SC Cleared | Hampshire (Hybrid/Remote) | Contract Oracle APEX Developer/Administrator | Oracle DBA | Discovery & Migration Synergize Consulting is supporting our client in the search for an experienced Oracle APEX Subject Matter Expert to undertake a critical discovery exercise ahead of the migration and upgrade of a business-critical Oracle APEX estate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Oracle APEX Developer/Administrator with Oracle DBA expertise to play a key role in assessing the current environment, documenting the existing platform, and helping lay the foundations for a future migration to a supported Oracle APEX environment. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold current SC Clearance and be eligible to work on UK MOD projects. The Role Working alongside the client's Oracle Administrator, you will review the existing production environment and a recently established Proof of Concept (PoC) environment, gathering technical information and producing a comprehensive discovery report. You'll be expected to lead technical discussions, challenge where appropriate, and document the current estate to support future migration planning. Key Responsibilities Conduct a detailed discovery of the existing Oracle APEX environments. Review and document both the live and PoC environments. Assess Oracle APEX applications, databases and infrastructure. Document operating systems, versions, licensing and environment configurations. Capture application inventory, developers and user populations. Review database schemas, security, access controls and user administration. Assess backup, recovery and disaster recovery arrangements. Review available technical documentation and identify any gaps. Produce clear technical documentation to support future migration and upgrade activities. Work collaboratively with the client's Oracle Administrator and wider technical team. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Oracle APEX Development and Administration. Solid Oracle Database Administration (DBA) experience. Experience documenting complex Oracle environments. Strong understanding of Oracle database architecture and schema design. Experience supporting or delivering Oracle APEX upgrades or migrations. Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills. Ability to lead discovery workshops and extract technical information from SMEs. Active SC Clearance. Desirable Previous MOD or Defence sector experience. Experience of Oracle APEX platform migrations. Knowledge of Oracle licensing and infrastructure. Experience producing technical discovery and assessment reports. Location Hampshire Ideally 2-3 days per week onsite during the discovery phase (flexibility available). Remote working may be possible for the duration, subject to client approval. If you're an experienced Oracle APEX specialist looking to work on an important programme and enjoy technical discovery, environment assessment and migration projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Aug 11, 2026
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SC Cleared | Hampshire (Hybrid/Remote) | Contract Oracle APEX Developer/Administrator | Oracle DBA | Discovery & Migration Synergize Consulting is supporting our client in the search for an experienced Oracle APEX Subject Matter Expert to undertake a critical discovery exercise ahead of the migration and upgrade of a business-critical Oracle APEX estate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Oracle APEX Developer/Administrator with Oracle DBA expertise to play a key role in assessing the current environment, documenting the existing platform, and helping lay the foundations for a future migration to a supported Oracle APEX environment. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold current SC Clearance and be eligible to work on UK MOD projects. The Role Working alongside the client's Oracle Administrator, you will review the existing production environment and a recently established Proof of Concept (PoC) environment, gathering technical information and producing a comprehensive discovery report. You'll be expected to lead technical discussions, challenge where appropriate, and document the current estate to support future migration planning. Key Responsibilities Conduct a detailed discovery of the existing Oracle APEX environments. Review and document both the live and PoC environments. Assess Oracle APEX applications, databases and infrastructure. Document operating systems, versions, licensing and environment configurations. Capture application inventory, developers and user populations. Review database schemas, security, access controls and user administration. Assess backup, recovery and disaster recovery arrangements. Review available technical documentation and identify any gaps. Produce clear technical documentation to support future migration and upgrade activities. Work collaboratively with the client's Oracle Administrator and wider technical team. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Oracle APEX Development and Administration. Solid Oracle Database Administration (DBA) experience. Experience documenting complex Oracle environments. Strong understanding of Oracle database architecture and schema design. Experience supporting or delivering Oracle APEX upgrades or migrations. Excellent stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills. Ability to lead discovery workshops and extract technical information from SMEs. Active SC Clearance. Desirable Previous MOD or Defence sector experience. Experience of Oracle APEX platform migrations. Knowledge of Oracle licensing and infrastructure. Experience producing technical discovery and assessment reports. Location Hampshire Ideally 2-3 days per week onsite during the discovery phase (flexibility available). Remote working may be possible for the duration, subject to client approval. If you're an experienced Oracle APEX specialist looking to work on an important programme and enjoy technical discovery, environment assessment and migration projects, we'd love to hear from you.
