Data Engineer ( DV Cleared )

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense client in Chelmsford is seeking experienced Data Engineers for a 6-12 month contract. Candidates must hold UK DV Clearance and will work on high-security data projects, employing complex data pipeline management and the Elastic Stack for data visualization. This role offers a chance to impact mission-critical environments while enhancing your data engineering skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in secure data engineering.
• Proven expertise in the Elastic Stack: Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana.
• Strong focus on data security and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage complex data pipelines.
• Ingest and visualize data using the Elastic Stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for technical requirements.

Skills

Data Pipeline Management

Elastic Stack

Apache NiFi

Data Security

Cloud Platforms

Infrastructure as Code

Python

Stakeholder Management

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Terraform

Ansible

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Data Engineers (x3) – Defence Sector – Bristol

Outside IR35 | DV Clearance Required

Location: Bristol (Onsite/Hybrid) | Contract Duration: 6-12 months+

We are recruiting three experienced Data Engineers for a leading defence client in Bristol.

This is a contract opportunity operating outside IR35, offering a chance to work in a high-security, mission-critical environment. You must already hold UK DV Clearance,

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and manage complex, large-scale data pipelines in secure or regulated environments
• Ingest, process, index, and visualise data using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• Build and maintain robust data flows with Apache NiFi
• Implement best practices for handling sensitive data, including encryption, anonymisation, and access control
• Monitor and troubleshoot real-time data pipelines to ensure high performance and reliability
• Write efficient, secure scripts and code using Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical and operational requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer in secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments
• Proven expertise with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• Solid experience with Apache NiFi
• Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), particularly in secure deployments
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy, quality, and reliability

Desirable (Nice to Have):

• Background in defence, government, or highly regulated sectors
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Use of monitoring/alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK
• Understanding of machine learning algorithms and data science workflows
• Proven ability to deliver end-to-end data solutions
• Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools

Interested?

If you're ready to work on cutting-edge data engineering projects that make a difference, get in touch to learn more.