41 information technology jobs found in Hereford

We are seeking a Level 1 SOC Cyber Analyst to join a growing internal security function within a major defence and engineering organisation. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in security operations who is ready to take ownership of first‑line triage, investigation, and incident escalation activities. As the first internal responder to alerts generated by an outsourced SOC provider, you will play a crucial role in validating potential threats, engaging with users, and ensuring incidents are escalated through the correct channels. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where your analytical mindset and communication skills will make a real impact. Key Responsibilities Alert Triage: Review and validate alerts escalated by the outsourced SOC, assessing accuracy and potential impact. Initial Investigation: Conduct first‑line investigations using SIEM tools, device logs, firewall logs, and authentication data. User Engagement: Work directly with end users and...

3 x Infrastructure Engineers 12 months £72.54 (inside IR35) Defence Hereford based (On site) We are looking to fill three roles in total, with one finding a requirement to possess exceptional networking skills. All roles will report to the Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer. The IT infrastructure engineer will design, build, manage and support the IT-infrastructure that underpins a tactical mission network hosted on an on-premise environment. You will be expected to work as part of an IT engineering team for a government organisation that supports a critical communications system relied upon by hundreds of deployed users. Therefore, you must hold a UKNSV security clearance of SC with DV being desirable. The IT infrastructure engineer will require a breadth of knowledge across multiple areas including VMware virtualisation, Linux OS, Windows Server OS and Cisco networks. Specialisms in individual areas are good, but it is a breadth of knowledge that is deemed valuable....

SOC Cyber Analyst Hereford Based £75.48 hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based Hereford. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): * Alert Triage: Review and assess alerts escalated by the outsourced SOC; validate their accuracy and determine potential impact. * Initial Investigation: Perform first-line investigation using available tools (SIEM, Device Logs, firewall logs and SIEM alerts). * User Interaction: Engage with affected end users or asset owners to collect additional information, verify events, or guide immediate containment steps (e.g. asset isolation, password reset). * Escalation: Escalate confirmed or high severity incidents to the Level 2 SOC (outsourced) or internal incident response teams, ensuring complete and accurate handoff documentation. * Incident Documentation: Create and maintain detailed case notes, timelines, and evidence...

Job Title: SC Cleared Embedded Software Engineer Location: Malvern, UK Duration; 6 months Rate: Up to £80 per hour via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with SC clearance and a passion for innovative technology? Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and aerospace sector, is hiring for a reputable company to support a critical project involving the re-architecture of a legacy electro-optical development board. What you'll be doing: Baseline and re-architect a legacy electro-optical development board to enhance performance and capabilities. Write, implement, and test software at both sub-system and system levels, ensuring seamless integration with application and GUI software, as well as FPGA colleagues. Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with project goals. What you'll bring: Proven...

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused) Contract: 12 months Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester) Rate: £550 - £750 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Must hold live UKIC DV clearance used within the last 12 months About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector. You'll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications Work with a strong focus on...

SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Application Developer required by our market leading client in Bristol. This will be a 3 month initial contract, likely to extend and will sit Outside IR35. We are looking for an experienced SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Application Developer to support ongoing digital transformation projects. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint Online sites, libraries, lists, and workflows. * Build custom solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and PowerShell. * Develop modern SharePoint components using SPFx (SharePoint Framework). * Integrate Microsoft 365 services including Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD, and Exchange Online. * Migrate content from legacy SharePoint or file systems into SharePoint Online. * Create reusable templates, components, and governance-aligned...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering circa £75ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience designing, building, and optimising ML models? Do you have experience in Python and ML frameworks? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Do you the nature of the work you will be invoved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through training, evaluation, and...

Senior Software Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £60ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience in version control and configuration management (Git, AWS)? Do you have experience in Python(pytest)? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components Peer review code, application design,...

Lead Software Engineer 6 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £80ph Outside IR35 Do you have experience in AI/ML development or model-based engineering? Do you have experience in Python, C#, or .NET? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Do you the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to go through MOD SC clearance. You will be involved in: Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams...