We are supporting a leading global technology services organisation on a high-profile UK Government programme and are looking for an experienced CyberArk PAM Architect to join a specialist cyber security team delivering enterprise Privileged Access Management solutions within highly secure environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior security professional with deep expertise in CyberArk, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise security architecture to play a key role in securing critical infrastructure supporting defence and government systems. The Role As the Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect & SME , you will lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise CyberArk solutions across complex on-premise environments. Working closely with security, infrastructure and application teams, you will define privileged access strategies, implement security controls and ensure enterprise PAM capabilities align with industry best practice and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design and deployment of CyberArk Privileged Access Management solutions. Act as the technical SME for CyberArk and enterprise PAM. Deliver enterprise CyberArk implementations including PAS, CPM, PSM, PVWA and Privilege Cloud. Design privileged credential management, vaulting and session monitoring solutions. Define privileged access policies and least privilege models. Integrate CyberArk with Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM and ITSM platforms. Conduct security assessments, gap analysis and remediation planning. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), security architecture documents and operational runbooks. Provide technical leadership and mentoring across engineering and security teams. Engage with customer stakeholders within secure environments to support successful project delivery. Drive continuous improvement and security best practice across the PAM estate. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a CyberArk Architect , PAM Architect or Senior CyberArk SME. Strong hands-on expertise with: CyberArk PAS CPM PSM PVWA Privilege Cloud Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management solutions. Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles. Experience with privileged credential life cycle management and session recording. Integration experience with: Active Directory LDAP SIEM platforms ITSM tools Experience producing HLDs, LLDs, security architecture documentation and implementation runbooks. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Skills Experience with: DevSecOps Secrets Management Enterprise Security Architecture Defence or Aerospace programmes High Assurance or Secure Government environments Certifications (Desirable) CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE) CyberArk Defender (CDP) CyberArk Sentry CISSP CISM TOGAF Security Requirements Current DV Clearance or higher is highly desirable. Candidates must be eligible to work within secure UK Government environments. Due to project restrictions, UK Nationals only . Unfortunately, dual nationals cannot be considered. Willingness to work on secure customer sites and travel within the UK as required.
Aug 10, 2026
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We are supporting a leading global technology services organisation on a high-profile UK Government programme and are looking for an experienced CyberArk PAM Architect to join a specialist cyber security team delivering enterprise Privileged Access Management solutions within highly secure environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior security professional with deep expertise in CyberArk, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise security architecture to play a key role in securing critical infrastructure supporting defence and government systems. The Role As the Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect & SME , you will lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise CyberArk solutions across complex on-premise environments. Working closely with security, infrastructure and application teams, you will define privileged access strategies, implement security controls and ensure enterprise PAM capabilities align with industry best practice and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design and deployment of CyberArk Privileged Access Management solutions. Act as the technical SME for CyberArk and enterprise PAM. Deliver enterprise CyberArk implementations including PAS, CPM, PSM, PVWA and Privilege Cloud. Design privileged credential management, vaulting and session monitoring solutions. Define privileged access policies and least privilege models. Integrate CyberArk with Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM and ITSM platforms. Conduct security assessments, gap analysis and remediation planning. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), security architecture documents and operational runbooks. Provide technical leadership and mentoring across engineering and security teams. Engage with customer stakeholders within secure environments to support successful project delivery. Drive continuous improvement and security best practice across the PAM estate. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a CyberArk Architect , PAM Architect or Senior CyberArk SME. Strong hands-on expertise with: CyberArk PAS CPM PSM PVWA Privilege Cloud Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management solutions. Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles. Experience with privileged credential life cycle management and session recording. Integration experience with: Active Directory LDAP SIEM platforms ITSM tools Experience producing HLDs, LLDs, security architecture documentation and implementation runbooks. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Skills Experience with: DevSecOps Secrets Management Enterprise Security Architecture Defence or Aerospace programmes High Assurance or Secure Government environments Certifications (Desirable) CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE) CyberArk Defender (CDP) CyberArk Sentry CISSP CISM TOGAF Security Requirements Current DV Clearance or higher is highly desirable. Candidates must be eligible to work within secure UK Government environments. Due to project restrictions, UK Nationals only . Unfortunately, dual nationals cannot be considered. Willingness to work on secure customer sites and travel within the UK as required.
