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Brand new Permanent Opportunity for a Lead/Principal Data Architect with an Emerging National Security Consultancy in Cheltenham • Must hold Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance to start, • Up to £105k DoE, • Cheltenham location – 80% on-site, • Essential experience in Data Architecture, Data Analytics, AI Solutions, AWS Who Are We? Our client has over 30 years of experience in solving complex data challenges for defence, national security, and central government clients. They specialise in areas such as AI and machine learning, geospatial data analytics, cloud services, and data strategy, delivering tailored solutions that enhance decision-making, operational performance, and mission readiness Key Responsibilities: In the role, you’ll design and deliver advanced data-driven systems that enable national security clients to make faster, better-informed decisions. Beyond solution delivery, you’ll help shape future capabilities by developing proof-of-concept demonstrators, refining approaches to complex data challenges, and contributing to frameworks and methodologies in the national security domain. We need the Principal Data Architect to have: • Enhanced DV Clearance (West) to start, • Willing to work on-site in Cheltenham 4 days per week Key skills required: • Expertise in data architecture, including modelling, analysis, transformation, migration, and master data management., • Experience in developing data analytics and AI-driven solutions., • Skilled in designing and automating data quality metrics and KPIs., • Proficient with AWS (S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR) and/or Azure (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Functions). To be Considered…. Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to henry.clay-davies@searchability.com For further information please call me on 01614166800 or 07719065951. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies Searchability. I look forward to hearing from you.

Communications & Engagement Specialist Overview A central strategic communications function within a highly secure and complex environment is seeking experienced Communications & Engagement Specialists to support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-impact communications activity. The role plays a key part in shaping clear narratives, strengthening stakeholder understanding, and maintaining trust across sensitive programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a high-profile, security-conscious organisation delivering communications that directly support strategic national objectives. Assignment Details • Number of Positions: 3, • Location: Cheltenham (4–5 days per week on site required), • Duration: 12 months +, • Vetting Level: DV Clearance Required Rate & SFIA Level • Up to £77.98 per hour, • Minimum requirement: SFIA Level 3+ Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications across digital, internal, and stakeholder channels, • Produce high-quality materials including communication plans, engagement strategies, messaging frameworks, briefing packs, Q&As, and talking points, • Advise senior leaders and programme teams on communication strategies within a national security context, • Lead stakeholder engagement activity across internal and external audiences, ensuring tailored messaging approaches, • Work closely with central communications teams to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and governance requirements, • Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, using insight to improve future activity, • Ensure all outputs meet strict security, confidentiality, and compliance standards, • Support a collaborative communications culture across programmes and teams Essential Skills & Experience • Proven background in strategic communications, engagement, or corporate communications roles, • Experience within government, defence, national security, or similarly complex/regulatory environments, • Strong copywriting, editorial, and storytelling capability across multiple formats, • Demonstrable experience developing communications and engagement strategies, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior and sensitive stakeholders, • Ability to operate with discretion in secure environments, • Confident advising senior leadership and influencing communications direction, • Skilled at translating complex or technical information into clear, accessible messaging, • Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to marika.powell@arm.co.uk.

