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Senior Java Engineer: 6 month contract. Outside IR35, 2 days a week in Manchester.I'm looking for a senior Java Engineer to join a small team working on building a load of new backend services for an existing platform. The role requires someone who can be in office a couple of days a week to collaborate with the small engineering and product team. What you’ll be doing Building event-driven services and integrations on KafkaDeploying and running services on AWS, working closely with DevOps on infrastructure and pipelinesWriting clean, tested, production-ready code, and setting the standard through code reviewWorking directly with product and engineering leads to turn requirements into working features fast Required experience: Strong commercial experience in Java (17+) and Spring Boot, ideally Spring Boot 3Hands-on Kafka experience: producers, consumers, topic design, and handling failure and replayAWS in production, e.g. ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, SQS/SNSRESTful API and microservices design, plus relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar)Solid testing discipline: JUnit, Mockito, integration testing (Testcontainers a plus)CI/CD, Docker, and comfort with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation)Previous contract experience, landing quickly and delivering on a new build Hands-on use of AI-assisted development in your daily workflow, such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor or ChatGPT, for scaffolding, refactoring, test generation and reviewing generated code criticallyKubernetes, observability tooling (Datadog, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) 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, a leading consultancy, is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join a high-profile government programme spanning Central Government and Defence. You'll sit at the heart of large, complex technical projects, working alongside multi-disciplined delivery teams and senior client stakeholders to turn demanding requirements into dependable, high-quality outcomes. Senior Project Manager - National Security & DefenceLocation: CheltenhamClearance: eDV requiredSalary: £70,000 - £90,000 + DV bonus + excellent benefits About the RoleOperating in fast-moving, high-impact environments, you'll have genuine ownership of how projects are delivered. You'll balance commercial oversight, stakeholder engagement and team leadership, and shape the delivery approach to suit each programme rather than following a fixed template.Responsibilities include: Owning end-to-end delivery of projects to agreed budget, timescales, quality and scope.Working directly with clients to understand their needs and convert them into clear delivery plans.Combining traditional project management disciplines with agile and scaled agile practices.Leading and directing delivery teams, building an environment where they can perform at their best.Running governance, reporting and risk management, with timely issue resolution and escalation.Acting as the primary point of engagement for customer and partner relationships.Contributing project planning and delivery input to bids and proposals.Continually reviewing progress and adapting methods to fit the project in hand. Required Skills: Experience delivering technical projects in government agencies or similar organisations.A track record managing projects from conceptual research through to sub-system development, delivery and ongoing support, on programmes up to £5m.A solid understanding of agile principles and experience working in agile delivery environments.Experience within multi-disciplined project teams.Commercial awareness, including budget tracking, risk management and forecasting.Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to handle difficult conversations and resolve conflict.Ideally, a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or Agile PM. Security ClearanceDue to the nature of the client's work, candidates must currently hold eDV 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.

