203 Government Security jobs in the United Kingdom
Java Developer- SC Security Clearance- Central Government
Posted 23 days ago
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Java Developers- SC Security Clearance- Central Government
Multiple Java Developers, ideally with current SC Security Clearance and strong Java software development skills in Java 11 plus and MongoDB is needed to work with our central government client on one of the UK's most high-impact digital services.
Opportunity to take a hands-on technical and leadership role at the heart of government d.
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Security Clearance Coordinator
Posted 8 days ago
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Barrett Contract Services Ltd are looking for a Security Clearance Coordinator to work on clearing 300 BPSS checks within a 3 month period.
Main duties:
- BPSS Checks
- Manual Background checks
- experian background checks
- uploading information on internal software systems ICE and Skills Ko (training provided for both)
Must haves:
- Previous experience in completing BPSS checks
- Experience in manual back ground checks
- Great organisational skills
- the ability to work to acute deadlines
This is an office based position but has the potential to be based off site in the future.
40 hour week - Mon - Fri - 9-5 - 8 hour days.
You will be directly employed PAYE employed by Barrett Contract Services Ltd with no umbrella companies involved.
BCS is a well established company that has been finding work for construction operatives for over 19years.
For more info contact Steve Barrett
Project Support Officer - High Security Clearance
Posted 470 days ago
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Job Overview:
We are seeking a diligent Project Support Officer with top-level security clearance to assist in the smooth running of our critical projects. The candidate will provide essential support to project managers and teams, ensuring administrative and operational activities are conducted effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities.Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring all documentation is organised and accessible.Support the project manager in resource management and budgeting activities.Assist in monitoring project progress and performance.Coordinate and attend project meetings, ensuring accurate minutes are taken and distributed.Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.Manage project risks and issues logs, ensuring they are updated accurately.Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field.Experience in a project support or administrative role is desirable.Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Proficiency in project management software.If your expertise aligns with the criteria above and you’re ready for a new challenge, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
RequirementsSecurity Clearances :
The candidate must possess one or more of the following top-level security clearances:
SIA DV (Security Industry Authority Developed Vetting)Cheltenham DV (Developed Vetting specific to Cheltenham)MI5 DV (Military Intelligence, Section 5 Developed Vetting)BenefitsBenefits :
Competitive salary and bonus structure.Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Infrastructure Engineer - High Security Clearance
Posted 470 days ago
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Job Overview :
We are seeking a dedicated Infrastructure Engineer with top-level security clearance to join our team, focusing on designing, implementing, and managing secure and scalable infrastructure solutions for our critical projects. The candidate will ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems that support core organizational functions.
Key Responsibilities :
Design and Implementation :Develop and implement secure infrastructure solutions that align with organizational objectives.Ensure the integration of IT systems, including servers, storage, network, and applications, to provide high availability of services. Maintenance and Support :Monitor, maintain, and support IT infrastructure components to deliver high levels of availability.Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve infrastructure issues. Security and Compliance :Ensure all infrastructure components comply with security standards and policies.Implement and manage security tools and technologies to safeguard organizational data. Performance Management :Monitor system performance, ensuring optimal and reliable service delivery.Implement performance enhancements and upgrades as necessary. Backup and Recovery :Develop and manage backup and recovery processes and systems.Ensure data integrity and availability through effective disaster recovery strategies. Documentation :Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.Ensure all documentation is updated and complies with organizational standards.Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Experience in designing, implementing, and managing IT infrastructure.Proficiency in managing servers, storage solutions, and network technologies.Knowledge of cloud technologies and virtualization.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.If your expertise aligns with the criteria above and you’re ready for a new challenge, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
RequirementsSecurity Clearances :
The candidate must possess one or more of the following top-level security clearances:
SIA DV (Security Industry Authority Developed Vetting)Cheltenham DV (Developed Vetting specific to Cheltenham)MI5 DV (Military Intelligence, Section 5 Developed Vetting)BenefitsBenefits :
