157 jobs found in Ferndown

Contract Java Software Engineers – Inside IR35 Avanti Recruitment is looking for Java Software Engineers for long-term defence projects focused on secure, real-time and mission-critical systems. Previous defence experience is preferred, and those with sonar, submarine or maritime combat systems exposure will be prioritised. You’ll be developing in a Java-led environment with work spanning system design, integration, complex data handling, and operational visualisation. Key Skills * Java (core + enterprise) * UML / software modelling * Service-oriented or open architectures * Microservices * TCP/IP and comms middleware * Windows / Linux environments * Virtualisation / containerisation * APIs (design & integration) * Databases / SQL * Real-time data, visualisation or HMI experience (advantage) Additional Details * Mix of onsite requirements * SC clearance or eligibility required * 6-month contract with extensions expected * Inside...

IT Project Manager – 2-month contract – Southampton (4 days a week onsite) – Outside of IR35 We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of technology projects across the organisation. This position will oversee initiatives spanning Systems, Cyber Security, Software Development, Infrastructure, and Networks—ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives. You’ll work closely with technical teams, senior stakeholders, and third-party partners, acting as the driving force behind project planning, execution, governance, and communication. Skills & Experience from the Project Manager: Outside of IR35 Proven experience managing multiple IT projects in parallel. Strong knowledge across key IT domains such as cyber security, infrastructure, networks, and applications. Experience working with both agile and waterfall methodologies. Exceptional organisational and stakeholder-management skills....

Role: Software Engineer Location: Eastleigh(Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella About our client: Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites Job Description Summary The Ground Application Software Engineer designs, builds, and sustains ground-based software applications and services that support mission-critical operations, including data ingestion, processing, and integration with back-end services and hardware systems. This role partners closely with product, systems, platform, data, and test teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and reliable software that improves Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Essential Responsibilities As a Ground Applications Software Engineer in the Aircraft Services Department, you will; Drive design reviews, define...

Job Advert: Contract Cyber Engineer (DV Cleared) 📍 Newport | 💼 6-month contract + likely extension 🏢 Fully onsite | 💷 Up to £90 per hour (Umbrella) 🔐 DV Clearance required / British Nationals only We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Cyber Engineer to join a major defence cyber security function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical problem solving, acting as a senior point of escalation, and supporting a high-performance Security Operations Centre (SOC). You'll work within a specialist cyber defence organisation, supporting the smooth running of security tools, leading operational engineering activity, and ensuring that new security projects transition successfully into the live environment. The Role As a Contract Cyber Engineer, you will: Act as the senior escalation point for SOC engineering issues Support SOC Analysts and Engineers with toolset faults, troubleshooting and ongoing operational work Oversee toolset availability,...

Cyber Security Engineer (DV Cleared) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client for a Cyber Security Engineer for initially 6 months. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work you will be required to hold DV clearance and work the 37 hours per week fully onsite in Newport, South Wales. The hourly rate on offer is up to £90/hr (Umbrella, depending on experience) This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established leading services provider who serve a range of high-profile clients including prominent names within aerospace, government and high-tech manufacturing. As a Cyber Security Engineer you’ll stand as an escalation point for all SOC operational engineering activity. You will be responsible for the transition of projects from the System Design team into the SOC operations ensuring impact analysis, capacity and availability management are considered prior to accepting new projects. You’ll also mentor/oversee members of the SOC...

Security Architect Newport, South Wales (4 days onsite / Fridays remote) 6 month contract (strong potential for extension) Rate: Negotiable (DOE) ACTIVE SC Clearance is requiredAbout the Role A major defence organisation is seeking a Security Architect (Cyber) to play a key role in shaping, developing, and maintaining secure system architectures across mission-critical MOD programmes. You’ll ensure all solutions align with defence and national security standards, working closely with internal engineering teams, MOD stakeholders, and security authorities to uphold the highest standards of cyber assurance. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure architectures for MOD platforms, systems, and networks. Align solutions with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, JSP 440, DEF STAN 05-138, and NCSC guidance. Produce and maintain documentation: Security Architecture Documents, Risk Assessments, and Security Management Plans. Lead and support design reviews and assurance...

Security Solutions Architect – SC Cleared - Data Centric Security, Zero Trust Location: Corsham/Northwood - Full Remote working with occasional visits Clearance: Active SC clearance required Sector: Defence / National Security Coltech are supporting a major Defence programme and we’re looking for an experienced hands-on Security Architect who has specialised and gained experience specifically in data-centric security with attribute-based access control and SAML-based (or similar) identity enforcement, federation of trust and key management, all in a zero trust architecture. Knowledge of multi-level cross domain security gateways in a defence or national security context is also important. Key Responsibilities * Design and implement secure, scalable solution architectures * Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks aligned to business and IT strategy * Design secure cloud, application and network architectures * Ensure consistent integration of security...

