We are a fast-growing Managed Service Provider empowering organisations to work smarter, faster, and more securely. As we expand our Modern Workplace practice, we're looking for a dynamic Modern Workplace Manager to lead the design, delivery, and optimisation of Microsoft 365-centric workplace solutions for our diverse client base. The Role As the Modern Workplace Manager , you will be the strategic and operational lead for our Modern Workplace services. You'll shape our service offerings, lead a talented technical team, and act as a trusted advisor to clients looking to modernise their digital workplace through Microsoft 365, endpoint management, automation, and cloud-first best practices. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends technical expertise, service delivery excellence, and innovation-perfect for someone who wants to influence the direction of a growing practice within a high-performing MSP. What You'll Do Lead the end-to-end delivery of Modern Workplace solutions across key technologies including Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure AD/Entra ID, Endpoint Management, Teams, and Windows 11 . Own and evolve our Modern Workplace service portfolio, ensuring it remains modern, scalable, and commercially competitive. Work closely with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into actionable, cloud-first technical strategies. Oversee technical delivery teams, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity. Develop technical roadmaps, best practices, and governance frameworks for secure and efficient digital workplace environments. Collaborate with Sales and Pre-Sales to support bid responses, solution design, and client presentations. Champion automation and modern management approaches-reducing operational overhead and improving user experience. Ensure service excellence through proactive monitoring, SLA adherence, and quality assurance across all Modern Workplace engagements. What You Bring Proven experience in an MSP or consultancy environment, ideally within a Modern Workplace, End-User Computing, or Microsoft 365 leadership role. Deep technical expertise across the Microsoft cloud ecosystem (M365, Intune, Teams, Entra ID, SharePoint Online, Windows). Clear understanding of Zero Trust principles, identity management, device compliance, and security baselines. Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical teams and driving service improvement. Excellent client-facing communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value. A passion for innovation, automation, and modern management methodologies. Relevant Microsoft certifications (eg, MS-102, MD-102, MS-700, AZ-104) are highly desirable.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
We are a fast-growing Managed Service Provider empowering organisations to work smarter, faster, and more securely. As we expand our Modern Workplace practice, we're looking for a dynamic Modern Workplace Manager to lead the design, delivery, and optimisation of Microsoft 365-centric workplace solutions for our diverse client base. The Role As the Modern Workplace Manager , you will be the strategic and operational lead for our Modern Workplace services. You'll shape our service offerings, lead a talented technical team, and act as a trusted advisor to clients looking to modernise their digital workplace through Microsoft 365, endpoint management, automation, and cloud-first best practices. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends technical expertise, service delivery excellence, and innovation-perfect for someone who wants to influence the direction of a growing practice within a high-performing MSP. What You'll Do Lead the end-to-end delivery of Modern Workplace solutions across key technologies including Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure AD/Entra ID, Endpoint Management, Teams, and Windows 11 . Own and evolve our Modern Workplace service portfolio, ensuring it remains modern, scalable, and commercially competitive. Work closely with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into actionable, cloud-first technical strategies. Oversee technical delivery teams, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity. Develop technical roadmaps, best practices, and governance frameworks for secure and efficient digital workplace environments. Collaborate with Sales and Pre-Sales to support bid responses, solution design, and client presentations. Champion automation and modern management approaches-reducing operational overhead and improving user experience. Ensure service excellence through proactive monitoring, SLA adherence, and quality assurance across all Modern Workplace engagements. What You Bring Proven experience in an MSP or consultancy environment, ideally within a Modern Workplace, End-User Computing, or Microsoft 365 leadership role. Deep technical expertise across the Microsoft cloud ecosystem (M365, Intune, Teams, Entra ID, SharePoint Online, Windows). Clear understanding of Zero Trust principles, identity management, device compliance, and security baselines. Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical teams and driving service improvement. Excellent client-facing communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value. A passion for innovation, automation, and modern management methodologies. Relevant Microsoft certifications (eg, MS-102, MD-102, MS-700, AZ-104) are highly desirable.
Business Support Assistant (EA/Administrative Support) Up to £30k + benefits 18 months contract part time 25 hours per week pro rata Location: Cambridge Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic, action-oriented, and highly organised Business Support Assistant to provide exceptional administrative and executive support to our team in Cambridge. This role supports managers and their teams across a busy, fast-paced environment. You will need strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to handle confidential information while managing multiple priorities with ease. Key Responsibilities Calendar Management Coordinate complex diaries across multiple time zones for managers and team members. Anticipate scheduling needs and resolve conflicts proactively. Travel & Expenses Arrange domestic and international travel. Manage expense submissions and tracking for senior staff. Event & Meeting Coordination Plan and deliver internal meetings, workshops, off-sites, social events, and staff celebrations. Responsibilities include: Booking venues and meeting rooms Managing invitations and RSVPs Coordinating catering Supporting agenda preparation Taking and distributing meeting minutes Following up on action items Preparing event and meeting materials Team Mailing Lists Maintain distribution lists and ensure timely updates for all teams. Visitor & Lecture Support Organise logistics for visitors, guest speakers, and lectures before, during, and after their arrival. Policy & Process Compliance Ensure adherence to administrative policies, processes, and compliance requirements. Cover Support Provide administrative cover and support for other team members as needed. Cross-Team and Cross-Site Collaboration Support the planning and delivery of wider business events across Cambridge. Work closely with administrative and support staff across sites to ensure consistent processes and a seamless experience. Skills & Competencies Proactive self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and take ownership. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. High attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities. Calm, organised, and focused under pressure. Approachable, collaborative, and solutions-oriented. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and Microsoft Teams . Experience Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative, executive assistant, business support, or customer service role within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Feb 20, 2026
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Business Support Assistant (EA/Administrative Support) Up to £30k + benefits 18 months contract part time 25 hours per week pro rata Location: Cambridge Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic, action-oriented, and highly organised Business Support Assistant to provide exceptional administrative and executive support to our team in Cambridge. This role supports managers and their teams across a busy, fast-paced environment. You will need strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to handle confidential information while managing multiple priorities with ease. Key Responsibilities Calendar Management Coordinate complex diaries across multiple time zones for managers and team members. Anticipate scheduling needs and resolve conflicts proactively. Travel & Expenses Arrange domestic and international travel. Manage expense submissions and tracking for senior staff. Event & Meeting Coordination Plan and deliver internal meetings, workshops, off-sites, social events, and staff celebrations. Responsibilities include: Booking venues and meeting rooms Managing invitations and RSVPs Coordinating catering Supporting agenda preparation Taking and distributing meeting minutes Following up on action items Preparing event and meeting materials Team Mailing Lists Maintain distribution lists and ensure timely updates for all teams. Visitor & Lecture Support Organise logistics for visitors, guest speakers, and lectures before, during, and after their arrival. Policy & Process Compliance Ensure adherence to administrative policies, processes, and compliance requirements. Cover Support Provide administrative cover and support for other team members as needed. Cross-Team and Cross-Site Collaboration Support the planning and delivery of wider business events across Cambridge. Work closely with administrative and support staff across sites to ensure consistent processes and a seamless experience. Skills & Competencies Proactive self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and take ownership. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. High attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities. Calm, organised, and focused under pressure. Approachable, collaborative, and solutions-oriented. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and Microsoft Teams . Experience Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative, executive assistant, business support, or customer service role within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
