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Our exciting client is seeking an Engineering Lead to build and lead small, high-performing Agile teams (4-8 engineers) delivering secure, scalable solutions within the UK National Security (NatSec) domainEngineering Lead - AI, Cloud & National SecurityPackage - £110,000 - £120,000 + dv bonus + excellent packageLocation - Cheltenham - HybridClearance - eDV Clearance RequiredOverviewThis is a hands-on leadership role combining architecture, software engineering, and team leadership, with a focus on Software, AI, data platforms, and cloud-native systems.Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor Agile engineering teams, driving high-quality, rapid delivery (DevSecOps)Own solution architecture, designing for secure and constrained environments.Lead the implementation of the "underpinning tech" for AI, including data pipelines.Act as a trusted advisor to UK Government stakeholders.Define technical roadmaps and support cloud transformation (AWS/Azure)  Core Skills Background in UK National Security / Defence / Government.Strong leadership experience in software engineering teams.Proficiency in Python, Go, or Java (+ TypeScript/Node.js desirable)Expertise in AWS or Azure, Terraform, and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS)Strong grounding in SQL (Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB/DynamoDB)Experience with CI/CD, microservices, TDD/BDD.Knowledge of secure system design. Desirable (AI & Data) Vector DBs: Milvus, Weaviate, PineconeData orchestration: Airflow, Prefect, DagsterSearch: ElasticSearch / OpenSearchAI frameworks: LangChain, Hugging FaceMLOps: MLflow, Kubeflow If you are looking for an opportunity to work on mission-critical systems at the forefront of UK National Security? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.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.

We are looking for an experienced Security Operations Team Lead to join our clients Information Security function. Security Operations Team Lead - SOCSalary - £75,000 - £85,000 + excellent benefits + bonusLocation - Manchester or Leeds - hybridRole OverviewThis role will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our Security Operations capability, ensuring the organisation's systems, networks, and data remain protected against evolving cyber threats.As the SecOps Lead, you will manage security monitoring and incident response activities while providing strategic direction for security tools including SIEM and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms. You will work closely with internal teams and external security partners to strengthen our threat detection capabilities and improve the organisation's overall cyber resilience.This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys leading teams, improving security operations, and driving proactive threat detection strategies.Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor the internal Security Operations team, overseeing daily operational activities and performance.Define and implement the strategy and operational roadmap for security monitoring, detection, and response. Own and manage the security incident response lifecycle, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.Lead incident response efforts during high-severity security events and ensure timely escalation where required. Monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends to assess potential impact to the organisation. Analyse security data to identify patterns, trends, and control weaknesses.Recommend improvements to strengthen the organisation's security posture and defensive controls. Skills & Experience Experience in Cyber Security or Security Operations leadershipProven experience working with SIEM platforms such as Google Chronicle or similar.Strong knowledge of network security, threat detection, and incident response.Experience analysing malware, security alerts, and attack patterns. Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat detection and mitigation.Experience working with EDR tools and endpoint security technologies.Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and Windows Security Event Logs.Knowledge of both cloud environments and traditional IT infrastructure. Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset.Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Calm and decisive under pressure during security incidents. 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.