Software Engineering Team Lead - National Security Package - £110,000 – £120,000 + dv bonus + excellent package Location - Cheltenham - Hybrid Clearance - eDV Clearance Required Overview Our exciting client is seeking an Engineering Lead to build and lead small, high-performing Agile teams (4–8 engineers) delivering secure, scalable solutions within the UK National Security (NatSec) domain. This is a hands-on leadership role combining architecture, software engineering, and team leadership, with a focus on Software, AI, data platforms, and cloud-native systems. Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor Agile engineering teams, driving high-quality, rapid delivery (DevSecOps), • Own solution architecture, designing for secure and constrained environments., • Lead the implementation of the "underpinning tech" for AI, including data pipelines., • Act as a trusted advisor to UK Government stakeholders., • Define technical roadmaps and support cloud transformation (AWS/Azure) Core Skills • Background in UK National Security / Defence / Government., • Strong leadership experience in software engineering teams., • Proficiency in Python, Go, or Java (+ TypeScript/Node.js desirable), • Expertise in AWS or Azure, Terraform, and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), • Strong grounding in SQL (Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB/DynamoDB), • Experience with CI/CD, microservices, TDD/BDD., • Knowledge of secure system design. Desirable (AI & Data) • Vector DBs: Milvus, Weaviate, Pinecone, • Data orchestration: Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, • Search: ElasticSearch / OpenSearch, • AI frameworks: LangChain, Hugging Face, • MLOps: MLflow, Kubeflow If you are looking for an opportunity to work on mission-critical systems at the forefront of UK National Security? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Penetration Tester | CHECK Team Member | £50-55k We're working with a growing UK cyber security consultancy delivering penetration testing services to government and public sector organisations. They're looking for a CHECK Team Member to join the team, delivering high-quality security assessments across a variety of client environments. This is a great opportunity for an experienced penetration tester with active SC clearance and CHECK status who wants to work on a broad range of challenging engagements within the public sector and Defence space. Package: £50-55k + expenses + overnight bonus + up to 31 days annual leave Location: Remote/Hybrid (WFH + client visits) Clearance: Active SC essential What You'll be Doing: • Delivering CHECK penetration testing engagements across client environments, • Conducting infrastructure, web application, cloud, and Active Directory security assessments, • Identifying vulnerabilities and providing practical remediation advice, • Producing clear, high-quality technical reports for clients, • Supporting and collaborating with a wider team of cyber security consultants on varied projects, • Maintaining testing activities in line with NCSC CHECK and CREST methodologies What They're Looking For: • Active SC Clearance (essential), • Current CHECK Team Member status (essential), • Proven experience delivering penetration testing engagements, • Knowledge of infrastructure, web application, and cloud security testing, • Strong report writing and communication skills, • Excellent understanding of common vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security best practices Active SC clearance is essential, and candidates must be willing to undergo DV clearance. If this sounds like you, apply now! Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Continuous Improvement Lead (Lean / Operational Excellence) Secure Government Organisation Gloucestershire | Hybrid Working (typically 3 days onsite) £58,431 - £60,912 + Excellent Public Sector Pension Permanent | Full Time | 37 Hours Join a secure government organisation at a pivotal stage in its Continuous Improvement journey. This is an opportunity to shape what good looks like - helping establish practical improvement approaches, reduce operational friction and build long-term capability within a complex, highly regulated environment. We're supporting a secure government organisation looking to appoint a Continuous Improvement Lead to help improve operational effectiveness, embed sustainable ways of working and establish a stronger long-term improvement capability. This is not a mature Continuous Improvement environment. Instead, the role offers the opportunity for a credible practitioner to shape and embed practical Lean and Continuous Improvement approaches, helping operational and corporate teams improve how they work over time. Success in the role will depend as much on stakeholder engagement, influencing and building trust as on methodology. You'll work closely with operational and corporate teams to identify inefficiencies, remove friction and deliver meaningful, measurable improvements. You'll need to be comfortable working with ambiguity, balancing pragmatism with structure whilst helping establish a longer-term improvement capability. Whilst workflow automation and digital tools support the agenda, they are viewed as enablers of improvement rather than the primary focus of the role. This role offers the opportunity to apply Continuous Improvement expertise to a complex, high-consequence operational environment where meaningful change has real organisational impact. Key responsibilities • Lead Continuous Improvement and operational improvement initiatives across operational and corporate functions, • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen or similar methodologies to improve operational effectiveness, • Identify inefficiencies, remove organisational friction and drive measurable improvements, • Help establish Continuous Improvement capability, governance and maturity across teams, • Develop practical prioritisation, reporting and improvement approaches, • Influence senior and operational stakeholders to embed sustainable change You'll likely bring • Experience leading Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Business Improvement, Process Improvement or Operational Improvement activity, • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen or similar methodologies, • Experience operating within regulated, operational or lower-maturity environments (e.g. aerospace, engineering, defence, manufacturing, utilities, government or similarly complex settings), • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and bring people with you, • A practical, hands-on approach to delivering meaningful, sustainable change, • Exposure to automation, process improvement technology or workflow tools would be beneficial, but not essential This role will suit a credible improvement practitioner who enjoys working in complex operational environments, influencing stakeholders and delivering practical, sustainable change over time. Due to the nature of the environment, successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced vetting and security clearance processes, including background and residency checks. Interested in helping shape Continuous Improvement capability within a secure public sector environment? We'd be keen to speak with you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a One to Watch on the Sunday Times Tech Track. The Company was also recognised at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020; winning the Thames Valley Tech Company of the year, the Emerging Tech Company and High Growth Tech Business categories. We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, and supportive place for you to do your very best work. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. As a Lead Data Architect, with a minimum of 6 years of experience, you will play a role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our clients complex, critical high-profile projects. You will support the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor to a team of skilled data professionals. Duties & Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that data solutions meet their objectives Support the design, development, and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance, and scalability requirements Utilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processing Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security, and cloud computing Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systems Utilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems that handle large-scale, high-throughput data Ensure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrity Monitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergences Support the sales and pre-sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needs Advise and support on breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolved Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, and security practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offerings Core Experience and Competencies 6 years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large-scale, and complex projects Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time data processing Proven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environment Strong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plans Desirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of work Hands-on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their services and how to work in the cloud such as DevOps-centric approach Having worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialists Understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standards Aker Systems Attributes At Aker we work as a team; we are collaborative, hardworking, open, and delivery obsessed. There is no blame culture here: try things, and take responsibility for the outcomes. You are always part of the wider Aker. We help our colleagues and take pride in successfully achieving difficult tasks. We run towards problems and help to solve them. Communicate always, do so accurately and in a timely fashion. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company paid medical insurance and life assurance, pension scheme, annual training allowance, wellbeing allowance, virtual GP, Employee Assistance plan and more. Equal Opportunities Aker Systems fosters a diverse environment that encourages openness in its communications and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristics. 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Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote- £500 - £600 per day Inside IR35 DOE Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Security Design/Security Architect to support the delivery of secure services within a major Home Office programme. The successful candidate will work with solution architects, engineering teams, security stakeholders and delivery managers to ensure security requirements are effectively incorporated into system and service designs. The Security Design/Security Architect will be responsible for producing security designs, undertaking threat modelling activities, assessing security risks, supporting assurance processes and ensuring compliance with wider Government security standards. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain security design documentation for new and existing services., • Produce Security Design Packs, Security Architecture Documents and Security Assurance artefacts., • Conduct threat modelling workshops and document security controls., • Review solution designs and ensure alignment with security policies and standards., • Define security requirements for projects and programmes., • Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities., • Identify security risks and recommend proportionate mitigations., • Work with delivery teams to embed security throughout the system development life cycle., • Support implementation of Secure by Design principles., • Review security testing outputs and track remediation activities., • Provide security advice to project and technical stakeholders., • Contribute to security design reviews and architecture forums. Essential Experience • Active SC Clearance., • Experience producing security designs and security architecture artefacts., • Experience undertaking threat modelling and risk assessments., • Knowledge of NCSC guidance and Government security standards., • Experience supporting security assurance and accreditation activities., • Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure and/or GCP)., • Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments., • Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills., • Experience working within UK Government Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote- £500 - £600 per day Inside IR35 DOE This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. 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. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. 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. JBRP1_UKTJ