DV Cleared Linux Systems Administrator Location: On-site (Secure Facility - London Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) required Employment Type: Full-Time Sector: Secure/Defence/Government About the Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Linux Systems Administrator to join our secure operations team. Working within a high-security environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimising Linux-based systems that underpin mission-critical services for government and defence-sector customers. This position is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in a secure, fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering reliable, stable, and secure infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities Administer, configure, and maintain Linux Servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar) in a secure, multi-system environment. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. Perform patching, updates, and security hardening in accordance with strict governance and compliance requirements. Support secure networks, storage solutions, and virtualised environments (VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V). Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls following least-privilege principles. Produce and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. Work closely with security teams to ensure systems remain compliant with internal and external standards. Support incident response, root-cause analysis, and service restoration activities. Participate in on-call or out-of-hours support as required within the secure environment. Skills & Experience Active DV clearance (must be currently held and transferable). Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration across production or secure environments. Knowledge of Shell Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar). Experience with secure configuration, system hardening, and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with configuration management or automation tools (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls). Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or equivalent). Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a restricted environment. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Desirable (Not Essential) Exposure to defence, government, or high-security environments. Experience with DevOps tooling (Git, CI/CD, containers, Docker/Kubernetes). Knowledge of storage technologies (SAN/NAS). Certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, or security-related qualifications.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
DV Cleared Linux Systems Administrator Location: On-site (Secure Facility - London Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) required Employment Type: Full-Time Sector: Secure/Defence/Government About the Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Linux Systems Administrator to join our secure operations team. Working within a high-security environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimising Linux-based systems that underpin mission-critical services for government and defence-sector customers. This position is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in a secure, fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering reliable, stable, and secure infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities Administer, configure, and maintain Linux Servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar) in a secure, multi-system environment. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. Perform patching, updates, and security hardening in accordance with strict governance and compliance requirements. Support secure networks, storage solutions, and virtualised environments (VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V). Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls following least-privilege principles. Produce and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. Work closely with security teams to ensure systems remain compliant with internal and external standards. Support incident response, root-cause analysis, and service restoration activities. Participate in on-call or out-of-hours support as required within the secure environment. Skills & Experience Active DV clearance (must be currently held and transferable). Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration across production or secure environments. Knowledge of Shell Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar). Experience with secure configuration, system hardening, and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with configuration management or automation tools (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls). Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or equivalent). Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a restricted environment. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Desirable (Not Essential) Exposure to defence, government, or high-security environments. Experience with DevOps tooling (Git, CI/CD, containers, Docker/Kubernetes). Knowledge of storage technologies (SAN/NAS). Certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, or security-related qualifications.
Role Title: Network Technical Integration Lead Location: Knutsford (3 Days per Week Onsite) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate: £640p/d via Umbrella Role Description: Lead engineering execution, quality and safe change into production; coach engineers; own NFRs and resilience patterns; make automation the default. Responsibilities . E2E design ownership: non-functional requirements, integration contracts, resilience patterns and rollback plans. . Build testable runbooks; define/exercise change rehearsal, smoke/soak tests and rollback. . Engineering leadership: code reviews for infra as code and runbook automation; SRE practices (error budgets, toil reduction). . Defect analytics: drive remediation sprints; continuously improve standard change models and automation coverage. Must Have Skills & Experience . 8-10+ years in networks/security with design/build/operate across at least one major stack; hands-on with automation (Ansible/Terraform, GitHub/Azure DevOps). . ITIL change leadership and MIM experience; disciplined PIR culture. . Strong troubleshooting across layers (network, identity, endpoint, Proxy, SIEM/SOAR). Preferred Certifications . CCNP/CCIE, Zscaler Professional, Fortinet NSE 4+, Splunk Admin/ES, ITIL 4 MP (or equivalents). KPIs . Change failure rate; MTTR; automated test coverage; % of changes moved to standard/automated category; reduction in repeat incidents.
Feb 20, 2026
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Role Title: Network Technical Integration Lead Location: Knutsford (3 Days per Week Onsite) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate: £640p/d via Umbrella Role Description: Lead engineering execution, quality and safe change into production; coach engineers; own NFRs and resilience patterns; make automation the default. Responsibilities . E2E design ownership: non-functional requirements, integration contracts, resilience patterns and rollback plans. . Build testable runbooks; define/exercise change rehearsal, smoke/soak tests and rollback. . Engineering leadership: code reviews for infra as code and runbook automation; SRE practices (error budgets, toil reduction). . Defect analytics: drive remediation sprints; continuously improve standard change models and automation coverage. Must Have Skills & Experience . 8-10+ years in networks/security with design/build/operate across at least one major stack; hands-on with automation (Ansible/Terraform, GitHub/Azure DevOps). . ITIL change leadership and MIM experience; disciplined PIR culture. . Strong troubleshooting across layers (network, identity, endpoint, Proxy, SIEM/SOAR). Preferred Certifications . CCNP/CCIE, Zscaler Professional, Fortinet NSE 4+, Splunk Admin/ES, ITIL 4 MP (or equivalents). KPIs . Change failure rate; MTTR; automated test coverage; % of changes moved to standard/automated category; reduction in repeat incidents.
