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Look for candidates with:
Titles such as Infrastructure Architect, Technical Architect, Infrastructure Engineer, or Enterprise Architect
Experience in:
Zero Trust frameworks (Zero Trust Network Access, Zero Trust Architecture)
Identity Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), or Identity Governance (IGA)
Secure Infrastructure Design, Network Segmentation, or Cloud Identity Models (Azure AD, Okta, Ping, etc.)
Since the role requires DV clearance and sole UK nationality, focus on:
Candidates currently working or who have worked in defence, intelligence, or government secure environments (e.g., MOD, GCHQ, DSTL, UKIC, defence primes like BAE Systems, Leonardo, QinetiQ, etc.)
Look for wording in profiles like:
“DV Cleared”, “Developed Vetting”, “Security Cleared (DV)”, or “Held DV for MOD Project”
Avoid profiles that mention dual nationality or SC clearance only, unless they explicitly say eligible for DV.
The role is 5 days a week on-site in Basingstoke, so focus on:
People living within 40 miles — areas like Reading, Farnborough, Aldershot, Winchester, Newbury, Hook, Guildford, Camberley.
Check their “Open to work” settings or mentions of onsite roles / hybrid availability.
LinkedIn Recruiter:
Use filters for job titles (“Infrastructure Architect”)
Add skills such as “Zero Trust”, “Identity Management”, “DV Cleared”
Set location to Basingstoke ± 40 miles
Add “United Kingdom” and “On-site” filters
Specialist CV Databases:
SecurityClearedJobs, Technojobs, CWJobs, Dice (UK)
These platforms often have filters for DV / SC clearance.
Networking / Referrals:
Approach DV-approved recruitment agencies or defence industry LinkedIn groups (e.g., UK Defence & Security, MOD & Government Contractors).
Use combinations of the following terms:
Job Functions: Infrastructure, Architecture, Network, Systems, Cloud, Security
Technical Areas: Zero Trust, IAM, PAM, AD, Azure AD, Cloud Security, Network Segmentation
Clearance Terms: DV, Developed Vetting, MOD Cleared, UKIC, NSV
Location Indicators: Basingstoke, Hampshire, Farnborough, M3 Corridor
Nationality Indicators: UK National, British Citizen, Sole Nationality
hackajob is partnering with Actica Consulting to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.