26 jobs found in Reading

Secure Infrastructure Consultant | Defence | SCIDA | TEMPEST Reading | 3 days onsite | SC required | UK Eyes Only | Outside IR35 An established UK cyber and digital consultancy is looking for an experienced Secure Infrastructure Consultant to join a major international defence equipment programme. This is a high-assurance role for someone who understands that secure infrastructure is about much more than networks. The successful consultant will help shape how secure facilities are designed, assured, installed and accredited. What will they be doing? The consultant will: Support secure network design and technical assurance for candidate buildings. Lead SCIDA activities and associated design and assurance requirements. Advise on TEMPEST requirements and provide technical assurance. Oversee physical network installation. Ensure secure infrastructure meets required security and assurance standards. Provide technical assurance from design through...

Secure Infrastructure Consultant Defence SCIDA TEMPEST Reading 3 days onsite SC required UK Eyes Only Outside IR35 An established UK cyber and digital consultancy is looking for an experienced Secure Infrastructure Consultant to join a major international defence equipment programme. This is a high-assurance role for someone who understands that secure infrastructure is about much more than networks. The successful consultant will help shape how secure facilities are designed, assured, installed and accredited. What will they be doing? The consultant will: Support secure network design and technical assurance for candidate buildings. Lead SCIDA activities and associated design and assurance requirements. Advise on TEMPEST requirements and provide technical assurance. Oversee physical network installation. Ensure secure infrastructure meets required security and assurance standards. Provide technical assurance from design through installation and...

Infrastructure Consultant (SC / DV) - 12 months - Outside IR35 - £500-£600/day A long-term contract opportunity for a Secure Infrastructure Consultant to lead secure network design and technical assurance for sensitive building environments. Key info (read carefully)   Contract: 12 months Rate (to candidate): £500-£600/day (Outside IR35) Working pattern: 2 days/week onsite (Reading area) Clearance: SC is mandatory; DV strongly preferred Nationality: Sole British only (no dual nationality) What you'll be doing   Owning technical assurance for secure infrastructure from design → installation → accreditation Leading assurance activity aligned to SCIDA requirements Advising on / assuring TEMPEST considerations for the building and installed systems Overseeing secure physical network installation and ensuring it meets required security standards Essential experience  ...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Technical Assurance Lead for one of our local clients: Up to £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 Days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Overview We are seeking an experienced Digital Assurance Lead to shape and enhance the client's digital assurance capability. You will define the assurance approach for a major programme, provide independent technical assurance, and help establish the strategic baseline required to support ongoing digital maturity. Key Responsibilities Develop and mature the client's digital assurance capability. Create and maintain the programme's assurance strategy and delivery plan. Lead assurance activities across programme capabilities, including design reviews and testing events. Provide clear, evidence-based assurance findings and recommendations. Produce strategic technical and assurance documentation to...

Solution Architect (Azure) Location: Reading, 2 days per week on-site Contract: 12 months + potential extensions Rate: £600-£675 per day Outside IR35 Clearance : Active SC or DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced, SC/DV Clearede Solution Architect to join a major programme working across sensitive government and defence systems. This is primarily an architecture assurance role, where you will review and challenge technical designs and architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are appropriate, secure, scalable and aligned with best practice. Key Responsibilities Review and assure technical and solution designs Challenge architecture decisions and provide recommendations Assess whether proposed solutions are fit for purpose Consider performance, resilience and latency requirements Provide architectural guidance across complex technology environments Work across Azure, Microsoft 365, VMware and defence networks Identify technical risks,...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client's digital platforms, including systems operating within highly sensitive...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Technical Assurance Lead for one of our local clients: Up to £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 Days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Overview We are seeking an experienced Digital Assurance Lead to shape and enhance the client's digital assurance capability. You will define the assurance approach for a major programme, provide independent technical assurance, and help establish the strategic baseline required to support ongoing digital maturity. Key Responsibilities Develop and mature the client's digital assurance capability. Create and maintain the programme's assurance strategy and delivery plan. Lead assurance activities across programme capabilities, including design reviews and testing events. Provide clear, evidence-based assurance findings and recommendations. Produce strategic technical and assurance documentation to establish and maintain the programme baseline....

Systems Engineer - Modelling & Simulation x3 days p/w in Reading 6 Month intiial contract SC required to start - UKEO programme Rate open, outside IR35 Our client, a small defence engineering consultancy in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled professional in Modelling & Simulation for a contract role in Reading click apply for full job details

Infrastructure Consultant (SC/DV) - 12 months - Outside IR35 - £500-£600/day A long-term contract opportunity for a Secure Infrastructure Consultant to lead secure network design and technical assurance for sensitive building environments. Key info (read carefully) Contract: 12 months Rate (to candidate): £500-£600/day (Outside IR35) Working pattern: 2 days/week onsite (Reading area) Clearance: SC is mandatory; DV strongly preferred Nationality: Sole British only (no dual nationality) What you'll be doing Owning technical assurance for secure infrastructure from design installation accreditation Leading assurance activity aligned to SCIDA requirements Advising on/assuring TEMPEST considerations for the building and installed systems Overseeing secure physical network installation and ensuring it meets required security standards Essential experience Delivery of secure facilities/infrastructure in Defence or Critical National Infrastructure Practical working...

