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I’m currently supporting multiple Cloud, DevOps and Platform hires across a mix of specialist SMEs Cloud / DevOps Engineers (DV/eDV) – Multiple National Security Roles Locations: Opportunities across all compass points, including Cheltenham/Gloucester, London, Hampshire, Bristol and ManchesterLevel: Mid-level through to Senior / LeadClearance: Active DV / eDV required across the majority of roles I’m currently supporting multiple Cloud, DevOps and Platform hires across a mix of specialist SMEs, engineering-led consultancies and established National Security teams. Different organisations. Different working patterns. Different stages of growth. The common thread is modern engineering, good technical people and opportunities to keep progressing. Current demand Cloud Engineering – AWS/Azure, Infrastructure as Code, secure cloud environments DevOps / DevSecOps – Terraform, CI/CD, automation, Kubernetes, Linux Platform Engineering / SRE – reliability, observability, container platforms and platform tooling Senior / Lead roles – broader technical ownership, architecture and mentoring Why people are moving The conversations I’m having tend to be less about salary and more about: Getting out of BAU-heavy roles Broader technical exposure Better engineering culture More ownership and influence Stronger progression More flexibility where programmes allow We’ve already helped engineers join several of these teams, so I can give you a view based on what people actually tell us after they start, not just what’s written in the job description. Clearance Most of these roles support live National Security programmes, so active DV or eDV clearance is typically required. If you’re already cleared and curious about what else is moving across the market, send me your profile and I’ll give you a straight view of where your background is likely to fit. 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.

I’m supporting a large technology consultancy hiring DevOps Engineers into it's Secure Division Senior DevOps Engineer (Clearable) Locations: Manchester, Bristol, Cheltenham or PlymouthSalary: Up to £80,000 base + wider packageLevel: Mid-level to Senior | broadly SFIA 3–5Clearance: No active clearance required, but you must be eligible and willing to go through UK security vetting A genuinely rare one for this market: You do not need to already hold DV/eDV clearance. I’m supporting a large technology consultancy hiring DevOps Engineers into it's Secure Division, bespoke technical solutions across Central Government, Defence, National Security, Critical National Infrastructure and Law Enforcement. The team builds secure, highly available platforms for complex government customers, with a strong emphasis on hands-on engineering, modern cloud tooling and long-term technical development. What you’ll be working with AWS Kubernetes, Docker and Helm Terraform GitLab CI / Jenkins Prometheus, Grafana and Elastic Automation and secure deployment Platform monitoring and reliability Troubleshooting across complex secure environments AWS is a key requirement here. You’ll be joining at mid-to-senior level, with scope to stay hands-on while progressing through a clear SFIA structure into broader technical ownership, mentoring and leadership. Why it’s worth a look Rare route into secure government work without already holding active clearance Broad exposure across multiple government and critical infrastructure sectors Strong technical communities and engineering guilds Structured coaching, training and progression Project variety without needing to leave the business to broaden your remit Established regional teams with a collaborative, less corporate feel than you might expect from a larger consultancy This is particularly relevant if you’ve built a strong AWS / DevOps background commercially and have previously found the clearance barrier difficult to get around. You’ll need to meet the eligibility requirements for UK security vetting and be willing to go through the process. If you’re already working across AWS, DevOps, Platform or SRE and want a route into more secure, complex engineering work, this is well worth a conversation. 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.

Are you a Linux specialist who thrives on building resilient, high-performing infrastructure? Linux Infrastructure Engineer Location - CheltenhamSecurity Clearance - eDV required£50,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits We're looking for a Linux Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of the systems that keep business-critical services running - with real scope to shape automation, security, and cloud strategy along the way. What You'll Be Doing Designing, implementing, and supporting Linux infrastructure (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) across physical, virtual, and cloud environmentsAutomating provisioning and configuration using Ansible, Puppet, or TerraformDriving performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive system monitoringOwning root cause analysis and resolving complex infrastructure/OS-level issuesManaging patching, backups, and disaster recovery processesHardening systems and embedding security best practice across the estateSupporting deployments, migrations, and new software releasesActing as a go-to for 2nd/3rd line infrastructure supportPartnering with cross-functional teams to drive service improvements  What You'll Bring Strong Linux system administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)Scripting proficiency (Bash, Python)Hands-on configuration management experience (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)Cloud platform knowledge - AWS, Azure, or GCPSolid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls)Monitoring/logging tool experience (Nagios, Prometheus, Splunk)Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualisation (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)A sharp troubleshooting mindset and comfort working at pace  Nice to Have Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation)CI/CD pipeline and DevOps exposureLDAP, DNS, or identity management experienceFamiliarity with security frameworks and compliance standardsExperience in secure or regulated environmentsA degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)RHCSA, RHCE, or CompTIA Linux+ certification  Why Apply?This is a chance to work on infrastructure that genuinely matters - with the autonomy to automate, harden, and modernise as you go, backed by excellent benefits and a salary that reflects your expertise. 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.