We are currently looking for an experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join a specialist support team working within a secure UK environment. This is a hands-on, technical role for an experienced Citrix professional who enjoys complex troubleshooting, taking ownership of technical issues and delivering robust solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Provide expert third-line support for complex Citrix-related incidents and problems. Act as a technical point of escalation for Citrix infrastructure issues. Support and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud and NetScaler ADC. Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem resolution. Manage and optimise Citrix policies, profiles and the end-user experience. Support patching, upgrades, migrations and ongoing improvements. Work closely with engineering and architecture teams on Citrix infrastructure initiatives. Support proactive defect management and technical assurance activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders while maintaining a strong customer service focus. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Third Line/Senior Citrix Support role. Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops . Experience supporting Citrix Cloud . Strong knowledge of NetScaler ADC . Experience with Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) . Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and FSLogix . Virtualisation experience, including VMware, Hyper-V and/or XenServer . Experience with Ivanti . Strong understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise support environments. Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Experience with SysTrack or Nexthink would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
Aug 10, 2026
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We are currently looking for an experienced Third Line Citrix SME to join a specialist support team working within a secure UK environment. This is a hands-on, technical role for an experienced Citrix professional who enjoys complex troubleshooting, taking ownership of technical issues and delivering robust solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Provide expert third-line support for complex Citrix-related incidents and problems. Act as a technical point of escalation for Citrix infrastructure issues. Support and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Cloud and NetScaler ADC. Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem resolution. Manage and optimise Citrix policies, profiles and the end-user experience. Support patching, upgrades, migrations and ongoing improvements. Work closely with engineering and architecture teams on Citrix infrastructure initiatives. Support proactive defect management and technical assurance activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders while maintaining a strong customer service focus. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Third Line/Senior Citrix Support role. Strong hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops . Experience supporting Citrix Cloud . Strong knowledge of NetScaler ADC . Experience with Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) . Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and FSLogix . Virtualisation experience, including VMware, Hyper-V and/or XenServer . Experience with Ivanti . Strong understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise support environments. Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Experience with SysTrack or Nexthink would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
We are supporting a leading global technology services organisation on a high-profile UK Government programme and are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a specialist team delivering security architecture and assurance within highly secure, mission-critical environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional with expertise in platform security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and secure infrastructure design to work on a complex programme supporting defence-critical systems. The Role As the Security Architect, you will lead the design, implementation and assurance of security controls across Back End platforms and endpoint environments operating within secure, offline (air-gapped) networks. Working closely with infrastructure, platform and security teams, you will ensure solutions meet UK Government and MOD security standards while supporting security accreditation and operational assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of enterprise security solutions. Design platform security controls aligned to NIST Cybersecurity Framework and MOD security policies. Deliver enterprise Anti-Virus, Endpoint Protection and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) capabilities. Design vulnerability management frameworks, scanning strategies and remediation processes. Develop secure patching, update and threat intelligence processes for air-gapped environments. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), security architecture documentation and operational procedures. Support security assurance, compliance assessments and accreditation activities. Work closely with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure secure-by-design delivery. Define penetration testing scope for Back End platforms and endpoint environments. Engage with technical and business stakeholders across secure customer sites. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Architect or senior Security SME. Strong background designing enterprise security architectures within secure or regulated environments. Experience with: Endpoint Protection Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Anti-Virus platforms Vulnerability Management Endpoint Hardening Platform Security Controls Experience working within air-gapped or highly secure environments . Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, remediation and risk management. Experience producing technical design documentation including HLDs, LLDs and security architecture documents. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Security & Compliance Knowledge Experience working with one or more of the following is highly desirable: NIST Cybersecurity Framework NCSC Cyber Security Design Principles Secure by Design JSP 440 JSP 604 JSP 453 Security Accreditation & Assurance Risk Management & Compliance
Aug 07, 2026
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We are supporting a leading global technology services organisation on a high-profile UK Government programme and are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a specialist team delivering security architecture and assurance within highly secure, mission-critical environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional with expertise in platform security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and secure infrastructure design to work on a complex programme supporting defence-critical systems. The Role As the Security Architect, you will lead the design, implementation and assurance of security controls across Back End platforms and endpoint environments operating within secure, offline (air-gapped) networks. Working closely with infrastructure, platform and security teams, you will ensure solutions meet UK Government and MOD security standards while supporting security accreditation and operational assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of enterprise security solutions. Design platform security controls aligned to NIST Cybersecurity Framework and MOD security policies. Deliver enterprise Anti-Virus, Endpoint Protection and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) capabilities. Design vulnerability management frameworks, scanning strategies and remediation processes. Develop secure patching, update and threat intelligence processes for air-gapped environments. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), security architecture documentation and operational procedures. Support security assurance, compliance assessments and accreditation activities. Work closely with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure secure-by-design delivery. Define penetration testing scope for Back End platforms and endpoint environments. Engage with technical and business stakeholders across secure customer sites. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Architect or senior Security SME. Strong background designing enterprise security architectures within secure or regulated environments. Experience with: Endpoint Protection Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Anti-Virus platforms Vulnerability Management Endpoint Hardening Platform Security Controls Experience working within air-gapped or highly secure environments . Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, remediation and risk management. Experience producing technical design documentation including HLDs, LLDs and security architecture documents. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Security & Compliance Knowledge Experience working with one or more of the following is highly desirable: NIST Cybersecurity Framework NCSC Cyber Security Design Principles Secure by Design JSP 440 JSP 604 JSP 453 Security Accreditation & Assurance Risk Management & Compliance