Role Title: PostgreSQL DBA Location: Manchester | Hybrid 3 days on site Duration: 31/08/2026 Rate - £441 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Primary Skills: Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle. Managing a oracle team Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access. Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation. Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures. Secondary Skills: Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data. Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment Have ability to help with mentoring tasks. Have experience in working on Support activities.
Feb 19, 2026
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Role Title: PostgreSQL DBA Location: Manchester | Hybrid 3 days on site Duration: 31/08/2026 Rate - £441 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Primary Skills: Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle. Managing a oracle team Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access. Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation. Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures. Secondary Skills: Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data. Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment Have ability to help with mentoring tasks. Have experience in working on Support activities.
Role Title: Senior Akamai Security Engineer Location: Knutsford (Hybrid, 3 Days per Week Onsite) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate: £630p/d max via Umbrella Role Description: We are seeking a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Akamai security solutions across our digital platforms. This role ensures robust protection against web threats, enhances performance, and enforces security best practices across global environments. Key Responsibilities Architect, configure, and optimize Akamai security products (Kona Site Defender, Bot Manager, WAF, CDN). Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rulesets. Conduct threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response related to web traffic. Implement and maintain rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero trust controls. Collaborate with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into deployments. Manage Akamai property configurations, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules. Perform tuning of WAF rules to reduce false positives and improve threat coverage. Provide technical leadership, documentation, and guidance on Akamai best practices. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands on experience with Akamai platform (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN). Strong understanding of web security concepts: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot threats, API protection. Proficiency in HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, CDN optimisation, and caching strategies. Experience managing large'scale, high traffic web applications. Scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs). Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills. Nice to Have Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. Knowledge of SIEM tools and security analytics.
Feb 19, 2026
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Role Title: Senior Akamai Security Engineer Location: Knutsford (Hybrid, 3 Days per Week Onsite) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate: £630p/d max via Umbrella Role Description: We are seeking a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Akamai security solutions across our digital platforms. This role ensures robust protection against web threats, enhances performance, and enforces security best practices across global environments. Key Responsibilities Architect, configure, and optimize Akamai security products (Kona Site Defender, Bot Manager, WAF, CDN). Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rulesets. Conduct threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response related to web traffic. Implement and maintain rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero trust controls. Collaborate with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into deployments. Manage Akamai property configurations, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules. Perform tuning of WAF rules to reduce false positives and improve threat coverage. Provide technical leadership, documentation, and guidance on Akamai best practices. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands on experience with Akamai platform (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN). Strong understanding of web security concepts: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot threats, API protection. Proficiency in HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, CDN optimisation, and caching strategies. Experience managing large'scale, high traffic web applications. Scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs). Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills. Nice to Have Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code. Knowledge of SIEM tools and security analytics.
Tester - Must hold an active DV Clearance Overview - Tester We are seeking an experienced Tester to join a growing and dynamic Networks Practice, contributing to the delivery of high-quality testing across complex projects. As a Tester , you will take ownership of testing activities, ensuring systems meet the required standards and specifications. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, expanding your technical expertise while supporting innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities - Tester Create and execute detailed test cases based on clear technical and business requirements. Manage test environments, tools, and resources to deliver planned testing activities on time. Log, investigate, and resolve defects while reporting progress, risks, and key metrics. Develop comprehensive test plans for small to medium-sized projects and coordinate testing schedules. Ensure test results are accurately recorded and communicated to stakeholders. Contribute to defining and improving testing strategies across projects. Skills & Experience - Tester Strong experience creating and executing test plans, cases, and defect reports. Skilled in testing tools such as JIRA or equivalent platforms. Ability to assess risk and determine appropriate testing coverage. Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with a structured approach to defect resolution. Strong communication skills to engage effectively with technical and business teams. To apply for the Tester role, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
Oct 08, 2025
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Tester - Must hold an active DV Clearance Overview - Tester We are seeking an experienced Tester to join a growing and dynamic Networks Practice, contributing to the delivery of high-quality testing across complex projects. As a Tester , you will take ownership of testing activities, ensuring systems meet the required standards and specifications. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, expanding your technical expertise while supporting innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities - Tester Create and execute detailed test cases based on clear technical and business requirements. Manage test environments, tools, and resources to deliver planned testing activities on time. Log, investigate, and resolve defects while reporting progress, risks, and key metrics. Develop comprehensive test plans for small to medium-sized projects and coordinate testing schedules. Ensure test results are accurately recorded and communicated to stakeholders. Contribute to defining and improving testing strategies across projects. Skills & Experience - Tester Strong experience creating and executing test plans, cases, and defect reports. Skilled in testing tools such as JIRA or equivalent platforms. Ability to assess risk and determine appropriate testing coverage. Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with a structured approach to defect resolution. Strong communication skills to engage effectively with technical and business teams. To apply for the Tester role, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
Role Title: PAM Engineer Location: Wokingham (Hybrid) Duration: 4 Months Rate: £505p/d max via Umbrella Clearance: Either hold or be eligible for SC Clearance Key Responsibilities - Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (eg, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea) - Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management - Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications - Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms - Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations - Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments - Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration - Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAM-related issues - Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management Required Skills & Qualifications - Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles - Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea - Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols - Experience with Scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting - Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications - Relevant certifications (eg, CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM) - Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures - Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration
Oct 07, 2025
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Role Title: PAM Engineer Location: Wokingham (Hybrid) Duration: 4 Months Rate: £505p/d max via Umbrella Clearance: Either hold or be eligible for SC Clearance Key Responsibilities - Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (eg, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea) - Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management - Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications - Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms - Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations - Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments - Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration - Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAM-related issues - Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management Required Skills & Qualifications - Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles - Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea - Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols - Experience with Scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting - Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications - Relevant certifications (eg, CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM) - Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures - Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration
Role Title: Application Development Lead Duration: 4 Months Location: Warrington Rate: £570 Per day - Umbrella only Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose/summary You will be leading a small team of developers and testers in UK and India (both remote and on-site) to deliver a case management application on Power Platform. You will be collaborating with testers, functional consultants, a client PO, architect and business and IT stakeholders; to deliver the Product over 16 weeks. Key experience required includes: Power Platform - Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Model Driven App Strong knowledge of configurating MS Power Platform Apps SharePoint (used to store files) Test automation on Power Platform Desirable knowledge includes: Case management understanding UK water utility industry knowledge Agile - scrum and XP (including user story creation, refinement/elaboration, sizing, TDD). Leading technical teams within UK and India Client-facing roles working in a SI All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Oct 06, 2025
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Role Title: Application Development Lead Duration: 4 Months Location: Warrington Rate: £570 Per day - Umbrella only Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose/summary You will be leading a small team of developers and testers in UK and India (both remote and on-site) to deliver a case management application on Power Platform. You will be collaborating with testers, functional consultants, a client PO, architect and business and IT stakeholders; to deliver the Product over 16 weeks. Key experience required includes: Power Platform - Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Model Driven App Strong knowledge of configurating MS Power Platform Apps SharePoint (used to store files) Test automation on Power Platform Desirable knowledge includes: Case management understanding UK water utility industry knowledge Agile - scrum and XP (including user story creation, refinement/elaboration, sizing, TDD). Leading technical teams within UK and India Client-facing roles working in a SI All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Job Title: Security Analyst/Detection Engineer Location: Corsham, Wiltshire - 60% Onsite/40% remote Duration: 3 months Rate: £550 per day Clearance Required: Active SC and ideally Active DV clearance. Nationality: Sole UK Nationality is a requirement for this role Role overview: Good Security analyst skills, knowledge of working in a MOD SOC environment beneficial, knowledge of MOD environment and culture. Ability to operate standard SOC tools (SIEM), incident investigation, detection engineering Embedded with an existing Customer SOC, Capgemini supply a level of cyber expertise and corporate experience, assisting the customer in regular SOC activities, as well as proposing new processes and bringing 'best practice' to the workplace. About the role: Conduct reactive monitoring of MOD networks to deliver a layered, agile cyber defence capability across all security domains. Manage and triage alerts; conduct impact assessments and develop mitigating strategies to be briefed up the chain of command. Improve and comply all extant cyber security policies, procedures and orders, review and amend when required. Maintain and share knowledge of current cyber issues, vulnerabilities and exploits through research, technical reports and briefs. Your skills and experience: Experienced Tier 2 SOC analyst. Knowledge of Data networks. Knowledge & experience with SIEM tool sets and security management tools. Desirable Security Qualifications (CompTIA S+/N+/CySA+, AWS, MS, SANS, CISSP etc.). Ideally have some experience with UK MOD Your security clearance To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain a minimum of Security Check (SC) clearance, with Developed vetting required for full time employment. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)
Oct 06, 2025
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Job Title: Security Analyst/Detection Engineer Location: Corsham, Wiltshire - 60% Onsite/40% remote Duration: 3 months Rate: £550 per day Clearance Required: Active SC and ideally Active DV clearance. Nationality: Sole UK Nationality is a requirement for this role Role overview: Good Security analyst skills, knowledge of working in a MOD SOC environment beneficial, knowledge of MOD environment and culture. Ability to operate standard SOC tools (SIEM), incident investigation, detection engineering Embedded with an existing Customer SOC, Capgemini supply a level of cyber expertise and corporate experience, assisting the customer in regular SOC activities, as well as proposing new processes and bringing 'best practice' to the workplace. About the role: Conduct reactive monitoring of MOD networks to deliver a layered, agile cyber defence capability across all security domains. Manage and triage alerts; conduct impact assessments and develop mitigating strategies to be briefed up the chain of command. Improve and comply all extant cyber security policies, procedures and orders, review and amend when required. Maintain and share knowledge of current cyber issues, vulnerabilities and exploits through research, technical reports and briefs. Your skills and experience: Experienced Tier 2 SOC analyst. Knowledge of Data networks. Knowledge & experience with SIEM tool sets and security management tools. Desirable Security Qualifications (CompTIA S+/N+/CySA+, AWS, MS, SANS, CISSP etc.). Ideally have some experience with UK MOD Your security clearance To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain a minimum of Security Check (SC) clearance, with Developed vetting required for full time employment. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)
Network Engineer (Gigamon or Juniper or Cisco) - Must hold an Active SC Clearance A Network Engineer with Gigamon expertise to join a highly skilled team delivering a major cyber roll-out for a large government client. This is a hands-on role working on a secure site, requiring strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering and project teams. Key Responsibilities: Remotely configure hardware under the direction of a technical team lead. Build, configure, and harden Juniper Switches following detailed build guides. Build and on-board Gigamon physical appliances to the Gigavue FM Management Server . Travel to customer sites to install hardware within racks. Provide remote hardware support during customer testing phases. Deliver regular progress updates to the Project Manager and technical leads. Ensure new hardware is successfully integrated into support processes. Support out-of-hours work where required, due to customer operational schedules. Essential Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer , ideally on Cisco-focused projects , with proven track record of implementing hardware at customer sites. Strong understanding of Gigamon solutions and on-boarding processes. If you don't have Gigamon experience you MUST have Extensive Juniper or Cisco experience. Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively within a wider project team. Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues, management, and customers. Experience supporting large government programmes or high-security environments. A proactive and positive approach with the ability to work independently and resolve technical issues. Comfortable working with minimal supervision, and able to troubleshoot and report on hardware issues and remediation steps. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile and impactful government programme, working with cutting-edge technologies in a secure and fast-paced environment.
Oct 06, 2025
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Network Engineer (Gigamon or Juniper or Cisco) - Must hold an Active SC Clearance A Network Engineer with Gigamon expertise to join a highly skilled team delivering a major cyber roll-out for a large government client. This is a hands-on role working on a secure site, requiring strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering and project teams. Key Responsibilities: Remotely configure hardware under the direction of a technical team lead. Build, configure, and harden Juniper Switches following detailed build guides. Build and on-board Gigamon physical appliances to the Gigavue FM Management Server . Travel to customer sites to install hardware within racks. Provide remote hardware support during customer testing phases. Deliver regular progress updates to the Project Manager and technical leads. Ensure new hardware is successfully integrated into support processes. Support out-of-hours work where required, due to customer operational schedules. Essential Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer , ideally on Cisco-focused projects , with proven track record of implementing hardware at customer sites. Strong understanding of Gigamon solutions and on-boarding processes. If you don't have Gigamon experience you MUST have Extensive Juniper or Cisco experience. Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively within a wider project team. Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues, management, and customers. Experience supporting large government programmes or high-security environments. A proactive and positive approach with the ability to work independently and resolve technical issues. Comfortable working with minimal supervision, and able to troubleshoot and report on hardware issues and remediation steps. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile and impactful government programme, working with cutting-edge technologies in a secure and fast-paced environment.
