DevSecOps Engineer – Defence Contract

Location: Romsey (3 days onsite)
Rate: £810/day
IR35: Inside
Duration: 6 months
Clearance: SC

We’re looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to deliver secure, automated deployments and keep systems running reliably.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Coach teams on DevSecOps best practice
• Ensure security and quality in releases
• Support live systems and troubleshoot issues

Skills Needed

• AWS (Azure/GCP a plus)
• Git, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Security tools (SonarQube, vulnerability management)
• Python and Linux scripting
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Defence experience is a bonus. Must be proactive and collaborative.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Operational resilience (Business Continuity)
Hybrid working – 1 day per week on site

Our client, a reputable and leading UK business, is looking to hire a Senior Operational Resilience Specialist.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our clients ability to withstand and recover from severe disruptions, in compliance with FCA SYSC 15A.2 and PRA SS1/21 requirements.

Working collaboratively with both IT and Business Functions, this role supports the development, implementation, and continual improvement of resilience and continuity strategies across the organisation.

The role holder will help to identify & reduce the risk from disaster events and plan for the recovery of services (including IT, Buildings & People). It will be the role holder’s input that ensures critical business functions can be resumed with as little impact as possible.

Please note, engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

General responsibilities: –

• Support the Operational Resilience & BC Manager in the delivery of Business Continuity Management framework.
• Administration of business continuity processes and best practices (aligned to BCI GPG V7.0)
• Ensure suppliers align with PRA Outsourcing requirements relating to BC & Exit planning.
• Maintain up-to-date plans and processes in an environment of constant change, including technology and application advances
• Liaise with IT to ensure that a comprehensive IT Continuity Testing Plan is in place.
• Support the Business & IT when invocation of continuity plans have occurred.
• Provide reports on test results and other related issues to the BC Co-ordinator
• Help develop BC awareness, training and communication activities across the business
• Create and implement procedures as necessary to comply with the Group BC policy
• Define and implement processes in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills & experience required: –

• Operational Resilience & Business Continuity aligned to Regulatory guidelines & principles.
• A general understanding of Business Continuity Management, planning & testing.
• Demonstrable understanding of BCM Lifecycle
• Understanding of Business Continuity controls
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to talk comfortably and knowledgeably with stakeholders/senior management/business partners.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Engineer (SC)

Croydon – 2-4 days per month on site

£500/day outside IR-35

Contract until the end of the financial year

We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to support a major government programme delivering secure, scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines on AWS using services such as Glue, Lambda, S3, and Redshift.
• Develop ETL processes and optimise data workflows for performance and security.
• Collaborate with analysts and architects to ensure compliance with government security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in complex cloud environments.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, IAM).
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering tasks.
• Knowledge of data modelling, ETL frameworks, and best practices.
• Familiarity with security and compliance in government or regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Active SC clearance (mandatory).

Desirable

• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

MS Dynamics 365 – BC / Shopify Engineer

Rate – £475 – £500 Outside IR35

Duration – 3 months

Location – Fully remote

We’re seeking a Business Central and Shopify Support Engineer to join a client of ours growing at a substantial rate! This role bridges ERP and e-commerce platforms, ensuring seamless integration, smooth operations and excellent support for our business users. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, problem solving skills and a customer focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Shopify platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system integration’s, data synchronisation and workflows
• Liaise with support partners for issues that require 2^nd/ 3^rd line support and coordinate activities between partners where required
• Collaborate with internal teams to analyse business requirements and implement solutions
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement
• Assist with configuration, customisation and updates to Business Central and Shopify
• Document support cases, resolutions and best practices for knowledge sharing
• Train and guide end-users on system functionality and best practices
• Work closely with developers and vendors to escalate and resolve complex issues

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP modules, finance, inventory, sales)
• Experience with Shopify (Avalara, store setup, apps, themes, POS, APIs)
• Understanding of integration tools and middleware (e.g., BC to Shopify connector, APIs, EDI)
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data analysis for troubleshooting and reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate)
• Familiarity with e-commerce workflows (order management, fulfilment, payments)
• Knowledge of Azure services or other cloud-based environments
• Previous experience in a support engineer or application specialist role

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

3^rd Line Infrastructure Support & Application Packager, Hybrid, Windows Server, Azure
Hybrid working (2 days per week)

Our client, a leading business within their sector, are looking to hire an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with Application Packaging skills.

The successful candidate will provide 3^rd line infrastructure support in an enterprise-wide environment.

You will also package application, utilising Intune. Management of endpoint device management (Intune),

Technical skills required:-

• Intune Endpoint management
• Intune / SCCM for application packaging
• 3^rd line infrastructure support
• Windows Server
• AD
• Azure AD/Entra ID (Desirable)
• Azure (Desirable)

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Operational resilience, Business, Continuity, Service Continuity, Disaster Recovery
Leading UK business based in London
Up to £750 per day (Umbrella engagement)
1 day per week on site

Our client, a successful and well known UK business is looking to hire an Operational Resilience, Business Continuity (Disaster Recovery specialist).

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing an IT disaster recovery (including risk management strategy) for enterprise infrastructure. You will also plan for ongoing maintenance.

You will also ensure our clients IT infrastructure and services remain resilient and recoverable in the event of disruption.