I’m working with a growing SaaS business to find a LMS Customer Success SpecialistFully remote (Must be UK based) Up to £35K + benefits I’m working with a growing SaaS business that builds and supports learning platforms for businesses delivering training to their employees and customers. They’re looking for a proactive, organised, and customer-focused Customer Success Specialist to join their team and help deliver exceptional ongoing service to existing clients. The role: They need someone who can build strong relationships with customers, help them get more value from their LMS platform, and advise them on how to make the most of it, someone who's comfortable enough with the technical/platform side to get properly stuck in, not just manage the relationship from a distance. Ideally, you have experience in customer success, account management, or client support, preferably in the L&D or SaaS B2B sector. You'll work closely with the Project Management and Development teams, bringing in technical input where a customer's needs go beyond what you can advise on directly. Key responsibilities: Take ownership of ongoing relationships for a portfolio of existing customers, acting as their main point of contact. Develop a strong understanding of each customer's goals, requirements, and how they use the platform, so you can advise them proactively rather than just reactively. Get hands-on with the platform itself, understanding configuration, user roles, and functionality well enough to advise customers directly wherever possible. Identify where a customer's request needs more technical input, and work closely with the Project Management and Development teams to get it resolved. Act as first point of contact for customer queries, managing the shared support inbox and ensuring prompt, accurate responses. Monitor customer usage and engagement to spot opportunities for customers to get more from the platform. Maintain and update support documentation, FAQs, and help guides to improve the customer experience. Identify recurring customer pain points and suggest improvements to the platform or support processes. Stay up to date with LMS developments and industry best practice to provide expert guidance. Must have: Experience in customer success, account management, or client support, preferably within an LMS, L&D, or SaaS B2B environment. Comfortable with the technical/platform side of a system, this role needs someone who can get hands-on, not just manage relationships. Ideally experience working with an LMS Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a consultative and customer-centric approach. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and know when to escalate. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and an understanding of e-learning principles. Strong organisational skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Project Management and Development. Desirable: Knowledge of LMS such as Totara or Moodle. Understanding of SCORM, xAPI, or other e-learning standards. Previous experience in a B2B SaaS environment, particularly in the L&D sector. Familiarity with support ticketing systems (e.g. HubSpot, Zendesk, or similar). What's on offer: Salary up to £35K Fully remote working Early finish on a Friday Flexible working hours 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays Employer-matched pension scheme (4%) Paid time off between Christmas & New Year Professional development and training opportunities Team socials to get together with the team Process: 2 stage process APPLY NOW or email alicia@forwardrole.com *You must be UK based and they cannot offer sponsorship or accept those on short term visas* 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.

Are you a Senior React Native Engineer who genuinely cares about product quality and user experience?   Senior React Native Engineer | Consumer App | React Native | Mobile Architecture | Well-funded startup | London Hybrid | £65,000 - £90,000 DOE Do you notice when an animation feels slightly off? Do you spend time thinking about performance, interactions, and the small details that make an app feel polished? If so, this could be worth a look I'm currently working with a well-funded consumer technology business that is reimagining how customers discover and purchase premium products online. Operating within a market that has traditionally been slow to innovate, they've built a membership-led platform that combines technology, commerce and curated customer experiences into a single digital product. Whilst still relatively early in their engineering journey, the wider business already has significant commercial backing, an established customer base, and ambitious plans for growth over the coming years. As they continue investing heavily in their technology platform, they're now looking to hire a Senior React Native Engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of their mobile experience. This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to build screens from designs. Instead, you'll be trusted to own major parts of the mobile experience, working closely with Product and Design to create something customers genuinely enjoy using. What you'll be doing Building and evolving a React Native application across both iOS and Android Owning and extending a cross-platform design system ⚡ Creating smooth, responsive user experiences through thoughtful animations, gestures and interactions Delivering seamless checkout and payment experiences ️ Contributing to architectural decisions across the mobile platform Working closely with Product and Design to balance technical excellence with user needs Mentoring other engineers and helping to raise the bar across the team What they're looking for ✔ Strong commercial React Native experience ✔ Experience shipping production applications across both iOS and Android ✔ A strong understanding of mobile architecture and application performance ✔ Experience building consumer-facing products ✔ Experience working closely with Product and Design teams ✔ Engineers who care about code quality, maintainability and user experience in equal measure ✔ Comfortable operating in a high-ownership environment where you'll be trusted to make decisions Why join? Significant ownership and influence from day one Join a business with strong commercial traction and ambitious growth plans Small, highly collaborative engineering team Opportunity to shape both the product and technical direction Work on a product where user experience genuinely matters   Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 DOE  Working setup: Hybrid London (3 days per week)   They're looking for engineers who take real pride in their craft and care about building products the right way, not just shipping features as quickly as possible. If that sounds like you, please click apply!   Senior React Native Engineer | Consumer App | React Native | Mobile Architecture | Well-funded startup | Londong Hybrid | £65,000 - £90,000 DOE 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.

