Data Engineer ( DV Cleared )

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

Job summary

A leading defence client is seeking three experienced Data Engineers to work in a mission-critical environment in Bristol. The role demands UK DV clearance and involves designing robust data pipelines, utilizing the Elastic Stack, and adhering to strict data governance standards. Candidates should have over three years of experience in similar roles with strong capabilities in data security and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Data Engineer in secure environments.
• Expertise with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Solid experience with Apache NiFi.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage complex data pipelines in secure environments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot real-time data pipelines.
• Write secure scripts and code using Python, Bash.

Skills

Data Security

Data Governance

Data Accuracy

Stakeholder Management

Python

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Tools

Elastic Stack

Apache NiFi

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

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Data Engineer ( DV Cleared ), luton, bedfordshire

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Client:

LHH

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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.