I'm working with a business that runs its ecommerce on an established Magento 2 platform and i'm looking for someone who can keep it running smoothly while it keeps evolving.This isn't a ticket-taking role. You'll be the client's go-to Magento expert and sit between the internal team and their digital agency. You'll set the technical direction, sense-check what the agency proposes and make sure what gets shipped is built properly.It suits a contractor who likes ownership. You'll get a platform you can genuinely shape, a business that listens and a mix of BAU, integration work and new feature builds.The Details Keep the live Magento 2 store stable, secure and performant day to dayTriage and fix production issues, bugs and checkout or order flow problemsApply security patches and manage extension updates and compatibilityReview the current version, PHP stack and hosting, and set out an upgrade path where neededMonitor performance across caching, indexing, Varnish, Redis and search Design and build integrations between Magento and third party systems such as ERP, PIM, OMS, payments, shipping and marketing platformsWork with REST and GraphQL APIs, webhooks, message queues and scheduled import or export jobsMake integrations resilient with clear logging, error handling and monitoring Technical lead for the digital agency Act as the client's technical point of contact for their digital agencyGive technical direction on architecture, approach and prioritiesReview agency estimates, specifications and pull requests and challenge where neededTranslate business requirements into clear technical briefsOwn release coordination and environments so nothing lands in production untested Essential 5+ years commercial Magento 2 (Open Source or Adobe Commerce) development, ideally as a contractorStrong PHP 8.x and deep knowledge of Magento architecture: modules, plugins, observers, dependency injection, EAV and service contractsProven integration delivery using Magento REST and GraphQL APIs with third party platformsExperience owning a live production store, including patching, upgrades and incident handlingMySQL, Composer, Git and CI/CD pipelinesConfidence working with and directing external agencies, including reviewing their code and estimatesClear communicator who can explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders Nice to have Magento 2 version upgrades, particularly moving to 2.4.8 or 2.4.9Adobe Commerce Cloud, AWS or Hyvä theme experiencePerformance tuning with Varnish, Redis, OpenSearch and New RelicAdobe Commerce certificationERP or PIM integration experience (for example Sage, NetSuite, Dynamics or Akeneo) On site: 2 days a week in South Manchester for agency sessions, stakeholder time and planning. The rest is remote. 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 leading cyber security services provider. They are hiring a Senior Incident Response Investigator to lead investigations into targeted attacks for UK defence industry clients and to help shape the growth of their incident response practice. Senior Incident Response Investigator Location - Remote UK plus travel to client sitesSalary - £80,000 - £100,000 + bonusClearance - MOD DV required You'll sit between deep technical investigation and boardroom communication: finding out how attackers got in, then explaining what it means for the business in language senior leaders can act on.What you'll do Lead incident response investigations for client organisations and deliver high-quality reports with clear findings and guidanceMaintain target utilisation on chargeable client projectsProduce technical content (research, blogs, thought leadership) to a publishable standardSupport Incident Readiness work, including tabletop exercises, client training and playbook creation, when not on live investigationsMentor junior team members and advise on current industry trendsSupport delivery and growth of the wider practice  About youEssential Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP) statusExperience investigating targeted attacks across large enterprise networksStrong knowledge of client-server infrastructure, security architecture, logging and alerting across multiple operating systemsNetwork forensics, including packet-level analysisFile-system analysis and extraction of common disk-based indicators of compromiseWindows, Linux and/or macOS internals, with knowledge of key system artefacts for eachMemory analysis Ability to explain the NIST incident response phases and work with the MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise frameworkUnderstanding of threat actor motivations and methods, and how systems are exploitedExcellent communication, from technical practitioners to executive boards  Desirable Malware analysis Scripting in Python, Ruby, PowerShell or BashExperience with common cloud technologies  If you're DV cleared and ready to lead investigations that matter, apply today or message Rob Wall at FR Secure 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 growing secure engineering team in Cheltenham looking for people with strong infrastructure fundamentals who want to move further into Cloud, DevOps and Platform Engineering. Infrastructure Engineer → DevOps (eDV) – Cheltenham Location: CheltenhamWorking pattern: Predominantly on-site / high-sideLevel: Mid-level through to SeniorClearance: Active eDV / green badge required If you’re coming from an Infrastructure or SysAdmin background and DevOps has gradually become more and more of your job, this one should feel familiar. You might already be working with Linux, automation, cloud and Infrastructure as Code, but still find that too much of your day is spent on BAU support. This role is about making the move properly. I’m supporting a growing secure engineering team in Cheltenham looking for people with strong infrastructure fundamentals who want to move further into Cloud, DevOps and Platform Engineering. What you’ll be working with Linux AWS / Azure Terraform Ansible / Puppet Bash / Python CI/CD Docker / Kubernetes Monitoring and observability Infrastructure as Code Secure cloud and infrastructure environments You don’t need to already have the perfect “DevOps Engineer” title. What matters is that you’re technically solid, already comfortable working high-side, and have started moving towards automation and modern cloud engineering. Why it’s worth a look Genuine route from Infrastructure into DevOps More automation, less repetitive BAU Strong exposure to Cloud and Platform Engineering Smaller, collaborative technical teams Clear progression as your capability grows Secure engineering work where breadth is genuinely valued This isn’t a remote-first role. You’ll need to be comfortable working on-site in Cheltenham in secure environments. You’ll also need to already hold an active eDV / green badge. If you’re ready to move from traditional Infrastructure into a more modern DevOps remit, 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.

