40 jobs found in Taunton

Infrastructure Engineer Test Engineer - DV Cleared- Contract - MOD/Defence Somerset| £600 per day + Expenses | Outside IR35 | DV Security Clearance Required Are you an Infrastructure Test Engineer with strong QA and testing experience across networks, platforms and Infrastructure as Code? This is an opportunity to work on complex Defence and National Security projects, taking responsibility for testing and validating infrastructure before deployment into highly secure production environments. Working alongside Infrastructure Engineers, Architects and DevSecOps specialists, you'll assure infrastructure across physical, virtualised and cloud environments, ensuring it meets the required standards for functionality, resilience and security. What you'll do Create infrastructure-focused test strategies, plans and test cases. Carry out functional, integration, regression, resilience and security testing. Test and validate Infrastructure as Code deployments. Validate physical,...

Infrastructure Engineer Test Engineer - DV Cleared- Contract - MOD/Defence Somerset| £600 per day + Expenses | Outside IR35 | DV Security Clearance Required Are you an Infrastructure Test Engineer with strong QA and testing experience across networks, platforms and Infrastructure as Code? This is an opportunity to work on complex Defence and National Security projects, taking responsibility for testing and validating infrastructure before deployment into highly secure production environments. Working alongside Infrastructure Engineers, Architects and DevSecOps specialists, you'll assure infrastructure across physical, virtualised and cloud environments, ensuring it meets the required standards for functionality, resilience and security. What you'll do Create infrastructure-focused test strategies, plans and test cases. Carry out functional, integration, regression, resilience and security testing. Test and validate Infrastructure as Code deployments. Validate...

We are looking for a QA Test Infrastructure Engineer to work with one of our clients in the defence sector. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations. You work will consist of: ensuring quality of products as they move from POC to production, analysing infrastructure requirements and architectures, creating infrastructure-focussed strategies and designing and executing tests across physical infrastructure and IaC. We are looking for someone with skills and experience in: Infrastructure, Networking & Operating Systems Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, Firewalls, VLANs, and related network behaviours. Experience with physical infrastructure setup and troubleshooting (Routers, Switches, cabling). Proficiency with Linux/Unix command line for diagnostics, configuration, and validation. Experience working across virtualisation...

This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must be eligible for UK SC clearance and hold UK citizenship. Join the Mission At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world-class security shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs-based consultancy dedicated to solving complex data assurance challenges in the UK public sector. We are a lean, expert team focused on delivering high-impact outcomes. If you are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and wants your work to contribute to secure, nationally significant programmes, we want to talk to you. About the Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Technical Author to work closely with our architecture, engineering and software development teams. This is not simply a proofreading role: you will evaluate the logic, structure and readability of deeply technical documents and help ensure complex information is accurate, clear and...

This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must be eligible for UK SC clearance and hold UK citizenship. Join the Mission At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world-class security shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs-based consultancy dedicated to solving complex data assurance challenges in the UK public sector. We are a lean, expert team focused on delivering high-impact outcomes. If you are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and wants your work to contribute to secure, nationally significant programmes, we want to talk to you. About the Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Technical Author to work closely with our architecture, engineering and software development teams. This is not simply a proofreading role: you will evaluate the logic, structure and readability of deeply technical documents and help ensure complex information is accurate, clear and accessible. You’ll...

Technical Architect Location: Bristol Pay: Up to£93p/h (Outside IR35) Please note that, due to the nature of the work, you must already hold a high level of UK security clearance - SC. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Technical/Software Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable and resilient software solutions. You will contribute to architectural decisions, support product roadmaps, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions across complex environments. Responsibilities: Design and maintain secure, scalable software architectures aligned with customer requirements. Define architectural solutions that follow enterprise principles and secure-by-design standards. Support product roadmaps, technology innovation and capability development. Contribute to bids, proposals and solution strategies. Collaborate with engineering teams throughout the software development life cycle. Promote best practice...