Competitive salary and bonus structure.Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and development.DevOps Engineer - High Security Clearance
Posted 470 days ago
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Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with top-level security clearance to join our team, focusing on bridging operations and development to improve our project delivery. The candidate will work collaboratively with software engineering to deploy and operate our systems and to automate and streamline our operations and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaboration:Work closely with the development and operations teams to identify and establish DevOps practices.Ensure continuous collaboration between development and IT operations.Automation:Automate repetitive tasks related to integration, deployment, and monitoring.Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment and development cycles.Infrastructure Management:Manage and optimise infrastructure to ensure seamless deployment of applications to various environments.Ensure infrastructure scalability, security, and sustainability.Monitoring and Performance:Implement monitoring tools to ensure reliability and performance of systems.Proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime.Security Compliance:Ensure all systems are configured, deployed, and operated securely.Maintain compliance with security standards and policies.Documentation:Create and maintain documentation for DevOps processes, systems, and procedures.Ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date.Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Experience in a DevOps role, with a focus on automation, infrastructure management, and system administration.Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.Experience with CI/CD tools, configuration management tools, and cloud services.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.If your expertise aligns with the criteria above and you’re ready for a new challenge, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
RequirementsSecurity Clearances :
The candidate must possess one or more of the following top-level security clearances:
SIA DV (Security Industry Authority Developed Vetting)Cheltenham DV (Developed Vetting specific to Cheltenham)MI5 DV (Military Intelligence, Section 5 Developed Vetting)BenefitsBenefits :
Competitive salary and bonus structure.Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Software Engineer - High Security Clearance
Posted 470 days ago
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Job Overview :
We are seeking a Software Engineer with top-level security clearance to contribute to our critical projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in software development and a proven ability to work in high-security environments, with a focus on utilising a variety of technologies.
Key Responsibilities :
Design, develop, and implement software solutions, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and enhance existing ones.Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability.Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise the performance of applications.Ensure adherence to software quality and security standards.Keep abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.Qualifications :
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including but not limited to Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, PHP, or Go.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Excellent communication and collaboration skills. RequirementsSecurity Clearances :
The candidate must possess one or more of the following top-level security clearances:
SIA DV (Security Industry Authority Developed Vetting)Cheltenham DV (Developed Vetting specific to Cheltenham)MI5 DV (Military Intelligence, Section 5 Developed Vetting)BenefitsBenefits :
Competitive salary and bonus structure.Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Project Manager - High Security Clearance
Posted 470 days ago
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Job Overview:
We are in search of a skilled Project Manager, possessing top-level security clearance, to spearhead and successfully execute critical projects. The successful candidate will oversee the entirety of project development, from its initiation to its conclusion, ensuring all aspects are completed within the defined scope, time, and budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning:Define and delineate project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with various stakeholders.Develop comprehensive project plans, ensuring clear communication of expectations and timelines.Team Leadership:Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project goals.Allocate resources effectively, ensuring project objectives are met.Time Management:Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans.Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and final outcomes.Budget Management:Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources.Monitor expenditure, ensuring alignment with the allocated budget.Risk Management:Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.Manage and adapt to unforeseen challenges and changes.Stakeholder Management:Ensure clear and transparent communication with all project stakeholders.Manage expectations and address any concerns or issues that may arise.Quality Assurance:Ensure project deliverables meet the predefined quality standards.Implement project improvements based on continuous feedback and evaluations.Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field.Demonstrable experience in project management, particularly within high-security environments.Solid leadership, decision-making, and team management abilities.Proficiency in using project management software tools.Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.If your expertise aligns with the criteria above and you’re ready for a new challenge, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
