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Role: Project / Programme Manager Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Remote Durtation: 6 months Overview Our client, a leading Financial Services organisation, is seeking an experienced Project / Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic and high-profile finance reconciliation transformation programme involving the implementation of AutoRek . This is a business-critical role within a programme that has experienced delivery challenges and requires a strong delivery-focused professional capable of bringing structure, leadership, and momentum to a complex environment. Initially focused on a single phase of delivery, the programme is expected to expand into multiple concurrent phases and workstreams from Q4, creating a highly visible and strategically important engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of the AutoRek implementation programme. Establish robust governance, planning, reporting, RAID management, and delivery controls . Manage delivery across Technology, Finance, Testing , and Business stakeholders . Build strong relationships with senior leaders while confidently challenging where necessary. Coordinate internal teams, SMEs, vendors, and third-party partners to ensure successful delivery. Drive programme milestones, manage dependencies, and maintain delivery momentum. Control scope and manage changes to ensure programme objectives remain achievable. Provide regular status updates and reporting to senior stakeholders and sponsors. Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and blockers proactively. Support the transition from a single delivery phase to a multi-phase programme structure. Essential Experience Extensive Project Management and/or Programme Management experience within Financial Services . Proven track record delivering finance transformation, reconciliation, accounting, regulatory, or finance systems programmes . Experience delivering AutoRek implementations or comparable reconciliation platforms. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively at senior leadership level. Experience working across both Technology and Finance functions. Demonstrable success recovering, stabilising, or driving challenging programmes to completion. Strong knowledge of governance, planning, budgeting, risk, and dependency management. Desirable Experience Asset Management, Insurance, Wealth Management, or Banking sector experience. Experience managing multiple workstreams within large-scale transformation programmes. Understanding of finance testing processes and reconciliation controls. Experience with data migration, finance platforms, and systems integration initiatives. Ideal Candidate A seasoned Financial Services Project/Programme Manager with strong reconciliation and finance transformation experience, ideally including AutoRek, who can bring control, structure, and leadership to a challenging programme and successfully deliver against demanding business objectives.

Senior Engineer - Identity & Token Security Rate: 550 day Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP End Date: 18/12/2026 Active SC Clearance Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK-based) Responsibilities Design and implement OAuth 2.0 Token Exchange (RFC 8693) capabilities. Develop secure identity delegation and propagation patterns across distributed services. Implement token down-scoping and audience restriction mechanisms aligned to least-privilege principles. Design secure service-to-service authentication frameworks within zero-trust environments. Build and maintain robust JWT validation and cryptographic trust chains. Integrate applications and services using OpenID Connect (OIDC) standards Essential: OAuth 2.0 & Identity Standards Proven hands-on implementation experience with OAuth 2.0 Token Exchange (RFC 8693). Strong understanding of OpenID Connect (OIDC) core specifications. Expert-level understanding of JWT (RFC 7519). Experience signing, validating and encrypting tokens using JWS and JWE. Strong knowledge of JWKS endpoints and automated key rotation strategies. Understanding of secure alternatives to shared-secret authentication mechanisms. Experience securing service-to-service communication within distributed microservice architectures. Understanding of zero-trust security principles. Knowledge of secure transit-layer protection and identity-based access controls. Identity Delegation & Token Management Experience implementing: Token down-scoping Audience restriction (aud) Actor and Subject claims handling Experience designing secure token lifecycle management strategies including: Token caching Token renewal Revocation patterns Familiar with: CDDO Secure by Design principles Experience with cloud-native security architectures. Knowledge of API gateways, service meshes, and federated identity platforms.

Fullstack Frontend Developer (React) (Outside) Frontend Developer (React) Duration: 6 Months Location:3 Days a week onsite in North Bristol Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Start: ASAP Overview We're looking for an experienced Frontend Developer with strong React expertise to join a fast-paced team building modern, data-driven digital products. You'll play a key role in developing intuitive, high-performance user interfaces while collaborating closely with backend engineers, designers, and product teams. Tech Stack Frontend React TypeScript JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5, CSS3 Backend Exposure Node.js REST APIs / GraphQL Nice to Have AI integrations (OpenAI, Azure AI or similar) Next.js Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing frontend applications with React Advanced JavaScript and TypeScript skills Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive design, and modern UI development Experience building reusable components and scalable frontend architectures Experience integrating REST APIs and third-party services Knowledge of state management tools such as Redux or Zustand Strong focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices Desirable Skills Experience with Next.js Exposure to AI-powered features or API integrations Knowledge of Node.js backend development Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP Storybook and design systems experience Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable React applications Build reusable UI components and frontend libraries Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices Optimise applications for performance, accessibility, and scalability