Do you want to build technology that genuinely makes a positive difference?   Full Stack Developer | React | TypeScript | Tech for Good | Manchester Hybrid | £50,000 - £60,000 Are you looking to join a high-growth startup where you'll have real ownership, influence, and the opportunity to help shape both the product and engineering culture? I'm currently partnered with a rapidly growing Tech for Good startup on a mission to make it easier for families to discover, book and manage enriching activities for children. Founded by two parents, this platform helps to connect families with activity providers, community programmes and local organisations, encouraging children to spend more time learning new skills, staying active, and spending less time in front of screens. The business has experienced exceptional growth, growing more than 10x since the start of the year and continuing to expand following a series of major new client wins As a result, they're now looking to hire a Full Stack Developer to join their close-knit engineering team and help deliver the next phase of the product roadmap. The Role You'll be joining a small, collaborative team where engineers are encouraged to think beyond code and contribute to product direction, user experience and problem solving. The focus over the next 6-12 months will be on building new features and products as the business continues investing heavily in its own technology platform. You'll be involved in: ✅ Greenfield feature development ✅ Building new user-facing functionality ✅ Reporting dashboards and internal tooling ✅ Improving the booking and checkout experience ✅ Frontend enhancements and UX improvements ✅ Future mobile application initiatives ✅ Contributing ideas around product and technical direction What They're Looking For ✔ Ideally 5+ years commercial software development experience ✔ Strong JavaScript / TypeScript experience ✔ Commercial React experience ✔ Full-stack development experience ✔ Experience building products, APIs and integrations ✔ Startup, scaleup, or highly autonomous product environment experience ✔ Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset ✔ Someone who enjoys ownership and genuinely cares about the user experience Nice to Have ✨ React Native experience ✨ PostgreSQL experience ✨ Payment integration experience ✨ Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude or Copilot ✨ Exposure to cloud infrastructure, deployments or DevOps Why It's Interesting Genuine Tech for Good mission A business that's grown 10x this year Inclusive leadership team ️ Predominantly greenfield development High ownership and visibility within a small team Product-led culture where engineers have a voice Excellent opportunity to grow alongside a scaling business ⚖️ Strong focus on sustainable growth and work-life balance Package £50,000 - £60,000 DOE Manchester hybrid (typically 3 days per week) High-growth startup environment Purpose-led product with real-world impact AI-friendly engineering culture Strong progression opportunities Interviews are taking place now. Click apply or drop me a message to find out more! Full Stack Developer | React | TypeScript | Tech for Good | Manchester Hybrid | £50,000 - £60,000 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.

