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Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Cheltenham or London Contract duration: 6-12 months Clearance level: eDV We provide talent solutions for the UK government and their critical supply chains. We currently are on the look out for eDV cleared DevOps professionals to join our National Security sector. Key skills: * Design and develop innovative cloud-native platforms and applications using AWS, data engineering, and CI/CD practices. * Implement and optimize Java, JavaScript, React, and other relevant technologies for full-stack applications. * Contribute to batch analytics, Python, and data engineering efforts. * Ensure platform and application resilience through effective monitoring and alerting with Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and Elasticsearch. * Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews. * Apply SRE principles to improve system reliability and performance. * Proven experience in Java and JavaScript development, with a focus on cloud-native applications. • Good understanding of AWS services Additional skills: • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools (Helm, ArgoCD)., • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab, Concourse) and monitoring solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Elasticsearch). 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.

Software Engineer – National Security Programme Enhanced DV Cleared Ncounter is supporting a specialist consultancy delivering secure technology solutions into highly sensitive National Security environments. We are now seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong Java background to join a complex, high-impact programme, blending software engineering with modern platform and cloud practices. This role brings together hands-on engineering with DevOps ownership across a secure, distributed environment. This is a genuinely technical role where you will contribute to both the development of Java-based services and the engineering of the platforms that support them. You will work across CI/CD pipelines, containerised environments, and cloud infrastructure, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and resilient within highly controlled settings. You will collaborate closely with engineers and architects to embed DevOps principles into the development lifecycle, improving automation, deployment, and operational performance across the platform. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and support Java-based applications within a secure environment, • Design and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery workflows, • Work with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, • Support cloud-based infrastructure, primarily within AWS environments, • Drive improvements in observability, monitoring, and system reliability, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clean, scalable engineering practices What We’re Looking For: • Active Enhanced DV clearance – essential, • Strong software engineering background in Java, • Proven DevOps experience across CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure, • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern cloud platforms, • Strong understanding of Linux-based systems, • Experience working in secure or highly regulated environments This opportunity offers the chance to work on mission-critical systems where engineering quality, security, and reliability are paramount. You will be part of a collaborative, technically driven team with real ownership over how systems are built and operated. If you are an eDV cleared engineer looking to combine Java development with DevOps expertise in a high-impact environment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

IT Support Engineer | Cheltenham | Up to £60,000 Oscar Technology are working with a leading MSP focused on delivering highly secure IT Infrastructure and Networks for government and defence & professional services organisations across the UK. They are the leaders of their niche and have been going from strength to strength. They are always on top of the latest changes and developments within the tech industry, enabling them to offer the highest standard of service and security. Despite their successes to date, they have plenty of ambitious goals to achieve in the coming years, with the team expected to grow exponentially in coming months. Now is the time to join. All applicants must either have or be able to obtain SC and/or DV Clearence. They will put you through the process but you most be eligible for it to be considered for the role. Responsibilities Include: • Monitoring & dealing with issues raised in the logging system and directly through the phone., • Providing 3rd line support for IT incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and user satisfaction., • Perform necessary, routine maintenance and updates to application operating systems and anti-virus software., • Confirm factors such as IT Policies, procedures and security standards are being considered and abided by., • Assist with data retrieval, backup management - either onsite or cloud based., • Extensive knowledge around desktop and laptop hardware, operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) and software applications., • Knowledge with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V., • Excellent knowledge of networking concepts such as: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and VPN., • Familiarity with troubleshooting and resolving issues linked to Microsoft 365., • Knowledge of Active Directory and user account management., • Familiarity with server administration demands such as user management, file shares and security., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. IT Support Engineer | Cheltenham | Up to £60,000 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.

Senior Support Engineer – Cheltenham, UK • Salary up to £64,000 Depending on Experience, • Active eDV clearance required, • Hybrid working ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a global leader in defence and security, dedicated to shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. They combine modern software development with a rich heritage to support customers with highly sensitive data requirements. Due to continued mission success, they are looking for a Senior Support Engineer to help maintain critical infrastructure and drive digital transformation. THE BENEFITS • Flexible working options including a compressed four day week, • Private health care, • Performance bonuses, • Tailored career development and mentorship opportunities THE SENIOR SUPPORT ENGINEER ROLE As a Senior Support Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the critical infrastructure and software that powers vital services. You will perform hands-on maintenance to ensure systems remain operational while monitoring for maximum availability. You will also support the wider development team in remediating critical issues and identifying technical risks to proactively develop mitigation plans. SENIOR SUPPORT ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Hands on experience supporting and debugging complex live operational systems, • Proficiency in Linux server administration, • Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk or ELK stack, • Knowledge of containerisation (Docker or Podman) and deployment (Kubernetes or OpenShift), • Experience with Java and Python application management, • Familiarity with Apache NiFi, MinIO, or AWS S3 TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: 07719 065949. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Senior Support Engineer, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, Python, Splunk, ELK, Apache NiFi, DevOps, SRE, NSD