New FTC Role Senior Service Designer ASAP Start 12 Months initially 80,000 per year 2 Days a week onsite in your local office (London, Newcaslte and Bristol) Requirements Government experience If interested please get in touch with your cv

Back-end Engineer (contract) Opus have partnered with an cutting-edge AI focused HealthTech start-up with a mission-driven culture and ethical AI approach. The successful candidate will be making a real impact to patient care outcomes. Contract Specifics: Rate: 400 per day, Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months Start date: ASAP, Immediate starter Working Patterns: Full-time, 1 day p/w in London-offices. Essential: Confident working across data infrastructure, distributed systems, APIS and AI-services Proven experience in building/designing scalable backend services Strong experience building and maintaining APIs (REST, GraphQL and/or gRPC). Knowledge of Docker and AWS (ideally in a recent project) Essential - must have strong coding skills in Python, Typescript, Node and SQL. Nice to have : Docker, ECS, Kubernetes or similar container platform experience Familiarity with Django frameworks and IaC (e.g. Terraform) Experience with the deploying and operating ML or AI systems in production. Please reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus ASAP for more information.

ML Engineer (Early Career - Mid-level) New contract role Immediate starter - Just in! Opus have partnered with an cutting-edge AI focused HealthTech start-up with a mission-driven culture and ethical AI approach. The successful candidate will be making a real impact to patient care outcomes. Contract Specifics: Rate: 400 per day, Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months Start date: ASAP, Immediate starter Working Patterns: Full-time, 1 day p/w in London-offices. Person Specification: - Solid skills in Python, SQL and AWS. - Background in Software Engineering / Data Engineering Previous back-end work is nice to have - Experience working with ML models (productisation, not just for research / prototyping) Nice to have: - A deeper understanding on ML Models / ML Data Science from an API perspective (GraphQL, gRPC, REST) - Start-up or HealthTech experience. This is an urgent requirement, please reach out ASAP to Adam Akhtar today (17th July) to avoid missing out!

Job Description: ServiceNow Developer (Associate Level) Overview We are seeking an Associate ServiceNow Developer to join a dynamic Agile delivery team supporting NHS England (NHSE). This role is focused on designing, developing, and optimising ServiceNow solutions to improve business processes, enhance automation, and future-proof digital services. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform, particularly within ITSM and CSM modules , and a proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a regulated or public sector environment. Key Responsibilities ServiceNow Development & Delivery Analyse business requirements and translate them into scalable ServiceNow solutions Configure and customise ServiceNow applications in line with best practices Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate solutions prior to deployment Implement new modules, platform enhancements, and architectural changes Design and build integrations with third-party systems where required Process Optimisation & Automation Identify opportunities to streamline and automate workflows Deliver solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience Support innovation using ServiceNow capabilities, including Now Assist features Quality & Standards Collaborate closely with QA teams to ensure robust, high-quality deliverables Follow ServiceNow coding standards, design principles, and community guidelines Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term platform strategy Stakeholder Collaboration Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum, PI planning) to deliver iterative improvements Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather and refine requirements Communicate effectively across teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery Reporting & Insights Develop dashboards and reporting capabilities within ServiceNow Provide insights to support operational decision-making and performance tracking Required Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience working with the ServiceNow platform (development, configuration, and customisation) Strong understanding of ServiceNow capabilities and architecture Experience with: IT Service Management (ITSM) Customer Service Management (CSM) Exposure to Now Assist (AI-driven capabilities) within ServiceNow Experience delivering solutions in UK public sector or regulated environments Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills Experience with ServiceNow integrations and advanced platform features Broader module exposure beyond ITSM/CSM Agile certifications or formal training (e.g. Scrum) Qualifications & Certifications Relevant ServiceNow certifications such as: Certified System Administrator (CSA) Certified Application Developer (CAD) CIS-ITSM / CIS-CSM (preferred) Additional certifications are advantageous Location & Travel Hybrid working model Travel to client offices in London, Leeds, and Exeter as required Quarterly PI planning sessions Occasional in-person workshops Some overnight stays may be required Travel and expenses are not billable

Role: Lead Delivery Manager IR35: Outside SC: Yes Start: 17/08 6 Months contract Rate: 600 Outside ir35 Essential Characteristics Security Clearance (SC) Strong Delivery Manager with a commercial-sector background . Experience delivering products in environments focused on: Experimentation Continuous improvement Fast-paced delivery Product innovation Comfortable working in both: Commercial environments Public sector/government environments Preferred Experience Experience with: A/B testing frameworks Beta testing strategies Product experimentation Digital product delivery Experience of working on: Mobile apps Consumer-facing products Regulated environments (e.g. financial services) Additional Nice-to-Haves Mobile app delivery experience. Knowledge of: Integrations Digital marketing App release cycles Banking or financial services experience viewed as potentially transferable.