Our client is looking for several Systems Engineers to take technical ownership of complex projects and programmes from scoping through to integration and assurance. This is a client-facing role. You'll set the technical direction, run the workshops that get stakeholders aligned, and make sure delivery stays on time, on budget and de-risked. Systems Engineer - National Security Location - Cheltenham Clearance - eDV required Contract - Excellent day rateDuration - 6 months plus extension What you'll be doingDefining and designing Scoping projects with stakeholders and confirming technical feasibilityDesigning the full lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmesRunning requirements elicitation, technical design, risk analysis and pre-mortem workshops Delivering and assuring Coordinating internal teams, third parties and vendors through delivery, integration and assuranceKeeping projects within scope and budget, managing risk and controlling changes to scope, schedule and cost using appropriate verification techniquesProducing and maintaining Systems Engineering artefacts: SEMPs, system models, plans, requirements, integration logic and test methodologies Advising and communicating Coaching and advising clients on Systems Engineering best practiceBuilding strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and vendorsReporting to and presenting for senior management  What you'll bringEssential Experience as a Systems Engineer in software, networking, digital or cyber securityBackground in a consultancy, large systems integrator or public sector organisation delivering complex products and servicesWorking knowledge of SE tools, standards and methods: V-model, spiral and agile lifecycles, technical risk management, options trade-offs (risk vs cost vs capability), requirements management, modelling, delivery assurance and IV&VTechnical depth to get into the detail when neededExcellent written, verbal and client-facing communicationStrong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreamsDegree or equivalent experience Desirable Systems Engineering delivery for defence, government, national security or law enforcement clientsSE accreditation (e.g. INCOSE) or a project management qualification  Interested?Apply here or message Rob Wall directly for a confidential conversation. Not quite the right fit? We're always keen to hear from cleared Systems Engineers, so get in touch. 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.

Specialist ML and MLOps teams where machine learning is the core capability, spanning research, prototyping, productionisation and deployment into real National Security environments.National Security Location: Manchester or CheltenhamLevel: Mid-level through to Senior / LeadClearance: Active SC minimum | DV/eDV highly desirableWorking pattern: Hybrid working - Secure Site working required There are plenty of roles where “AI” is somewhere in the job description. This isn’t really one of those. I’m working with specialist ML and MLOps teams where machine learning is the core capability, spanning research, prototyping, productionisation and deployment into real National Security environments. You’ll be working with people who genuinely care about the discipline, keep close to the research, experiment with new approaches and still care about getting models into production properly. What you could be working across Python PyTorch, TensorFlow or scikit-learn LLMs, RAG, agents and evaluation ML research and rapid prototyping MLOps and production ML pipelines Model deployment, monitoring and lifecycle tooling AWS, Docker and Linux CI/CD and software engineering best practice The strongest candidates tend to sit somewhere between research and engineering. You might be taking ideas from papers and applying them to real customer problems, building production ML systems, or working with Platform and Data Engineers to make sure models actually perform reliably outside a notebook. Why it’s worth a look The teams I’m supporting offer: Genuine ML/AI specialism rather than generic consultancy work Exposure across research through to production Strong technical peers Time and encouragement to keep learning Real-world impact rather than endless PoCs The chance to work across some of the most interesting secure AI problems in the UK You don’t need every framework listed above. Curiosity, strong Python fundamentals and a genuine interest in how ML systems work in the real world matter more than ticking every box. Clearance You’ll need active SC as a minimum, with willingness/eligibility to go through higher levels of clearance long-term. If you’re already working in ML/AI and curious about what the specialist labs and engineering teams are doing differently, send me your profile and I’ll give you a straight view of where you might fit. 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.

Cloud, DevOps & Platform Engineers, Explore the National Security Market Locations: Opportunities across all NS compass points - Manchester, Samlesbury, Milton Keynes, London, Cheltenham Level: Mid-level through to Senior / Lead | broadly SFIA 3–6 Clearance: Active Green Badge If you work across Cloud, DevOps or Platform Engineering and want a clearer view of what’s actually moving across National Security, this is a good place to start. We work with a carefully selected mix of specialist SMEs, engineering-led consultancies and product businesses across the market, with current demand spanning: Cloud & DevOps – AWS/Azure, Terraform, CI/CD, automation Platform & SRE – Kubernetes, Linux, observability, reliability and cloud-native engineering Architecture & Technical Leadership – senior technical ownership, platform strategy and customer-facing roles The opportunities vary significantly by level and environment. We’ve secured packages from around £60k through to £130k+ across different SFIA grades, so the right conversation depends much more on where you are technically and what you want next than matching you to one fixed salary band. Why speak to FR Secure? We’ve already helped engineers move into several of the teams we represent We get direct feedback on culture, progression and working patterns after people join We work across multiple organisations, so the conversation starts with what you want, not whichever vacancy happens to be open We can give you an honest comparison of the market across different compass points Clearance A simple one. If you hold an active Green Badge and are able to work on National Security programmes, we're talking to you. These roles predominantly support live National Security programmes and require active clearance. If you don’t know what the above means, this particular advert isn’t the right route for you. If you’re curious about what else is out there, send over your profile and we’ll arrange a conversation to give you a straight view of where your background is likely to fit. 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.

