Technical Delivery Lead / Architect (DV / eDV Cleared) Location: London / South (hybrid + high-side work) Salary: Up to £120,000 + bonus + DV incentives + benefits If you’re currently leading technical delivery but feel like you’re spending more time managing process than actually shaping outcomes, this is where things tend to improve.We’re working with a range of Defence and National Security organisations across London and the South who are looking for people that can bridge the gap between engineering teams and end clients.These roles sit at the centre of delivery. Not removed from it. What’s different about these roles? You’re not just coordinating delivery. You’re influencing it.These environments are typically: Closer to the client, with real accountability for outcomesLeaner teams, where you have visibility across the full lifecycleSet up to give senior individuals autonomy rather than layers of governance For many people coming from large consultancies or primes, it’s a shift towards more ownership and less overhead. What you’ll be doing This will vary depending on the organisation, but typically includes: Leading technical delivery across complex programmesActing as the bridge between engineering teams and stakeholdersShaping solutions alongside architects and senior engineersEnsuring delivery is aligned to both technical and business objectivesSupporting and mentoring engineers within the team Most roles will involve high-side working and direct client engagement. Typical environment You’ll usually be working across: Cloud-based platforms (AWS / Azure)Cross-functional engineering teams (DevOps, Software, Data)Agile or iterative delivery modelsSecure, high-assurance environments This isn’t a hands-off role. You’ll still be close enough to the technology to challenge and guide effectively. What they’re looking for Experience leading delivery within technical or engineering environmentsStrong understanding of cloud, platform, or data-led systemsAbility to engage confidently with both engineers and stakeholdersComfortable operating in secure, client-facing settings Active DV or eDV clearance is typically required. Why it’s worth considering More influence over how delivery is shaped, not just managedGreater visibility and ownership across programmesOpportunity to step into Principal or Head of Delivery rolesBase salaries up to £120,000 depending on experienceAdditional DV bonuses, company bonus, and full benefits If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical understanding with real delivery ownership, happy to talk through the different environments we’re supporting.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Data / Machine Learning Engineer (DV / eDV Cleared) Location: London (hybrid + high-side work) Salary: £110,000 – £120,000 + bonus + DV incentives + benefits If you’re working in data or ML and feel like you’re building pipelines or models that never quite make it into real-world use, this is the kind of environment that changes that.We’re supporting a number of product-led Defence and National Security organisations in London, building advanced data platforms and ML-driven capabilities used in high-impact, real-world scenarios.These teams tend to sit closer to the product and the end user, rather than operating as internal support functions. What’s different about these roles? You’re building things that actually get used.These environments are typically: Product-focused, with a strong engineering barSet up for faster iteration than traditional programmesFocused on delivering usable outputs, not just research or theory For engineers coming from large programmes or financial services, it’s often a shift towards more ownership and faster feedback loops. What you’ll be doing This will vary depending on the team, but typically includes: Building and maintaining scalable data pipelinesDeveloping and deploying ML models into production environmentsWorking closely with engineers, analysts, and end users to shape solutionsImproving data availability, quality, and performanceContributing to the design of data platforms and ML systems As with most roles in this space, some high-side working and client interaction will be involved. Typical tech environment Most teams are working across: Python (core language for data and ML)Data processing frameworks (Spark, Pandas)Cloud platforms (AWS, sometimes Azure)ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)Data pipelines and orchestration tools What they’re looking for Experience in Data Engineering, ML Engineering, or a hybrid roleStrong Python skills and experience working with data at scaleExperience deploying models or data products into productionComfortable working in fast-moving, product-focused teams Active DV or eDV clearance is typically required. Why it’s worth considering Work on genuinely impactful data and AI-driven productsMove closer to product and end-user outcomesStrong engineering environments with high technical standardsBase salaries between £110,000 – £120,000Additional DV bonuses, company bonus, and full benefits If you’re looking to move into a more product-driven environment where your work actually gets used, happy to talk through the different teams we’re supporting.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Senior / Lead DevSecOps Engineer (DV / eDV Cleared) Location: Cheltenham / Gloucester (hybrid + high-side work) Salary: Up to £110,000 + bonus + DV incentives + benefits If you’re a DevSecOps engineer who’s already operating at a senior level but still feels too far removed from the real engineering, this is where things tend to get more interesting.We’re supporting a number of Defence and National Security organisations across the South West, ranging from established consultancies to highly regarded SMEs. All are delivering into secure, high-impact programmes and are looking for engineers who can combine strong technical depth with real delivery ownership. What’s different about these roles? You’re not just implementing pipelines. You’re shaping how secure platforms are built.These environments tend to be: Engineering-led, with strong technical standardsCloser to the end mission, not buried in layers of deliverySet up to give senior engineers real influence over architecture and approach For many people coming from larger organisations, it’s a shift from “following process” to actually defining it. What you’ll be doing Depending on the team, you’ll typically be: Designing and implementing secure cloud platforms (primarily AWS)Embedding security best practices across the full delivery lifecycleLeading on CI/CD design within high-assurance environmentsWorking directly with clients to shape platform and security decisionsMentoring junior engineers and setting engineering standards High-side working is a core part of these roles, along with regular interaction with end clients. Typical tech environment Most teams are working across: AWS (often in highly controlled / secure configurations)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform primarily)CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)Containers & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Security tooling integrated into pipelines (SAST, DAST, etc.) What they’re looking for Strong background in DevOps / DevSecOps within secure or complex environmentsExperience designing rather than just maintaining platformsGood understanding of security principles in cloud-native systemsComfortable working directly with stakeholders and end clients Active DV or eDV clearance is typically required for these roles. Why it’s worth considering Genuine influence over how platforms are designed and securedExposure to some of the most interesting high-side programmes in the UKOpportunity to move into Lead / Principal roles as teams growBase salaries up to £110,000 depending on experienceAdditional DV bonuses, company bonus, and full benefits packages If you’re looking for a role where you can take more ownership and operate at a higher level technically, happy to talk through what’s available across different teams.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.