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £78ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves developing and deploying advanced machine learning models essential for secure, high-integrity systems and services across critical defence, government, and public sector programmes. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise machine learning models, including NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics Own the ML lifecycle from data preparation through to training, evaluation, and deployment Implement and maintain MLOps workflows for continuous integration and delivery of ML models Collaborate with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure production readiness and scalability Contribute to architecture decisions for ML pipelines and data flows Apply secure coding and configuration practices in line with...

Location: Bristol or Southampton (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £61.90ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, Docker, and Cyber Security for a 6-month contract based in Bristol or Southampton. The role involves a hybrid working model with approximately 20% onsite presence. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of specific software work packages, including low-level planning, delivery, and reporting, with the ability to work independently and autonomously. Possess a strong understanding of microservice software architecture. Design, implement, document, and test software modules and components. Peer review code, application design, and test results to ensure compliance with standards and governance. Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical guidance to engineers. Mentor and support junior developers, sharing knowledge and best...

Location: Bristol (20% onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £81.75ph LTD (Outside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on leadership across a high-priority software delivery programme. Based in Bristol, this contract role requires a self-starter who can swiftly comprehend complex problem domains, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end technical delivery across the programme. Make time-critical delivery decisions in the absence of programme leadership. Break down high-level requirements into structured deliverables for engineering teams. Sequence work, set priorities, and maintain delivery plans. Act as escalation point for blockers, risks, and technical issues. Drive tangible progress across multiple engineering and...

Lead Software Engineer Rate: £600 a day IR 35 Determination: Outside IR35 Location: Bristol Working Pattern: 20% onsite Clearance: SC Clearance required Overview: Technical Leadership, Operational and People Management, Technical direction of complex projects A global defence technology consultancy ole are looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to provide hands‑on leadership across a high‑priority software delivery programme. This is a senior contractor role requiring a self‑starter who can quickly understand a complex problem domain, translate requirements into actionable deliverables, and drive engineering teams to successful outcomes. You will act as the technical and delivery focal point for multiple workstreams, ensuring work is sequenced, risks are managed, progress is unblocked, and the programme maintains momentum. This role blends technical leadership, delivery ownership, and stakeholder management, and is ideal for someone with a background in leading...

Senior Software Engineer Rate: £450 a day IR 35 Determination: Outside IR35 Location: Bristol Working Pattern: 20% onsite Clearance: SC Clearance required Stack overview: Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS with prior experience building full stack Flask You will join a global defence technology consultancy and take ownership of specific software work packages, including low level planning, delivery, and reporting, with ability to work independently and autonomously. You will have strong understanding of microservice software architecture, and design, implement, document and test software modules and components. What you'll bring Strong technical ability with proven experience delivering software components and modules. Ability to work confidently, strategically and autonomously Ability to balance hands-on coding with document writing and planning session participation Your skills and experience: Proficiency in Python (including pytest), git, Docker and AWS...

Associate Project Manager - Cyber Security Bristol (80% Remote / 20% Onsite) £20-£25 per hour (Inside IR35) 12-Month Contract SC Clearance Required The Opportunity We're looking for an Associate Project Manager to support the delivery of high-impact cyber security projects within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll play a key role in driving project outcomes, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and innovative solutions for defence, government, and public sector clients. This is a great opportunity for someone with early project management experience who is keen to develop their skills on complex, mission-critical programmes. Key Responsibilities Support project planning, budgeting, and forecasting of costs and cash flow Assist in risk and opportunity analysis using ERM or similar methodologies Contribute to bid preparation and internal stakeholder communication Track and report on project changes, ensuring accurate performance...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Driven Development Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)                                                                                                                                           Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Test Driven Development Lead Job Description: The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of the company’s projects. We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis.   Essential - ADA, Background in safety critical software. Desirable - Linux, Doors, Dimensions, UML, Mascot etc.   Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella).   Overtime rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’   Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description: We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. The System software department covers all aspects of command and control software (C2) for both land and maritime missile systems. We are expanding the Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile C2 team for the development of the next generation of...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Algorithm Software Engineer on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical expert to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab As part of a wider team, define, distribute and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within project...