DV Cleared Active Directory Architect We are supporting a major global technology services organisation delivering secure infrastructure services into a high-profile UK Government environment. We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Active Directory Architect with current, fully transferable DV Clearance to join a critical programme. *Please note, the preference is for the individual to be based in Erskine, however if based closer to Farnborough or Newcastle, the resource would be expected to attend the client site in Corsham twice per week. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a secure, enterprise-scale environment where you will lead the architecture, design and optimisation of Microsoft Active Directory services across complex on-premises infrastructures. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design and evolution of enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environments. Act as the technical SME for Active Directory, providing expert guidance on best practices, governance and security. Design secure AD solutions including multi-domain/forest architectures, trusts and replication strategies. Develop and implement Group Policy (GPO) strategies aligned with operational and security requirements. Deliver identity integration services including ADFS and authentication services. Design privileged access models, tiered administration and secure identity solutions. Conduct Active Directory health checks, security assessments and remediation activities. Support incident investigations and root cause analysis relating to authentication and identity services. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), operational documentation and technical runbooks. Work closely with programme leadership, infrastructure, security and customer stakeholders within a secure delivery environment. Essential Skills Current, fully transferable DV Clearance (essential). Proven experience as an Active Directory Architect or Senior Active Directory SME. Deep expertise with Microsoft Active Directory in complex multi-domain and multi-forest environments. Strong experience with Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and supporting Microsoft infrastructure. Experience designing enterprise-scale Active Directory solutions. Strong knowledge of identity security including: Tiered Administration Least Privilege Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) Privileged Access Management (PAM) Knowledge of Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML and OAuth. PowerShell Scripting and automation experience. Experience integrating Active Directory with enterprise monitoring and SIEM platforms. Excellent stakeholder engagement, documentation and communication skills.
Aug 07, 2026
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DV Cleared Active Directory Architect We are supporting a major global technology services organisation delivering secure infrastructure services into a high-profile UK Government environment. We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Active Directory Architect with current, fully transferable DV Clearance to join a critical programme. *Please note, the preference is for the individual to be based in Erskine, however if based closer to Farnborough or Newcastle, the resource would be expected to attend the client site in Corsham twice per week. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a secure, enterprise-scale environment where you will lead the architecture, design and optimisation of Microsoft Active Directory services across complex on-premises infrastructures. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design and evolution of enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environments. Act as the technical SME for Active Directory, providing expert guidance on best practices, governance and security. Design secure AD solutions including multi-domain/forest architectures, trusts and replication strategies. Develop and implement Group Policy (GPO) strategies aligned with operational and security requirements. Deliver identity integration services including ADFS and authentication services. Design privileged access models, tiered administration and secure identity solutions. Conduct Active Directory health checks, security assessments and remediation activities. Support incident investigations and root cause analysis relating to authentication and identity services. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), operational documentation and technical runbooks. Work closely with programme leadership, infrastructure, security and customer stakeholders within a secure delivery environment. Essential Skills Current, fully transferable DV Clearance (essential). Proven experience as an Active Directory Architect or Senior Active Directory SME. Deep expertise with Microsoft Active Directory in complex multi-domain and multi-forest environments. Strong experience with Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and supporting Microsoft infrastructure. Experience designing enterprise-scale Active Directory solutions. Strong knowledge of identity security including: Tiered Administration Least Privilege Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) Privileged Access Management (PAM) Knowledge of Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML and OAuth. PowerShell Scripting and automation experience. Experience integrating Active Directory with enterprise monitoring and SIEM platforms. Excellent stakeholder engagement, documentation and communication skills.
We are supporting a leading global IT services organisation on a secure end-user computing programme and are looking for an SC Cleared IT Support Engineer to join an onsite team delivering a large-scale device refresh and desktop support service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong desktop support experience who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, providing exceptional customer service and supporting a wide range of workplace technologies. * Please note, this position is Inside IR35 and will be working full time on site in Edinburgh. Key Responsibilities Build, configure and deploy desktop and laptop devices as part of a large-scale refresh programme. Provide onsite technical support for end-user computing devices and workplace technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues. Support Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 environments. Perform desktop, laptop and peripheral installations, replacements and maintenance. Provide "hands and eyes" support within the onsite data centre when required. Assist users with day-to-day technical issues while delivering excellent customer service. Log, update and manage support requests in line with agreed SLAs. Work closely with technical teams to ensure timely issue resolution and successful device deployments. Essential Skills & Experience 1-2 years' experience in an IT Support, Desktop Support or Technical Support role. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications. Basic knowledge of networking concepts including LAN, WAN and TCP/IP. Basic Active Directory administration experience. Experience supporting desktop and laptop hardware. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Desirable Skills ITIL Foundation Certification. CompTIA A+. Microsoft Fundamentals Certification. Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools. Mobile device support experience.