I’m currently supporting multiple hires across specialist SMEs, engineering-led consultancies and established secure technology teams. Cloud, DevOps, Platform & SRE Engineers – National Security Locations: Opportunities across all compass points, including London, Cheltenham/Gloucester, Bristol, Hampshire and ManchesterLevel: Mid-level through to Senior / LeadClearance: Active DV / eDV required across the majority of roles If you’re already working high-side across Cloud, DevOps, Platform or SRE and want a clearer view of what’s actually moving across the National Security market, this is the easiest place to start. I’m currently supporting multiple hires across specialist SMEs, engineering-led consultancies and established secure technology teams. Different organisations. Different working patterns. Different stages of growth. The common thread is strong engineering, modern tooling and the chance to keep broadening your remit rather than getting stuck in one narrow programme. Current demand Cloud Engineering – AWS / Azure, secure cloud, IaC DevOps / DevSecOps – Terraform, CI/CD, automation, Linux Platform Engineering – Kubernetes, containers, platform tooling SRE – observability, reliability, performance and automation Senior / Lead roles – broader technical ownership, mentoring and architecture Why engineers are moving The conversations I’m having are usually less about salary and more about: stronger engineering culture more ownership broader technical exposure clearer progression better access to senior technical people more flexibility where programmes allow We’ve already helped engineers move into several of these teams, so I can give you a view based on what people actually tell us after joining, not just what’s written in a JD. 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 out there, 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 growing National Security consultancy in London that’s continuing to build out its Cloud and DevOps capability across live programmes, with opportunities spanning SFIA 3–5.   Mid-to-Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer (eDV) – London Location: LondonLevel: SFIA 3–5Clearance: Active eDV requiredFocus: AWS / Cloud / DevOps / Platform Engineering You’re used to working high-side, you’re technically solid, and you probably already know your way around secure delivery. The question is whether your current role is still moving you forward. I’m supporting a growing National Security consultancy in London that’s continuing to build out its Cloud and DevOps capability across live programmes, with opportunities spanning SFIA 3–5. This is a good fit for engineers who want to stay hands-on, broaden their technical exposure and progress towards Senior, Lead or Architecture-level responsibilities without having to leave the business to do it. What you’ll be working with AWS Terraform Kubernetes / Docker Linux CI/CD Python / Bash Infrastructure as Code Secure cloud and platform environments You’ll be working across high-side environments where reliability, automation and secure delivery genuinely matter. The team is smaller and more modern than many of the larger secure consultancies, with strong access to technical leadership and scope to take on more ownership as your capability grows. Why it’s worth a look Clear SFIA-led progression Strong AWS / DevOps engineering focus Live National Security programmes Broader exposure than sitting on one narrow account Better hybrid flexibility than much of the secure market Strong feedback from engineers we’ve already introduced and placed into the team Active eDV clearance is required. If you’re already working high-side in London and want somewhere that keeps stretching you technically, 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.