In depth expertise in ITIL frameworks is essential. Previous experience in disaster recovery planning and risk management is also essential. The ability to work closely with business, technical and vendor stakeholders.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

General responsibilities: –

• Define / maintain IT disaster recovery framework ensuring alignment with business continuity objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments of existing infrastructure services enabling identification of mitigation strategies.
• Develop and document disaster recovery plans and runbooks.
• Manage and run regular Disaster Recovery exercises.
• Compliance with ITIL best practices for risk and recovery management.
• Collaborate with service owners, dept. heads and vendors to ensure new DR processes are built into future designs.
• Advise incident and problem management teams in identifying risk-related root causes.
• Advise stakeholders with regular reporting on risk exposure, Disaster Recovery readiness and general performance.

Skills & Experience required:

• Proven and in depth experience in business continuity, IT disaster recovery & risk management leadership.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL.
• Relevant experience developing and implementing DR plans in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Infrastructure resilience and failover strategies.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders
• ITIL v4 certification
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for IT risk and resilience e.g. ISO 22301, ISO 27001
• Experience working in highly regulated environments.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Fully remote Azure Consultant/Azure Architect.

Our client is looking to hire a security cleared – SC – Azure specialist for a 4 month contract assignment.

The successful candidate will assess the current Azure Landing Zone to ensure it’s built to Microsoft Best Practice and align with the EA standards (brownfield Azure Landing Zone Remediation).

From a blueprint, you will build out a new Azure Subscription to host the LoB Application, including gathering LoB application requirements, to understand, design and build.

Azure architecture skills and customer facing behaviours are essential.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

DevOps Engineer – GCP & Azure – SC Cleared – £550/day

Contract Overview:

• Position: DevOps Engineer
• Location: Hybrid – on-site in Corsham or Salisbury one day every fortnight
• Start Date: January 2026
• Duration: Initial 6-month contract
• Rate: £550 per day (inside IR35)
• Clearance: Active SC clearance required

Essential Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Secondary experience with Microsoft Azure
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible
• CI/CD pipeline development with GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Monitoring and logging with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack
• Secure DevOps practices aligned with UK Government and MoD standards
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Desirable Experience:

• Previous work with UK Government or Defence clients
• Familiarity with tools such as Nexus, SonarQube, and Azure DevOps

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

About the Opportunity

Sanderson is collaborating with a leading global technology organisation delivering mission-critical infrastructure and secure digital services across the public sector. The team is expanding and looking for Senior Linux System Administrators to join a high-performing environment working on nationally significant projects.

You’ll be part of a skilled technical team responsible for maintaining and improving secure Linux environments, ensuring stability, performance, and compliance. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to some of the most advanced secure computing environments in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support for Linux-based systems and infrastructure
• Monitor overall system performance, proactively identifying risks or issues
• Develop and maintain system documentation and operational procedures
• Implement, support, and maintain standards, policies, and procedures for continual service improvement
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance automation and system reliability

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS 6/7/8)
• Experience working to ITIL best practices
• Excellent organisation, time management, and troubleshooting skills
• A proactive mindset focused on process improvement and root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills and willingness to share knowledge within a team

Desirable Technologies

• Automation tools: Ansible, Puppet
• Red Hat ecosystem: Satellite 6, OpenShift 3/4, RHEL Atomic/CoreOS
• Scripting: Bash, Python, Git
• Cloud: AWS
• Solid understanding of command line interfaces (CLI)

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for national security clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must:

• Be sole British citizens (dual nationality is not permitted)
• Have not spent more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK in the past 10 years
• Have no criminal record
• Have no significant financial irregularities (e.g. bankruptcy, outstanding debts)

Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be considered for this position.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working environment with flexible options
• Access to industry-leading learning & development resources
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects
• A strong emphasis on collaboration, wellbeing, and career growth

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

About the Opportunity

Sanderson is collaborating with a leading global technology organisation delivering mission-critical infrastructure and secure digital services across the public sector. The team is expanding and looking for Senior Linux System Administrators to join a high-performing environment working on nationally significant projects.

You’ll be part of a skilled technical team responsible for maintaining and improving secure Linux environments, ensuring stability, performance, and compliance. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to some of the most advanced secure computing environments in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support for Linux-based systems and infrastructure
• Monitor overall system performance, proactively identifying risks or issues
• Develop and maintain system documentation and operational procedures
• Implement, support, and maintain standards, policies, and procedures for continual service improvement
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance automation and system reliability

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS 6/7/8)
• Experience working to ITIL best practices
• Excellent organisation, time management, and troubleshooting skills
• A proactive mindset focused on process improvement and root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills and willingness to share knowledge within a team

Desirable Technologies

• Automation tools: Ansible, Puppet
• Red Hat ecosystem: Satellite 6, OpenShift 3/4, RHEL Atomic/CoreOS
• Scripting: Bash, Python, Git
• Cloud: AWS
• Solid understanding of command line interfaces (CLI)

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for national security clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must:

• Be sole British citizens (dual nationality is not permitted)
• Have not spent more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK in the past 10 years
• Have no criminal record
• Have no significant financial irregularities (e.g. bankruptcy, outstanding debts)

Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be considered for this position.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working environment with flexible options
• Access to industry-leading learning & development resources
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects
• A strong emphasis on collaboration, wellbeing, and career growth

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.