23 jobs found in Taunton

QA Test Infrastructure Engineer - Contract - MOD/Defence Somerset| £600 per day | 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, virtualised and cloud...

QA Test Infrastructure Engineer - Contract - MOD/Defence Somerset| £600 per day | 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, virtualised and cloud...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Outside IR35 / MOD / Defence – High Security Clearance £550-£600 per day Outside IR35 (expenses if required) Somerset | On-site DV Cleared Are you an Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands-on experience across networking, storage, virtualisation and Windows infrastructure? This is a contract role working on the build and deployment of infrastructure within a highly secure Defence environment in Somerset. You’ll be working across the physical and virtual infrastructure stack, including Cisco Nexus networking, NetApp storage, Hyper-V, VMware and Windows Server. This is a hands-on engineering position, suited to someone comfortable building, configuring and hardening infrastructure rather than purely supporting an established environment. The role Working alongside infrastructure engineers and architects, you’ll be responsible for areas including: Configuring and hardening Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine network...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Outside IR35 / MOD / Defence - High Security Clearance £550-£600 per day Outside IR35 (expenses if required) Somerset | On-site DV Cleared Are you an Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands-on experience across networking, storage, virtualisation and Windows infrastructure? This is a contract role working on the build and deployment of infrastructure within a highly secure Defence environment in Somerset. You'll be working across the physical and virtual infrastructure stack, including Cisco Nexus networking, NetApp storage, Hyper-V, VMware and Windows Server. This is a hands-on engineering position, suited to someone comfortable building, configuring and hardening infrastructure rather than purely supporting an established environment. The role Working alongside infrastructure engineers and architects, you'll be responsible for areas including: Configuring and hardening Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine network infrastructure Initialising and...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Outside IR35/MOD/Defence - High Security Clearance £550-£600 per day Outside IR35 (expenses if required) Somerset | On-site DV Cleared Are you an Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands-on experience across networking, storage, virtualisation and Windows infrastructure? This is a contract role working on the build and deployment of infrastructure within a highly secure Defence environment in Somerset. You'll be working across the physical and virtual infrastructure stack, including Cisco Nexus networking, NetApp storage, Hyper-V, VMware and Windows Server. This is a hands-on engineering position, suited to someone comfortable building, configuring and hardening infrastructure rather than purely supporting an established environment. The role Working alongside infrastructure engineers and architects, you'll be responsible for areas including: Configuring and hardening Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine network infrastructure Initialising and...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Somerset - Highest Security Clearance Needed - £600 P/Day Outside IR35 We're working with a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. You'll join a team tackling complex infrastructure challenges across highly secure environments, working alongside engineers, architects and delivery specialists. The Role As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll help design, build and deliver secure digital solutions supporting critical operations. Your responsibilities will include: Configuring and hardening Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine architectures for high-throughput, low-latency traffic. Initialising and presenting NetApp storage arrays, ensuring data-at-rest encryption is enforced. Building and hardening Hyper-V clusters supporting core services such as AD, DNS and PKI. Supporting the enablement and integration of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Somerset - Highest Security Clearance Needed - £600 P/Day Outside IR35 We're working with a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. You'll join a team tackling complex infrastructure challenges across highly secure environments, working alongside engineers, architects and delivery specialists. The Role As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll help design, build and deliver secure digital solutions supporting critical operations. Your responsibilities will include: Configuring and hardening Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine architectures for high-throughput, low-latency traffic. Initialising and presenting NetApp storage arrays, ensuring data-at-rest encryption is enforced. Building and hardening Hyper-V clusters supporting core services such as AD, DNS and PKI. Supporting the enablement and integration of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud...

Copilot Studio Developer | SC Cleared | Outside IR35 | Remote | £450 - 600pd We are supporting a growing technology consultancy delivering AI, automation and digital transformation projects across enterprise and public sector environments. An immediate requirement exists for an experienced Copilot Studio Developer to support a number of high-profile programmes focused on intelligent automation, digital innovation and emerging technologies. This is an initial contract opportunity with strong potential for extension and involvement in longer-term project work. Key Details Outside IR35 Rate negotiable Predominantly remote working Immediate start available Initial 3 month contract with potential for long-term project extensions Active SC Clearance essential Responsibilities Design and deliver AI-enabled business solutions Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and shape technical approaches Build intelligent automation and workflow solutions Develop...

DevOps Engineer Bristol/Hybrid 6 months Up to £600 a day (Outside IR35) We're working with a highly regulated organisation seeking a Devops Engineerto join their infrastructure and platform team. This role will play a key part in driving automation, improving platform reliability, and supporting the ongoing evolution of a modern cloud and Linux-based environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing critical infrastructure, implementing Infrastructure as Code best practices, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable platforms. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll help streamline deployments, improve operational efficiency, and ensure systems remain resilient and compliant. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Support and enhance Puppet-based configuration management Administer and optimise Linux environments, primarily CentOS/RHEL...