Role: Security Onboarding Specialist Location: London (Hybrid - Once in a month onsite) Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 9 Months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Security Onboarding Specialist to join a high-profile digital services programme. This role will be responsible for ensuring that external partner organisations meet the required security, assurance and trust framework standards before integrating with secure digital services. Acting as the primary security contact for partner onboarding activities, you will assess security controls, perform gap analyses, review evidence submissions, and provide assurance recommendations to support onboarding decisions. You will play a key role in maintaining consistency of security assessments while ensuring compliance with evolving trust framework and organisational requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead security assurance and onboarding assessments for external partners and suppliers. Perform gap analyses against Trust Framework requirements, security standards, policies and controls. Review and evaluate security documentation, policies, procedures and evidence submitted by partner organisations. Identify control deficiencies, security risks and compliance gaps, providing clear remediation recommendations. Act as the primary security point of contact throughout the partner onboarding lifecycle. Produce security assessment reports, recommendations and onboarding assurance outcomes. Work closely with security, architecture, delivery and governance teams to support onboarding decisions. Monitor and track remediation activities through to completion. Ensure consistent application of security assurance processes and assessment criteria. Maintain awareness of changes to Trust Frameworks, security policies and regulatory requirements, updating assessment approaches where required. Support ongoing assurance activities and periodic reviews of onboarded partners. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in Security Assurance, Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Third-Party Risk Management, or Information Security. Strong understanding of security control frameworks and assurance methodologies. Experience conducting security assessments, compliance reviews and gap analyses. Ability to review and assess security evidence and documentation against defined requirements. Knowledge of information security principles, risk management and security governance practices. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience producing clear, concise assessment reports and risk-based recommendations. Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience Experience working within government, public sector or highly regulated environments. Knowledge of Digital Identity and Trust Frameworks. Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as: ISO 27001 NIST Cyber Security Framework Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus Supplier and Third-Party Assurance frameworks Experience supporting digital identity, authentication or secure digital services programmes. Security-related certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent. Key Competencies Security Assurance Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Third-Party Risk Management Security Assessments Risk Analysis Stakeholder Management Information Security Audit & Compliance Trust Framework Compliance Security Governance This is an excellent opportunity for a Security Assurance professional who enjoys working with stakeholders, assessing security controls, and ensuring robust onboarding standards within a large-scale digital service environment.

SRE Security Engineer (SC Cleared) Location: Remote Clearance: Active SC Required We're seeking an experienced SRE Security Engineer to support a major government programme, helping to improve the security, reliability, and resilience of critical platforms and services. Key Skills: Splunk Security Engineering Platform & Infrastructure Security Vulnerability Management Cloud & Enterprise Environments Security Architecture Principles Responsibilities: Enhance the security posture of business-critical systems. Identify and remediate security risks and vulnerabilities. Support secure platform design and operational improvements. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security best practices. Contribute to monitoring, detection, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal for candidates with a background in Security Engineering, DevSecOps, Platform Security, or SRE within secure or regulated environments.

