Data Engineer ( DV Cleared )

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking three experienced Data Engineers for a contract role in Shrewsbury. This position offers the chance to work in a secure, mission-critical environment, requiring DV clearance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data pipeline management and experience with tools like the Elastic Stack, ensuring data security and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer in secure environments.
• Proven expertise with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage complex data pipelines.
• Ingest, process, index, and visualise data using the Elastic Stack.
• Implement best practices for handling sensitive data.

Skills

Data Pipeline Management

Data Security

Elastic Stack

Apache NiFi

Python

Cloud Platforms

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Elastic Stack

Apache NiFi

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

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Data Engineer ( DV Cleared ), shrewsbury

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Client:

LHH

Location:

shrewsbury, 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.