in defence or related sectors. Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and Data Distribution Service (DDS). Java GUI programming experience. Familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum, CI/CD, TDD, BDD. Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket. Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Extensive software development experience in complex systems. Join our client's team and be part of innovative projects that make a real difference. If you meet these criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career.
Jan 30, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: SC Cleared Senior Software Engineer Location: Farnborough, Malvern or Portsmouth Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to 820 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Are you a talented and motivated Software Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting maritime test and evaluation facilities, is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on modernising critical systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. What you'll be doing: Supporting the maintenance and development of new systems to enhance maritime test and evaluation capabilities. Designing, developing, integrating, testing, and delivering complex real-time software solutions. Leading technical tasks and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Ensuring coding standards are maintained through code reviews and static analysis. Managing change control and configuration management processes. What you'll bring: Strong problem-solving and engineering skills with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle. Experience in C++ or Java programming on Linux or Windows platforms. Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects. Knowledge of coding standards, change control, and configuration management systems. Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively in diverse teams and with stakeholders. Desirable skills: Experience in defence or related sectors. Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and Data Distribution Service (DDS). Java GUI programming experience. Familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum, CI/CD, TDD, BDD. Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket. Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Extensive software development experience in complex systems. Join our client's team and be part of innovative projects that make a real difference. If you meet these criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Role: Data Architect Location: Edinburgh or Luton (hybrid/onsite as required) Engagement: Contract - Inside IR35 Rate: 550 - 650 per day Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Project Description We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-scale data architectures within a secure environment. You will be responsible for ensuring data across systems is accurate, accessible, secure, and aligned to business and technical objectives. The role requires extensive experience delivering data-intensive systems end-to-end, from initial requirements capture through architecture design and implementation to production delivery. You will work closely with customers and stakeholders to translate business needs into robust, scalable data solutions. You will act as a senior technical authority, collaborating proactively with IT teams, data engineers, system engineers, and business stakeholders to define data models, data flows, and governance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture solutions, including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse platforms Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models Define and enforce data management standards, policies, and best practices Work closely with data engineers to design and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data Ensure data quality, consistency, security, and compliance across platforms Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions Oversee data integration across cloud and on-premises environments Support and lead data governance initiatives, including metadata management, MDM, and regulatory compliance Evaluate and recommend new data technologies, tools, and platforms Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering and analytics teams Skills and Experience Required Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Bachelor's degree in STEM, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field (Master's preferred) Strong experience in data architecture, database design, or senior data engineering roles High proficiency in SQL and database technologies (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) Strong knowledge of data warehouse, data lake, and lakehouse architectures Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and orchestration tools (e.g. Informatica, Talend, Apache Airflow) Proven experience establishing and maintaining data governance frameworks Strong understanding of data security, access controls, and compliance requirements Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Familiarity with AI/ML data pipelines and analytics platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) Familiarity with UML / SysML Strong understanding of API integration and microservices data flows
Jan 30, 2026
Contractor