ITIL Service Asset And Configuration Manager SACM Rate: Open Location: Corsham (2-3 days a week on site) Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a niche consultancy delivering digital transformation to the MoD Key responsibilities Process Design and Improvement: Defining the SACM process strategy, objectives, policies, procedures, and work instructions. Having responsibility for the process remaining "fit for purpose" and driving its continuous improvement (CSI). Defining Scope and Standards: Determining the scope of what should be considered a Configuration Item (CI) or IT asset, including hardware, software, documentation, and their relationships. This also involves defining CI attributes, nomenclature, and baselines. Managing the Configuration Management System (CMS) and CMDB: Planning and managing the population of the CMS/CMDB, which includes discovery, integrations, and other data import methods. This role ensures regular housekeeping, security, and access...

PKI Architect - Must have an Active DV Clearance We are seeking an experienced PKI Architect to join a dynamic, multi-skilled agile team delivering secure and innovative solutions. This role is both technically challenging and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to work across legacy and emerging technologies in a live system transition programme. Key Responsibilities for PKI Architect Work collaboratively with security, service, and management colleagues to deliver high-quality solutions. Own work packages from design through to prototyping, ensuring all functional and non-functional requirements are met. Produce detailed documentation including High-Level Designs, Low-Level Designs, and installation guides. Support and guide end users, delivering a customer-focused service. Deliver configuration changes and system updates across enterprise environments. Required Skills for PKI Architect Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems (Apply online only), Windows...

Core Infrastructure Architect Must have an active DV Clearance Join a dynamic, multi-skilled agile team as a Core Infrastructure Architect, where collaboration and innovation drive success. You'll work closely with architects, security specialists, and service teams to deliver robust and secure infrastructure solutions that align with our customer's vision. About the Role - Core Infrastructure Architect As a Core Infrastructure Architect, you'll take ownership of technical proposals, ensuring they meet client goals and architectural standards. Reporting to the CTO Lead Architect, you'll collaborate across business areas and engage with senior customer stakeholders to drive delivery excellence. You'll manage third-party suppliers and handle requests for change, ensuring the architectural integrity of solutions is maintained throughout the lifecycle. What We're Looking For - Core Infrastructure Architect Proven client-facing experience at a senior level with excellent...

VMware Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a leading Defence and National Security programme as a VMware Architect, where you'll guide the technical strategy and delivery of secure, large-scale infrastructure services. This is a high-impact role for a collaborative leader who thrives on driving innovation and delivering mission-critical solutions in complex, secure environments. About the Role - VMware Architect As a VMware Architect, you'll lead the design and technical delivery of core infrastructure components from conception through to live service. You'll collaborate across architecture, engineering, and service teams to ensure cohesive delivery aligned to strategic goals. Responsibilities include defining and governing solution architectures, maintaining design integrity, and ensuring alignment to customer and security requirements. You'll play a central role in shaping roadmaps and driving efficiency across multiple technical workstreams within an Agile...

Lead Technical Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a major Defence and National Security transformation programme as a Lead Technical Architect, guiding the design and delivery of secure, large scale services across IaaS, PaaS, and workplace environments. This is a senior technical leadership role where you will shape strategy, drive architecture direction, and lead multi skilled teams in delivering mission critical capabilities. About the Role - Lead Technical Architect As a Lead Technical Architect, you will own the technical delivery of key service components from design through deployment and into live service. You will work closely with technical leadership to maintain cohesion across multiple technology areas while improving efficiency and delivery quality. You will contribute to strategic roadmaps, ensuring architectures remain aligned to long term business and customer needs. You will act as the technical lead for delivery teams, providing guidance,...

Network Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance A new opportunity has arisen for a Network Architect to join a secure Defence and National Security programme. You will design and deliver medium to large scale network solutions while supporting multiple work streams and engaging with technical and project stakeholders across a high profile environment. About the Role - Network Architect As a Network Architect, you will work closely with Programme and Project Managers to produce high quality network designs across programme, live service, and change activities. You will contribute to HLD and LLD documentation for key technologies including Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper LAN and WAN, Endace, NTP, data centre firewalls, and LAN services. The role involves supporting engineering teams, ensuring solutions meet requirements, pass governance, and align with architectural direction. You will provide design input for customer reporting and collaborate with...