DevOps Engineer Bristol/Hybrid 6 months Up to £600 a day (Outside IR35) We 're working with a highly regulated organisation seeking a Devops Engineer to join their infrastructure and platform team. This role will play a key part in driving automation, improving platform reliability, and supporting the ongoing evolution of a modern cloud and Linux-based environment. You 'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing critical infrastructure, implementing Infrastructure as Code best practices, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable platforms. Working closely with engineering teams, you 'll help streamline deployments, improve operational efficiency, and ensure systems remain resilient and compliant. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Support and enhance Puppet-based configuration management Administer and optimise...

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 technical 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...

Business Architect Bournemouth Area Hybrid 4-5 Month Contract Outside IR35 £550-£600 per day I'm currently supporting a client who is looking for an experienced Business Architect to join a major enterprise-wide transformation programme. Following a significant digital transformation, this role will focus on redefining business processes, shaping a new operating model, and ensuring the organisation is positioned to realise the benefits of its transformation investment. Key experience required: Enterprise-level Business Architecture experience Designing and implementing Target Operating Models Redefining and optimising end-to-end business processes Strong understanding of Agile Value Chains and value-driven delivery Experience working in highly collaborative environments Ability to influence and engage senior business stakeholders Passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills Role details:...

Business Architect Bournemouth Area Hybrid 4-5 Month Contract Outside IR35 £550-£600 per day I'm currently supporting a client who is looking for an experienced Business Architect to join a major enterprise-wide transformation programme. Following a significant digital transformation, this role will focus on redefining business processes, shaping a new operating model, and ensuring the organisation is positioned to realise the benefits of its transformation investment. Key experience required: Enterprise-level Business Architecture experience Designing and implementing Target Operating Models Redefining and optimising end-to-end business processes Strong understanding of Agile Value Chains and value-driven delivery Experience working in highly collaborative environments Ability to influence and engage senior business stakeholders Passion for coaching, mentoring and developing others Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills Role details:...

Lead Business Analyst, Financial Planning & Affordability £700 to £750 p/d | Outside IR35 | Contract to March 2027 Andover | 2 days per week onsite | DV Clearance required Ncounter is supporting a major Defence programme with the appointment of a Lead Business Analyst specialising in Financial Planning and Affordability. This is a senior, hands-on BA position requiring a strong combination of transformation experience and genuine expertise across financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, affordability and investment decision-making. You will lead discovery and analysis across complex financial and portfolio planning processes, working closely with senior Finance, Programme and Portfolio stakeholders. The focus will be on understanding how budgets, resources, programmes and strategic priorities interact, identifying capability gaps and defining improved processes and future-state operating models. Key responsibilities: • Lead BA activity across Financial Planning and...

eDV Cleared Cloud Project Manager UK Location (Hybrid) Competitive Day Rate Outside IR35 6 Month Initial Contract Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) Clearance Required I'm currently supporting a high-profile national security programme and am looking to speak with experienced eDV Cleared Cloud Project Managers for an exciting contract opportunity. You'll be responsible for leading the delivery of cloud transformation initiatives, managing stakeholders across complex technical environments, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest security standards. Key experience required: ? Proven Project Management experience delivering cloud-based programmes ? Strong understanding of AWS, Azure or multi-cloud environments ? Experience working within highly secure Government or Defence settings ? Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills ? Ability to manage risks, dependencies and delivery across multiple workstreams This is an...

DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer - Contract £550-£600 per day | Outside IR35 Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5 Active MOD DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week. You will work across the full software delivery lifecycle, helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently Implement automation and infrastructure as code Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable Deliver software fixes,...

DV Cleared DevOps/Software Engineer - Contract £550-£600 per day | Outside IR35 Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5 Active MOD DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps/Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week . You will work across the full software delivery life cycle , helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently Implement automation and infrastructure as code Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable...

Client: Global Aerospace company Role: PowerShell Engineer Location: Portsmouth Daily Rate: £400- £575 OUTSIDE IR35 Duration: 4 months Working arrangements: On-site Monday-Friday About the Role: The project aim is to deliver a solution (supporting its progression from prototype phase into productions) that will improve lifecycle management and access management for File Shares, delivering & enhancing functionality through PowerShell. Deliverables will include PowerShell Code, Documentation preparation and User Acceptance Testing under an AGILE project methodology. A key objective is to achieve UK Export Control compliance on all File Shares and Applications, and remove user creation problems from IT environments. Key Skills: Power Shell v5.1 & ISE Windows Power Shell Forms - Windows 11 Active Directory Windows NTFS File Systems Writing & Testing Documentation for Service Desk Analyst If you...

Security Architect - 3-month Contract (Quarterly rolling) - £550 per day (Outside IR35) - Reading/Hybrid (2 days a week on site) Mobile telecoms/Cyber Security/Security Architecture Key skills/responsibilities: Proven experience working as a Security Architect within complex enterprise telecoms environments - must demonstrate previous experience within Mobile Telecommunications, Telecoms, or Communications Service Providers Strong cyber security background with expertise across multiple security domains. Experience of designing and implementing secure architectures for large-scale technology programmes. Strong understanding of security frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. Experience conducting threat modelling, security reviews, and risk assessments. Knowledge of network security, identity and access management, cloud security, application security, and infrastructure security. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to...