Technical Assurance Lead Contract | 12 months initial Location: Reading - 2 days per week onsite Rate: £500-£600 per day Outside IR35 Clearance: Active SC or DV Clearance I'm currently recruiting for a Technical Assurance Lead to join a specialist UK cyber and digital consultancy supporting a major international defence equipment programme. You'll play a key role in developing the client's Digital Assurance capability, setting the assurance strategy for the programme and establishing a strategic technical baseline across a complex, high-assurance defence environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and mature the client's Digital Assurance capability Develop and implement the programme's assurance strategy and assurance plan Lead assurance activities across complex programme capabilities Provide technical assurance at formal design reviews and test events Provide robust professional feedback on technical designs and programme deliverables Produce strategic assurance...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Technical Assurance Lead for one of our local clients: Up to £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 Days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Overview We are seeking an experienced Digital Assurance Lead to shape and enhance the client 's digital assurance capability. You will define the assurance approach for a major programme, provide independent technical assurance, and help establish the strategic baseline required to support ongoing digital maturity. Key Responsibilities Develop and mature the client 's digital assurance capability. Create and maintain the programme 's assurance strategy and delivery plan. Lead assurance activities across programme capabilities, including design reviews and testing events. Provide clear, evidence-based assurance findings and recommendations. Produce strategic technical and assurance documentation to...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client 's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client 's digital platforms,...

Cyber Security Architect Active SC Clearance required Hybrid working in Reading- On-site 3 days per week Outside IR35 Contract offering CIRCA £650 per day Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme! We are seeking a Cyber Security Architectwith a hands-on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration. You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture. Key Responsibilities: You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including: Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report Security Requirements Specification Security Principles Framework Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security...

GRC / Risk & Assurance Consultants – Secure by Design (MOD) Multiple Contract Roles available Circa £600/day Outside IR35 Hybrid – Reading (1–2 days onsite) We are looking for experienced GRC, Risk & Assurance Consultants to to join a specialist consultancy delivering a major Defence programme in Reading. As a consultancy they work extensively with UK Government and Defence organisations, supporting the transformation of their operations, digital infrastructure and security capabilities. They are currently leading a number of high-profile cyber risk programmes, helping embed effective security risk management and assurance across complex digital and technology environments. As part of this engagement, you will work closely with security, architecture, engineering, delivery and governance stakeholders to embed Secure by Design principles, identify and manage cyber security risks, and provide assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle. WHAT WILL YOU DO?...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client's digital platforms, including systems operating within highly sensitive...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Technical Assurance Lead for one of our local clients: Up to £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 Days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance Overview We are seeking an experienced Digital Assurance Lead to shape and enhance the client's digital assurance capability. You will define the assurance approach for a major programme, provide independent technical assurance, and help establish the strategic baseline required to support ongoing digital maturity. Key Responsibilities Develop and mature the client's digital assurance capability. Create and maintain the programme's assurance strategy and delivery plan. Lead assurance activities across programme capabilities, including design reviews and testing events. Provide clear, evidence-based assurance findings and recommendations. Produce strategic technical and assurance documentation to establish and maintain the programme baseline....

Systems Engineer - Modelling & Simulation x3 days p/w in Reading 6 Month intiial contract SC required to start - UKEO programme Rate open, outside IR35 Our client, a small defence engineering consultancy in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled professional in Modelling & Simulation for a contract role in Reading. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of Modelling & Simulation (M&S) projects from concept through to deployment Design and develop simulation architectures, synthetic environments, and integrated simulation capabilities Enable interoperability between simulation systems, models, and wider technical ecosystems Support the integration of M&S solutions with Digital Engineering, Digital Twin, Digital Thread, and MBSE environments Contribute to Test & Evaluation, experimentation, and simulation-based testing activities Provide technical leadership, guidance, and assurance across client engagements Produce...

Systems Integration Architect x3 days p/w in Reading 6-month initial contract SC to start - UKEO programme Rates open, outside IR35 Our client, a small engineering consultancy in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Systems Integration Architect on a contract basis to join their team in Reading. This role involves hybrid working and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale digital transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities: Lead enterprise integration and architecture assessments across complex programmes. Develop and assess target-state architectures aligned to organisational and programme objectives. Evaluate current systems, technology, integration and data architectures. Identify architecture gaps, dependencies, interoperability challenges and opportunities for improvement. Provide expert guidance across Enterprise Architecture, Digital Engineering, Systems Engineering and MBSE. Assess how modelling, simulation, synthetic...

Data Migration Analyst Short-Term Contract Approx. 30 Days Day Rate - Outside IR35 Remote (UK) About the Role Company is building a brand-new internal contract hub to replace its Legacy contract tracking tools. Ahead of the technical build, they need a data-savvy analyst to lead a time-boxed project: extracting, profiling, and migrating their entire back-catalogue of executed contracts into the click apply for full job details

Data Migration Analyst Short-Term Contract | Approx. 30 Days | Day Rate - Outside IR35 | Remote (UK) About the Role Company is building a brand-new internal contract hub to replace its legacy contract tracking tools. Ahead of the technical build, they need a data-savvy analyst to lead a time-boxed project: extracting, profiling, and migrating their entire back-catalogue of executed contracts into the new repository - cleaned, de-duplicated, and mapped against a proper metadata schema. This is a data quality and data engineering problem as much as anything else. You'll be working across multiple disconnected sources - eSignature platforms, a legacy SQL database, SharePoint, and old ticketing systems - to build a single, reconciled, trustworthy dataset. What You'll Be Doing Source discovery and profiling - inventory every source system, produce actual record/document counts, and assess data quality, access routes, and risk (week one deliverable) Scripted extraction - write...