Core Infrastructure Architect Must have an active DV Clearance Join a dynamic, multi-skilled agile team as a Core Infrastructure Architect, where collaboration and innovation drive success. You'll work closely with architects, security specialists, and service teams to deliver robust and secure infrastructure solutions that align with our customer's vision. About the Role - Core Infrastructure Architect As a Core Infrastructure Architect, you'll take ownership of technical proposals, ensuring they meet client goals and architectural standards. Reporting to the CTO Lead Architect, you'll collaborate across business areas and engage with senior customer stakeholders to drive delivery excellence. You'll manage third-party suppliers and handle requests for change, ensuring the architectural integrity of solutions is maintained throughout the lifecycle. What We're Looking For - Core Infrastructure Architect Proven client-facing experience at a senior level with excellent...

DevOps Engineer Bristol 12-Month Contract Paying up to £83p/h (Outside IR35) Role Overview: Our client, a large Aerospace company, is looking for an experienced DevOps engineer to assist in various stages of each product's lifespan and remain abreast of technological advancements to promote efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating with coworkers to conceptualize, develop, and release software. Conducting quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed guidelines. Rolling out fixes and upgrades to software, as needed. Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities. Collecting and reviewing customers' feedback to enhance user experience. Suggesting alterations to the workflow to improve efficiency and success. Pitching ideas for projects based on gaps in the market and technological advancements. Required Skillset: Degree in computer science, software engineering, or an adjacent field. Prior experience at all phases of the...

Senior Data Engineer Bristol 12-Month Contract Paying up to £79p/h (Outside IR35) Role Overview: Our client a large Aerospace company is looking for a experienced Senior Data Engineer with to assist with building and managing data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi. Implement data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes, ensuring data quality and security. Collaborate with data architects and security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and data governance standards. Manage and monitor large-scale data flows in real-time, ensuring system performance, reliability, and data integrity. Develop robust data models to support analytics and reporting within secure environments. Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning of data...

Software Engineer (Cameo/Rhapsody) - Bristol - £65 per hour (Umbrella) 12-month contract | SC clearance required | Fully onsite | 4-day week available A leading defence engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join the team in Bristol. You'll be working on cutting-edge tools and software architectures that support the next generation of Air Defence Systems. This is a hands-on role in a highly technical environment. You'll develop new engineering tools, work closely with CI/CD pipeline teams, and help shape the way complex systems are designed, integrated and verified. If you enjoy solving problems, improving engineering workflows and working across disciplines, this is a great opportunity. What you'll be doing Designing and developing new software tools and architectures used across major defence projects. Working closely with CI/CD specialists to integrate your tools into automated pipelines. Explaining how tools should be used and...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit someone as a Software Engineer for 12 months. As a Software Engineer, you will join a team implementing a demonstration system for a complex new Command and Control capability, this extends existing concepts and logic. If the demonstration is successful, it may develop into a development project for a fully operational capability. Role: Software Engineer Pay £65per hour via Umbrella Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week,12-month contract Location: Bristol IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC to start Responsibilities Developing and testing complex C++ business logic. Collaboration with internal algorithm teams to create code to execute algorithms, implement complex transformation logic and verification implementation. We expect several iterations using a CI/CD approach. Implementation of interfaces to internal and external systems. Extension of existing software to create components that will run in in a...

SC Cleared Senior APEX Developer 6 Months Hybrid - Bristol OR Leicester 2 Days per week £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) My client in the defence sector are looking for an SC Cleared Senior APEX Developer to join their fast paced team on an initial 6 month contract. ***Please Note - Due to the nature of the role and the industry, the selected MUST HAVE Active SC Clearance*** You'll join the Digital Solutions Team, as a software developer, playing an active role in the through life engineering support to the UK naval fleet support, ensuring that submarines and submariners go to sea safely. Requirements- Lead requirement analysis, production, and review of technical design solutions of large/complex programmes, supporting the UK submarine fleet. Lead efficient software development using good design - considering code reuse and efficiencies as well as innovative implementation methodologies. Apply technical experience and knowledge in the evaluation of solutions and...

Configuration Management Engineer - Bristol UK, Hybrid. Our Aerospace client based in Bristol UK, require an additional Configuration Management Engineer to further support their programs, civil and defence. Candidates need good Configuration Engineering experience preferably with strong aerospace knowledge. These roles will be on a Contract basis for 12 month initial duration, Inside IR35 PAYE. Duties and Responsibilities: Configuration Management functions  including product change management, planning, identification, status account and verification. Role to provide support to both existing and future development programmes along with the configuration management CM requirements, including but not limited to: • Identifying technical problems and applying/integrating solutions. • Identifying improvements and support the creation of work instructions,        procedures, technical manuals, and guidelines, • Supporting the creation of technical solutions against...