Contract Senior Platform Engineer 

Outside IR35 | Defence & Security | Hampshire 

Talent Locker is partnering with a specialist organisation operating at the forefront of national security initiatives, recruiting for a contract Senior Platform Engineer to join their team and step into this high-impact role to strengthen and modernise complex platform environments that support sensitive operational systems. 

This is a hands on role that would suit an engineer who is confident leading technical direction while delivering practical, scalable solutions across cloud and on-prem infrastructure. PLEASE NOTE - The nature of this project will require the work to be carried out onsite and successful candidates will be required to be security cleared (SC Level) prior to appointment.

The day to day assignment: 

• Develop and refine platform services across hybrid environments, ensuring security, stability and maintainability 
• Improve and standardise automated deployment processes, helping teams deliver faster and with greater consistency 
• Enhance observability tooling and contribute to a proactive operations 
• Work alongside reliability and operational teams to maintain uptime and performance across critical workloads 
• Support incident response, troubleshooting and longer term service improvements 
• Provide expert guidance on platform patterns, tooling choices and best practice engineering approaches 
• Share knowledge with wider engineering teams, supporting skill uplift and consistent delivery standards 
• Input into architectural decisions and technical governance 
• Explore emerging technologies and assess how they could strengthen platform resilience and capability 

The successful applicant will have a strong background in Platform Engineering or similar (DevOps, Infrastructure development roles etc) as well as hands on and demonstrable working experience with Kubernetes, IaC, CI/CD pipelines and major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). 

The Platform Engineer will also be confident delivering within hybrid environments, navigating secure, regulated technical landscapes and air gapped environments. 

It would be highly advantageous for candidates to have worked in a similar environment (Defence, Security or similar) and have a sound understanding of security considerations, compliance expectations and operational tooling. 

Other key experience that the Platform Engineer will demonstrate should include: 

• Cloud or DevOps certifications 
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible or similar automation frameworks 
• Familiarity with structured governance or architectural review processes 
• Working knowledge of incident management and complex operational support models 

PLEASE NOTE - The nature of this project will require the work to be carried out onsite and successful candidates will be required to be security cleared (SC Level) prior to appointment.

To apply or to find our more information, please get in touch with Emma on emma@talentlocker.co.uk 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM CE Senior Project Manager, circa £80k + £8k - £10k bonus, private medical, life insurance, 25 days holiday and more – Home based

Want to work for a partner who are continually growing, winning projects and delivering excellence – feeding you new Dynamics CRM projects to manage?

Working for a Microsoft Inner Circle partner who have won multiple awards, for being a great place to work, you will be joining a company that will value you from day one. You will be working on large D365 CE CRM projects using the latest technology alongside a team of professionals that value collaboration, successful delivery and client feedback.

You’ve probably joined a company before where L&D and progression were promised, but never really showed up. This partner is different. Your goals and interests are taken seriously, and your career path is a real. If you want to progress, you’ll be supported to get there with monthly 1–2–1s, career-focused check-ins, lunch & learns, L&D, paid certifications, and dedicated time to learn and develop.

Why are you needed? This partner has been expanding and continually wins large scale Dynamics CRM, ERP and Cloud projects and need another Agile Senior Project Manager specialising in Dynamics 365 CRM project management. You will be integral to defining and delivering the best solutions to customers using the latest version of D365CE

Experience Required
1. Microsoft Dynamics Partner/consulting Background
2. Extensive Dynamics CRM Agile Project Management experience at a large/senior level

The role is home based with most of the work remote, any ad hoc travel to the client's site will be fully expensed.

There is an excellent corporate benefits package.

This is UK based and no sponsorship is available.

D365 CE CRM Senior Project Manager circa £80k + £8k - £10k bonus, private medical, life insurance, 25 days holiday and more.

Are you an experienced D365 Business Central Consultant looking for the chance to step up, take ownership, and shape something of your own? This is a rare opportunity to join a small but ambitious D365 BC partner where you’ll lead from day one - driving delivery, shaping best practice, and helping build a successful consulting function from scratch.

