Data Engineer ( DV Cleared )

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 • Experience building real-time, large-scale data pipelines • 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.