A leading national security technology organisation is looking for a Delivery Lead to take ownership of delivery performance across a high-profile Central Government and Law Enforcement account. Delivery Lead - Central Government & Law Enforcement Location: London & SE Clearance: SC clearance required Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + excellent package  This is a senior, highly visible role where you'll be the person customers and leadership trust to deliver. What you'll do Own delivery commitments to customers and the business, and be the escalation point for every delivery on the account. Keep delivery confidence high across all portfolios by spotting, mitigating and minimising risks and issues early. Produce accurate revenue forecasts (monthly, quarterly and annual), with a clear narrative on risks and opportunities. Hit or beat forecast by increasing utilisation and productivity. Make sure people, space, IT, security and tooling needs are represented in the Integrated Business Planning process, escalating by impact. Increase profitability and margin while maximising staff utilisation. Drive continuous improvement through a prioritised backlog of efficiency and effectiveness gains. Support the Account Lead as a growth accelerator, using your relationships and knowledge in Central Government and Law Enforcement to open up new portfolio opportunities. Give leadership the accurate, insightful information they need to make confident, risk-based decisions. What you'll bring A strong P3M background (project, programme or portfolio) within UK Central Government and/or Law Enforcement. A solid understanding of how effective business operations run. Experience supporting bids, leading teams and managing a wide range of stakeholders. Why apply? Senior influence, a mission-led environment and the chance to shape growth on a strategic national security account. 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.

6-month contract | Outside IR35 | Fully remote  We're working with a logistics business that runs its core operations on IBM i. They need an experienced RPG developer to support their existing systems and deliver integrations to a new warehouse management system. The work Design, build and test integrations between IBM i and the new WMS. Support and enhance existing logistics applications. Handle BAU support and incident resolution. Work closely with the in-house team and third-party WMS supplier through to go-live. What you'll bring Strong commercial experience in RPG (ILE RPG or free-format) on IBM i / AS400. Solid DB2 for i and embedded SQL. CL experience is expected. A track record of building and testing integrations such as APIs, data feeds or file transfers. Logistics, warehousing or distribution systems experience is a strong advantage. Someone who can commit to the full six months and works well within a team. Please hit apply if this sounds like a role for you! 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.

This is a senior, consultative role for someone who can talk AI and data with a board as comfortably as with a technical team. Data & AI Learning Consultant | Remote | £70,000 - £100,000 | Permanent This is a senior, consultative role for someone who can talk AI and data with a board as comfortably as with a technical team. You'll work with a leading UK tech training provider to diagnose client capability gaps, design tailored Data and AI learning solutions, and help shape the direction of its AI portfolio. It suits a data or AI specialist who wants to move into strategic consultancy, with influence over commercial strategy and market positioning. The role: Run capability assessments, diagnostics and learning needs analysis to build Data and AI development solutions around a client's strategic priorities Design and deliver AI and Data programmes, academies, workshops and blended learning that show measurable business impact Act as strategic adviser to senior client stakeholders and executive sponsors on AI capability and adoption Shape and evolve the AI learning portfolio across Technical AI, Data Science and AI Leadership, spotting market trends and new propositions Support pre-sales, bids and proposals, including client solution design Mentor Principal and Senior Learning Specialists, and represent the business as a thought leader through speaking, forums or publications What we're looking for: Significant experience running organisational diagnostics, technical capability assessments and learning needs analysis A track record of designing and delivering AI, technology or leadership development programmes Credibility with senior and executive stakeholders, and the consultancy skills to influence their decisions Experience developing AI learning propositions, workforce upskilling or adoption programmes Proven involvement in major bids, proposals or pre-sales consultancy Strong AI, data science and programming knowledge, confident enough to hold your own in technical discussions Experience mentoring learning professionals or subject matter experts Desirable: Degree in Mathematics or a related field, or an MSc/PhD in Data Science, AI or Computer Science Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure or GCP) PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification What's on offer: Permanent, site-based role 27 days annual leave (4 of which cover the festive closure) plus bank holidays, with a holiday buying scheme 3 development days and 2 charity days per year Private medical insurance at corporate rates, Medicash plan, Wellhub, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme Pension scheme and an early 4pm Friday finish Access to a large library of digital learning content, with support towards degree or Masters study Disability Confident employer, with a guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the