SOC Manager - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared The SOC Management Manager is responsible for the leadership, governance and performance of Security Operations Centre capabilities supporting a secure defence programme. The role ensures effective monitoring, detection and response across classified environments, working closely with incident response and threat teams. Key Responsibilities Own SOC operating model, processes and performance management Ensure effective monitoring and detection across secure environments Oversee SOC analysts, tooling and service providers where applicable Drive continuous...  more ->

IT Service Management (ITSM) Consultant - SC Cleared - Outside IR35 Start Date: 16th February 2026 Duration: 3 months Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite in London, remainder remote We are seeking a highly capable IT Service Management (ITSM) Consultant to join a small, senior delivery team as part of a live transformation programme. You will work alongside two other consultants in a collaborative delivery environment, supporting the design and documentation of ITSM processes across a multi-supplier landscape. This role would suit someone who has led ITSM design engagements in complex delivery...  more ->

Vulnerability Management Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared The Vulnerability Management Lead Specialist will drive the identification, prioritisation and remediation of cyber vulnerabilities across a secure defence technology estate. The role focuses on operational delivery, working closely with SOC, engineering and risk teams to reduce exposure across complex, high-assurance systems. Key Responsibilities Lead vulnerability management activities across classified environments Own vulnerability scanning, analysis and remediation tracking processes Prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, threat...  more ->

PMO Manager - SC Cleared - 6 Month Contract Rate: £460 per day IR35 : Inside Duration : 6 months (extendable) Location : Milton Keynes (up to 3 days a week on-site) The role : A leading Government Institution are seeking a PMO Manager (SC Cleared), to work within a Technology Delivery function, helping to provide governance and assurance across all delivery. 6-month initial contract, Inside IR35 - SC Cleared role. Essential Experience: 7+ Years working within Project Delivery/Project Management Office environment Ability to communicate & collaborate with others effectively Working use of...  more ->

SC Cleared AWS Platform Engineer | Outside IR35 You'll be joining a high-performing platform engineering team, working on secure, scalable AWS environments that underpin modern cloud-native delivery. This role suits an experienced platform engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving complex problems, and helping teams adopt strong DevOps and platform engineering practices. The Role As an AWS Senior Platform Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building and operating AWS platforms used across public and private sector environments. You'll work closely with development teams,...  more ->

Agile Delivery Manager (SC Cleared) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £500/day (Inside IR35) Agile Delivery Manager needed with active SC Security Clearance to work on an Azure/Power Platform implementation project. 6 Month Contract based in London (Hybrid). Paying up to £500/day (Inside IR35). Start ASAP in February 2026. Hybrid Working - 2-3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2-3 days/week working on-site in the London office. Occasional travel to the Leeds office, typically once every 1-2 months. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in...  more ->

Business Improvement Manager- Lean Six Sigma- SC Cleared Business Improvement Manager with extensive experience in continuous improvement, business process reengineering and change management, ideally with current SC Security Clearance, is needed to support our central government client lead a large-scale improvement projects and change initiatives. The Business Improvement Manager will be tasked with leading several critical in flight change management projects and initiatives whilst supporting stakeholders through coaching, mentoring and share your industry best practice expertise. SC...  more ->

Information & Cyber Policy Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared The Information & Cyber Policy Lead will provide senior ownership of information security and cyber policy across a highly secure defence programme. The role combines strategic policy leadership with hands-on development and assurance , acting as the authority for how security policy is defined, interpreted and applied across the programme. Operating at a head-of-function level in practice, this role ensures policy frameworks are aligned to defence standards, programme risk appetite and real-world delivery constraints within...  more ->

SC Cleared User Researcher (Mid-Senior) - Central Government (Contract) Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months Rate: £540 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance Clearance: UKSV SC (active) We are seeking a mid-senior level SC Cleared User Researcher to support a UK Central Government department on a complex digital delivery programme. This Inside IR35 role requires an experienced researcher who can independently plan and deliver high-quality research while influencing product and service decisions. The Role You will lead and deliver user...  more ->

SC Cleared User Researcher (Salesforce) 6 months Remote with rare travel to site in London £585 per day (Inside IR35).Please note - The selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE and be a Sole British National* Key Responsibilities: Conduct generative user research to gather insights about user needs and behaviours. Conduct evaluative user research to assess the success of design decisions Create engaging narratives and stories based on research findings to communicate insights effectively. Skills: Experience in user research Strong storytelling skills with an ability to present complex...  more ->