Role Title: SuccessFactors Product Owner Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025 Location: Remote Rate: up to £529 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Managing the SF application for the client to handle the implementation as part of the transformation while also working with the RUN team on already deployed modules. In this context, your main assignments and key responsibilities are: Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to optimize the SuccessFactors platform and support business objectives, liaise with SAP SuccessFactors and third-party providers to manage service delivery and issue resolution; Ensuring the product aligns with business goals and customer needs. Analyse all demands and initiatives from regions and countries related to HR systems, related to Harmonie program or not. Accurately and efficiently manage the prioritization of various projects and constantly monitor the subsequent turn of events; Communicating the product vision to others, and overseeing all stages of the product development process. Co-define and prioritize product features and requirements with Business stakeholders; Creating and maintaining the product backlog; Take responsibility for all stages of the product realization process and monitor consumer reaction. Act as the primary point of contact for the development team and stakeholders regarding product-related issues. Release Management: Plan and implement SuccessFactors quarterly releases and updates, conduct system testing to validate new features and enhancements, communicate changes and provide training for impacted users while minimizing disruptions. Profile: Fluent in English. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills 5+ years of experience managing SAP SuccessFactors and HRIS Strong understanding of HR processes and HR technology landscape. Knowledge of data privacy and security standards related to HR systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. SAP SuccessFactors certification is a plus. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Oct 03, 2025
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Role Title: SuccessFactors Product Owner Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025 Location: Remote Rate: up to £529 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Managing the SF application for the client to handle the implementation as part of the transformation while also working with the RUN team on already deployed modules. In this context, your main assignments and key responsibilities are: Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to optimize the SuccessFactors platform and support business objectives, liaise with SAP SuccessFactors and third-party providers to manage service delivery and issue resolution; Ensuring the product aligns with business goals and customer needs. Analyse all demands and initiatives from regions and countries related to HR systems, related to Harmonie program or not. Accurately and efficiently manage the prioritization of various projects and constantly monitor the subsequent turn of events; Communicating the product vision to others, and overseeing all stages of the product development process. Co-define and prioritize product features and requirements with Business stakeholders; Creating and maintaining the product backlog; Take responsibility for all stages of the product realization process and monitor consumer reaction. Act as the primary point of contact for the development team and stakeholders regarding product-related issues. Release Management: Plan and implement SuccessFactors quarterly releases and updates, conduct system testing to validate new features and enhancements, communicate changes and provide training for impacted users while minimizing disruptions. Profile: Fluent in English. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills 5+ years of experience managing SAP SuccessFactors and HRIS Strong understanding of HR processes and HR technology landscape. Knowledge of data privacy and security standards related to HR systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. SAP SuccessFactors certification is a plus. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
DevSecOps Engineer Start Date: ASAP End Date: 26th March 2026 Rate: £644 Location: South of Manchester N# of Days onsite P/W: 3 This role is for a senior DevOps engineer to be part of a small team working on a telemetry pipeline MVP buildout. The DevOps Engineer should have: Hands on expertise with working with containers - Kubernetes and Openshift. - Version Control - preferably GitLab. Previous experience and knowledge of working with Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluent and syslog preferred. Solid working knowledge of Linux Admin and Chef. Good understanding of networking and security principles.
Oct 03, 2025
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DevSecOps Engineer Start Date: ASAP End Date: 26th March 2026 Rate: £644 Location: South of Manchester N# of Days onsite P/W: 3 This role is for a senior DevOps engineer to be part of a small team working on a telemetry pipeline MVP buildout. The DevOps Engineer should have: Hands on expertise with working with containers - Kubernetes and Openshift. - Version Control - preferably GitLab. Previous experience and knowledge of working with Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluent and syslog preferred. Solid working knowledge of Linux Admin and Chef. Good understanding of networking and security principles.
Job Title: Senior Java Developer Max Rate: £480 - 595p/d via Umbrella Clearance Required: SC Cleared or Eligible Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - Hybrid - min. 2 days per week Job Description: CESA Futures require a Senior Java Engineer to write the low-level design and build some transformation code to transform data from CESA to the ETMP design which will be hosted in an Oracle database. The CESA Futures Programme is a major 2yr+ programme of work within the overarching Tax Admin Modernisation Programme. Currently completing the Discovery phase, CESA Futures will modernise the existing CESA application through the creation of new capabilities or the transfer of functionality to other existing systems across the estate. The remediated capabilities within Tax Admin are referred to as the Auxiliary Self-Assessment Solutions (ASAS), which itself consist of a number of products. These products contain Presentation, Service and Data layers. These are largely supported by the following technologies: The CESA Futures team follows agile principles, on a two-week sprint cadence, with multiple scrum teams forming the overall engineering team. Engineers are expected to be, or become, T-shaped and able to operate across the product stack, including testing (or have a drive to develop their skills in other areas). The engineering team is looking to grow substantially during 2025 and is looking for a mixture of experience levels to form our new scrum teams. This particular role is for a mid-range technical resources where the ability to work within a team. Required Skills: . React . Java 17+ . JSON . Spring Boot 3+ . Junit . Playwright . HTML . Object Oriented Design . JPA . Maven . Gitlab (understanding of Git at least is essential) . JDBC . Proven leadership skills . Good communication skills . Proven team engagement skills . Proven coaching skills . Quality Driven . Adaptable/ability to context switch . Stakeholder Management Optional Skills: . Kubernetes . Micro-services . GraalVM . Helm . Mockito . AWS . Kibana . Grafana . Open API . WCAG . OAuth2/OpenID . Sustainable Software Engineering . Cucumber/Gherkin . Selenium . Agile Scrum . Agile Practices
Oct 03, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Java Developer Max Rate: £480 - 595p/d via Umbrella Clearance Required: SC Cleared or Eligible Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - Hybrid - min. 2 days per week Job Description: CESA Futures require a Senior Java Engineer to write the low-level design and build some transformation code to transform data from CESA to the ETMP design which will be hosted in an Oracle database. The CESA Futures Programme is a major 2yr+ programme of work within the overarching Tax Admin Modernisation Programme. Currently completing the Discovery phase, CESA Futures will modernise the existing CESA application through the creation of new capabilities or the transfer of functionality to other existing systems across the estate. The remediated capabilities within Tax Admin are referred to as the Auxiliary Self-Assessment Solutions (ASAS), which itself consist of a number of products. These products contain Presentation, Service and Data layers. These are largely supported by the following technologies: The CESA Futures team follows agile principles, on a two-week sprint cadence, with multiple scrum teams forming the overall engineering team. Engineers are expected to be, or become, T-shaped and able to operate across the product stack, including testing (or have a drive to develop their skills in other areas). The engineering team is looking to grow substantially during 2025 and is looking for a mixture of experience levels to form our new scrum teams. This particular role is for a mid-range technical resources where the ability to work within a team. Required Skills: . React . Java 17+ . JSON . Spring Boot 3+ . Junit . Playwright . HTML . Object Oriented Design . JPA . Maven . Gitlab (understanding of Git at least is essential) . JDBC . Proven leadership skills . Good communication skills . Proven team engagement skills . Proven coaching skills . Quality Driven . Adaptable/ability to context switch . Stakeholder Management Optional Skills: . Kubernetes . Micro-services . GraalVM . Helm . Mockito . AWS . Kibana . Grafana . Open API . WCAG . OAuth2/OpenID . Sustainable Software Engineering . Cucumber/Gherkin . Selenium . Agile Scrum . Agile Practices