Location: Remote (UK with travel to UK client sites) Day Rate: £DOE (Inside IR35) Pigment is a change and transformation consultancy. We partner with other consultancies to deliver a 'one team approach' for solving complex change across sectors including Central and Local, Government, Defence and National Security, Transport, Finance. We are building a high-performing ServiceNow team, consisting of Functional Consultants, ServiceNow Developers, Technical Business Analysts and Technical Architects to deliver across complex programmes across our Public Sector portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our partners through changing and evolving requirements, helping to establish and strengthen internal capability for the future, while contributing to knowledge sharing and team collaboration throughout each project. We are interested in speaking further with pro-active consultants with an initial 2-3 years of ServiceNow experience who have proven experience in supporting workshops and discovery sessions, where building relationships and communicating clearly and effectively with stakeholders comes naturally. Working as part of the team and being keen on collaboration is also key. If you have experience working in public sector, defence, or other regulated environments this would be an ideal opportunity for you to develop. As a Pigment ServiceNow consultant you must hold either active DV / Developed Vetting clearance or SC / Security Clearance with the ability to obtain DV. Why Pigment? You'll work across high impact, complex programmes where your work matters. At Pigment, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do; we value people who can challenge and deliver, while working seamlessly across a blended delivery team. If you'd like to know more, please applyto and one of our team will be in touch to discuss. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ

