396 jobs found in Basingstoke

Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role +£700 - £750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders...

Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role +£700 - £750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the...

Role Overview The Security Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that security is Embedded throughout the life cycle of systems, services, and projects by applying Secure by Design principles from concept through to deployment and operational support. Working within a secure environment, the role provides independent security assurance, governance, and risk management to ensure that solutions meet organisational security requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders to identify security risks early, provide pragmatic guidance, and ensure security controls are implemented effectively without unnecessarily impacting delivery. Key Responsibilities * Champion the adoption of Secure by Design principles across projects and programmes. * Provide security assurance throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC). * Review solution designs,...

Data Engineer / Data Engineering / Azure / Databricks / Ingestion / Pipelines / API /  Azure API Management (APIM ) / Python / 3-month contract / Outside IR35 / Fully remote / £400 – 500 per day. One of our leading clients is looking to recruit a Data Engineer. Location – fully remote / home based Duration – Initial 3 month  Day Rate – £400-500 per day Outside IR35 Role / Responsibilities: · Define and build a data lake architecture on Azure (ADLS + Databricks) · Layered data model (bronze / silver / gold) for ingestion, processing, and reporting · Develop ingestion patterns from API sources (batch and streaming) · Establish data governance, metadata, and access controls · Define storage structures, naming conventions, and schema design · Develop API connectors and ingestion pipelines using Python · Implement integration services feeding into the Databricks environment · Build data transformation logic using PySpark /...

Capacity/Demand Manager +12 months + +On site in Hampshire/Corsham +DV cleared role - current active clearance is essential +Sole British national only - due to nature of the project +Outside IR35 We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Demand & Capacity Manager to support the delivery of critical Defence services within a secure MOD environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in Service Management who also has a solid understanding of technical infrastructure . You'll play a key role in ensuring demand is effectively forecast, prioritised, and aligned with available resources and service capability across a complex, business-critical environment. Working from either Hampshire or Corsham, you'll collaborate with technical teams, delivery managers, service owners, and Defence stakeholders to ensure services remain resilient, scalable, and aligned with operational priorities. The Role As Demand & Capacity Manager, you...

Forward Deployed Engineer - 6-Month Contract Location: Hybrid - Hampshire/Fully Remote Contract: 6 months IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: £320 per day Start: ASAP/September 2026 Duration: 6 months The Opportunity We're looking for two Forward Deployed Engineers to join a fast-growing bespoke software studio and support the delivery, productionisation and ongoing support of internally developed applications. This is a hands-on role sitting at the intersection of software engineering, technical quality assurance, release management and application support . You'll work closely with business users, citizen developers and engineering teams, acting as a technical quality gate to ensure applications are safe, robust and ready for production. You'll be comfortable picking up unfamiliar codebases, reviewing code, validating deployments, troubleshooting issues and making targeted improvements where required. What You'll Be Doing Supporting applications through...

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Technical Documentation Author/Service Architect for an outside IR35 contract to support the documentation and assurance of existing live services as they transition from MOD Digital & Data ownership.   Working closely with technical SMEs and customer stakeholders, you will capture current service architectures, technical configurations, and operational processes, producing documentation that meets MOD standards and is suitable for Technical Design Office (TDO) review and assurance activities.   Key Responsibilities Produce MOD-compliant High Level Design (HLD) documents for existing live services, including Defence Gateway. Create supporting Low Level Design (LLD), operational and service documentation. Develop Business Process Guides and other supporting documentation. Facilitate workshops and interviews with SMEs and customer stakeholders to capture current-state architectures and processes....

IT | Forward Deployed Engineers | £400-450/day | 4 Months | Outside IR35 | Remote I'm looking for 2 strong Full Stack Engineers to join a UK software house on an initial contract through to the end of December. The role sits between reviewing code, validating releases, troubleshooting issues and making sure applications are safe and ready to go live. Key skills: TypeScript/JavaScript Next.js & full-stack development PostgreSQL/SQL Unit & integration testing (Jest/Vitest) CI/CD & Git workflows AI-assisted development tools AWS/Cloudflare/Supabase advantageous Hampshire/Remote - Very occasional travel 1 Sept - 31 Dec 2026 Potential extension to Feb 2027 Looking for engineers who are comfortable jumping into unfamiliar codebases, working autonomously and balancing speed, quality and risk . IT | Forward Deployed Engineers | £400-450/day | 4 Months | Outside IR35 | Remote

Test Manager (UAT & Operational Readiness) Telcommunications Location: Berkshire (Hybrid) Contract: OUTSIDE IR35 / Contract Opportunity Sector: Telecommunications We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead and coordinate end-to-end testing activities across a large-scale telecoms transformation programme. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, governance, execution and reporting of testing activities, ensuring quality and readiness throughout the delivery lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, business stakeholders and technical functions, you will drive collaboration across testing teams, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear visibility of progress to programme leadership. This role requires a strong understanding of end-to-end testing methodologies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and the ability to operate effectively within complex delivery environments. You will be comfortable working across multiple teams,...

Business Analyst / Telecoms Security Act Location: Remote Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) Length: 9 Month Role Profile We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst / Operating Model Specialist to join a major Security Operations transformation programme. This is not a traditional BA role. You'll be responsible for defining and shaping the future operating model, bridging the gap between the current environment and the target state as we modernise our Security Operations capability. You'll work across people, process, technology, governance, skills and training, translating technical delivery requirements into a practical and scalable operating model that can be successfully implemented across the organisation. Key requirements: Proven experience designing complex Operating Models / Target Operating Models (TOMs) Strong business transformation and change background Ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders Experience defining As-Is...

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...