SC Cleared Interaction Designer (Mid-Senior) - Central Government (Contract) Duration: ASAP start for an initial 6 months Rate: Up To £540 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Remote working with occasional onsite attendance Clearance: UKSV SC (active) We are seeking a mid-senior level SC Cleared Interaction Designer to support a UK Central Government department on a complex digital delivery programme. This Inside IR35 role requires a confident practitioner who can lead interaction design work, contribute to strategic decision-making, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary agile...  more ->

Tech Lead/Lead Data Engineer (AWS Data Platform) Rate: £500 - £550 p/d outside IR35 Length: 1st April to end of November (initially) Location: London (hybrid - typically 1 day per week on-site, remaining remote) Security Clearance: SC Clearance essential Overview We're looking for a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to lead a small team delivering secure, scalable data solutions within a highly regulated environment. You'll take technical ownership across an AWS-based data platform using S3, Glue, and Redshift , working closely with delivery leadership, architecture stakeholders, and product teams...  more ->

Network Delivery Manager Location: Hybrid - Wokingham Duration: 6 months contract MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a Network Delivery Manager (SC Cleared) to join them on a major government project that's based in Wokingham. Role Description: Lead the end-to-end delivery of network projects (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, security, cloud connectivity, etc.). Translate business requirements into delivery plans, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders. Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and...  more ->

Role: SC Cleared Network Design Engineer Contract Length: 3 month rolling contract for a long term piece of work Description SC Cleared Network Design Engineer required by our telecommunication client to support their high profile end customer. You must have active SC clearance and very strong design skills in LAN and WAN technologies, along with Meraki. You will be required to create both High Level Designs (HLD) and Low Level Designs (LLD) following the requirements of the current Meraki estate. Manage/support/technical authority for customer MPN Delivery Technical lead and participate in...  more ->

Technical Security Manager - Secure by Design - SC Cleared (short term) We are seeking an experienced Technical Security Manager to support the rapid stand-up of a Security Pillar within a defence programme delivering hardware/software prototyping at pace. This engagement sits within a secure-by-design environment, with the focus shifting from pure architecture to a GRC-led security delivery role, embedding the MOD secure-by-design methodology and aligning activity with recognised defence security frameworks, with JSP 440 as the critical standard. This is a 35-day initial contract and will...  more ->

Cyber Operations Management & Oversight Manager - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced Cyber Operations Management & Oversight Manager to provide leadership, coordination and assurance across cyber operational activities in a secure, complex delivery environment. This role focuses on oversight rather than hands-on SOC execution , ensuring that cyber operations are effective, resilient and aligned with wider security, engineering and programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide management oversight of cyber operational activities, including monitoring, incident response and...  more ->

Data Protection, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Manager - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced Data Protection, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Manager to provide oversight, governance and assurance across data protection, legal and regulatory compliance activities within a secure and complex delivery environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that data handling, operational processes and delivery practices comply with relevant legal, regulatory and policy requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide oversight and assurance of data protection compliance , including GDPR and UK data...  more ->

Rate: £600 per day inside IR35 Location: London- Hybrid- Two days a week Duration: 6 months Active SC cleared candidates are only considered. Skills & Experience Required Essential Technical Skills Deep hands-on experience with Azure Local/Azure Stack HCI Strong experience in: HCI cluster creation and management S2D, SDN, and Hyper-V Proven experience with Azure Arc registration and hybrid integration Advanced PowerShell Scripting and automation Strong understanding of: RBAC models Identity patterns Enterprise IAM Practical Infrastructure as Code experience Strong hands-on experience with...  more ->

iO Associates are partnered with a leading R&D organisation in their search for a DevOps Engineer with Active SC Clearance. You'll be working close to the hardware and operating system, supporting the design, build and automation of the infrastructure. Location: 2-3 days/week on-site in London Day Rate: £500 - £550/day Outside IR35 Contract: 6 months What we're looking for: Strong Linux engineering skills (Ubuntu, RHEL or similar) Proven experience in on-premise, hybrid or hardware-adjacent environments Strong programming/Scripting skills (Python preferred, but Bash, Go, or similar also...  more ->

Job Title: Platform Architect Design Manager Location: Hybrid - Reading (2 days/week onsite, travel expensed) Clearance: Active SC clearance required Contract Type: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Overview: We're supporting a strategically critical programme within the defence and national security space and are seeking an experienced Platform Architect Design Manager to lead enterprise platform architecture across a secure, hybrid cloud environment. This is a key leadership role, overseeing platform design governance, technical assurance, and strategic alignment across...  more ->