We are recruiting a Security Controller on behalf of a leading UK software consultancy with a growing portfolio of work across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and national security agencies. The organisation is establishing a secure facility to support classified client programmes and requires a dedicated security professional to lead this critical function. Security Controller Salary - £60,000-£85,000 + bonus Location - Cheltenham Clearance - eDV Clearance Required As Security Controller you will be the primary authority on all physical and personnel security matters, acting as the bridge between the business, the MOD, and other secure government contracting authorities. The Role • Appointed Security Controller responsible to the Board for all physical and personnel security matters., • Manage classified assets, access control, and IVCO-compliant visitor protocols., • Prepare for and lead MOD DE&S audits; maintain Security Risk Management and Company Security Instructions., • Oversee the full UKSV clearance lifecycle, conduct security briefings, and manage insider risk., • Primary liaison with government security authorities; lead breach investigation and reporting to ISAC., • Advise senior leadership on security implications of new contracts and structural changes., • Align physical security with IT security (ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials Plus) and support bid teams. Essential Requirements, • Proven Security Controller or Deputy experience in a UK Defence / National Security List X environment., • Strong knowledge of the Security Policy Framework (SPF) and List X requirements (FSA/iv)., • Active eDV clearance., • Meticulous record-keeping across musters, visitor logs, and classified document registers. Desirable, • DSIA / SyI membership or equivalent, • IVCO liaison experience for overseas visits and classified exchanges., • Experience standing up a new List X facility from scratch. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency. JBRP1_UKTJ

Position: Virtualisation Engineer Location: Cheltenham / Gloucestershire Salary band: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum Clearance: Willingness to undergo a security clearance process is required Are you ready to take your VMware expertise into one of the most secure and impactful environments in the UK? This is your chance to join a major multinational technology organisation delivering large-scale, mission-critical services to the UK Government. Your work will directly support national-level operations where reliability, precision, and resilience truly matter. What You'll Be Doing Providing first and second-line technical support across complex virtualised environments Monitoring system performance to ensure stability, availability, and seamless functionality Creating and maintaining high-quality documentation to support operational excellence Supporting compliance with established processes, standards, and security policies What You'll Bring Strong organisational and time-management skills Experience working to ITIL best practices A mindset focused on root-cause analysis and continuous improvement A collaborative approach - sharing knowledge and learning from others A proactive attitude towards identifying risks, issues, and opportunities Desirable Skills Deep understanding of virtualisation technologies Experience installing, upgrading, configuring, or supporting: Windows Server 2016/2019, AWS, Azure Knowledge of Red Hat technologies (Satellite 6, OpenShift 3/4, RHEL/CentOS, CoreOS) Understanding of Active Directory (OU creation, RBAC, DFS) Familiarity with VSAN, SCVMM, Hyper-V Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN) Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Git) Awareness of McAfee EPO/ENS What's In It for You Competitive salary and pension Comprehensive benefits package Access to employee recognition schemes, social events, and wellbeing initiatives If you're passionate about virtualisation, thrive in secure environments, and want to work on projects that genuinely matter, this is the place to take your career to the next level. To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email on Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Locations: Gloucester, London or Manchester We're supporting a leading defence organisation delivering advanced technology solutions into the UK's defence and national security sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking for eDV (Enhanced DV) Cleared Full Stack Developers at multiple levels (up to Principal) to join their high-performing engineering teams. This is an opportunity to work on mission critical systems that make a real world impact, within a highly secure environment. The Role As a Full Stack Software Developer, you'll be involved across the full development lifecycle, contributing to the design, development and integration of secure, scalable software solutions. Responsibilities may include: • Developing high-quality, maintainable code, • Contributing to system architecture and design decisions, • Working within Agile delivery teams What We're Looking For Full stack experience within an agile team building enterprise-grade web applications or backend services • Java development with Spring Boot, • Front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue), • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, • Containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent), • Unit testing and test automation, • Use of code repositories (Git), including branching strategies, pull-request workflows, and merge processes, • Experience with data visualisation tools or techniques We appreciate you may not be an expert in every area above - we can support with training and development in some areas! Please do make an application and we will identify where we can best support your growth specific to your application. Clearance • The role is working on highly secure Government programmes so active eDV Clearance is required What's On Offer • Competitive salary with annual bonuses, • Additional eDV bonus, • Excellent pension and benefits, • Work on highly impactful, secure programmes, • Strong career development and progression opportunities, • Collaborative, engineering led environment JBRP1_UKTJ