Senior DevSecOps Engineer Brockworth, Gloucester £51500-£64000 plus BUPA, benefits and bonus 37.5 hours + 4 Day Work Week option Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. The role: Join Our Team as an DevSecOps Engineer (with a Focus on Infrastructure Engineering)! We are working to secure critical digital infrastructure on a long term programme based out of Gloucester at our state of the art Cyber Centre. Are you passionate about integrating cutting-edge technologies while ensuring robust security measures? We’re seeking talented individuals at all levels to join our dynamic team as DevSecOps Engineers, with a particular emphasis on Infrastructure Engineering expertise. At Lockheed Martin, we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important, you can also enjoy a strong work-life balance. To ensure this, we offer a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life in and outside of work. You’ll play a pivotal role in integrating, administering and securing a range of systems and applications, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. As an Engineer within our DevSecOps team, you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures by ensuring robust, high-performance systems that support our mission-critical solutions. • You’ll need to have an understanding of Windows and Linux systems and DevSecOps principles and experience of working within a multi-disciplined team., • Knowledge and understanding of core software tools, methods, and frameworks to reliably integrate and deploy, integrate, and test features into environments to ensure optimum outcomes for our customers., • Additionally, we’re looking for candidates with hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, including expertise in areas such as cloud architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and system performance optimization to support seamless integration and testing processes. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, deploy and manage a broad set of IT Infrastructure aligning to customer needs and requirements, while leveraging infrastructure engineering best practices to maintain system reliability and scalability with a focus on automation and repeatability., • Develop Infrastructure as Code and scripts and integrate those with CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools, prioritising automation to streamline deployments., • Provide full end to end systems lifecycle management covering architecture, design, deployment and support through to decommissioning and migration., • Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems, ensuring infrastructure components are robust and interoperable., • Opportunities to experience the cloud by undertaking deployments in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments, addressing potential constraints while optimizing infrastructure performance and security., • If you’re passionate about DevSecOps, with a strong focus and background in Infrastructure Engineering, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth. Required skills, qualifications and experience : • Advanced understanding of DevSecOps. The ability to work within an agile environment and delivering using Scrum and Sprints utilising tools such as Jira and Confluence to help planning and collaboration., • Expert in Windows and Linux systems administration (Active Directory etc)., • Expert in Virtualisation technologies and concepts - VMware vsphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring, software defined networking - NSX., • Advanced understanding of Web proxy servers and configuration - Squid., • Experience of Automation technologies Terraform and Ansible for complex builds, Packer., • Experience of CI/CD pipeline builds - Jenkins., • Understanding of Git/Bitbucket/GitLab integration, coding and branching strategies., • Proficient in the use and administration of Containerisation technologies - Kubernetes, Docker., • Proficient in Powershell, bash scripting., • Proficient in Python., • Proficient in the use of Networking skills - IPv4 addressing and routing., • Experience of Logging and monitoring using Zabbix and Splunk., • Experience of Cloud and AWS concepts and technologies. Desired Skills: • Ability to support maturation of automated CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments., • Understanding of IaC and using this to deploy and integrate services on Cloud., • Hands on experience in using and integrating with AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda., • Experience using the AWS SDK (Boto3) to automate integration tasks., • Experience or understanding integrating hybrid-cloud application deployments., • Understanding of CloudTrail to debug and diagnose integration issues. We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications: • Linux Admin, (RHCSA) or (RHCE)., • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate., • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407)., • Terraform Associate certification., • AWS Certification., • CCNA Certification., • Oracle Java Certification., • ISTQB Certification., • OSCP Certification. Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 02392 415270.