RequirementsSecurity Clearances :
The candidate must possess one or more of the following top-level security clearances:
SIA DV (Security Industry Authority Developed Vetting)Cheltenham DV (Developed Vetting specific to Cheltenham)MI5 DV (Military Intelligence, Section 5 Developed Vetting)BenefitsBenefits :
Competitive salary and bonus structure.Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Be The First To Know
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Senior Cloud Consultant (Highest Security Clearance Required)

Posted 3 days ago
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**What you will do:**
+ Act as a subject matter expert on-site, addressing customers' technical, developmental, and strategic IT requirements
+ Lead efforts in problem identification, system architecture design, software specification, testing, and deployment
+ Recommend and implement open source solutions to solve complex business challenges
+ Continuously learn and apply new technologies to meet evolving customer needs
+ Effectively respond to incidents, escalations, and critical issues
+ Provide clear, actionable recommendations aligned with Red Hat's technologies
**What you will bring:**
+ Active U.K. highest-level security clearance
+ Proven experience in Linux system administration and performance tuning
+ Hands-on experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar container platforms
+ Strong background in enterprise cloud implementations and business impact assessments
+ Experience with virtualization technologies in large-scale enterprise environments
+ Familiarity with cloud management tools and platforms
+ Proficient in automation technologies such as Red Hat Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
+ Strong communication skills to convey value, progress, and project metrics to stakeholders
+ Excellent problem-solving, project management, and planning abilities
+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
+ Willingness to travel up to 75%
**About Red Hat**
Red Hat ( is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source ( software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
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Snr. Technical Support Engineer, Cortex XSIAM Focused Services (Security Clearance Required)
Posted 2 days ago
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At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
**Who We Are**
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
**Your Career**
As a highly motivated and customer-focused Technical Support Engineer for our global Cortex XSIAM Focused Services team at Palo Alto Networks, you'll be at the forefront of delivering world-class support. We're recognized as an industry leader for our "first-class support" methodology, and you'll be instrumental in upholding this standard.
You'll provide dedicated technical support, handling incoming inquiries, escalations, phone calls, and emails efficiently and effectively, all while adhering to our defined Service Level Agreements. You won't just react to issues; you'll proactively seek out complex problems and find their resolutions before they escalate from our clients.
**Your Impact**
+ Deliver a tailored customer experience by working closely with Technical Account Managers to understand clients' business goals and technical environments, with a focus on risk mitigation and network resilience
+ Proactively identify and resolve risks, partnering with engineering teams to reproduce complex issues and drive permanent solutions
+ Respond to user-reported issues in line with established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring timely and effective resolution
+ Triage and manage technical inquiries through ticketing systems, phone calls, and remote sessions.
+ Perform deep-dive troubleshooting at the application and operating system levels using your advanced technical expertise
+ Diagnose root causes across code, configuration, or environment, and collaborate cross-functionally to implement fixes
+ Provide actionable feedback to product and development teams based on customer-reported issues.
+ Maintain clear, detailed documentation to support internal teams and enhance the customer support experience
+ Lead or support root cause investigations, driving implementation of corrective and preventative actions to avoid recurrence
**Your Experience**
**Mandatory Requirements**
**? Due to the nature of this role and the customers we support, candidates must either:**
+ **Have lived in the UK for the last 5 consecutive years, or**
+ **Hold British Citizenship**
+ **This is essential to obtain UK Security Clearance and is a strict hiring requirement.**
We're seeking a proactive and skilled professional with a passion for cybersecurity and a strong customer-first mindset.
+ 4+ years of experience as a Support Engineer, demonstrating a strong customer-centric approach.
+ Previous experience with Endpoint Security software is required.
+ In-depth SIEM experience, including: A deep understanding of how SIEMs work
+ Experience creating custom collections and data parsing
+ Proficiency in creating complex correlation rules, reports, and dashboards
+ Experience with SIEM integration and implementation.
