Latest Defence Jobs

Lead SOC Architect

This role involves architecting end-to-end SOC solutions, defining high-level designs, and working with senior stakeholders. You'll design and integrate security technologies, assess SOC capabilities, and provide technical leadership in a high-security environment.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

Cloud Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS, supporting secure and resilient applications. You will work on high-impact systems, implement Infrastructure as Code, and ensure compliance and high availability, collaborating with engineering and architecture teams.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Network Security Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and securing enterprise network services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Responsibilities include leading network security engineering, driving automation, and supporting secure browser-based access solutions.

Experis Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom £450 – £490 pd

Senior MLOps Engineer

This role involves building and maintaining MLOps infrastructure to productionise AI and computer vision models, from distributed training to deployment on cloud and edge devices. The engineer will optimise inference, manage model registries, and develop CI/CD pipelines while working closely with research and software teams. The role includes hands-on work with GPU-accelerated edge systems and customer-facing deployment environments.

MFK Recruitment Brentford, London, TW8 9DE, United Kingdom £75,000 – £100,000 pa

SC cleared GCP Cloud engineer

This role involves designing, deploying, and managing secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, with a strong focus on containerised workloads using Kubernetes and Docker. The engineer will apply infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Terraform or Ansible and implement CI/CD pipelines in a highly regulated environment requiring SC clearance. Responsibilities include ensuring hardened, compliant deployments and supporting scalable data or machine learning platforms.

Opus Recruitment Solutions London, United Kingdom £450 – £500 pd

Senior Maximo (MAS) Technical Consultant

Acts as a technical advisor for IBM Maximo Application Suite implementations in defence and critical infrastructure sectors, leading solution design, client engagement, and hands-on delivery. Focuses on Maximo configuration, OpenShift-based deployments, and integration within secure government environments. Involves technical leadership, client workshops, and mentoring junior consultants.

JJ Associates Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa

Remote

SC Cleared DevOps Engineer

This role involves maintaining secure, high-performing services within a critical infrastructure environment, focusing on automation, problem-solving, and agile delivery. You'll work with Kubernetes/OpenShift in on-prem production environments, manage IaC via Terraform and CI/CD pipelines, and implement observability using tools like ELK, Splunk, and Grafana. The position supports mission-critical systems, often in air-gapped or highly secure settings.

VIQU IT Bishopsgate, City And County Of the City Of London, EC2M 3UE, United Kingdom £650 – £800 pd

Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Lead the design and governance of secure DevSecOps practices across multiple cloud platforms within the UK Ministry of Defence’s digital transformation programme. Establish automated, compliant CI/CD and GitOps pipelines using technologies like Terraform, Argo CD, and Kubernetes, while embedding security into the software lifecycle. Coordinate across distributed engineering teams to implement secure-by-design principles and operational runbooks aligned with MOD security standards.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler London, United Kingdom £645 pd

Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Cloud & Infrastructure

This role involves designing, operating, and improving secure hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within a highly regulated defence environment. The engineer will lead on Azure, Kubernetes, and OpenShift platforms, driving automation through Infrastructure as Code and ensuring systems meet strict security and resilience standards. Focus areas include platform modernisation, operational excellence, and mentoring junior engineers in a DevOps-oriented team.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Great Lea Common, Berkshire, United Kingdom £65 – £71 ph

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Design and develop scalable backend services and responsive frontend applications for mission-critical space systems. Work with modern technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, contributing to Agile-driven development of high-reliability software. Support full-stack troubleshooting and continuous improvement across space communication standards and ground segment systems.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

Senior DevOps Engineer

The role involves leading Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development, designing Azure platform automation, and managing enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines. It focuses on OpenShift and Kubernetes platform optimisation, secure infrastructure delivery, and driving automation best practices within a regulated engineering and manufacturing environment. The position requires close collaboration with architecture and delivery teams to enhance platform reliability and deployment efficiency.

Experis Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom

Senior Cloud Engineer - SC Cleared

Design and operate secure, resilient cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud for regulated and air-gapped environments, focusing on a split topology with edge and central Kubernetes clusters. Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD, observability, and security hardening across distributed systems under accreditation scrutiny. Work autonomously within a small, delivery-driven team building AI platforms for high-stakes government and commercial programmes.

VIQU IT London, United Kingdom £400 – £500 pd

Remote Contract Clearance Required

Infrastructure Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for an Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer to join a large Technology Consultancy, supporting secure hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft Azure environments across UK Government customers.INFRASTRUCTURE & CLOUD ENGINEER - Up to £65,000 - REMOTE (UK) - ACTIVE SC...

Meritus London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Pre Sales Architect

This role involves designing secure, compliant IT solutions for regulated-sector clients, working closely with sales and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical architectures. The Pre-Sales Solutions Architect leads technical workshops, creates proposals, and ensures solutions meet strict security standards across cloud and infrastructure environments. It's a client-facing position focused on bridging technical expertise with commercial outcomes in high-compliance domains.

Fynity United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

Infrastructure Engineer

This role involves maintaining and enhancing secure hybrid infrastructure environments that span on-premise systems and Microsoft Azure, with a focus on automation, resilience, and compliance. The engineer will manage identity services using Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, automate infrastructure with PowerShell, Terraform, and Bicep, and support critical government systems within a highly regulated environment. Collaboration with project and operations teams ensures reliable, secure service delivery across enterprise-scale platforms.

Meritus Talent London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Remote Permanent Clearance Required