Join a collaborative and innovative team delivering complex security solutions across the UK public sector, healthcare, defence, and central government environments. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on high-profile transformation programmes, using the latest technologies to help clien

Principal Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher Gloucester | London | Manchester Working with a leading National Security and Cyber organisation, you will help develop advanced AI and machine learning solutions that support critical national security missions. Operating within a mature Agile environment, you'll collaborate closely with customers, engineers, researchers and data scientists to solve complex real-world challenges using cutting-edge AI, machine learning and data science techniques. We have opportunities at all levels from Associate, Senior and Principal levels. Roles can be based in Gloucester, Manchester or London, with hybrid working available (typically 3 days per week on-site). *Due to the nature of work in National Infrastructure, candidates must hold an active eDV (enhanced DV) UK Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher, you will play a key role in the technical leadership, design and delivery of AI and machine learning projects from concept through to deployment. You'll work within a specialist team of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning experts, driving innovative research, developing advanced solutions and mentoring colleagues across a range of customer and internal R&D programmes. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to genuinely challenging and impactful projects while helping shape future AI capabilities within the national security domain. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and deliver complex machine learning and data science solutions with a high degree of autonomy. Lead technical investigations, research activities and AI/ML development across customer and internal projects. Identify innovative approaches to solving complex technical challenges and contribute to future research directions. Provide technical leadership within project teams and support successful project delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders and customers to define requirements and develop effective technical solutions. Mentor and support junior team members, helping to develop technical capability across the wider team. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Essential Skills & Experience Degree (BSc or above) in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline. Strong Python development experience, including machine learning frameworks such as Hugging Face, TensorFlow and PyTorch. Proven experience delivering machine learning solutions within commercial, research or government environments. Strong understanding of modern AI/ML techniques across areas such as Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision. Experience training, fine-tuning and evaluating machine learning and AI models. Ability to undertake technical research and apply findings to real-world challenges. Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, reports or research publications. Previous experience mentoring team members and providing technical leadership. Desirable Skills & Experience MSc or PhD with a strong research background. Experience developing and maintaining robust ML pipelines and MLOps practices. Familiarity with version control, containerisation and environment management tools, including Git and Docker. Experience working within Linux environments and using command-line tooling. Experience deploying and scaling AI/ML solutions into production environments. Cloud platform experience, ideally AWS, although Azure or GCP experience is also valuable. Published research in peer-reviewed journals or conferences. Experience writing technical proposals, bids or research funding submissions. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on highly complex and meaningful national security challenges. Exposure to cutting-edge AI, Machine Learning and Data Science projects. Collaborative environment with experienced researchers, engineers and technical specialists. Clear opportunities for technical development, leadership and career progression. Hybrid working with locations in Gloucester, Manchester or London. Benefits: Competitive salary and excellent benefits eDV bonus on to of salary and annual bonus Company bonus scheme Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance' with pension 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days TPBN1_UKTJ

They work across government and national security, delivering secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions that handle data at scale - in real time and in batch. Lead the development of backend services for a government client, with a focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability.

