Cloud, DevOps, Platform & SRE Engineers – National Security
Locations: Opportunities across all compass points, including London, Cheltenham/Gloucester, Bristol, Hampshire and Manchester
Level: Mid-level through to Senior / Lead
Clearance: Active DV / eDV required across the majority of roles
If you’re already working high-side across Cloud, DevOps, Platform or SRE and want a clearer view of what’s actually moving across the National Security market, this is the easiest place to start.
I’m currently supporting multiple hires across specialist SMEs, engineering-led consultancies and established secure technology teams.
Different organisations. Different working patterns. Different stages of growth.
The common thread is strong engineering, modern tooling and the chance to keep broadening your remit rather than getting stuck in one narrow programme.
Current demand
- Cloud Engineering – AWS / Azure, secure cloud, IaC
- DevOps / DevSecOps – Terraform, CI/CD, automation, Linux
- Platform Engineering – Kubernetes, containers, platform tooling
- SRE – observability, reliability, performance and automation
- Senior / Lead roles – broader technical ownership, mentoring and architecture
Why engineers are moving
The conversations I’m having are usually less about salary and more about:
- stronger engineering culture
- more ownership
- broader technical exposure
- clearer progression
- better access to senior technical people
- more flexibility where programmes allow
We’ve already helped engineers move into several of these teams, so I can give you a view based on what people actually tell us after joining, not just what’s written in a JD.
Clearance
Most of these roles support live National Security programmes, so active DV or eDV clearance is typically required .
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Cloud, DevOps, Platform & SRE Engineers – National Security in Gloucester 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.
