Role Overview

Thorn SDS is a niche Managed Service Provider, who are committed to enabling technology organisations and professionals to thrive within the Space, Defence and Security sectors.

We are seeking a number of experienced technical professionals to support a large-scale enterprise transformation programme delivering multiple high-priority EPICs. These roles will contribute to the design, build, testing, and delivery of critical network and platform capabilities over an initial delivery phase (Apr–Aug 2026), with potential extension.

Roles Required

·        Technical Architect (x2)

·        Technical Engineer (x2)

·        Scrum Master (x2)

·        Tester / Quality Engineer (x2)

·        Security Architect

·        Service Architect

Programme Overview

Successful candidates will support multiple EPICs, including:

·        Inter-operable DNS

·        Service Gateway

·        Zero Trust Networks (including F5 BIG-IP)

·        Zone Management

Key Responsibilities (Role-Dependent)

Depending on role and experience, responsibilities may include:

·        Designing and documenting enterprise-grade technical solutions

·        Implementing, configuring, and supporting infrastructure and network platforms

·        Providing technical leadership and design assurance across multiple workstreams

·        Facilitating Agile delivery and supporting cross-functional teams

·        Performing functional, integration, and quality testing

·        Ensuring solutions align with security, service, and operational standards

·        Collaborating with architects, engineers, security, and delivery stakeholders

Skills & Experience

·        Experience working in a secure, defence, or similarly regulated environment Experience in one or more of the following areas: architecture, engineering, Agile delivery, testing, security, or service design

·        Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, networking, and platform services

·        Familiarity with DNS, gateways, network security, or Zero Trust concepts

·        Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments

·        Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

·        Ability to work across multiple EPICs in a complex delivery environment

Desirable Experience

·        Enterprise or solution architecture

·        Network and security technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP)

·        Cloud, hybrid, or large on-premise environments

·        Automation, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code

·        Service transition and operational readiness

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)

• Employer Pension Contributions

• Group Life Insurance

• Dental Cashback Plan

• Health Cashback Plan

• Wellbeing Services (includes GP, Physio and Savings Benefits)

• Thorn Wellbeing Support Contribution

• Employee Referral Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Supported Training & Personal Development Opportunities

Apply

If you have the expertise to support this requirement and are eager to make an impact in a critical role, please apply today!

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK and already possess a high level of National Security Clearance.

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