Our client is a specialist technology company trusted by government, defence and critical infrastructure customers to keep the nation's most sensitive systems safe. They're now looking for a Campaign Lead to take ownership of their Cyber & Secure Communications domain and drive its next phase of growth.   Campaign Lead - Defence & National Security Location: Hampshire or Gloucester Salary - £85,000 - £100,000 + DV bonus Clearance: eDV or MOD DV   This is a strategic leadership position at the intersection of technology, customer insight and commercial growth, where you'll set direction for a portfolio spanning secure end-user devices through to cyber test ranges, R&D, consultancy and rapid prototyping.   What you'll be doing Set and maintain a multi-year growth strategy for the domain, prioritising the customers, segments and opportunities that matter most, and acting as the final word on domain-level trade-offs and decisions. Build a deep, evidence-based understanding of customer missions and emerging threats, and become the go-to voice, internally and externally, on where this market is heading. Pull together a virtual team across sales, marketing, product, engineering and delivery. Align priorities, resolve conflicts, and turn many moving parts into one coherent, executable plan. Connect capability to customer need Work with product and engineering to shape integrated solutions, influence the technology roadmap, and identify where investment should go next. Drive market engagement Partner with marketing on positioning, go-to-market strategy and demand generation, then work with account teams to convert that into pipeline and won business.   What we're looking for Deep domain knowledge of cyber security and secure communications, including the operational challenges facing defence, government and national security customers A track record of leading cross-functional or virtual teams and delivering results through influence rather than direct authority Comfort operating in ambiguity, with the judgement to make good calls on incomplete information Commercial acumen suited to long, complex sales cycles, including opportunity shaping and market development experience Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and facilitation skills, with the ability to turn diverse input into a clear plan of action   Why apply This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a growing, high-impact capability area, with genuine influence over investment priorities, market positioning and go-to-market execution, in a business solving problems that matter for national security.   Interested in finding out more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.   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.

I’m supporting a National Security engineering team looking for an SRE who wants to work closer to the platform, improve how services behave in production and take real ownership of resilience rather than simply reacting to incidents. Site Reliability Engineer (eDV) – National Security Location: Key National Security hubsSalary: £65,000–£90,000+ depending on experienceClearance: Active eDV requiredLevel: Mid-level through to Senior If you’re spending more time firefighting than improving reliability, this one should resonate. This is a good fit for someone who enjoys the overlap between Cloud, Platform, DevOps and Software Engineering and wants to keep broadening their technical remit. What you’ll be working with AWS Kubernetes Terraform Linux CI/CD Python / Bash Monitoring and observability Automation Reliability and performance engineering You’ll be working across secure, live National Security environments, helping teams improve deployment, resilience, monitoring and operational performance. Why it’s worth a look The role should appeal if you want: Less reactive BAU More ownership of platform reliability Better exposure to modern cloud tooling Stronger engineering culture Closer collaboration with Software and Platform teams Progression into broader Platform, Cloud or technical leadership roles Active eDV clearance is required for this opportunity. If you’re not actively looking, that’s fine. I’m happy to give you an honest view of the role, the wider market and where your background is likely to fit best. 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.

I’m supporting an engineering-led National Security team looking for a mid-level DevOps Engineer who wants to move beyond support-heavy work and take on more ownership across secure cloud environments. AWS DevOps Engineer (eDV) – National Security Location: Key National Security hubsSalary: £60,000–£90,000+ (depending on SFIA Grading)Clearance: Active eDV requiredLevel: Mid-level / SFIA 4-ish You’ve got the AWS and Terraform fundamentals. The question is whether your current role is still stretching you. I’m supporting an engineering-led National Security team looking for a mid-level DevOps Engineer who wants to move beyond support-heavy work and take on more ownership across secure cloud environments. This is a good fit for someone who’s already comfortable with modern DevOps tooling, but still wants room to broaden their capability, learn from strong engineers and progress towards more senior Platform or Cloud responsibilities. What you’ll be working with AWS Terraform Kubernetes Linux CI/CD Python / Bash Infrastructure as Code Automation and platform reliability You’ll be working across live National Security programmes, helping build, improve and automate secure cloud platforms rather than simply maintaining what’s already there. Why it’s worth a look The strongest feedback I hear from engineers making this kind of move is usually about: More technical ownership Better exposure to modern tooling Less BAU Stronger engineering culture Clearer progression More opportunity to learn from experienced Cloud and Platform Engineers Active eDV clearance is required for this role. If you’re not actively looking, that’s fine. I’m happy to give you an honest view of the role, the wider market and where your background is likely to fit best. 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.

