Applications Engineer - DV cleared

Evodia Limited; Corsham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking an experienced DV-cleared Applications Engineer to deploy, support, and maintain enterprise applications in a complex environment. The role is based in Corsham, Wiltshire, with four days per week onsite.

You will manage the full application lifecycle, integrate with AD/LDAP, and ensure secure-by-design practices across Windows and Linux environments. Strong automation, documentation, and ITIL-aligned service management are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting and supporting enterprise-level applications.
• Familiarity with managing Windows and Linux server environments and integrating applications with enterprise services (e.g., Active Directory).
• Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to produce technical artefacts, and understanding of IT service management (ITIL).

Responsibilities

• Manage full application lifecycle from install and configuration to patching, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Support integration with enterprise services including Active Directory, LDAP, databases, and web services.
• Maintain and optimise application environments across development, test, and production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and system issues to minimise downtime.
• Implement secure-by-design principles aligned with security and hardening best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as design diagrams, build guides, and runbooks.
• Support system integration and testing for successful deployment and operational stability.
• Collaborate with Service Management to investigate incidents and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to automation efforts and process standardisation to enhance deployment efficiency.

Skills

DV clearance

System troubleshooting

ITIL processes

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Security by design

Tools

IIS

Apache

Tomcat

PowerShell

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Active Directory

LDAP

Databases

Web services

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Are you an experienced DV cleared Applications Engineer with a strong background in deploying, supporting, and maintaining applications within complex enterprise environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work on a high-profile programme based in Corsham, Wiltshire. The role requires four days per week onsite.

• Manage the full application lifecycle - from installation and configuration to patching, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Support seamless integration with enterprise services including Active Directory, LDAP, databases, and web services.
• Maintain and optimise application environments across development, test, and production phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Implement secure-by-design principles, aligning with security and hardening best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as design diagrams, build guides, and runbooks.
• Support system integration and testing, ensuring successful deployment and operational stability.
• Collaborate with Service Management teams to investigate incidents and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to automation efforts and process standardisation, enhancing deployment efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise-level applications. You should be familiar with managing environments on Windows and Linux servers and integrating applications with enterprise services, including Active Directory. Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to produce technical artefacts, and understanding of service management principles (ITIL) are essential.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with middleware or application servers like IIS, Apache, Tomcat
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience within Defence or secure government sectors
• Agile delivery experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
• Relevant certifications and vendor-specific training