If you feel limited in your current role and are ready for a hands-on leadership position with real influence, this could be the perfect next step. You’ll work closely with the Owner/Sales Director, so candidates must be based in the South of the UK and able to meet regularly.

If you’re ready to make your mark and build a high-performing BC practice, let’s talk.

A growing tech business is seeking a Dynamics NAV / D365BC Business Central Support Consultant to deliver high-quality support across NAV/BC and associated ISV add-ons. You’ll handle customer queries, troubleshoot system issues, manage SLAs, and support small implementations of tools such as Jet and Continia.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to NAV/BC support queries via phone, email, and remote access

• Analyse issues, investigate data, and provide resolutions

• Manage and prioritise support tickets to meet SLAs

• Support ISV installs (Jet, Continia) and assist with wave release updates

• Work with project teams on smooth customer handovers

• Stay current with NAV/BC features and best practices

What You’ll Need

• Strong experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics / D365BC NAV/BC

• Knowledge of ISVs such as Jet Reports, Continia, Spindle, Dime Scheduler, Zetadocs

• Preferably Microsoft Partner experience & MB-800 certification

• Accounting knowledge/background desirable

• Strong communication skills and customer focus

• Experience with SQL Server and remote access tools

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus, 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance, healthcare plan, EV scheme, CSR days, enhanced family leave, and more.

A leading Consultancy is seeking a Senior NAV / D365BC Business Central Consultant to lead the scoping, design, and delivery of Business Central projects across a range of industries. This is a client-facing role involving full lifecycle implementation, functional design, integrations, presales support, and ongoing customer guidance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end Business Central implementations

• Deliver onsite and remote consulting, configuration, testing, and training

• Support presales with demos and effort estimates

• Work with development teams on customisations and integrations

• Act as an escalation point and mentor within the team

• Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience delivering BC/NAV solutions within a Microsoft Partner

• Strong functional expertise across BC modules (Finance, Sales, Inventory, Projects, Manufacturing, etc.)

• Hands-on experience with ISVs such as Jet Reports, Continia, Pryme/Progressus, Insight Works, Tasklet Factory

• MB-800 certification (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of finance processes and BC configuration

• Experience with integrations, SQL Server, data migration (RapidStart)

• Full UK driving licence & willingness to travel

Benefits Include

Competitive salary + bonus, 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance, healthcare plan, EV scheme, CSR days, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, recognition schemes, and more.

Business Development Manager – Cyber Security

£70-90k basic x2 OTE + Benefits 

Location: Home-based (North-East visits when needed)

A growing tech business is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to lead cyber security sales into the SME market. You’ll focus on winning new clients, building a strong pipeline, and delivering consultative, value-led sales.

What You’ll Do

• Generate and close new cyber security opportunities
• Hit monthly/quarterly targets
• Build and manage a quality pipeline
• Present solutions clearly and confidently
• Negotiate commercials and manage accurate forecasting
• Research target sectors and stay up to date on products
• Support smooth handovers to account management

 What You’ll Need

• Proven success in tech or managed services sales
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience selling to senior leaders/owners
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
• SME market experience a bonus

This is a home-based position with some in-person collaboration required, so candidates will need to live within commutable distance of the North East. To apply or for further information, please get in touch.

D365BC / Business Central Functional Consultant – Hampshire/Berkshire/Wiltshire

We are currently supporting a D365 Business Central client who have two new projects kicking off this month, with a further three to four expected to follow shortly. They’re looking for a strong D365 Business Central Functional Consultant who can lead end-to-end projects while also supporting pre-sales and helping close new business as part of an expanding programme.

A key requirement is solid D365 Business Central finance experience, including the ability to configure, set up, and optimise core finance modules.

This role offers genuine flexibility — available on a contract basis, outside IR35, with options ranging from 2 days per week through to full-time, depending on your availability. Initial contract length will be 3 months.

About the Role & Client Setup

• Work with manufacturing and distribution customers on D365 BC projects, with a particular focus on fabrication (steel fabrication/components)
• Must have strong finance experience within D365 Business Central, including full system setup
• Competitive day rate: £450–£500/day (Outside IR35)
• Ideally based in Hampshire, Berkshire, or Wiltshire
• Seeking someone hungry, hands-on, personable, and confident managing multiple projects

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please apply and we will arrange a call to tell you more. It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a growing practice with strong long-term potential.