role criteria Apply now or get in touch with aidan.peart@forwardrole.com 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 an enterprise architect who enjoys teaching as much as practising? Enterprise Architecture Trainer | Remote | £50,000 - £65,000 | Permanent This permanent role with a leading UK tech training provider lets you deliver TOGAF®, ArchiMate® and wider architecture training to corporate clients. You'll also help shape new learning solutions that build real architecture capability. The role: Deliver instructor-led training in TOGAF®, ArchiMate®, Enterprise Architecture, Operating Model Design and Architecture Governance Teach virtually, with regular delivery from training centres and client sites Design and develop tailored learning programmes and new courses for corporate clients Speak to clients about their business needs and recommend the right learning solution Hit and maintain strong learner satisfaction scores and good observation outcomes, including peer observations Act as a subject matter expert, keeping up with industry trends and best practice What we're looking for: TOGAF® and/or ArchiMate® certification Hands-on enterprise architecture experience, such as operating models, target state architectures and transformation roadmaps Solid grounding across business, application, data and technology architecture Familiarity with cloud platforms and digital transformation programmes Experience training, mentoring or coaching technical content to professionals or students Confidence facilitating discussions with senior stakeholders A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one (desirable) What's on offer: Permanent role with a hybrid pattern: virtual delivery plus centre and client site work Home-based, with centres in Manchester, Leeds and London 27 days annual leave (4 of which cover the festive closure) plus bank holidays, with a holiday buying scheme 3 development days and 2 charity days per year Private medical insurance at corporate rates, Medicash plan, Wellhub, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme Pension scheme and an early 4pm Friday finish Access to a large library of digital learning content, with support towards degree or Masters study Disability Confident employer, with a guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the role criteria Apply now or get in touch with aidan.peart@forwardrole.com 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 Data Scientist who is looking to get involved in projects and data relating to our national security? Data Scientist (AI/ML) Location: London, Surrey, Cheltenham or ManchesterClearance: Active eDV Clearance RequiredSalary: £50,000-£85,000 per annum + DV Bonus If you're tired of building models that never leave the notebook, this one goes live. You'd join a specialist security and intelligence consultancy that works on live government programmes, putting ML into operational systems that analysts and mission teams use every day. You'll sit in a small, multi-disciplinary agile team with data engineers, software engineers and the end users themselves, so you see what your work changes. You won't be "the data person" bolted onto someone else's delivery team. You'll help shape the AI/ML approach, get close to the customer, and have a say in how models are built, validated and deployed in secure environments. What you'll be working on ML and NLP models for intelligence data: pattern detection, data matching, anomaly spotting Automated triage and analysis of large, messy, multi-source datasets (sensor, geospatial, comms) Graph analytics and time-series work Data and ML pipelines built for production, not demos Dashboards and tools that non-technical users can act on Python (Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow), Spark and AWS   Why it's worth a look Real operational deployment, not endless proofs of concept Direct contact with the people using what you build Room to lead on AI/ML strategy and best practice as you grow Must have: Experience of Python-based data science and ML, and some exposure to NLP or graph analytics. Comfortable with sensitive data. Able to explain complex analysis to non-specialists. 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.

A defence and national security consultancy is looking for a senior engineer to own the design of its cloud-native data platforms Title: Data Engineer Location: London, Cheltenham, Manchester or SurreySalary: £55,000 - £85,000 plus DV bonusClearance: Active eDV requiredLevel: Mid/Senior Tired of keeping pipelines alive? Move into a role where you own the architecture. The customers are in Defence, Government and National Security, and the datasets are big, messy and multi-source. You'll work closely with data scientists, software engineers and architects, and directly with the client, so you always know what the platform is for. What you'll be working on Data platforms and pipelines, batch and streaming, built for scale Data lakes and cloud-native architecture on AWS or Azure Ingesting and integrating data from lots of different sources Data foundations for analytics, AI and ML workloads DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code Python, SQL, Spark, Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD   Why it's worth a look Real influence over how platforms get designed and built Close to the customer and the decision-makers Exposure to AI/ML workloads, not just moving data from A to B   Must have: commercial data engineering experience, strong Python and SQL, hands-on Spark, and cloud-native platform experience on AWS or Azure. Comfortable with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD. Nice to have: data modelling and metadata management, AI/ML pipelines and feature engineering. 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.

