At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in shaping the future of National Security through Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering.
- Company: Dynamic team with a focus on innovation and collaboration in the tech space.
- Benefits: Competitive salaries ranging from £60k to £130k+, plus opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Flexible roles across various locations with a strong emphasis on culture and progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical National Security projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Cloud, DevOps, or Platform Engineering with an active Green Badge.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Locations: Opportunities across all NS compass points (Manchester, Samlesbury, Milton Keynes, London, Cheltenham)
Level: Mid-level through to Senior / Lead | broadly SFIA 3–6
Clearance: Active Green Badge
If you work across Cloud, DevOps or Platform Engineering and want a clearer view of what’s actually moving across National Security, this is a good place to start. We work with a carefully selected mix of specialist SMEs, engineering-led consultancies and product businesses across the market, with current demand spanning:
- Cloud & DevOps – AWS/Azure, Terraform, CI/CD, automation
- Platform & SRE – Kubernetes, Linux, observability, reliability and cloud-native engineering
- Architecture & Technical Leadership – senior technical ownership, platform strategy and customer-facing roles
The opportunities vary significantly by level and environment. We’ve secured packages from around £60k through to £130k+ across different SFIA grades, so the right conversation depends much more on where you are technically and what you want next than matching you to one fixed salary band.
Why speak to Forward Role Secure?
- We’ve already helped engineers move into several of the teams we represent
- We get direct feedback on culture, progression and working patterns after people join
- We work across multiple organisations, so the conversation starts with what you want, not whichever vacancy happens to be open
- We can give you an honest comparison of the market across different compass points
Clearance: A simple one... If you hold an active Green Badge and are able to work on National Security programmes, we're talking to you. These roles predominantly support live National Security programmes and require active clearance. If you don’t know what the above means, this particular advert isn’t the right route for you...
Cloud, DevOps & Platform Engineers – Explore the National Security Market employer: Forward Role
As a Data Platform Architect with us, you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to shaping the future of our data architecture. We offer a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and encourages knowledge-sharing, ensuring you have the opportunity to grow and make a significant impact on a business-critical programme. Located in the South West, our hybrid working model provides flexibility while fostering strong team connections, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