Role: Data Architect Location: Edinburgh or Luton (hybrid/onsite as required) Engagement: Contract - Inside IR35 Rate: 550 - 650 per day Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Project Description We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-scale data architectures within a secure environment. You will be responsible for ensuring data across systems is accurate, accessible, secure, and aligned to business and technical objectives. The role requires extensive experience delivering data-intensive systems end-to-end, from initial requirements capture through architecture design and implementation to production delivery. You will work closely with customers and stakeholders to translate business needs into robust, scalable data solutions. You will act as a senior technical authority, collaborating proactively with IT teams, data engineers, system engineers, and business stakeholders to define data models, data flows, and governance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture solutions, including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse platforms Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models Define and enforce data management standards, policies, and best practices Work closely with data engineers to design and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data Ensure data quality, consistency, security, and compliance across platforms Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions Oversee data integration across cloud and on-premises environments Support and lead data governance initiatives, including metadata management, MDM, and regulatory compliance Evaluate and recommend new data technologies, tools, and platforms Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering and analytics teams Skills and Experience Required Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Bachelor's degree in STEM, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field (Master's preferred) Strong experience in data architecture, database design, or senior data engineering roles High proficiency in SQL and database technologies (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) Strong knowledge of data warehouse, data lake, and lakehouse architectures Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and orchestration tools (e.g. Informatica, Talend, Apache Airflow) Proven experience establishing and maintaining data governance frameworks Strong understanding of data security, access controls, and compliance requirements Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Familiarity with AI/ML data pipelines and analytics platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) Familiarity with UML / SysML Strong understanding of API integration and microservices data flows
Data Engineer - 3 days per week in Stratford - 600- 650 per day inside ir35 - 6 months+ Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. Responsibilities Design and implement data flows to connect operational systems with analytics and BI systems to benefit programme operation. Identify strategies and services to support programme needs. Support in the design and implementation of data streaming services, including the development of new data models and ETL processes. Contribution to the re-platforming of data systems into public cloud and the refresh of tooling applications. Helping to define and support data privacy controls and their implementation. Required experience: Power BI Power Automate SharePoint with Power Automate workflows Previous government experience Agile working (scrum & jira) Working with stakeholders (senior & users) Data Engineer - 3 days per week in Stratford - 600- 650 per day inside ir35 - 6 months+ Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Jan 30, 2026
Contractor
Data Engineer - 3 days per week in Stratford - 600- 650 per day inside ir35 - 6 months+ Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. Responsibilities Design and implement data flows to connect operational systems with analytics and BI systems to benefit programme operation. Identify strategies and services to support programme needs. Support in the design and implementation of data streaming services, including the development of new data models and ETL processes. Contribution to the re-platforming of data systems into public cloud and the refresh of tooling applications. Helping to define and support data privacy controls and their implementation. Required experience: Power BI Power Automate SharePoint with Power Automate workflows Previous government experience Agile working (scrum & jira) Working with stakeholders (senior & users) Data Engineer - 3 days per week in Stratford - 600- 650 per day inside ir35 - 6 months+ Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Cas Architect +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working in Basingstoke / Bracknell +SC / DV cleared role - must be eligible for DV clearance + 70,000 + 6k car + 15% bonus + 10% DV allowance Skills: +Cisco Firepower +HLD / LLD +Team Leadership experience We are looking for a BPS/CAS Architect to technically lead projects in cyber monitoring and remote access within a large program. This is within the secure Defence and Government sector. You will own requirements analysis for new proposed changes, devise and propose solution changes along with any proof of concept activities to support the production of technical solutions, produce high level design collateral or govern and review design documents, and give technical leadership within the program in all phases of the project solution life-cycle. The role reports into the BPS/CAS Tech Lead. Your experience Experienced in analysis of customer requirements, with demonstrable network design (high level and low level) experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from a variety of industry leading technology vendors. Demonstrable experience of evaluating customer strategy, operations and processes and proposing technical solutions to deliver on their strategy and improve business performance. Demonstrable experience in providing Technical Leadership/Ownership and expertise to guide the design and delivery of solutions through all phases of the large-scale project life cycle. Breadth of networking knowledge to include, protocols and cyber monitoring tools. Specific skills include Juniper Switching and Configuration, WAN routing