Role Title: Senior Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant Duration: contract to run until 26/03/2026 Location: London, Hybrid/Flexible (Occasional travel to NW may be required) Rate: up to £671 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Our client is looking for a Snr Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant To support and deliver secure AI solutions within financial services. The architect will shape strategy, design future-state architecture, and deliver practical security capabilities for AI adoption, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and maintaining a strong security posture. Key Skills/requirements Assess "as-is" and "to-be" security architectures for AI Platforms, AI & GENAI Delivery Roadmaps. Share Security AI & GENAI Security Learnings & Subject Matter Expertise. Shape the short- & long-term AI Security Architecture Strategy incorporating regulation (EUAI Act), standards, framework & policy priorities. Develop architectural documentation for AI security initiatives. Support the delivery of the AI Security Architecture Strategy across both internal & external stakeholders to Security. Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Provide hands-on delivery support where required. General "architect" responsibilities that they would also contribute to: Ensure there is a current Security Architecture defined and maintained for key domains (eg, Endpoint, Cloud, Network, etc.) which clearly outlines the security principles, requirements and capabilities required and how those are instantiated Ensure there is an architectural vision for all projects that at minimum has a component architecture and high-level business process defined (including the product owner and operational team) Ensure architecture artifacts allow to us to quickly answer and evidence routine regulatory queries and attestations Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Map security tooling deployed in the estate (including non-standard environments and non-CISO managed technologies) to the capabilities it implements (not the set of product features - what is actually in use and operationalised) Ensure that projects have correctly aligned scope to Cyber Excellence Programmes and technology/platform strategy Provide input to and take ownership of relevant architectural artifacts that will be produced as part of Excellence Programme workstreams. Survey emerging threats and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for targeted innovation exercises such Proof of Value evaluations Produce patterns which outline solutions for commonly occurring business security needs and security service consumption Validate patterns are adopted by control domain solutions Support Security Consultants as required on complex engagements and provide architectural artifacts such as patterns and principles where necessary Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Solution Architect Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies. Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI Security Capabilities. Knowledge of infrastructure and cloud security (AWS; exposure to Azure, GCP, and on-premise environments also valuable). Areas of Knowledge/Skillset: Emergent Technology Governance Artificial Intelligence Data Security within AI Systems Machine Learning AI Operation Cyber recovery IT Infrastructure, Cloud Risk and Regulation Experience in financial services environments. Ability to work across both strategic (roadmaps, future planning) and tactical (delivery, hands-on execution) levels. Personable and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage stakeholders and "roll up sleeves" when needed. Desirable Skills: Experience with regulatory compliance in AI and security, especially EU AI Act. Previous work on securing AI models and platforms (model trust, data security, usage monitoring). AI & GenAI Architecture: Design and implementation of AI factories, pipelines, and modular platforms across regulated environments. GenAI System Design and Implementation: End to end delivery of AI and GenAI systems using modern architecture techniques including LLM optimisation, RAG and Agentic design. AI Risk Management & Governance: Development of bespoke risk frameworks, taxonomies, and AI control libraries tailored to MRM, CRO, and CDO functions. Responsible & Ethical AI: Integration of RAI principles into system design, controls, audit frameworks, and enterprise AI strategies. Cyber & Resilience in AI: Embedding threat modelling, adversarial robustness, data integrity, and continuity planning into AI solution architecture. AI Enablement & Delivery: End-to-end AI life cycle orchestration including readiness assessments, regulatory reviews, and business adoption. Emerging Technology Strategy: Digital responsibility, AI assurance, and horizon scanning for next-gen regulatory, legal, and societal risks. Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and external consultancies (PwC, Accenture, etc.) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Oct 03, 2025
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Role Title: Senior Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant Duration: contract to run until 26/03/2026 Location: London, Hybrid/Flexible (Occasional travel to NW may be required) Rate: up to £671 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Our client is looking for a Snr Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant To support and deliver secure AI solutions within financial services. The architect will shape strategy, design future-state architecture, and deliver practical security capabilities for AI adoption, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and maintaining a strong security posture. Key Skills/requirements Assess "as-is" and "to-be" security architectures for AI Platforms, AI & GENAI Delivery Roadmaps. Share Security AI & GENAI Security Learnings & Subject Matter Expertise. Shape the short- & long-term AI Security Architecture Strategy incorporating regulation (EUAI Act), standards, framework & policy priorities. Develop architectural documentation for AI security initiatives. Support the delivery of the AI Security Architecture Strategy across both internal & external stakeholders to Security. Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Provide hands-on delivery support where required. General "architect" responsibilities that they would also contribute to: Ensure there is a current Security Architecture defined and maintained for key domains (eg, Endpoint, Cloud, Network, etc.) which clearly outlines the security principles, requirements and capabilities required and how those are instantiated Ensure there is an architectural vision for all projects that at minimum has a component architecture and high-level business process defined (including the product owner and operational team) Ensure architecture artifacts allow to us to quickly answer and evidence routine regulatory queries and attestations Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Map security tooling deployed in the estate (including non-standard environments and non-CISO managed technologies) to the capabilities it implements (not the set of product features - what is actually in use and operationalised) Ensure that projects have correctly aligned scope to Cyber Excellence Programmes and technology/platform strategy Provide input to and take ownership of relevant architectural artifacts that will be produced as part of Excellence Programme workstreams. Survey emerging threats and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for targeted innovation exercises such Proof of Value evaluations Produce patterns which outline solutions for commonly occurring business security needs and security service consumption Validate patterns are adopted by control domain solutions Support Security Consultants as required on complex engagements and provide architectural artifacts such as patterns and principles where necessary Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Solution Architect Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies. Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI Security Capabilities. Knowledge of infrastructure and cloud security (AWS; exposure to Azure, GCP, and on-premise environments also valuable). Areas of Knowledge/Skillset: Emergent Technology Governance Artificial Intelligence Data Security within AI Systems Machine Learning AI Operation Cyber recovery IT Infrastructure, Cloud Risk and Regulation Experience in financial services environments. Ability to work across both strategic (roadmaps, future planning) and tactical (delivery, hands-on execution) levels. Personable and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage stakeholders and "roll up sleeves" when needed. Desirable Skills: Experience with regulatory compliance in AI and security, especially EU AI Act. Previous work on securing AI models and platforms (model trust, data security, usage monitoring). AI & GenAI Architecture: Design and implementation of AI factories, pipelines, and modular platforms across regulated environments. GenAI System Design and Implementation: End to end delivery of AI and GenAI systems using modern architecture techniques including LLM optimisation, RAG and Agentic design. AI Risk Management & Governance: Development of bespoke risk frameworks, taxonomies, and AI control libraries tailored to MRM, CRO, and CDO functions. Responsible & Ethical AI: Integration of RAI principles into system design, controls, audit frameworks, and enterprise AI strategies. Cyber & Resilience in AI: Embedding threat modelling, adversarial robustness, data integrity, and continuity planning into AI solution architecture. AI Enablement & Delivery: End-to-end AI life cycle orchestration including readiness assessments, regulatory reviews, and business adoption. Emerging Technology Strategy: Digital responsibility, AI assurance, and horizon scanning for next-gen regulatory, legal, and societal risks. Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and external consultancies (PwC, Accenture, etc.) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Role Title: Business Architect Duration: contract to run until 31/03/2026 Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 2-3 days onsite (non-consecutive) Rate: up to £750 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Our client is looking for an Architect with overarching capabilities to work with various business workstreams and senior business stakeholders within the bank. with experience in Current account journeys including lending, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems, ensuring that systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. Also, to ensure it aligns with the overall business and IT strategies, by translating business requirements into actionable technical designs and maintaining the current and target state architecture. Key Skills/requirements Leading design and technical architecture for loans, banking accounts - current and savings along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance Develop solutions and designs that align with business goals and enterprise architecture strategies. Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts Translate business requirements into comprehensive architectural designs, functioning as a blueprint for successful solution implementation. Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape Advise on, and make decisions about, suitable technologies for projects within the domain, often challenging vendor solutions to ensure alignment with organizational strategy. Drive consistent, innovative solutions that meet both strategic and operational goals for the client's current account & core banking functions. Design and facilitate end-to-end solutions, define integration patterns, and ensure processes within the domain are efficient and aligned with business needs. Skills and Qualifications Deep knowledge of core banking systems, with platforms like Temenos Transact being a plus. Proficiency with data technologies, including Real Time data streams and batch processing. Ability to assess and manage risks related to solution design and delivery. Understanding of banking cost drivers and ability to optimize solutions for cost-effectiveness. Strong ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Oct 02, 2025
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Role Title: Business Architect Duration: contract to run until 31/03/2026 Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 2-3 days onsite (non-consecutive) Rate: up to £750 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Our client is looking for an Architect with overarching capabilities to work with various business workstreams and senior business stakeholders within the bank. with experience in Current account journeys including lending, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems, ensuring that systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. Also, to ensure it aligns with the overall business and IT strategies, by translating business requirements into actionable technical designs and maintaining the current and target state architecture. Key Skills/requirements Leading design and technical architecture for loans, banking accounts - current and savings along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance Develop solutions and designs that align with business goals and enterprise architecture strategies. Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts Translate business requirements into comprehensive architectural designs, functioning as a blueprint for successful solution implementation. Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape Advise on, and make decisions about, suitable technologies for projects within the domain, often challenging vendor solutions to ensure alignment with organizational strategy. Drive consistent, innovative solutions that meet both strategic and operational goals for the client's current account & core banking functions. Design and facilitate end-to-end solutions, define integration patterns, and ensure processes within the domain are efficient and aligned with business needs. Skills and Qualifications Deep knowledge of core banking systems, with platforms like Temenos Transact being a plus. Proficiency with data technologies, including Real Time data streams and batch processing. Ability to assess and manage risks related to solution design and delivery. Understanding of banking cost drivers and ability to optimize solutions for cost-effectiveness. Strong ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Software Developer Max Supplier Rate: £460 Duration: 3 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office Job Description: You will be working in an Agile Scrum team on the preparation and execution of the test phases (using test automation) of one or more release-based projects. You will be involved in projects that are varied and challenging and require sound software and system testing skills. You will be driving quality deliverables through automation including tools, process, measurement, environment and data. You will be contributing to the elaboration of user stories in order to achieve viable, testable products with clearly defined acceptance criteria. You will identify opportunities to adopt innovative testing technologies and techniques as part of a focus on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong competence in: Java or JVM languages such as Scala, Groovy etc Software Developer - Java/JEE/Java Frameworks Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks UI testing - Selenium or any equivalent Front End browser based testing framework API testing - web services/RESTful (using RestAssured or similar) Gherkin based BDD framework (such as Cucumber) Understanding of the benefits and differences between UI/API/Integration and Unit testing The following testing approaches: Exploratory, Automated, Performance, Usability, Accessibility and Security testing. Understanding how physical architecture affects QAContinuous Delivery and integration
Oct 01, 2025
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Software Developer Max Supplier Rate: £460 Duration: 3 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office Job Description: You will be working in an Agile Scrum team on the preparation and execution of the test phases (using test automation) of one or more release-based projects. You will be involved in projects that are varied and challenging and require sound software and system testing skills. You will be driving quality deliverables through automation including tools, process, measurement, environment and data. You will be contributing to the elaboration of user stories in order to achieve viable, testable products with clearly defined acceptance criteria. You will identify opportunities to adopt innovative testing technologies and techniques as part of a focus on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong competence in: Java or JVM languages such as Scala, Groovy etc Software Developer - Java/JEE/Java Frameworks Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks UI testing - Selenium or any equivalent Front End browser based testing framework API testing - web services/RESTful (using RestAssured or similar) Gherkin based BDD framework (such as Cucumber) Understanding of the benefits and differences between UI/API/Integration and Unit testing The following testing approaches: Exploratory, Automated, Performance, Usability, Accessibility and Security testing. Understanding how physical architecture affects QAContinuous Delivery and integration