Aug 07, 2026
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We are supporting a leading global IT services organisation on a secure end-user computing programme and are looking for an SC Cleared IT Support Engineer to join an onsite team delivering a large-scale device refresh and desktop support service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong desktop support experience who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, providing exceptional customer service and supporting a wide range of workplace technologies. * Please note, this position is Inside IR35 and will be working full time on site in Edinburgh. Key Responsibilities Build, configure and deploy desktop and laptop devices as part of a large-scale refresh programme. Provide onsite technical support for end-user computing devices and workplace technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues. Support Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 environments. Perform desktop, laptop and peripheral installations, replacements and maintenance. Provide "hands and eyes" support within the onsite data centre when required. Assist users with day-to-day technical issues while delivering excellent customer service. Log, update and manage support requests in line with agreed SLAs. Work closely with technical teams to ensure timely issue resolution and successful device deployments. Essential Skills & Experience 1-2 years' experience in an IT Support, Desktop Support or Technical Support role. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications. Basic knowledge of networking concepts including LAN, WAN and TCP/IP. Basic Active Directory administration experience. Experience supporting desktop and laptop hardware. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Desirable Skills ITIL Foundation Certification. CompTIA A+. Microsoft Fundamentals Certification. Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools. Mobile device support experience.
Principal/Lead Hardware Engineer (Contract) Luton based - 4 days a week onsite SC Clearance is essential Up to £70 p/h Inside IR35 I'm working with a leading engineering organisation delivering some of the UK's most advanced defence technology programmes and am looking to speak with experienced security cleared Principal/Lead Hardware Engineers. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic systems deployed across airborne, maritime and land-based platforms, designing mission-critical hardware that supports real-world operational capability. What you'll be working on: High-speed digital and mixed-signal hardware design FPGA & SoC-based architectures (Xilinx, AMD, Intel/Altera) High-speed interfaces including DDR, PCIe & Ethernet Complex multilayer PCB design and schematic capture Hardware integration, verification and system qualification Board-level debugging using industry-standard test equipment Collaboration across Systems, Firmware, Software, RF and Mechanical Engineering teams We're looking for engineers with experience in: High-speed digital electronics FPGA-based hardware design Embedded systems integration Altium, Xpedition, OrCAD or similar design tools Signal integrity, EMC/EMI and hardware verification Aerospace, Defence or other safety-critical engineering environments -Electronic Warfare, Radar, RF Systems, Communications, Sensor Systems or DO-254, DEF STAN or MIL-STD environments This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering complex programmes from concept through to integration, qualification and customer acceptance. If you're interested, or know someone who could be a great fit, please get in touch or send me a direct message.
Aug 06, 2026
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Principal/Lead Hardware Engineer (Contract) Luton based - 4 days a week onsite SC Clearance is essential Up to £70 p/h Inside IR35 I'm working with a leading engineering organisation delivering some of the UK's most advanced defence technology programmes and am looking to speak with experienced security cleared Principal/Lead Hardware Engineers. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic systems deployed across airborne, maritime and land-based platforms, designing mission-critical hardware that supports real-world operational capability. What you'll be working on: High-speed digital and mixed-signal hardware design FPGA & SoC-based architectures (Xilinx, AMD, Intel/Altera) High-speed interfaces including DDR, PCIe & Ethernet Complex multilayer PCB design and schematic capture Hardware integration, verification and system qualification Board-level debugging using industry-standard test equipment Collaboration across Systems, Firmware, Software, RF and Mechanical Engineering teams We're looking for engineers with experience in: High-speed digital electronics FPGA-based hardware design Embedded systems integration Altium, Xpedition, OrCAD or similar design tools Signal integrity, EMC/EMI and hardware verification Aerospace, Defence or other safety-critical engineering environments -Electronic Warfare, Radar, RF Systems, Communications, Sensor Systems or DO-254, DEF STAN or MIL-STD environments This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering complex programmes from concept through to integration, qualification and customer acceptance. If you're interested, or know someone who could be a great fit, please get in touch or send me a direct message.
