Technical – Enterprise Platform & Network Transformation

Role Overview

Thorn SDS is a niche Managed Service Provider, committed to enabling technology organisations and professionals to thrive within the Space, Defence and Security sectors.

• Technical Architect (x2)
• Technical Engineer (x2)
• Scrum Master (x2)
• Tester / Quality Engineer (x2)
• Security Architect
• Service Architect

Successful candidates will support a large-scale enterprise transformation programme delivering multiple high-priority EPICs. Roles will contribute to the design, build, testing, and delivery of critical network and platform capabilities over an initial delivery phase (Apr–Aug 2026), with potential extension.

• Inter-operable DNS
• Service Gateway
• Zero Trust Networks (including F5 BIG-IP)
• Zone Management

Depending on role and experience, responsibilities may include:

• Designing and documenting enterprise-grade technical solutions
• Implementing, configuring, and supporting infrastructure and network platforms
• Providing technical leadership and design assurance across multiple work streams
• Facilitating Agile delivery and supporting cross-functional teams
• Performing functional, integration, and quality testing
• Ensuring solutions align with security, service, and operational standards
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, security, and delivery stakeholders

• Experience working in a secure, defence, or similarly regulated environment; experience in architecture, engineering, Agile delivery, testing, security, or service design
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, networking, and platform services
• Familiarity with DNS, gateways, network security, or Zero Trust concepts
• Experience working in Agile or Dev Ops environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work across multiple EPICs in a complex delivery environment

• Enterprise or solution architecture
• Network and security technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP)
• Cloud, hybrid, or large on-premise environments
• Automation, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code
• Service transition and operational readiness

• 25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Group Life Insurance
• Dental Cashback Plan
• Health Cashback Plan
• Wellbeing Services (includes GP, Physio and Savings Benefits)
• Thorn Wellbeing Support Contribution
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supported Training & Personal Development Opportunities

If you have the expertise to support this requirement and are eager to make an impact in a critical role, please apply today.

All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK and already possess a high level of National Security Clearance.

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