Senior Network Security Engineer £450-500 per day, Outside IR35 Initially until the end of Jan 2027 (+ Likely extensions) 1-2 Days per week onsite in either Newport or Crawley Unify are exclusively partnering with a well known brand in the Defence industry. We are supporting them by strengthening their IT team with crucial Contractor hires who can hit the ground running and add value from day one. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer Engineer with the following experience: Must have: Hands on Cato administration, including managing SD WAN traffic. Understanding of routing, traffic policies, network connectivity and troubleshooting. Experience managing enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites. Practical network security experience, including firewall rules and secure connectivity. Ability to diagnose complex network performance and connectivity issues. Preferred: Cisco Meraki configuration and...

Data Engineer £60 0-700/day outside IR35 6 month initial contract Remote working - ideally once a month onsite Working with a leading financial services client who are looking for a Data Engineering Consultant. We're looking for a Data Engineer with a consultative mindset who can independently own complex data products from concept to delivery. You'll need to work with autonomy and understand how technical decisions translate into tangible business value and outcomes. Data Engineering Consultant, key responsibilities: Take ownership of end-to-end of complex data products Work cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders to understand data requirements Expert knowledge of SQL to query, analysis and model data Experience with Snowflake Using DBT for data transforms and modelling Data ingestion using Python Build foundations for business functions to be able to access the correct data and insights Experience working in large development teams...

Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract | South West | £600 to £700 per day (DOE) | Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to £700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with...

Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract | South West | £600 to £700 per day (DOE) | Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to £700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with...

Hays are working with a large public sector organisation to support the recruitment for a contract Voice Engineer. The role will be outside IR35, paying a rate dependent on experience for 6 months initially. The role will be hybrid, typically 2 days per week on site in Gloucestershire, and you'll need SC clearance and ideally, be eligible or hold additional clearance. You will need: Experience supporting enterprise voice and network environments Strong knowledge of Cisco CUCM and UCCE Experience with Microsoft Teams Voice and VoIP solutions Solid understanding of Cisco routing, switching and wireless technologies Knowledge of Cisco and Check Point firewalls Experience with Cisco ISE (802.1X/MAB) Exposure to SASE technologies Experience using SolarWinds (NPM, NCM, IPAM) Ability to perform firmware upgrades, certificate renewals and hardware maintenance Strong troubleshooting and BAU support experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills...

Application Support Engineer - DV Cleared Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Application Support Engineer to join their team on a contract basis, initially for 6 months with a view to extend. Please note, the role is OUTSIDE of IR35. You must hold live UKIC DV. The role is on-site 4 days per week in Gloucester. Application Support Engineer - Key Skills: Must hold a live UKIC DV Understanding of networking and software architectures Understanding of structured text formats: JSON, XML, CSV The below skills are nice to have: Exposure to programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go API definitions: Swagger/Open API 3 Shell Scripting AWS or other cloud platforms' administration Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles Infrastructure as code and configuration management tools (eg Terraform, Ansible) CI/CD pipelines and automation practices Understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Kubernetes -...

Change Manager - Enterprise Systems Transformation Location: Gloucester - Minimum 1 day per week onsite Contract: 6 Months Day Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP We are looking for an experienced Change Manager to support a large-scale enterprise systems transformation programme within an established organisation. This is a business-focused change role, working closely with programme leadership, senior stakeholders and operational teams to ensure the successful adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering organisational change within complex enterprise environments, ideally involving major ERP, CRM or business-critical system implementations. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the change management strategy for a large-scale systems transformation programme. Work closely with programme teams, business leaders and stakeholders to understand the impact of technology and...

Change Manager - Enterprise Systems Transformation Location: Gloucester - Minimum 1 day per week onsite Contract: 6 Months Day Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP We are looking for an experienced Change Manager to support a large-scale enterprise systems transformation programme within an established organisation. This is a business-focused change role, working closely with programme leadership, senior stakeholders and operational teams to ensure the successful adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering organisational change within complex enterprise environments, ideally involving major ERP, CRM or business-critical system implementations. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the change management strategy for a large-scale systems transformation programme. Work closely with programme teams, business leaders and stakeholders to...