Obsolescence Engineer Remote working in the U.K 12 Month contract Up to £53 p/h Outside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Obsolescence Engineer to join a high-profile engineering programme within the defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing component and equipment obsolescence, ensuring long-term supportability and reducing technical risk across complex systems. Working within an established engineering team, you will investigate obsolescence issues, assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and produce robust technical evidence to support engineering change decisions. Key Responsibilities Deliver obsolescence management activities in accordance with the project Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP). Review and maintain the Obsolescence Management Plan throughout the project life cycle. Investigate engineering Change Queries (CQIs) and provide timely technical assessments. Evaluate obsolescence risks and develop effective mitigation strategies in line with IEC 62402 . Produce high-quality solution documents to support Change Query Final Answers (CQFAs). Work closely with engineering, support, supply chain and project teams to identify suitable replacement components and long-term support solutions. Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete and compliant with project governance requirements. Support engineering reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of obsolescence management processes. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in obsolescence management, component engineering, ILS, support engineering or a similar engineering discipline. Experience working within Defence, Aerospace, Naval or other highly regulated engineering environments. Knowledge of IEC 62402 or recognised obsolescence management practices. Experience investigating engineering issues and producing technical reports or solution documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to agreed service levels and delivery timescales. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Aug 05, 2026
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Obsolescence Engineer Remote working in the U.K 12 Month contract Up to £53 p/h Outside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Obsolescence Engineer to join a high-profile engineering programme within the defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing component and equipment obsolescence, ensuring long-term supportability and reducing technical risk across complex systems. Working within an established engineering team, you will investigate obsolescence issues, assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and produce robust technical evidence to support engineering change decisions. Key Responsibilities Deliver obsolescence management activities in accordance with the project Obsolescence Management Plan (OMP). Review and maintain the Obsolescence Management Plan throughout the project life cycle. Investigate engineering Change Queries (CQIs) and provide timely technical assessments. Evaluate obsolescence risks and develop effective mitigation strategies in line with IEC 62402 . Produce high-quality solution documents to support Change Query Final Answers (CQFAs). Work closely with engineering, support, supply chain and project teams to identify suitable replacement components and long-term support solutions. Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete and compliant with project governance requirements. Support engineering reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of obsolescence management processes. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in obsolescence management, component engineering, ILS, support engineering or a similar engineering discipline. Experience working within Defence, Aerospace, Naval or other highly regulated engineering environments. Knowledge of IEC 62402 or recognised obsolescence management practices. Experience investigating engineering issues and producing technical reports or solution documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to agreed service levels and delivery timescales. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Migration Consultant (Enterprise Vault) - Contract - Hybrid working/Wiltshire - £competitive Synergize Consulting are hiring for an experienced Migration Consultant to lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Veritas Enterprise Vault environments on a contract basis. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Enterprise Vault architecture, data archiving strategies, and integration with Microsoft Exchange/Office 365 and other enterprise systems. You will play a key role in advising stakeholders, designing scalable solutions, and overseeing the migration and archiving of data in highly regulated and complex environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Enterprise Vault architecture, deployment, and optimisation. Design and document the end-to-end migration plan for upgrading current Enterprise Vault offering Design, implement, and configure Enterprise Vault solutions to meet business, compliance, and retention requirements. Execute the EV migration, including data, indexes, configurations, and integrations. Develop and document high- and low-level designs, deployment strategies, and migration plans. Manage and optimise data archiving, journaling, and eDiscovery processes. Integrate Enterprise Vault with Exchange, Office 365, SharePoint, and file Servers. Support Legacy archive migrations to Enterprise Vault or cloud-based alternatives. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across archiving platforms and associated infrastructure. Conduct health checks, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Enterprise Vault environments. Collaborate with stakeholders on compliance, legal hold, and retention policies. Provide knowledge transfer, training, and documentation to internal teams. Essential Skills & Experience Proven expertise in Veritas Enterprise Vault (architecture, configuration, deployment, and support). Demonstrable experience of leading, or being a key part of, an Enterprise Vault migration and upgrade, ideally including version 12 and above. Strong background in Microsoft Exchange (on-prem and O365), Active Directory, and related messaging infrastructure. Hands-on experience with data archiving, journaling, retention policies, and compliance-driven environments. Experience with archive migration tools (eg, TransVault, Quadrotech, Archive Shuttle). Knowledge of SQL Server administration in the context of Enterprise Vault. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex enterprise environments. Demonstrable experience delivering projects in large-scale or regulated organisations (finance, government, defence, etc.). Due to the nature of the client, it would be an advantage for candidates to hold, or be eligible and willing to undergo, a certain level of security clearance (SC). Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud archiving solutions and hybrid EV deployments. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell). Experience with backup and recovery solutions (NetBackup, Commvault). ITIL certification or experience in ITIL-based service delivery environments. Personal Attributes Strong communication and consulting skills, able to engage with senior stakeholders and technical teams. Ability to produce clear technical documentation and design artefacts. Analytical, methodical, and detail-focused approach. Ability to work independently or as part of a project team. Proactive, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions on time. If you are looking to take the next exciting step in your IT career, please send in your CV for immediate consideration.