Principal Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher Gloucester | London | Manchester Working with a leading National Security and Cyber organisation, you will help develop advanced AI and machine learning solutions that support critical national security missions. Operating within a mature Agile environment, you'll collaborate closely with customers, engineers, researchers and data scientists to solve complex real-world challenges using cutting-edge AI, machine learning and data science techniques. We have opportunities at all levels from Associate, Senior and Principal levels. Roles can be based in Gloucester, Manchester or London, with hybrid working available (typically 3 days per week on-site). *Due to the nature of work in National Infrastructure, candidates must hold an active eDV (enhanced DV) UK Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher, you will play a key role in the technical leadership, design and delivery of AI and machine learning projects from concept through to deployment. You'll work within a specialist team of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning experts, driving innovative research, developing advanced solutions and mentoring colleagues across a range of customer and internal R&D programmes. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to genuinely challenging and impactful projects while helping shape future AI capabilities within the national security domain. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop and deliver complex machine learning and data science solutions with a high degree of autonomy., • Lead technical investigations, research activities and AI/ML development across customer and internal projects., • Identify innovative approaches to solving complex technical challenges and contribute to future research directions., • Provide technical leadership within project teams and support successful project delivery., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders and customers to define requirements and develop effective technical solutions., • Mentor and support junior team members, helping to develop technical capability across the wider team., • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Essential Skills & Experience • Degree (BSc or above) in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline., • Strong Python development experience, including machine learning frameworks such as Hugging Face, TensorFlow and PyTorch., • Proven experience delivering machine learning solutions within commercial, research or government environments., • Strong understanding of modern AI/ML techniques across areas such as Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision., • Experience training, fine-tuning and evaluating machine learning and AI models., • Ability to undertake technical research and apply findings to real-world challenges., • Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, reports or research publications., • Previous experience mentoring team members and providing technical leadership. Desirable Skills & Experience • MSc or PhD with a strong research background., • Experience developing and maintaining robust ML pipelines and MLOps practices., • Familiarity with version control, containerisation and environment management tools, including Git and Docker., • Experience working within Linux environments and using command-line tooling., • Experience deploying and scaling AI/ML solutions into production environments., • Cloud platform experience, ideally AWS, although Azure or GCP experience is also valuable., • Published research in peer-reviewed journals or conferences., • Experience writing technical proposals, bids or research funding submissions. What's on Offer • Opportunity to work on highly complex and meaningful national security challenges., • Exposure to cutting-edge AI, Machine Learning and Data Science projects., • Collaborative environment with experienced researchers, engineers and technical specialists., • Clear opportunities for technical development, leadership and career progression., • Hybrid working with locations in Gloucester, Manchester or London. Benefits: • Competitive salary and excellent benefits, • eDV bonus on to of salary and annual bonus, • Company bonus scheme, • Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution), • 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance' with pension, • 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days JBRP1_UKTJ

Experienced Azure Architect needed for a UK government cloud transformation program.Responsibilities include designing secure, scalable Azure solutions, defining landing zones, and collaborating with engineering teams.Requires strong Azure architecture background, knowledge of networking, security,

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Principal Systems Administrator Take ownership of core infrastructure design and technical guidance within a critical sector where your expertise ensures system resilience. This position allows you to drive advanced infrastructure projects and influence engineering practices while collaborating with senior management to deliver robust technical research. You will be able to shape complex architecture and guide technical teams in an environment that values structural stability and long term career progression. Essential requirements Proven background providing technical guidance and infrastructure administration at a senior level. Sole British nationality is required due to the nature of the projects. Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Government security clearance. Domain experience within the defence or high security infrastructure sector. Your package Performance related annual cash bonus scheme. Up to 8% employer pension contribution via salary exchange. Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance coverage. The work Act as the systems administration lead on advanced projects and major programmes. Install, configure, administer and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application deployments. Apply subject matter expertise to provide technical recommendations to management and guide team members. Participate in a technical roster to support the delivery of resilient services and manage planned infrastructure changes. Maintain and disseminate approved operational procedures aligned with industry security standards. Skills and background Comprehensive knowledge of VMware vSphere 8.0 or above alongside Fibre Channel storage technologies. Strong capabilities with Microsoft OS 2019 and 2022, Exchange, Office 365 and Active Directory Federated trusts. Experience with Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop and Citrix Netscaler. Technical capability with cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services or Azure. Practical knowledge of Linux environments and Ansible automation tools. Familiarity with SQL Server administration and project frameworks including ITIL, Agile or Scrum. Benefits and balance Here is how this employer helps you thrive: Optional compressed working schedule providing every other Friday off. Twenty five days annual holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell leave. Workplace nursery scheme with a monthly employer contribution. Support for industry memberships alongside unlimited access to global online learning platforms. Location and setup This position is based in Cheltenham and operates on a hybrid working pattern. The role requires travel within the United Kingdom up to 25% of the time, with occasional international travel to regional offices. Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week. You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process. Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it. This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then