including MPLS and BGP, network gateways, VPNs, remote access solutions (e.g. AnyConnect), network encryption and tunnelling technologies, Cisco Firepower, F5 TLS Intercept, Packet Brokers, Tap Aggregators, Gigamon, SNMP, TCP, TLS (including requisite cryptography), TLS intercept, PKI, HTTP, Sockets API. Familiarity with Endace technologies, HSMs, virtualization and scripting are desirable. Understanding of technologies for collecting, analysing, and storing security event data, and to automate and orchestrate incident response workflows. Participating in requirements gathering and development of solutions on a page Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting). Solid understanding of the project end-to-end life cycle, with good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project. Experienced in the analysis and trouble-shooting of complex issues and defects, mitigating business, technical, and operational risks, and making recommendations to senior management. Demonstrable experience of technically coordinating other technical architects and engineers, collaborating with multiple teams, supporting project managers in planning and reporting activities, service readiness, and providing guidance and support to live service teams. Excellent communications skills with multiple stakeholders, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions. Able to communicate calmly and concisely with the Customer. If you'd like to discuss this CAS Architect in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Cas Architect +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working in Basingstoke / Bracknell +SC / DV cleared role - must be eligible for DV clearance + 70,000 + 6k car + 15% bonus + 10% DV allowance Skills: +Cisco Firepower +HLD / LLD +Team Leadership experience We are looking for a BPS/CAS Architect to technically lead projects in cyber monitoring and remote access within a large program. This is within the secure Defence and Government sector. You will own requirements analysis for new proposed changes, devise and propose solution changes along with any proof of concept activities to support the production of technical solutions, produce high level design collateral or govern and review design documents, and give technical leadership within the program in all phases of the project solution life-cycle. The role reports into the BPS/CAS Tech Lead. Your experience Experienced in analysis of customer requirements, with demonstrable network design (high level and low level) experience in proposing and utilizing technologies from a variety of industry leading technology vendors. Demonstrable experience of evaluating customer strategy, operations and processes and proposing technical solutions to deliver on their strategy and improve business performance. Demonstrable experience in providing Technical Leadership/Ownership and expertise to guide the design and delivery of solutions through all phases of the large-scale project life cycle. Breadth of networking knowledge to include, protocols and cyber monitoring tools. Specific skills include Juniper Switching and Configuration, WAN routing including MPLS and BGP, network gateways, VPNs, remote access solutions (e.g. AnyConnect), network encryption and tunnelling technologies, Cisco Firepower, F5 TLS Intercept, Packet Brokers, Tap Aggregators, Gigamon, SNMP, TCP, TLS (including requisite cryptography), TLS intercept, PKI, HTTP, Sockets API. Familiarity with Endace technologies, HSMs, virtualization and scripting are desirable. Understanding of technologies for collecting, analysing, and storing security event data, and to automate and orchestrate incident response workflows. Participating in requirements gathering and development of solutions on a page Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting). Solid understanding of the project end-to-end life cycle, with good commercial and financial awareness in terms of understanding risks and dependencies associated with any delivery project. Experienced in the analysis and trouble-shooting of complex issues and defects, mitigating business, technical, and operational risks, and making recommendations to senior management. Demonstrable experience of technically coordinating other technical architects and engineers, collaborating with multiple teams, supporting project managers in planning and reporting activities, service readiness, and providing guidance and support to live service teams. Excellent communications skills with multiple stakeholders, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions. Able to communicate calmly and concisely with the Customer. If you'd like to discuss this CAS Architect in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Senior Cisco ACI Network Specialist (SC Cleared) Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite) Contract: 6 months Rate: 700 Inside IR35 We're looking for an SC Cleared Senior Cisco ACI Network Specialist to join a major enterprise datacentre transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on, ACI-first role focused on upgrading, modernising, and standardising large-scale Cisco ACI and Nexus fabric environments. You'll be working across multiple enterprise datacentre fabrics, delivering upgrades, platform refreshes, and fabric modernisation as part of a long-term, Cisco-led strategy. What You'll Be Doing Delivering Cisco ACI fabric upgrades across multiple enterprise environments Supporting the modernisation of ACI orchestration and management platforms Leading APIC platform refresh and ACI platform upgrades Working on Nexus fabric and ACI control-plane modernisation Designing and maintaining ACI policy models (tenants, VRFs, BDs, EPGs, contracts, L4-L7) Contributing to underlay/overlay fabric design (EVPN/VXLAN, IS-IS/BGP) Producing design documents, upgrade plans, and implementation runbooks Leading and supporting high-risk, out-of-hours change and upgrade activities Troubleshooting complex ACI fabric, APIC, and policy-related issues Working closely with security, compute, storage, and cloud teams What We're Looking For Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in large enterprise environments Proven experience delivering ACI upgrades and platform refreshes Deep knowledge of: APIC ACI policy model Multi-site ACI environments Strong Nexus / NX-OS experience Strong understanding of EVPN/VXLAN and underlay/overlay architectures Experience working in highly regulated, business-critical environments Excellent troubleshooting skills in complex fabric environments