Oct 07, 2025
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Migration Consultant (Enterprise Vault) - Contract - Hybrid working/Wiltshire - £competitive Synergize Consulting are hiring for an experienced Migration Consultant to lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Veritas Enterprise Vault environments on a contract basis. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Enterprise Vault architecture, data archiving strategies, and integration with Microsoft Exchange/Office 365 and other enterprise systems. You will play a key role in advising stakeholders, designing scalable solutions, and overseeing the migration and archiving of data in highly regulated and complex environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Enterprise Vault architecture, deployment, and optimisation. Design and document the end-to-end migration plan for upgrading current Enterprise Vault offering Design, implement, and configure Enterprise Vault solutions to meet business, compliance, and retention requirements. Execute the EV migration, including data, indexes, configurations, and integrations. Develop and document high- and low-level designs, deployment strategies, and migration plans. Manage and optimise data archiving, journaling, and eDiscovery processes. Integrate Enterprise Vault with Exchange, Office 365, SharePoint, and file Servers. Support Legacy archive migrations to Enterprise Vault or cloud-based alternatives. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across archiving platforms and associated infrastructure. Conduct health checks, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Enterprise Vault environments. Collaborate with stakeholders on compliance, legal hold, and retention policies. Provide knowledge transfer, training, and documentation to internal teams. Essential Skills & Experience Proven expertise in Veritas Enterprise Vault (architecture, configuration, deployment, and support). Demonstrable experience of leading, or being a key part of, an Enterprise Vault migration and upgrade, ideally including version 12 and above. Strong background in Microsoft Exchange (on-prem and O365), Active Directory, and related messaging infrastructure. Hands-on experience with data archiving, journaling, retention policies, and compliance-driven environments. Experience with archive migration tools (eg, TransVault, Quadrotech, Archive Shuttle). Knowledge of SQL Server administration in the context of Enterprise Vault. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex enterprise environments. Demonstrable experience delivering projects in large-scale or regulated organisations (finance, government, defence, etc.). Due to the nature of the client, it would be an advantage for candidates to hold, or be eligible and willing to undergo, a certain level of security clearance (SC). Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud archiving solutions and hybrid EV deployments. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell). Experience with backup and recovery solutions (NetBackup, Commvault). ITIL certification or experience in ITIL-based service delivery environments. Personal Attributes Strong communication and consulting skills, able to engage with senior stakeholders and technical teams. Ability to produce clear technical documentation and design artefacts. Analytical, methodical, and detail-focused approach. Ability to work independently or as part of a project team. Proactive, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions on time. If you are looking to take the next exciting step in your IT career, please send in your CV for immediate consideration.
1st Line Operative - Birmingham Location: Birmingham Rate: £18 -£ 20 per hour inside of IR35 Contract: 6 months Company: Leading Global Consulting Firm Our client a Leading Global Consulting Firm is currently seeking a 1st Line Operative to join our team in Birmingham on a 6-month contract . Key Responsibilities: Provide first-line operational support to ensure smooth daily processes Monitor and manage incoming requests, escalating issues where necessary Accurately record information and maintain documentation Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently About You: Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills Reliable, proactive, and able to work as part of a team Previous experience in an operational or support role is desirable but not essential
Oct 07, 2025
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1st Line Operative - Birmingham Location: Birmingham Rate: £18 -£ 20 per hour inside of IR35 Contract: 6 months Company: Leading Global Consulting Firm Our client a Leading Global Consulting Firm is currently seeking a 1st Line Operative to join our team in Birmingham on a 6-month contract . Key Responsibilities: Provide first-line operational support to ensure smooth daily processes Monitor and manage incoming requests, escalating issues where necessary Accurately record information and maintain documentation Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently About You: Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills Reliable, proactive, and able to work as part of a team Previous experience in an operational or support role is desirable but not essential
We are looking for an experienced Security Cleared (SC) DevOps Automation Engineer to help drive the next stage of automation maturity across build, test, and release pipelines. This role is critical to enabling development teams to test earlier, accelerate release cycles, and ensure consistency and compliance across environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support build, test, and deployment. Automate containerisation workflows and orchestration with OpenShift. Integrate automated testing and quality gates into pipelines to improve release readiness. Implement secure, compliant automation including SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, and artifact signing. Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm). Ensure observability by integrating monitoring/logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk). Collaborate with dev squads to onboard applications into standardised pipelines and templates. Essential Skills Strong background with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, Tekton). Advanced Scripting skills (Python, Bash, Groovy, PowerShell). Expertise with Docker/Podman and deployment automation on OpenShift. Proven experience delivering IaC solutions. Solid understanding of secure DevOps practices and compliance frameworks. Track record of enabling shift-left testing and reducing cycle times. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will have a valid UK SC Clearance prior to a start.