If you’re eDV-cleared and work across Cloud, Platform, Data or AI, this is probably the easiest way to see what’s moving across the National Security market. Multiple eDV Cloud, Data & AI Roles – National Security Locations: Opportunities across all compass points, including London, Cheltenham/Gloucester, Bristol, Hampshire and ManchesterClearance: Active eDV required across the majority of rolesLevel: Mid-level through to Senior / Lead If you’re eDV-cleared and work across Cloud, Platform, Data or AI, this is probably the easiest way to see what’s moving across the National Security market. I’m currently supporting a mix of engineering-led SMEs, specialist consultancies and established technology businesses, with live demand across several technical areas. Current demand Cloud, DevOps & Platform Engineering – AWS/Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Linux, automation, DevSecOps and SRE Data Engineering – Python, SQL, ETL/ELT, modern cloud data platforms, Spark/Databricks and data architecture AI & Machine Learning – ML Engineering, MLOps, Python, model deployment, evaluation, LLM/GenAI and production AI Technical Leadership – Senior / Lead engineering roles across Cloud, Platform, Data and AI The organisations vary, but the strongest opportunities tend to have a few things in common: Smaller, engineering-led teams Greater ownership and technical influence Stronger progression Better access to technical leadership Varied hybrid working where programmes allow Modern environments where you can keep broadening your skill set Most of the work supports live National Security programmes, so active eDV clearance is typically required. If you’re not actively looking, that’s completely fine. I’m happy to give you an honest view of what’s currently available, how the different engineering cultures compare, and where your background is likely to fit best. 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.

We are working with a leading consultancy who are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team on a high-profile government programme. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of large, complex technical projects and play a key role in driving outcomes across Central Government and Defence.   Senior Project Manager -  National Security & Defence  Location: London (Hybrid Working)Clearance Required: eDV clearance Salary - £75,000 -£90,000 + DV bonus + excellent benefits The Role As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring successful project delivery from end to end. You'll lead teams, manage stakeholders, and adapt delivery methods to fit the needs of fast-moving and high-impact technology projects. Key responsibilities include: Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budgets. Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and turn them into delivery plans. Provide project planning and support on activities including bids and proposals Manage project governance, reporting, and risk management activities, ensuring robust decision-making and timely issue resolution Managing customer and partner relationships, acting as a key point of engagement. Applying agile and scaled agile practices, alongside traditional project management methods. Providing strong leadership and direction to delivery teams. Essential experience: Background in delivering technical projects within government agencies or similar organisations. Extensive experience in managing projects that range from conceptual research through to sub-system development, delivery, and support of programmes up to £5m. Strong understanding of agile principles. Previous experience of working within multi-disciplined projects Excellent stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills. Commercial awareness across budgets, risk management, and forecasting. Ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing delivery teams. You will ideally hold a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile PM.   Due to the nature of the client's work, you are required to hold a high level of security clearance 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.

Are you a cyber security professional looking to take ownership of security engineering work packages for a growing consultancy operating in the defence and national security space? Cyber Security EngineerSalary - £35,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefitsLocation - Cheltenham Clearance - Due to the secure nature of this position, candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain eDV Security Clearance.This is an opportunity to work across risk assessment, security architecture, and incident response, playing a central role in protecting critical digital assets and sensitive information. The RoleAs a Cyber Security Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the organisation's digital assets and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive information. You'll implement and manage robust security measures, conduct risk assessments, and respond to security incidents, with genuine scope to shape and grow the wider cyber security capability. Key Responsibilities Deliver Cyber Security work packages for clients and internal delivery programmesDevelop Security Management PlansUnderstand and define capability context; perform Risk AssessmentsDefine and architect Security ControlsPlan Vulnerability Management activityDevelop Key/Certificate Management PlansProduce Security Case ReportsWrite clear, concise security policies and proceduresContribute to the ongoing development of the wider cybersecurity capability  What You'll Need Proven experience in cyber security roles, with a focus on security engineeringStrong understanding of networking, systems, and application securityKnowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)Proficiency with security tools and technologiesExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and collaboration skills 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.