Jan 15, 2026
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Senior Cisco ACI Network Specialist (SC Cleared) Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite) Contract: 6 months Rate: 700 Inside IR35 We're looking for an SC Cleared Senior Cisco ACI Network Specialist to join a major enterprise datacentre transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on, ACI-first role focused on upgrading, modernising, and standardising large-scale Cisco ACI and Nexus fabric environments. You'll be working across multiple enterprise datacentre fabrics, delivering upgrades, platform refreshes, and fabric modernisation as part of a long-term, Cisco-led strategy. What You'll Be Doing Delivering Cisco ACI fabric upgrades across multiple enterprise environments Supporting the modernisation of ACI orchestration and management platforms Leading APIC platform refresh and ACI platform upgrades Working on Nexus fabric and ACI control-plane modernisation Designing and maintaining ACI policy models (tenants, VRFs, BDs, EPGs, contracts, L4-L7) Contributing to underlay/overlay fabric design (EVPN/VXLAN, IS-IS/BGP) Producing design documents, upgrade plans, and implementation runbooks Leading and supporting high-risk, out-of-hours change and upgrade activities Troubleshooting complex ACI fabric, APIC, and policy-related issues Working closely with security, compute, storage, and cloud teams What We're Looking For Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in large enterprise environments Proven experience delivering ACI upgrades and platform refreshes Deep knowledge of: APIC ACI policy model Multi-site ACI environments Strong Nexus / NX-OS experience Strong understanding of EVPN/VXLAN and underlay/overlay architectures Experience working in highly regulated, business-critical environments Excellent troubleshooting skills in complex fabric environments
DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer Aldermaston - Onsite 12-month contract Outside IR35 Are you a DV cleared Software Engineer who can take full ownership of software delivery on site? Do you enjoy building Siemens PLC solutions from scratch in secure, regulated environments? Looking for a long-term contract with a strong on-site engineering focus? What's in it for you 650 to 750 per day Outside IR35 12-month contract 4-5 days onsite per week Work on high-security, technically challenging projects What will you be doing? Designing, developing and programming Siemens PLC systems from scratch Leading all software activities on an assigned project Configuring Siemens PLCs, HMIs and associated networks Producing on-site test documentation and supporting FATs and SATs Carrying out on-site testing and commissioning of PLC systems Acting as the technical interface with the client during delivery Providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to other engineers Ensuring software delivery meets programme, budget and quality requirements Where you'll be doing it You'll be based on site in Aldermaston, working within a highly secure defence environment on mission-critical control system projects. What you'll need Active DV clearance (essential) Strong experience programming Siemens PLCs from scratch Background in on-site commissioning and testing of PLC systems Experience working in secure or regulated environments Ability to technically lead software activities and support junior engineers Confident communicator, comfortable working directly with clients Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Jan 15, 2026
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DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer Aldermaston - Onsite 12-month contract Outside IR35 Are you a DV cleared Software Engineer who can take full ownership of software delivery on site? Do you enjoy building Siemens PLC solutions from scratch in secure, regulated environments? Looking for a long-term contract with a strong on-site engineering focus? What's in it for you 650 to 750 per day Outside IR35 12-month contract 4-5 days onsite per week Work on high-security, technically challenging projects What will you be doing? Designing, developing and programming Siemens PLC systems from scratch Leading all software activities on an assigned project Configuring Siemens PLCs, HMIs and associated networks Producing on-site test documentation and supporting FATs and SATs Carrying out on-site testing and commissioning of PLC systems Acting as the technical interface with the client during delivery Providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to other engineers Ensuring software delivery meets programme, budget and quality requirements Where you'll be doing it You'll be based on site in Aldermaston, working within a highly secure defence environment on mission-critical control system projects. What you'll need Active DV clearance (essential) Strong experience programming Siemens PLCs from scratch Background in on-site commissioning and testing of PLC systems Experience working in secure or regulated environments Ability to technically lead software activities and support junior engineers Confident communicator, comfortable working directly with clients Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.