Details:
- Salary: £500 - 580 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Dorset
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
Our client, operating in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an LDDI Testbed Engineer. This contract role is based in Dorset with potential deployment support within the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities:
Provision of LDDI On-Prem and Cloud Testbed Environment.
Support the management, maintenance, and assurance of LDDI Testbed environments for secure, reliable, and continuous operation.
Ensure availability of On-Prem Testbed during work hours and manage remote access for authorised users.
Comply with LSRC security, safety, and mandatory operational policies for on-site equipment management.
Ensure cloud development environments are accessible with proper access controls.
Provide secure laptops for developers, integrated with Testbed environments and conforming to MOD security standards.
Verify remote access capabilities for secure connections to On-Prem and Cloud Testbeds.
Maintain security assurance for Testbed environments following MOD cyber security standards, including vulnerability management and documentation.
Update Testbed architecture diagrams and configuration documentation monthly to reflect current states and changes.
Provide deployable CIS engineering support to the Land Domain Digital Integration team for AI innovation activities aligned with Army priorities.
Job Requirements:
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
SC Clearance (valid until 2026).
Experience with MOD CIS (e.g., BCIP, OpNET).
Knowledge of various Linux architectures and use of command-line interface (CLI).
Experience in building and managing virtual machines (Windows and Linux).
Proficiency in laptop builds, installation, and securing.
Experience with Active Directory.
Understanding of AI use cases and large language model (LLM) functionality.
Desired Knowledge and Skills:
Experience with Kubernetes, including installation and maintenance of clusters.
Knowledge of ProxMox Hypervisor.
Experience in server installation and management.
Networking skills (CCNA level recommended).
Familiarity with LDG, CTG, and BCIP.
Knowledge of cloud architecture (Azure and Oracle).
Understanding of databases.
Experience using APIs for interoperability between applications.
If you are a skilled LDDI Testbed Engineer ready to make a significant impact in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and contribute to pioneering advancements in national security