Want to join a company is a recognised innovation and technology leader, tackling highly complex challenges across multiple defence and aerospace domains? Join a business who deliver advanced systems and services to customers worldwide and is widely regarded as a trusted, high-performing organisation within its market! Important: All applicants must have current Security Clearance Working: 3 days onsite In this position, you will play a key role within the Project Management Office (PMO), providing financial assurance and supporting Project and Programme Managers in making informed business decisions. Key responsibilities include reviewing and approving expenses, ensuring accurate and timely client billing, and conducting variance analysis to help prevent cost overruns. You will also support forecasting activities and track project profitability throughout the lifecycle. You will work closely with a range of internal stakeholders, including Finance, Commercial teams, and senior leadership. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development while allowing you to contribute meaningfully to project delivery and overall business success. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where project finance is central to decision-making. The role offers real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to influence project direction from a financial perspective, while working alongside experienced professionals across both project and finance disciplines. Company Highlights: Join a globally recognised technology and defence leader, repeatedly awarded for innovation, patents and engineering excellence across aerospace, defence, space and cyber. An organisation trusted by governments worldwide, delivering mission-critical systems and recognised with Gold status by the UK Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces community. Be part of a business consistently ranked among the top innovators in the aerospace and defence sector, combining cutting-edge technology with long term programme stability, including high-profile contracts with government and allied partners worldwide. Explore the chance to work on cutting-edge, nationally significant projects with real-world impact, not theoretical R&D. A business, known for a strong culture of innovation, inclusion and long-term career development, backed by the scale and stability of a global industry leader. Key responsibilities: Monitor budgets and costs on a weekly basis, including labour and expenses, ensuring accurate time recording and variance analysis against forecasts Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including client forecast trackers Support financial reporting, including assisting with quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs) and validating contract balances Contribute to new business opportunities through financial modelling Oversee monthly invoicing processes, ensuring accurate client billing for project-related costs Submit forecasts to clients in line with agreed deadlines Essential Skills & Experience Strong organisational and time management skills Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple workstreams and priorities High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in reporting Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance audiences Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and advanced Excel skills Current Security Clearance Desirable Experience: Finance qualification desirable but not essential Even If you feel like you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply

Project Managers and PMO, National Security You will lead and shape delivery across highly sensitive UK national security programmes, working on complex digital and operational challenges that demand clarity, control and strong stakeholder engagement. These roles sit within secure government environments and are not typical public sector or general defence positions. You will be operating at a level where delivery, governance and decision making directly support critical national capability. Applicants must currently hold active UK national security clearance and be working within UKIC or equivalent environments. What you will need ● Current experience delivering projects or programmes within UK national security or intelligence environments ● Active high level security clearance in place ● Proven experience managing delivery across complex, multi stakeholder environments ● Confidence working directly with clients or senior stakeholders in secure settings What you will work on ● Leading delivery of digital and technology focused projects or programmes within secure environments ● Coordinating multidisciplinary teams across complex delivery landscapes ● Managing risks, dependencies and governance to maintain control and pace ● Shaping delivery approaches to improve outcomes across evolving programmes ● Providing clear reporting and insight to support senior decision making Skills and experience ● Project or programme management experience across complex environments ● Strong stakeholder engagement, including senior level interaction ● Experience working within structured or agile delivery frameworks ● Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget and quality ● Understanding of governance, assurance and delivery controls ● Commercial awareness across suppliers, contracts and delivery outcomes Location and setup Cheltenham or Manchester, with a hybrid working pattern and regular onsite presence required due to the nature of the work. These vacancies require high level security clearance in national security. Applicants must hold current clearance and be able to maintain it. This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then

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