A leading UK technology training provider that is growing its Data Science and AI delivery team Data Science & AI Trainer (SC Clearance) | Home-Based + UK Travel | £70,000 - £80,000 | Permanent I'm working with a leading UK technology training provider that is growing its Data Science and AI delivery team on government-facing programmes. You'll deliver GenAI, machine learning and Python training to public sector and enterprise learners. You'll also help shape how the courses are built, rather than just teaching someone else's slides. The role: Deliver instructor-led GenAI, Data Science and Python training to government and enterprise clients, both virtually and face to face Teach vendor-specific and bespoke courses covering prompt engineering, machine learning techniques and the NumPy ecosystem Design and develop courseware using instructional design principles and adult learning theory, tailored to client requirements Act as a subject matter expert, feeding insight into course development and client programmes Meet trainer satisfaction and observation targets, and take part in peer observations Keep your certifications and technical knowledge current Essential: Proven experience delivering technical training or facilitation to both technical and non-technical audiences, virtually and in person Strong knowledge of GenAI concepts and prompt engineering Solid grounding in machine learning techniques and Python, including the NumPy ecosystem Experience designing learner-centred courseware Eligible for, and willing to obtain, SC security clearance Desirable: Hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch Familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP, and any relevant cloud certifications Degree in Maths or a related subject, or an MSc/PhD in Data Science, AI or Computer Science Experience working alongside AI/ML engineers and data scientists What's on offer: Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Home-based, with travel to training centres and client sites (Cheltenham region) Permanent 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 3 development days, 2 charity days, pension, private medical at corporate rates and an early Friday finish Funded time and access to learn new tech, with support towards degree or Masters study To apply, get in touch with me, Aidan, at Forward Role. 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 Business Analyst who's operated inside UK government, defence, or intelligence environments? This is a rare opportunity to join a growing consultancy at the forefront of secure digital delivery, in a brand-new position with real influence from day one. Business Analyst   Location - Milton Keynes or Cheltenham (hybrid)Salary - £65,000 - £85,000 + DV Bonus + benefitsClearance - You are required to hold an active eDV level security clearance. The opportunityYou won't be filling a seat. You'll be shaping how complex, mission-critical products get built, working directly with customers and delivery teams to translate classified operational needs into outcomes that matter. You'll be embedded in Agile delivery teams, working directly with customers, product owners, and technical specialists to translate complex mission needs into clear, actionable outcomes. This isn't a back-office BA role, you'll be hands-on, visible, and central to delivery. From requirements discovery and backlog management to stakeholder workshops and continuous improvement, you'll own the full analysis lifecycle in one of the most operationally significant delivery environments in the UK. Role duties Lead requirements discovery - eliciting, analysing, and validating business, user, data, and technical needs across complex delivery programmes.Write sharp user stories, acceptance criteria, and process maps that engineering, design, and data teams can actually work from.Own and continuously refine product backlogs, supporting prioritisation with product owners based on mission value and delivery constraints. Run stakeholder workshops and governance forums, turning competing views into shared understanding and clear decisions.Sit at the centre of Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, refinement, reviews, retros and drive continuous improvement in how teams work. Bridge the gap between business intent and technical delivery, managing dependencies, assumptions, and requirements changes throughout.  Essential skills/experience Experience working in UK Security & Intelligence, defence, or classified government environments.Business analysis, product management, and Agile delivery across multidisciplinary teams.Hands-on Scrum or Kanban delivery, sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, reviews and retrospectives.Ability to engage, challenge, and facilitate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.Comfortable working alongside software engineering, data, DevOps, and UX teams.Workflow analysis, business rules capture, and requirements traceability through change control. 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 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.

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.

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 clearanceSalary - £75,000 -£90,000 + DV bonus + excellent benefits The RoleAs 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 proposalsManage project governance, reporting, and risk management activities, ensuring robust decision-making and timely issue resolutionManaging 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 projectsExcellent 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 clearanceAs 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.