Datasource Recruitment

About the Company

We recruit for Digital, IT and Technical permanent and contract roles specialising in Government, Defence and National security opportunities.

We cover IT, Engineering, Technical Consultancy, Management Consultancy and Business Operations.

Please email hello@datasourcerecruitment.co.uk to register your details with us as a candidate or if you are looking for support with your recruitment.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Software Engineer Role Summary: Python-focused full‑stack developer responsible for designing, building and operating cloud‑native applications. Works on both front‑end and back‑end components, designs REST APIs, containers deployments, and ensures performance, security and cost‑efficiency. Expactations: Hybrid work (minimum 3 days onsite per week), 40‑hour work week, requires at least 1 year of commercial software engineering experience, and a valid Security Clearance (SC). Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain full‑stack solutions using Python and related libraries. - Design, implement, and document RESTful APIs. - Build, containerise (Docker) and deploy applications on AWS (ECS, EKS, Lambda, EC2, RDS). - Create and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins). - Write unit, integration, contract and end‑to‑end tests; participate in code and design reviews. - Operate, troubleshoot, optimise services in production; lead post‑incident reviews. - Collaborate with Test and DevOps teams to deliver high‑quality features end‑to‑end. Required Skills: - Strong Python programming and software design fundamentals. - REST API architecture and implementation experience. - Experience with Docker, containerised workflows and orchestration. - Practical knowledge of AWS services (ECS, EKS, Lambda, EC2, RDS). - CI/CD pipeline development and tooling. - Test‑driven development mindset (unit, integration, contract testing). - Ability to troubleshoot production incidents and conduct remediation. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum 1 year in a commercial software engineering role. - Valid Security Clearance (SC) required.

Cheltenham, United kingdom

On site

Fresher

24-11-2025

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Cyber Security Manager

Job Description

Job title: Cyber Security Manager Role Summary: Leads day‑to‑day IT operations with a strong security focus, ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing incident response, and guiding strategic IT initiatives to align with business objectives in a defence‑sector consultancy. Expactations: - Maintain robust security‑centric IT policies and practices. - Identify, communicate, and mitigate evolving cyber risks. - Deliver expert incident‑response leadership and audit preparation. - Develop and lead apprenticeship and training programs for junior staff. - Manage financial aspects of cybersecurity projects and business bids. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee IT operations with priority on security governance. - Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and incident investigations. - Serve as primary point of contact for cyber‑related technical requirements in bids and tenders. - Lead and mentor IT staff, especially apprenticeship cohorts, designing tailored learning pathways. - Identify team skills gaps and implement targeted training initiatives. - Manage budgets and financial planning for cybersecurity projects. - Cultivate strong client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring cybersecurity needs are met. - Drive achievement and maintenance of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 compliance. - Coordinate internal and external security audits, prepare for recertifications. - Ensure ongoing SC clearance compliance and understand vetting processes. Required Skills: - Extensive experience in IT operations and cybersecurity (risk management, vulnerability assessment, incident response, policy development). - Proven leadership and mentoring in technical teams, including apprenticeship schemes. - Strong knowledge of security certifications and compliance frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, SOC 2). - Analytical, detail‑oriented, and adept at translating complex security requirements into actionable plans. - Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and audit preparation. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum 5 years in a cybersecurity‑focused IT management role. - Current SC clearance or willingness to obtain. - Relevant certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (preferred).

Cheltenham, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

03-12-2025

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Role Summary: A 6‑month contract (37.5 hrs/week) embedded software engineer for a UK defence and civilian technology consultancy. The role is hybrid (3 days on site) and requires a current Security Clearance (SC). The engineer will design, code, test, and deliver real‑time embedded systems for electronic warfare, communications, and sensor projects. Expectations: - Maintain high‑performance, low‑latency real‑time code. - Apply emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes. - Deliver secure, reliable software that meets stringent defence standards. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for real‑time systems. - Develop and maintain embedded Linux platforms and associated drivers. - Write and execute unit, integration, and system‑level tests. - Build continuous integration (CI) pipelines and manage version control. - Collaborate with product and hardware teams on array processing, communications, and sensor system integration. Required Skills: - Strong C/C++ programming for embedded environments. - Embedded Linux development and kernel module knowledge. - Unit and system testing expertise. - Familiarity with DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, CI/CD workflows). - Understanding of modern System‑on‑Chip (SoC) architectures. - Ability to work with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and low‑latency designs. Optional / Preferred Skills: - Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithm design. - MATLAB/Simulink modelling of algorithms. - FPGA firmware development (VHDL/Verilog). - Software‑Defined Radio (SDR) platform knowledge. - Knowledge of electronic warfare concepts. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. - Current Security Clearance (SC). - No specific professional certifications required, but knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, DO-178C, or similar is advantageous.

Hampshire, United kingdom

On site

05-01-2026

Company Name

Datasource Recruitment

Job Title

Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Infrastructure Engineer **Role Summary** Design, implement and support physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure for clients, ensuring security, scalability and high availability. **Expectations** - Minimum 2 years of infrastructure experience - Holds an active SC clearance (or willing to obtain) - Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams **Key Responsibilities** - Design, install and maintain physical servers and virtual environments - Manage cloud resources on AWS, Azure and GCP, including hybrid deployments - Configure and administer enterprise networking equipment (firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers, load balancers) - Implement identity and access management controls and enforce security best practices - Automate configuration and operational tasks using scripting or IaC tools - Deploy monitoring, alerting and log‑management solutions to ensure reliability - Plan, test and execute disaster‑recovery and backup strategies - Perform root‑cause analysis for critical incidents and provide corrective actions - Collaborate with DevOps, security and application teams on infrastructure projects **Required Skills** - Windows and/or Linux server administration - Virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM) - Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs) - Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) - Monitoring/Log platforms (Splunk, Datadog, Nagios) - Cloud platform management (AWS, Azure) - Security frameworks (Least Privilege, Zero Trust) - IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) - Storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and backup/recovery tools **Required Education & Certifications** - UK degree or equivalent qualification in IT, Computer Science or related field (preferred) - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, or equivalent are advantageous - Valid SC clearance or willingness to obtain one in accordance with vetting procedures

Gloucestershire, United kingdom

On site

Junior

13-01-2026