+ Hands-on experience working with EDR tools
+ Solid networking knowledge, with the ability to independently debug broad, complex, and unique environments with mixed applications and protocols
+ Experience with Windows OS, macOS, and Linux-based applications (installation, troubleshooting, debugging)
+ Fundamental understanding of Kubernetes, GCP, and AWS for troubleshooting cloud agent deployment and data extraction
+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
+ Strong customer advocacy skills and proven experience navigating challenging customer situations effectively
+ Highly Valued Skills (Bonus Points For): Knowledge of Cloud infrastructure.
+ Experience in incident response.
+ Proficiency with scripting.
+ Experience with MS Server solutions (SCCM, GPO, AD, MSSQL, IIS, Exchange).
**The Team**
Our technical support team is critical to our success and mission. As part of this team, you enable customer success by providing support to clients after they have purchased our products. Our dedication to our customers doesn't stop once they sign - it evolves. As threats and technology change, we stay in step to accomplish our mission.
You'll be involved in implementing new products, transitioning from old products to new, and will fix integrations and critical issues as they are raised - in fact, you'll seek them out to ensure our clients are safely supported. We fix and identify technical problems, with a pointed focus of providing the best customer support in the industry.
**Our Commitment**
We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Snr. Technical Support Engineer, Prisma Cloud - Focused Services (Security Clearance Required)
Posted 3 days ago
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At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
**Who We Are**
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
**Your Career**
You will work firsthand with our valued customers to address their complex post-sales concerns where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of many factors. You're a critical thinker in understanding the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. You'll enjoy networking with key contacts outside your own area of expertise, with a strong capability of detailing difficult technical issues to both non-technical and technical professionals.
You will regularly participate in technical discussions with multi-functional teams, creating an environment of transparency that ultimately leads to better products, better working environments, and better cybersecurity. Your quick thinking and support to our clients provides the fast assistance they need to keep their environments secure - which means you'll need to move quickly, thoughtfully, and provide technical assistance as needed (often, in high pressure situations).
**Your Impact**
+ Provide dedicated Technical Support for Prisma Cloud, ensuring service excellence in line with the statement of work and industry best practices.
+ Respond to user-reported issues within defined SLAs, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
+ Triage and resolve technical issues via ticketing systems, phone, and remote sessions.
+ Troubleshoot complex problems at both the application and operating system levels using deep technical knowledge and collaboration with internal teams.
+ Identify root causes (code, configuration, or environment), and work with engineering and product teams to deliver permanent solutions.
+ Share insights from customer interactions to improve our product and support experience.
+ Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions clearly for both internal and customer use.
+ Lead root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
**Your Experience**
**Mandatory Requirements**
**? Due to the nature of this role and the customers we support, candidates must either:**
+ **Have lived in the UK for the last 5 consecutive years, or**
+ **Hold British Citizenship**
+ **This is essential to obtain UK Security Clearance and is a strict hiring requirement.**
+ Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across varied environments, independently and effectively.
+ Experience with cloud-native technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, Serverless, and container registries.
+ In-depth understanding of public cloud platforms and deployment best practices.
+ Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP) and security practices (IPSec, SSL-VPN, NAT, GRE).
+ Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure operations and troubleshooting customer tech stacks.
+ Familiarity with SIEM tools, vulnerability management, malware analysis, and firewall configurations.
+ Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to a wide range of audiences, both technical and non-technical.
+ Skilled in Python, JSON, YAML, Bash, or other relevant scripting languages.
+ 3-5 years of experience in Technical Support, or similar hands-on roles.
+ Bachelor's/Master's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical/military experience.
**The Team**
Our technical support team is critical to our success and mission. As part of this team, you enable customer success by providing support to clients after they have purchased our products. Our dedication to our customers doesn't stop once they sign - it evolves. As threats and technology change, we stay in step to accomplish our mission.
You'll be involved in implementing new products, transitioning from old products to new, and will fix integrations and critical issues as they are raised - in fact, you'll seek them out to ensure our clients are safely supported. We fix and identify technical problems, with a pointed focus of providing the best customer support in the industry.
**Our Commitment**
We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.