Databricks Engineer London- hybrid- 3 days per week on-site 6 months + UMBRELLA only- Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Airflow for orchestration and scheduling. Build and manage data transformation workflows in DBT running on Databricks . Optimize data models in Delta Lake for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with analytics, BI, and data science teams to deliver clean, reliable datasets. Implement data quality checks (dbt tests, monitoring) and ensure governance standards. Manage and monitor Databricks clusters & SQL Warehouses to support workloads. Contribute to CI/CD practices for data pipelines (version control, testing, deployments). Troubleshoot pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and scaling challenges. Document workflows, transformations, and data models for knowledge sharing. Required Skills & Qualifications 3-6 years of experience as a Data Engineer (or similar). Hands-on expertise with: DBT (dbt-core, dbt-databricks adapter, testing & documentation). Apache Airflow (DAG design, operators, scheduling, dependencies). Databricks (Spark, SQL, Delta Lake, job clusters, SQL Warehouses). Strong SQL skills and understanding of data modelling (Kimball, Data Vault, or similar) . Proficiency in Python for Scripting and pipeline development. Experience with CI/CD tools (eg, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Oct 01, 2025
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Databricks Engineer London- hybrid- 3 days per week on-site 6 months + UMBRELLA only- Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Airflow for orchestration and scheduling. Build and manage data transformation workflows in DBT running on Databricks . Optimize data models in Delta Lake for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with analytics, BI, and data science teams to deliver clean, reliable datasets. Implement data quality checks (dbt tests, monitoring) and ensure governance standards. Manage and monitor Databricks clusters & SQL Warehouses to support workloads. Contribute to CI/CD practices for data pipelines (version control, testing, deployments). Troubleshoot pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and scaling challenges. Document workflows, transformations, and data models for knowledge sharing. Required Skills & Qualifications 3-6 years of experience as a Data Engineer (or similar). Hands-on expertise with: DBT (dbt-core, dbt-databricks adapter, testing & documentation). Apache Airflow (DAG design, operators, scheduling, dependencies). Databricks (Spark, SQL, Delta Lake, job clusters, SQL Warehouses). Strong SQL skills and understanding of data modelling (Kimball, Data Vault, or similar) . Proficiency in Python for Scripting and pipeline development. Experience with CI/CD tools (eg, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
ServiceNow Developer (SPM) 6 months Remote Inside IR35 - Umbrella only The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions that support enterprise portfolio management, demand management, project management, and resource planning within the ServiceNow platform. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop ServiceNow applications and modules, with a focus on SPM. Implement workflows, business rules, UI policies, and client scripts. Integrate ServiceNow with other enterprise systems as needed. Maintain and enhance existing SPM configurations and functionalities. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SPM-related issues. Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Create and maintain documentation for configurations, customizations, and processes. If you are interested in this role please apply!
Oct 01, 2025
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ServiceNow Developer (SPM) 6 months Remote Inside IR35 - Umbrella only The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions that support enterprise portfolio management, demand management, project management, and resource planning within the ServiceNow platform. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop ServiceNow applications and modules, with a focus on SPM. Implement workflows, business rules, UI policies, and client scripts. Integrate ServiceNow with other enterprise systems as needed. Maintain and enhance existing SPM configurations and functionalities. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SPM-related issues. Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Create and maintain documentation for configurations, customizations, and processes. If you are interested in this role please apply!
Job Title: Java Developer (eDV Cleared) Duration: 5 Months Initially Location: Manchester, Cheltenham or London Max Rate: £825p/d max via Umbrella Clearance required: eDV Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable systems supporting national security missions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Back End development, containerisation, and system integration, along with the ability to work closely with stakeholders in high-trust environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead Back End development using Java and Python, ensuring high performance and reliability Architect and manage object store configurations and containerised environments Build and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes Design and optimise relational databases using SQL Integrate third-party software and develop Scripting/glue code for seamless system interoperability Oversee the development and deployment of web-based user interfaces Collaborate with cross-functional teams and national security stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions Apply Agile methodologies to drive iterative development and continuous improvement Diagnose and resolve complex system faults and errors with a structured problem-solving approach Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in Java and Python Back End development Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration Proficiency in object store configuration and secure data handling Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design Proven experience integrating third-party software and Scripting for system automation Demonstrated ability to build and deploy web UIs Experience working in or closely with national security missions Strong analytical and fault-tracing capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Agile mindset with experience leading Agile teams or initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one Experience in secure software development practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles
Oct 01, 2025
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Job Title: Java Developer (eDV Cleared) Duration: 5 Months Initially Location: Manchester, Cheltenham or London Max Rate: £825p/d max via Umbrella Clearance required: eDV Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable systems supporting national security missions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Back End development, containerisation, and system integration, along with the ability to work closely with stakeholders in high-trust environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead Back End development using Java and Python, ensuring high performance and reliability Architect and manage object store configurations and containerised environments Build and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes Design and optimise relational databases using SQL Integrate third-party software and develop Scripting/glue code for seamless system interoperability Oversee the development and deployment of web-based user interfaces Collaborate with cross-functional teams and national security stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions Apply Agile methodologies to drive iterative development and continuous improvement Diagnose and resolve complex system faults and errors with a structured problem-solving approach Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in Java and Python Back End development Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration Proficiency in object store configuration and secure data handling Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design Proven experience integrating third-party software and Scripting for system automation Demonstrated ability to build and deploy web UIs Experience working in or closely with national security missions Strong analytical and fault-tracing capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Agile mindset with experience leading Agile teams or initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one Experience in secure software development practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles
