System Administrator Up to £55,000 | Permanent | Farnborough (hybrid flexibility) National Security & Defence | Security Clearances required prior to start Are you a system admin with Windows and Linux experience and want to keep critical systems reliable, secure, and up to date across multiple environments. Here, you'll own monitoring, patching, and hardening workflows that underpin a … in secure/enterprise environments Hands-on with Linux and Windows Server Patching at scale (WSUS, Linux repos) and Firewall management Understanding of network protocols and core cyber security principles Familiar with Elastic monitoring, Nessus, and SOC workflows If you take pride in clean operational execution and secure-by-default systems … this is a solid fit. There are good corporate benefits and lots of career growth and opportunities going forward. Successful applicants will be required to be securitycleared prior to appointment. More ❯
seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Technical Architect to lead our architecture team and drive the technical direction of our cloud solutions within the defence and national security sector. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be a strategic leader, subject matter expert (SME) in cloud technologies, and a key contributor to business development through bid and … champion the company's overall technical architecture strategy and roadmap for cloud solutions in highly secure environments, aligning with business goals and market opportunities within the defenceand national security sector. Lead and mentor a team of architects, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, promoting knowledge sharing, and ensuring consistent architectural standards and practices. Stay abreast of emerging … cloud technologies, security trends, and industry best practices, particularly those relevant to highly regulated and secure environments (e.g., government, defence, national security). Identify opportunities for technical innovation and differentiation within our cloud offerings, driving competitive advantage. Represent the company's technical vision and capabilities to clients, partners, and industry events. Cloud Architecture and Design Serve More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Leidos Innovations UK Limited
Solution Architect (Maritime Autonomy) Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Solution Architect to lead the architecting and design of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms. The role will support multiple maritime and … Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions to ensure compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g., DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts by contributing to the shaping, solution development and associated governance of the solution architecture and supporting … safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Leidos
Description Solution Architect (Maritime Autonomy) Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Solution Architect to lead the architecting and design of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms. The role will support multiple maritime … Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions to ensure compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g., DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts by contributing to the shaping, solution development and associated governance of the solution architecture and supporting … safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront More ❯
We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared individual to lead the design and development of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms. This role supports multiple maritime and related defence opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within the defence industry, with specific expertise in maritime systems … designs. Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners, and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions for compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g. DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts, shaping and developing solution architectures and contributing to technical proposals and costing reviews. Conduct trade studies More ❯
partner in the defence and national security ecosystem who are expanding their maritime digital and mission systems capability . They’re looking for a security-cleared Solution Architect to help define and deliver complex, integrated C4ISR and autonomous systems across a range of naval and wider defence programmes. This role suits someone who’s comfortable … system programmes — from combat and comms to autonomous control and data networks. Shape end-to-end technical solutions, roadmaps, and digital engineering approaches to meet demanding operational and security requirements. Work with defence customers, delivery partners, and engineering teams to validate concepts and align technical direction with capability needs. Contribute to technical assurance, bid strategy, and governance reviews … to ensure architectural integrity across projects. Oversee integration and performance across multiple programmes, ensuring interoperability and compliance with relevant defence and security standards. Bring insight on emerging technologies — particularly around AI, uncrewed systems, advanced comms, and digital twins — into practical design thinking and system evolution. What You’ll Bring Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or More ❯
with Defence Primes and MOD Able to demonstrate strong capability in stakeholder management, risk management, governance, and financial oversight Successful applicants will be required to be securitycleared prior to appointment This opportunity is based in Hampshire and will operate a split location working arrangement. More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Sanderson Government and Defence
Lenghth: Initial 6 months, scope for extension Must have Active MOD DV Clearance In this role, you'll be: Providing the Secure by Design risk and security assurance function within MOD as part of a managed service. Have an excellent understanding of risk management and assessment principles and frameworks, such as ISO27005 and the NIST Cyber Security Framework. Produce informative and succinct reporting that clearly articulates any identified vulnerabilities, associated risks, controls and risk treatment activity. Facilitate security and risk workshops with the various Authority departments, to align with wider customer transformational Security and risk management outcomes. Provide accurate and pragmatic remediation/risk management guidance/advice in balance with … delivery environment. Exceptional team working ethic and interpersonal skills. Have a good understanding of modern IT technologies and services, such as Cloud Computing, AI (ISO42001), Mobile Computing, IT Security, Infrastructure technologies, Zero Trust, Data at Rest/In Transit Cryptography, Cross Domain Solutions and demonstrate an understanding of security architecture both physical and cloud (be able More ❯
Architect - Farnborough 4/5 days a week in the office - £85,000-95,000 plus benefits Our client, a leading consulting firm in the defence and national security arena have an exciting opportunity for aSolutions Architect (Cross Domain) . An active SC clearance is highly desirable What they look for in a Solutions Architect They are powered More ❯
Lenghth: Initial 6 months, scope for extension Must have Active MOD DV Clearance In this role, you'll be: Providing the Secure by Design risk and security assurance function within MOD as part of a managed service click apply for full job details More ❯
hardware What you’ll need to succeed No experience required – just a willingness to learn with a friendly, professional and flexible attitude You must be able to pass security checks for this job, including SC and BPSS clearance Full UK Driving License and your own personal car is essential for this position Excellent written and verbal communication skills More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Leidos Innovations UK Limited
Solution Architect (Maritime Autonomy) Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Solution Architect to lead the architecting and design of modern autonomous and digital C4ISR systems and solutions for maritime defence capabilities and platforms click apply for full job details More ❯
using DOORs SmartFusion, IGLOO or PolarFire devices PCIe NVMe and FPGA-based implementations Xilinx or Altera device/toolchain experience Working with third-party IP cores Design for security principles Embedded firmware (C/C assembler) Understanding of cryptographic standards and algorithms Integration of FPGAs into wider hardware platforms Why Join You’ll be working with a highly More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Sopra Steria
Can you lead on Automation and influence technology decisions? We want you to join our team within the Aerospace Defence and Security Sector and combine software engineering and operations expertise, design an automation strategy, automate tasks, observe system health and optimise infrastructure. Can you be responsible for ensuring our systems are performant, resilient, scalable, and secure? This is … if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: Office based in Farnborough. SecurityClearance Level: Eligible for SC and DV Clearance. Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: To £70K Dependant on experience. Benefits: Level £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the … days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Sterias Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the clients goal of National Security, and More ❯
facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.# Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in … team-members in an agile fashion achieving a balanced approach to requirement, schedule and cost. Generate appropriate documentation from requirements, design and testing material to support developments. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Role requirements Essential: + Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance. + Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV securityclearance (following attainment of SC clearance). Qualifications/skills required Essential: + Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. + Experience of at least one of the following; - Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development. - C/ More ❯
and test the sub-system; also being responsible for varying specialist services which involve the choice and application of diverse processes, systems and techniques. Office based in Farnborough. SC Cleared or eligible for SC. What you'll be doing: SharePoint SME to build SharePoint solutions that are both Resilient and Fault tolerant, able to fail-over to alternative instances … to produce clear documentation, including technical designs and release notes. It would be great if you had: Experience working within secure environments (MOD, Defence, Government). Knowledge of security accreditation processes or NCSC guidelines. Experience in migration tools (ShareGate, Metalogix, etc.). Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for SharePoint. If you are interested in this role but … experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough SecurityClearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible. Internal Recruiter: Jane Salary: To £65K £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and More ❯
architectures across high-assurance environments within the defence industry. You’ll set the technical direction, lead a team of architects, and shape complex cloud strategies that underpin national security programmes. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine deep cloud expertise with architectural vision, stakeholder influence, and real delivery impact. The Role Lead the … direction of secure cloud and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance standards. Develop and maintain architectural patterns, governance, and technical roadmaps for large-scale, high-security environments. Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting consistent standards, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Act as subject matter expert across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including restricted and government offerings. Provide … other defence domains. Contributions to thought leadership in cloud security or architecture. Clearance Applicants must have current SecurityClearance (SC) and interested in becoming DV ClearedMore ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Sanderson Government and Defence
Security Project Manager - Defence - Permanent This role requires active SC or DV clearance/eligibility to attain DV Location: Farnborough Type : Hybrid Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for DV Clearance (Sole British National) An exciting opportunity has emerged with an SME supplying into the Defence sectors. They have broad technical solutions that … span Cyber Security, Software Development and Infrastructure. They are looking for a proactive and experienced Security Project Manager to lead governance activities within a critical Secure by Design ERP programme supporting MOD capability delivery. This role ensures that security is embedded throughout the acquisition lifecycle, enabling secure, resilient systems that meet Defence operational needs. … You will be responsible for coordinating governance across delivery teams, Defence Digital stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and assurance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Governance Leadership : Develop and maintain programme-level governance aligned with Secure by Design principles and MOD policy. Delivery Assurance : Embed security governance into acquisition programme milestones, ensuring traceability and accountability More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Leidos Innovations UK Limited
Service Architect (Bid and Programme) Location : Farnborough, with opportunity for working at home and the need for occasional travel to customer. SecurityClearance Level: DV Leidos has more than 30 years experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support … to developing and growing our staff. Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. We support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Are you ready for your next career challenge? We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service … operations. Working as part of the Solution Architects team you will act as the central point for all service design and transition activities, collaborating across engineering, solution architecture, security, ITSM, and programme management teams. This is both a pre-sales bid role, combined with a hands-on, strategically important position that will shape how services are introduced and More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Manpower
with internal and defence procurement policies. Manage supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, and commercial terms to ensure compliance with corporate and defence regulations. Ensure all procurement activity complies with security, export control, and ITAR/EAR restrictions. Commercial & Contract Management Draft, review, and manage contracts, statements of work (SoWs), and change control documentation. Negotiate pricing, SLAs, licensing agreements, and … negotiation skills. Working knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks and Defence Standards (DEFCONs, DSPCR, or equivalent). Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams under strict governance and security frameworks. Desirable: Previous experience supporting ERP replacement projects or system integrations (Oracle ERP Cloud preferred). Familiarity with transitioning from legacy systems such as SAP and Ariba. CIPS qualification … or equivalent. SC or DV SecurityClearance (or ability to obtain). Experience using Oracle ERP or similar procurement modules. Key Competencies: Commercial acumen and risk management Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Analytical and detail-oriented approach Negotiation and influencing Organisational agility and adaptability Proactive problem-solving More ❯
Contract Security Platform Engineer, Outside IR35 £550 per day, Farnborough Outside IR35 contract role for a Security Platform Architect, working on a large Defence project in Farnborough. You will need active/current DV clearance. Sorry, but you cannot apply if you do not have active DV Clearance. As the Platform Security Engineer you … also involves integrating and managing SecOps tooling , implementing and tuning EDR solutions for advanced threat detection and response, and leveraging log aggregators to centralise and analyse system and security data. This position demands a proactive engineer who can enhance platform security, streamline operations, and uphold stringent defence-sector standards. Key Tech skills required: Kubernetes Windows Administration More ❯
we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations. Location: Farnborough or Bristol (Onsite) Salary: Excellent basic salary plus … and identify and create value from challenging commercial issues.The Commercial Contract Management team manages all the commercial and contractual aspects of the contract lifecycle of all Vodafone Business Security Enhanced (VBSE) customers: Pre-sales: Helping our sales teams to win new business at profitable margins Handover: Ensuring that business is contracted correctly; risk is understood and mitigated; and More ❯
Are you a seasoned solution lead or enterprise architect with a depth of experience in highly secure environments? Do you have the highest levels of securityclearance, a consistent track record in defence or national security, and an innovative approach? If you're ready to work with prestigious clients to define and deliver robust, growth-focused … solutions, we want to hear from you. The Defence & National Security Innovation Architect will play a meaningful role in defining and delivering enterprise solutions for high-profile defence and national security clients. Working with the CTO, the role encompasses two key areas of responsibility. Innovation and Future Solutions (50%) – Lead the identification, design, and development of … bring: Define solution scope and deliverables to meet client (internal or external) requirements. Extensive experience as a Solution Lead or Enterprise Architect in highly secure defence or national security environments. Validated leadership in delivering innovative solutions to complex security and technology challenges. Confident in engaging with high-profile clients and partners to define strategy and make More ❯
have opportunities for L1 SOC Analysts to be a part of our success and work with multiple, high profile clients. You should showcase your proficiency in a busy Security Operations Center with a technology-oriented attitude and the capacity to assume control. From a technical perspective we are using Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk and MISP Threat sharing so any … off. You do need to be eligible for DV Clearance for this role, and cannot start until your clearance is through. What you'll be doing: Monitor, analyse security alerts and events, conduct initial investigations, and determine the appropriate response. Raise complex incidents to Senior Analysts. Manage SOC Incident queues. Support the maintenance of monitored asset baselines of … defense. Participate in a team effort to guarantee that corporate data and technology platform components are shielded from known threats. Collaborate with team members to maintain and update security incident documentation, including incident reports, analysis findings, and recommended mitigation strategies. Aid the development and use of threat intelligence throughout the service. Ability to work shifts from our office More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
DXC Technology
support Career progression in a global SAP Centre of Excellence Supportive, diverse, and collaborative culture Work across sectors including public sector, manufacturing and defence to name a few SecurityClearance Required This role requires eligibility for SC (Security Check) clearance , meaning you must: Be a British Citizen (unfortunately we are unable to consider dual nationals) Have More ❯