Application Support Engineer - DV Cleared Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Application Support Engineer to join their team on a contract basis, initially for 6 months with a view to extend. Please note, the role is OUTSIDE of IR35. You must hold live UKIC DV. The role is on-site 4 days per week in Gloucester. Application Support Engineer - Key Skills: Must hold a live UKIC DV Understanding of networking and software architectures Understanding of structured text formats: JSON, XML, CSV The below skills are nice to have: Exposure to programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go API definitions: Swagger/Open API 3 Shell Scripting AWS or other cloud platforms' administration Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles Infrastructure as code and configuration management tools (eg Terraform, Ansible) CI/CD pipelines and automation practices Understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Kubernetes -...

Contract DevOps Engineer Rate: £600 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Location: Remote, with 1 day per month onsite in Romsey Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Contract Length: Initially until the end of June 2027 Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering cloud-native platforms and modern deployment capabilities within a secure environment. This role requires a strong technical background across AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, automated environments while driving best practices across the software delivery life cycle. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support AWS-based infrastructure and platform services. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Packer. Build, optimise and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Deploy and manage containerised...

We are currently looking for an Android Developer to work with one of our clients in the defence sector. As an Android Developer, you'll design and build applications which address real world challenges. You'll be central in the whole software pipeline, from presenting new ideas to the customer, to writing the code, to deploying onto customer systems. The team within which you will work is highly collaborative and supportive. Your work may include Develop reliable applications in Kotlin Jetpack Compose for Android, with the potential to branch out into Kotlin Multi-Platform. These applications focus on a range of user experiences, including Real Time device data, mapping, and offline functionality. Design and implement Back End solutions using either Rust or Go, ensuring robustness and scalability (g. writing web APIs, AWS and Azure solutions, IoT integrations). Utilise GIT for version control, ensuring efficient code management and collaboration. Implement and maintain...

Senior Platform Engineer (AWS) | Defence | Contract £600 to £750 per day | Outside IR35 | Cheltenham (3 days onsite) | Enhanced DV Clearance Required Before Applying: you will need to have Active Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance. Please do not apply if you do not have ‘enhanced developed vetting’; this is one of the highest levels of security clearance, higher than SC, DBS, BPSS, NPPV3, DV. An opportunity for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to work on a new multi-cloud platform build from the ground up, supporting critical Defence and National Security programmes. You'll join a small engineering team, taking ownership of platform design, development and deployment, with AWS as a key technology. The Role Design and build a new multi-cloud platform from the ground up. Develop secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure. Build and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate platform deployments. Deploy and...

We are currently looking for an Android Developer to work with one of our clients in the defence sector. As an Android Developer, you'll design and build applications which address real world challenges. You'll be central in the whole software pipeline, from presenting new ideas to the customer, to writing the code, to deploying onto customer systems. The team within which you will work is highly collaborative and supportive. Your work may include Develop reliable applications in Kotlin Jetpack Compose for Android, with the potential to branch out into Kotlin Multi-Platform. These applications focus on a range of user experiences, including Real Time device data, mapping, and offline functionality. Design and implement Back End solutions using either Rust or Go, ensuring robustness and scalability (g. writing web APIs, AWS and Azure solutions, IoT integrations). Utilise GIT for version control, ensuring efficient code management and collaboration. Implement and...

Business Analyst - eDV Clearnce (Green Badge) Manchester - Cheltenham 12 Month Initial - Outside IR35 - Up to £600 pd Must Have Active eDV Clearance Are you an Business Analyst that wants to work with one of the leading names in the Aerospace and Defence space? Do you want to help solve some of the Defence industries biggest technical and most complex challenges? This business is one of the most respected Design, Engineering and Project management companies across the globe. On offer is the chance to join an elite team of people that are considered best in class, although this is a contract position they still heavily invest in training and progression of their staff to make sure that everybody can perform to the best of their abilities. As defence becomes one of the leading areas of investment in the world, this company has remained as an industry leading due to its cutting edge technology and a undying commitment to staying ahead of...