Oct 03, 2025
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We are looking for an experienced Security Cleared (SC) DevOps Automation Engineer to help drive the next stage of automation maturity across build, test, and release pipelines. This role is critical to enabling development teams to test earlier, accelerate release cycles, and ensure consistency and compliance across environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support build, test, and deployment. Automate containerisation workflows and orchestration with OpenShift. Integrate automated testing and quality gates into pipelines to improve release readiness. Implement secure, compliant automation including SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, and artifact signing. Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm). Ensure observability by integrating monitoring/logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk). Collaborate with dev squads to onboard applications into standardised pipelines and templates. Essential Skills Strong background with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, Tekton). Advanced Scripting skills (Python, Bash, Groovy, PowerShell). Expertise with Docker/Podman and deployment automation on OpenShift. Proven experience delivering IaC solutions. Solid understanding of secure DevOps practices and compliance frameworks. Track record of enabling shift-left testing and reducing cycle times. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will have a valid UK SC Clearance prior to a start.
We are currently working with our global IT consultancy who have an urgent requirement for an experienced SC Cleared Network Discovery & Migration Consultant to support a secure public sector engagement. This role offers the opportunity to work in a complex environment alongside senior consultants and technical leaders, helping shape and deliver a critical migration roadmap. Role Responsibilities: Conduct discovery workshops and gather detailed network and system data Classify and consolidate discovered endpoints based on service role Group devices/endpoints in line with security guidelines and business processes Develop a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities and technical requirements Identify and prioritise business functions/services for migration Assess dependencies between applications, systems, and networks Validate compatibility with the existing network infrastructure Define phased migration approaches to minimise operational disruption Skills & Experience Required: Strong networking expertise, ideally with Aruba, Cisco, and other enterprise platforms Proven experience in network discovery, assessment, and consolidation projects Background in secure environments, ideally public sector Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills Ability to develop structured roadmaps for large-scale migration programmes This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile engagement and make an impact in a secure, mission-critical environment. *Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will have a valid UK SC Clearance before the start.
Oct 01, 2025
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We are currently working with our global IT consultancy who have an urgent requirement for an experienced SC Cleared Network Discovery & Migration Consultant to support a secure public sector engagement. This role offers the opportunity to work in a complex environment alongside senior consultants and technical leaders, helping shape and deliver a critical migration roadmap. Role Responsibilities: Conduct discovery workshops and gather detailed network and system data Classify and consolidate discovered endpoints based on service role Group devices/endpoints in line with security guidelines and business processes Develop a migration roadmap aligned with business priorities and technical requirements Identify and prioritise business functions/services for migration Assess dependencies between applications, systems, and networks Validate compatibility with the existing network infrastructure Define phased migration approaches to minimise operational disruption Skills & Experience Required: Strong networking expertise, ideally with Aruba, Cisco, and other enterprise platforms Proven experience in network discovery, assessment, and consolidation projects Background in secure environments, ideally public sector Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills Ability to develop structured roadmaps for large-scale migration programmes This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile engagement and make an impact in a secure, mission-critical environment. *Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will have a valid UK SC Clearance before the start.
Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer - SC Clearance required Location: Edinburgh Contract length: 6 months Work model: Hybrid "Please note only candidates with sole UK nationality who hold active SC clearance will be considered* Our client, a defence client, is seeking a Senior or Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. Responsibilities: Their Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) to create and develop firmware for leading edge airborne applications. You would be responsible for the design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL, for verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog and working to a structured firmware design process. The role and skills required: Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA designs Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM Current FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi and their tools Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink High Speed Interface Design & Integration, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet Analysing system level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements Adopting a methodical approach to the full firmware design life cycle, ideally working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route De-bugging firmware designs and supporting system related verification and integration Qualifications required: Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques.
Sep 22, 2025
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Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer - SC Clearance required Location: Edinburgh Contract length: 6 months Work model: Hybrid "Please note only candidates with sole UK nationality who hold active SC clearance will be considered* Our client, a defence client, is seeking a Senior or Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. Responsibilities: Their Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) to create and develop firmware for leading edge airborne applications. You would be responsible for the design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL, for verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog and working to a structured firmware design process. The role and skills required: Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA designs Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM Current FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi and their tools Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink High Speed Interface Design & Integration, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet Analysing system level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements Adopting a methodical approach to the full firmware design life cycle, ideally working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route De-bugging firmware designs and supporting system related verification and integration Qualifications required: Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques.
