Data Engineer ( DV Cleared )

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is looking for three Data Engineers to work on complex data pipeline projects in Bristol. The role requires DV Clearance, with responsibilities including building robust data flows and ensuring data security. This contract position offers a unique chance to engage in a high-stakes environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to mission success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments.
• Proven expertise with the Elastic Stack, Apache NiFi.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, manage complex, large-scale data pipelines.
• Ingest, process, index, and visualise data using the Elastic Stack.
• Monitor and troubleshoot real-time data pipelines.

Skills

Data Security

Elastic Stack

Apache NiFi

Python

Bash

Stakeholder Management

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

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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.