Staff DevSecOps Engineer Brockworth, Gloucester £69000-£86000 plus BUPA, benefits and bonus 37.5 hours + 4 Day Work Week option Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. The role: Join Our Team as an DevSecOps Engineer (with a Focus on Infrastructure Engineering)! We are working to secure critical digital infrastructure on a long term programme based out of Gloucester at our state of the art Cyber Centre. Are you passionate about integrating cutting-edge technologies while ensuring robust security measures? We’re seeking talented individuals at all levels to join our dynamic team as DevSecOps Engineers, with a particular emphasis on Infrastructure Engineering expertise. At Lockheed Martin, we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important, you can also enjoy a strong work-life balance. To ensure this, we offer a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life in and outside of work. You’ll play a pivotal role in integrating, administering and securing a range of systems and applications, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. As an Engineer within our DevSecOps team, you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures by ensuring robust, high-performance systems that support our mission-critical solutions. • You’ll need to have an understanding of Windows and Linux systems and DevSecOps principles and experience of working within a multi-disciplined team., • Knowledge and understanding of core software tools, methods, and frameworks to reliably integrate and deploy, integrate, and test features into environments to ensure optimum outcomes for our customers., • Additionally, we’re looking for candidates with hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, including expertise in areas such as cloud architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and system performance optimization to support seamless integration and testing processes. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, deploy and manage a broad set of IT Infrastructure aligning to customer needs and requirements, while leveraging infrastructure engineering best practices to maintain system reliability and scalability with a focus on automation and repeatability., • Develop Infrastructure as Code and scripts and integrate those with CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools, prioritising automation to streamline deployments., • Provide full end to end systems lifecycle management covering architecture, design, deployment and support through to decommissioning and migration., • Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems, ensuring infrastructure components are robust and interoperable., • Opportunities to experience the cloud by undertaking deployments in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments, addressing potential constraints while optimizing infrastructure performance and security., • If you’re passionate about DevSecOps, with a strong focus and background in Infrastructure Engineering, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth. Required skills, qualifications and experience : • Advanced understanding of DevSecOps. The ability to work within an agile environment and delivering using Scrum and Sprints utilising tools such as Jira and Confluence to help planning and collaboration., • Expert in Windows and Linux systems administration (Active Directory etc)., • Expert in Virtualisation technologies and concepts - VMware vsphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring, software defined networking - NSX., • Advanced understanding of Web proxy servers and configuration - Squid., • Experience of Automation technologies Terraform and Ansible for complex builds, Packer., • Experience of CI/CD pipeline builds - Jenkins., • Understanding of Git/Bitbucket/GitLab integration, coding and branching strategies., • Proficient in the use and administration of Containerisation technologies - Kubernetes, Docker., • Proficient in Powershell, bash scripting., • Proficient in Python., • Proficient in the use of Networking skills - IPv4 addressing and routing., • Experience of Logging and monitoring using Zabbix and Splunk., • Experience of Cloud and AWS concepts and technologies. Desired Skills: • Ability to support maturation of automated CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments., • Understanding of IaC and using this to deploy and integrate services on Cloud., • Hands on experience in using and integrating with AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda., • Experience using the AWS SDK (Boto3) to automate integration tasks., • Experience or understanding integrating hybrid-cloud application deployments., • Understanding of CloudTrail to debug and diagnose integration issues. We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications: • Linux Admin, (RHCSA) or (RHCE)., • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate., • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407)., • Terraform Associate certification., • AWS Certification., • CCNA Certification., • Oracle Java Certification., • ISTQB Certification., • OSCP Certification. Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 02392 415270.

eDV DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35. Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button. . We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems. This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes. Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: £500-£650 per day Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required Start Date ASAP As a DevOps / Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of services supporting sensitive government programmes. You will collaborate with multiple feature development teams and BAU/support teams to evolve both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability tooling. The role will focus on improving system reliability, monitoring, automation, and performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. This position may also involve participation in an on-call rota, which could include occasional 24/7 call-out support. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve subsystem reliability and performance. Work with system administrators to automate operational processes and reduce manual effort. Enhance monitoring and observability capabilities to proactively detect and resolve issues. Support development environments to improve delivery speed and quality. Contribute to the evolution of infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to support engineering decisions. Develop expertise across multiple technical and business domains. xrnqpay Required Skills & Experience Active eDV clearance is essential configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or similar Strong Terraform Docker containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) maintaining and using CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins Monitoring and observability experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or InfluxDB event-driven integration and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions Strong Linux command line, administration, and shell scripting experience Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL network security protocols Working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Azure a plus Please send your CV to Laura at to progress matters. Services Advertised are those of Employment Business

Network Engineer Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid working) Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 Benefits: Hybrid working, career development, supportive team environment Our client, a leading IT services provider, is looking to appoint a Network Engineer to support and enhance their growing infrastructure function. This role offers the opportunity to work across varied client environments, delivering reliable and secure network solutions. You’ll play a key role in maintaining network performance, supporting project delivery, and contributing to continuous improvement across infrastructure services. What you’ll do: Design, implement and support network infrastructure solutions Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively Support network security, ensuring best practice and compliance Assist with project delivery, including upgrades and migrations Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and clients You’ll work closely with infrastructure, support, and project teams to ensure robust and scalable network services. What we’re looking for: Proven experience in a Network Engineer or similar role Strong knowledge of routing, switching, and network protocols CCNA certification (essential) Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, solid problem-solving ability, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Why join? Hybrid working model with flexibility Opportunity to work across diverse technologies and environments Ongoing training and professional development Supportive and collaborative team culture Apply now to play a key role in delivering high-quality network solutions