Principal Technical Architect – Secure Cloud / Defence – Farnborough / Hybrid – £120k - 140k

A rare opportunity to join in a senior capacity for a proven technical leader to define and deliver secure cloud architectures across high-assurance environments within the defence industry.

You’ll set the technical direction, lead a team of architects, and shape complex cloud strategies that underpin national security programmes. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine deep cloud expertise with architectural vision, stakeholder influence, and real delivery impact.

The Role

• Lead the design and direction of secure cloud and infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain architectural patterns, governance, and technical roadmaps for large-scale, high-security environments.
• Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting consistent standards, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Act as subject matter expert across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including restricted and government offerings.
• Provide technical authority through full solution lifecycles, from design through to delivery and assurance.

You’ll Bring

• 10+ years in architecture or infrastructure leadership, with 5+ in secure cloud environments (defence, government, or critical national systems).
• Proven experience in shaping technical strategy and leading architecture teams.
• Deep understanding of secure cloud design, zero-trust models, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, and NCSC best practice.
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code, containerisation (Kubernetes, OpenShift), and automation for secure cloud deployments.
• Strong knowledge of networking, encryption, IAM, and DevSecOps principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and bid support experience.

Desirable

• Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP Architect-level).
• Security credentials (CISSP or equivalent).
• Agile / DevOps / DevSecOps
• Prior experience in MOD, UKIC, or other defence domains.
• Contributions to thought leadership in cloud security or architecture.

Clearance

Applicants must have current Security Clearance and will require to be willing and eligible to obtain DV Clearance. 

System Administrator

Up to £55,000 | Permanent | Farnborough (hybrid flexibility)
National Security & Defence | Security Clearances required prior to start

Are you a system admin with Windows and Linux experience and want to keep critical systems reliable, secure, and up to date across multiple environments. Here, you’ll own monitoring, patching, and hardening workflows that underpin a high-profile programme.

This is working for a growing defence consultancy with extensive growth secured for the next few years, with lots of projects in the Defence Industry.

Core Focus

• Proactively monitor and triage alerts (Elastic
• Maintain resilient network connectivity across the estate
• Run vulnerability assessments (Nessus) and action SOC outputs
• Implement firewall upgrades and configuration changes
• Manage WSUS for controlled Windows patch deployments
• Maintain Linux repositories and oversee patching cycles (pre-prod → prod)

Essentials

• Proven System Administration in secure/enterprise environments
• Hands-on with Linux and Windows Server
• Patching at scale (WSUS, Linux repos) and firewall management
• Understanding of network protocols and core cyber security principles
• Familiar with Elastic monitoring, Nessus, and SOC workflows

If you take pride in clean operational execution and secure-by-default systems, this is a solid fit.

There are good corporate benefits and lots of career growth and opportunities going forward.

Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.

Contract (Security Cleared) Security Platform Engineer, Outside IR35 £550 per day, Farnborough

Outside IR35 contract role for a Security cleared Security Platform Architect, working on a large Defence project in Farnborough.

You will need active / current DV clearance. Sorry, but you cannot apply if you do not have active DV Clearance.

As the Platform Security Engineer you will play a key role in designing, deploying and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure across hybrid environments. Expertise in Kubernetes is essential for managing containerised applications and ensuring operational resilience. Strong proficiency in Linux Bash scripting and Windows Administration is required to automate system tasks and maintain cross-platform stability.

The role also involves integrating and managing SecOps tooling, implementing and tuning EDR solutions for advanced threat detection and response, and leveraging log aggregators to centralise and analyse system and security data. This position demands a proactive engineer who can enhance platform security, streamline operations, and uphold stringent defence-sector standards.

Key Tech skills required:

• Kubernetes
• Windows Administration
• Linux Bash scripting
• SecOps tooling
• Log aggregators
• EDR solutions

Long project potential, outside IR35, initial 3 month contract, Farnborough.