Dynamics 365 Business Central Trainer Salary: Up to 40,000 depending on experience Location: Hybrid / Birmingham Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Opportunity We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Dynamics 365 Business Central Trainer to join a growing Microsoft partner organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people learn, creating engaging content, and working with customers to maximise the value of their Microsoft Dynamics investment. You'll design and deliver training programmes, create learning resources, and support the adoption of Business Central and related Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and deliver training programmes for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Deliver engaging training sessions to both customers and internal teams, either virtually or in person. Create a range of learning materials, including user guides, presentations, video tutorials and blog content. Develop content that supports software adoption and best practice. Work closely with consultants, support teams and subject matter experts to ensure training content remains accurate and relevant. Maintain and update training documentation in line with product updates and new features. Gather feedback and continually improve training materials and delivery methods. Support training and knowledge sharing for complementary solutions such as Power BI, Cosmos and Continia. Contribute to the development of online learning platforms and knowledge resources. Desirable Experience Experience with Power BI, Cosmos, Continia or similar reporting solutions. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or online learning platforms. Microsoft certifications such as MB-800, MCT or similar. Background in finance, business analysis or ERP consulting. Experience with AI tools and their practical application within business systems. Skills & Attributes Excellent presentation and communication skills. Strong organisational and planning abilities. Ability to simplify complex topics and make them easy to understand. Collaborative approach with both customers and internal teams. Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous learning. Customer-focused with a passion for helping others succeed. What's On Offer Salary up to 40,000 , depending on experience. Hybrid working environment. Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities. Opportunity to work with leading Microsoft technologies. Collaborative and supportive team culture. Career progression within a growing organisation. Access to the latest technology and AI-enabled tools. MUST BE BASED IN UK, UNFORTUNATELY THIS ROLE DOES NOT SUPPORT VISA SPONSORSHIP

Fabric Platform Engineer Outside IR - 450 Hybrid We are seeking a Fabric Platform Engineer to join a growing data and analytics team. This role will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric, enabling the business to make data-driven decisions at scale. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimise data solutions within Microsoft Fabric. Build and support data pipelines, integrations, and Lakehouse environments. Ensure platform performance, security, and reliability. Work with stakeholders to deliver data and analytics requirements. Troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous platform improvement. Skills & Experience Experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure data services. Strong SQL and data engineering skills. Understanding of data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and modern data architectures. Experience building scalable cloud-based data solutions. Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills. If this is a role that suits your skillset, you can work to a hybrid model in London and available within 2 weeks then apply for the role directly or send me your CV to (url removed). Fabric Platform Engineer Outside IR - 450 Hybrid

Security Architect (SC Cleared) Clearance: Active SC Required We're seeking an experienced Security Architect to support the design and delivery of secure cloud solutions within a large-scale programme. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement cloud security architectures and controls. Ensure security is embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and provide architectural guidance. Work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to deliver secure cloud environments. Produce security documentation, standards, and best practice guidance. Required Experience: Proven experience as a Security Architect. Strong cloud security and infrastructure security knowledge. Experience with AWS, Azure and/or GCP. Security risk assessment and governance experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Active SC Clearance.

We are hiring for a L3 Support Engineer role. Its a 12 Months of Contract to Hire role Location: Hybrid at Newcastle (3 days/week)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced L3 Live Support Engineer to provide advanced technical support and operational stability across critical production systems. The successful candidate will act as the highest level of technical escalation, owning and driving the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of complex incidents while ensuring minimal business impact. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to collaborate across multiple technology and business teams. Key ResponsibilitiesIncident Management & Resolution Own and manage the investigation and resolution of live production incidents and service requests. Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex issues impacting business-critical services. Execute technical recovery actions during incidents to restore service as quickly as possible. Participate in Major Incident and High-Priority Incident response activities. Technical Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve application, infrastructure, integration, database, and data-related issues across supported products and platforms. Analyse logs, system metrics, monitoring tools, and application behaviour to identify root causes and corrective actions. Maintain a deep understanding of product architecture, business processes, and operational dependencies. Problem Management & Continuous Improvement Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to Problem Management processes. Participate in post-incident reviews and recommend long-term preventative solutions. Drive continuous service improvement through automation, process optimisation, tooling enhancements, and reduction of recurring incidents. Monitor service health and proactively identify risks, trends, and emerging issues. Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, knowledge articles, and support procedures. Ensure monitoring, alerting, and support processes remain effective and fit for purpose. Work closely with Delivery, Development, DevOps, Infrastructure, Enterprise Service Management, Operational Teams, and third-party suppliers to resolve incidents effectively. Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders during incident resolution. Support service reviews and contribute to operational governance activities. On-Call Support Participate in High-Priority Incident response and on-call/out-of-hours support rotas where required. Technical Skills Strong experience supporting enterprise applications in a production environment. Proven expertise in incident management, problem management, and root cause analysis. Experience with application support, infrastructure troubleshooting, and system integrations. Knowledge of SQL and database troubleshooting. Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, Azure Monitor, or equivalent. Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Familiarity with APIs, middleware, and integration technologies. Knowledge of ITIL principles and service management best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to perform under pressure during critical incidents. Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset. Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. ITIL Foundation Certification. Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments. Exposure to automation and scripting technologies (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.). Experience supporting cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.

