IO Associates

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full MSP and RPO models. In today's fast-changing business environment, companies need a recruitment partner who understands. At iO, we host iO Meetups and conferences in the tech and digital sector, working closely with our clients to stay ahead of the curve and connect with top candidates. As part of Precision Resource Group (PRG), we have been acknowledged for our impressive growth and success, with PRG listed in the 24th annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 as one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies. We have also been finalists at the Bristol Life Awards 2022 and Business Leader Awards 2022 and were recently ranked in WIRED Consulting's Top 15 Trail Blazers in the South West, recognising our exceptional approach to recruitment. We are members of the Employers Network For Equality & Inclusion (ENEI), promoting best practices in equality and inclusion in the workplace for our employees, clients, and candidates. We are Disability Confident and members of Programme One, working to tackle workplace inequality for black talent in the recruitment industry.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

IO Associates

Job Title

Systems Engineer (SC Clearance minimum)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Systems Engineer (SC Clearance minimum) **Role Summary:** Serve as a pivotal systems engineer delivering secure IT programmes of national significance. Manage the entire engineering lifecycle—from requirements definition to architecture design, testing, and validation—while engaging stakeholders, shaping delivery strategies, and mentoring junior staff in a consultancy setting. **Expectations:** * Hold or be eligible for Security Control (SC) clearance (minimum). * Commit to a 3‑month contract, working three days per week from Corsham. * Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a dynamic client‑focused team. **Key Responsibilities:** * Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate clear, testable requirements. * Develop architecture models and technical designs using MBSE methods (ArchiMate, UML, SysML). * Define and execute comprehensive test and integration plans, ensuring compliance with security standards. * Support project delivery across all development phases, maintaining documentation and progress metrics. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to methodological improvement and practice development. **Required Skills:** * Proven experience in requirements management and verification/validation. * Proficiency with MBSE tools (e.g., DOORS) and modelling languages (ArchiMate, UML, SysML). * Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement abilities. * Interest in cyber security, secure system design, and MOD frameworks. * Advantage: Agile experience, consultancy background. **Required Education & Certifications:** * Relevant bachelor’s degree (Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent). * Current SC clearance (or eligibility). ---

Wiltshire, United kingdom

Hybrid

28-11-2025

Company Name

IO Associates

Job Title

DV Cleared Security Consultant

Job Description

**Job title:** DV Cleared Security Consultant **Role Summary:** Provide security consulting for a MOD project (planned 2026). Actively work with MOD policies, standards (JSPs), ISO27001, NIST, and governance, risk & compliance (GRC) frameworks to assess backend systems, identify business risks, and recommend mitigation strategies. **Expactations:** * Continuous DV clearance required. * Immediate availability with a 3–6 month notice period acceptable. * Site presence 2–3 days per week. * Deliver expert consulting insights and concise risk‑based recommendations to the client. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Conduct in‑depth security reviews of MOD systems and processes. 2. Identify potential vulnerabilities, gaps, and risk exposure relative to MOD standards. 3. Analyse and interpret MOD policies, JSPs, ISO27001, and NIST requirements. 4. Develop and present mitigation plans, controls, and improvement pathways. 5. Collaborate with project stakeholders, providing clear, actionable guidance. 6. Maintain accurate documentation of findings, recommendations, and progress. **Required Skills:** * Active DV clearance and experience working within MOD environments. * Strong knowledge of MOD policies & standards, including JSPs. * Expertise in ISO27001, NIST frameworks and general GRC principles. * Risk assessment and remediation mapping. * Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT Governance or related field. * CISSP and/or CISM certification strongly preferred; other relevant security credentials acceptable. * Demonstrated experience implementing ISO27001 controls and NIST methodologies.

Cambridgeshire, United kingdom

On site

28-11-2025

Company Name

IO Associates

Job Title

Python Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title**: Python Engineer **Role Summary**: Lead full‑stack software engineer responsible for designing, building, and delivering an advanced forecasting platform. The role includes architecture ownership, scalable Python backend, robust SQL data layers, dynamic React front‑end, and integration of AI and statistical models for both SaaS and secure, air‑gapped deployments. **Expectations**: - Own the MVP lifecycle: concept, architecture, implementation, and deployment. - Deliver high‑quality, maintainable code on schedule. - Ensure platform scalability, performance, and security. - Collaborate with domain experts and AI specialists to embed probabilistic models and decision‑theoretic outputs. **Key Responsibilities**: - Design and implement scalable Python services and SQL data structures. - Build responsive UIs and interactive dashboards using React. - Integrate AI agents and statistical analysis into the application. - Configure secure cloud and air‑gapped deployments. - Write unit, integration, and performance tests; enforce code‑review best practices. - Participate in CI/CD pipelines, performance tuning, and DevOps workflows. - Mentor junior developers and maintain coding standards. **Required Skills**: - Proficient in Python, SQL, and React. - Experience building data‑rich, forecasting or analytics platforms. - Strong grasp of statistics, probabilistic modeling, or decision theory. - Knowledge of AI integration patterns and data‑visualization techniques. - Familiarity with secure cloud deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP) and air‑gapped environments. - Demonstrated ability to design scalable, high‑performance architectures. - Comfortable with DevOps practices: CI/CD, containers, orchestration, monitoring. - Excellent communication, independent problem solving, and teamwork. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered). - Preferred certifications: AWS/Azure/GCP solutions architect, Kubernetes administrator, or AI/ML specialist. ---

England, United kingdom

Remote

01-12-2025

Company Name

IO Associates

Job Title

Migration Specialist - GCP - OutsideIR35 - Remote

Job Description

Job Title: Migration Specialist – GCP Role Summary: Lead and support the migration of legacy, air‑gapped workloads to Google Cloud Platform, ensuring secure, compliant, and operationally efficient transfers. Work closely with Cloud Architects, DevOps, and Security teams to design, implement, and automate migration strategies. Expactations: - Deliver on migration projects within agreed timelines and budgets. - Maintain high levels of security and compliance, especially for defence/public‑sector data. - Contribute to continual improvement of migration processes and automation. Key Responsibilities: - Plan, design, and execute secure migration strategies for legacy applications and data. - Lead migrations of air‑gapped environments to GCP, ensuring data integrity and compliance. - Automate migration workflows using Terraform or Google Deployment Manager. - Collaborate with Cloud Architecture, DevOps, and Security teams to integrate solutions. - Validate and enforce compliance, security, and operational excellence throughout migration lifecycle. - Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues, providing post‑migration support. Required Skills: - Expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes (GKE) for containerised workloads. - Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools – Terraform or Deployment Manager. - Familiarity with secure and regulated cloud environments (defence/public sector). - Ability to work independently and coordinate with cross‑functional teams. - Experience with legacy workload migration and air‑gapped environments. - Knowledge of security best practices, compliance requirements, and operational performance metrics. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Relevant GCP certifications (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect) preferred. - Security or compliance certifications in Defence or Public Sector contexts are a plus.

London, United kingdom

On site

03-12-2025