You will be joining a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure cloud and software platforms into the UK’s National Security ecosystem. Location: UK-based (hybrid secure-site working required)Salary: £120,000 base + DV bonus + benefitsClearance: Must hold highest level of clearance in UK National Security The Opportunity You will be joining a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure cloud and software platforms into the UK’s National Security ecosystem. The organisation is a small but highly experienced team focused on solving complex engineering problems across cyber, cloud and secure data systems. Their expertise often centres around operating across trust boundaries and enabling secure data movement between environments while maintaining strong security controls. This particular programme involves helping a major customer migrate a large application estate into the cloud. The environment includes dozens of applications maintained by multiple teams, making the challenge less about lifting infrastructure and more about understanding systems, defining migration strategies and guiding the organisation through a long-term platform transition. The programme is expected to run for several years and involves working closely with both engineering teams and senior stakeholders. Architects are trusted to provide recommendations, shape technical direction and help the customer navigate their journey into modern cloud environments. Unlike larger consultancies where architectural roles can become heavily constrained by governance layers, the expectation here is that the successful candidate will drive the technical approach, with Senior Leadership trusting your judgement and recommendations. The Role As a Cloud Architect you will take a leading role in helping the customer design and execute their migration from on-premise environments into modern cloud platforms. Typical responsibilities include: • Defining cloud migration strategies for complex application estates moving from on-premise environments into AWS-based cloud platforms• Designing cloud-native architectures incorporating microservices, containerisation and scalable infrastructure patterns• Supporting development teams implementing services using technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes and modern CI/CD pipelines• Advising on Infrastructure as Code approaches and automated deployment strategies• Ensuring security considerations are embedded throughout platform and application design• Working with stakeholders to understand system dependencies and plan realistic migration pathways• Providing architectural leadership across engineering teams while influencing long-term platform evolution please note that the client places far more emphasis on architectural thinking, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving ability than on matching a specific set of tools. This role is particularly well suited to architects who enjoy operating at the intersection of technical design, engineering delivery and customer engagement, rather than purely producing documentation or working within narrow architectural frameworks. You will be trusted to influence technical direction, mentor engineers and help shape how complex legacy systems evolve into modern cloud platforms. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, candidates must meet the criteria required to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance. This typically requires sole UK nationality and long-term UK residency. 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.

We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering advanced software solutions using modern technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative products while collaborating with highly skilled engineers in an agile development environment. Full Stack Software Engineer - National Security Salary - £60,000 - £85,000 per year Clearance: Must hold EDV Location: CheltenhamContract options also available About the Role You will be involved in the design, development, and deployment of scalable applications, working across both front-end and back-end systems. The position is ideal for engineers who enjoy building high-quality software, working with modern cloud technologies, and continuously learning new tools and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Develop clean, secure, and maintainable code using modern development practices Translate logical designs into technical implementations Produce clear technical documentation and detailed designs Build scalable applications using modern full stack technologies Participate in agile development ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews Work with emerging technologies and recommend appropriate design patterns Support and maintain existing production applications Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions Essential Requirements Experience with AWS development and deployment Experience working with AWS Lambda Strong programming experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, C or C++ Experience using appropriate software testing frameworks Experience with modern development tools including Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, and JIRA A strong interest in technology and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies     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.

We are looking for an experienced Security Operations Team Lead to join our clients Information Security function.Security Operations Team Lead - SOCSalary - £65,000 - £75,000 + on call allowance + bonusLocation - Manchester or Leeds - hybridRole OverviewThis role will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our Security Operations capability, ensuring the organisation's systems, networks, and data remain protected against evolving cyber threats.As the SecOps Lead, you will manage security monitoring and incident response activities while providing strategic direction for security tools including SIEM and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms. You will work closely with internal teams and external security partners to strengthen our threat detection capabilities and improve the organisation's overall cyber resilience.This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys leading teams, improving security operations, and driving proactive threat detection strategies.Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor the internal Security Operations team, overseeing daily operational activities and performanceDefine and implement the strategy and operational roadmap for security monitoring, detection, and responseOwn and manage the security incident response lifecycle, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.Lead incident response efforts during high-severity security events and ensure timely escalation where required.Monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends to assess potential impact to the organisation.Analyse security data to identify patterns, trends, and control weaknesses.Recommend improvements to strengthen the organisation's security posture and defensive controls. Skills & Experience Experience in Cyber Security or Security Operations leadershipProven experience working with SIEM platforms such as Google Chronicle or similar.Strong knowledge of network security, threat detection, and incident response.Experience analysing malware, security alerts, and attack patterns.Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat detection and mitigation.Experience working with EDR tools and endpoint security technologies.Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and Windows Security Event Logs.Knowledge of both cloud environments and traditional IT infrastructure.Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset.Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Calm and decisive under pressure during security incidents. 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.