Service Delivery Manager Location: Hybrid at Newcastle (3 days/week) Employment Type Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Manager to oversee the performance, stability, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications and services within the Service Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective incident and problem resolution, managing service performance against agreed SLAs, and acting as a key liaison between technical support teams, delivery teams, and client stakeholders. The Service Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining operational excellence, leading major incident management activities, driving service improvements, and ensuring a seamless transition of new services into production. Key Responsibilities Service Operations & Incident Management Own and drive incident and problem management activities across the Service Group. Monitor service performance, application availability, and operational stability in production environments. Lead the resolution of Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2) incidents, coordinating technical teams to restore services within SLA targets. Actively participate in and lead major incident bridge calls, providing timely updates to stakeholders and clients. Ensure production incidents are managed effectively and escalated appropriately based on business impact and priority. Service Performance & Reporting Track, analyse, and report on service performance metrics, trends, and KPIs. Produce weekly and monthly service reports, including Monthly Service Reviews (MSRs) for client presentation. Identify service risks and recommend actions to improve performance and reliability. Ensure compliance with contractual SLAs and operational objectives. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management Coordinate and direct support teams to prioritise work effectively and address critical issues. Collaborate with technical, delivery, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on service priorities. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear communication on operational performance and ongoing initiatives. Deputise for the Service Lead when required. Continuous Service Improvement Identify opportunities to improve service quality, operational efficiency, monitoring, and alerting capabilities. Drive Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives to reduce incident volumes and improve customer experience. Support the implementation of process enhancements, automation, and best practice service management methodologies. Change & Transition Management Partner with delivery and project teams to understand upcoming releases and business changes. Support the successful transition of new services and applications into live operations. Ensure service readiness processes are followed and operational support requirements are clearly defined. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Service Manager, IT Service Delivery Manager, Application Support Manager, or similar role. Strong understanding of ITIL Service Management principles and practices. Demonstrated experience managing major incidents, problem management, and service operations. Experience producing service performance reports, KPIs, and client-facing dashboards. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels. Experience managing support teams and coordinating cross-functional technical resources. Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments and make decisions during critical incidents. Knowledge of SLA management and operational governance. Preferred Qualifications ITIL Foundation or higher certification. Experience within enterprise application support environments. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, SolarWinds, or similar. Experience working within large-scale managed services or consulting environments. Key Competencies Leadership & Team Management Incident & Problem Management Client & Stakeholder Engagement Service Delivery Excellence Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making Continuous Improvement Mindset Communication & Influencing Skills Risk & Escalation Management

My client, an international organisation in the Security and Defence sector are looking for a Senior Project Manager. You will need to have prior experience with project management and business intelligence delivery work in a large organisation. Key Requirements: 7+ years' Project Management experience delivering Business Applications and BI projects in large organisations. Experience leading Power BI, Business Intelligence, Analytics or Reporting projects. Strong stakeholder management across senior stakeholders, customers, technical teams and multinational user communities. Strong project governance experience including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, dependency and change management. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across business, data, technical and supplier functions. Logistics: Start date: 31-AUG-2026 Duration: 1 year Location: Requires onsite work in Europe (Belgium or the Netherlands) Rate: (Apply online only) euros/Day Security Clearance Required Outside IR35 If you would like to hear more about this role please get in touch via (phone number removed) or (url removed) with your CV and earliest availability for a call.

Role: Sentinel Engineer Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote Overview We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Engineer with a strong cyber security background to support the delivery, optimisation, and ongoing development of a large-scale Microsoft security environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing security monitoring, threat detection, automation, and SIEM capabilities, whilst helping drive security improvements across cloud and hybrid platforms. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on Security Engineer with proven experience implementing and managing Microsoft Sentinel, delivering SIEM migrations, and working across the wider Microsoft Security stack. You will work closely with Security Operations, Infrastructure, and Cloud teams to strengthen the organisation's security posture and improve incident detection and response capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and support Microsoft Sentinel solutions . Lead and support SIEM migration projects from legacy platforms into Microsoft Sentinel . Develop and maintain analytics rules, alerting capabilities and detection use cases. Create and optimise Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries for threat hunting, incident investigation and reporting. Integrate and onboard new log sources and security tooling into Sentinel. Configure and support Azure Monitor and Log Analytics environments . Develop automation and orchestration playbooks using Azure Logic Apps. Work with Microsoft Defender technologies to improve threat detection and response. Build dashboards, workbooks and reporting capabilities for operational and management teams. Support Security Operations teams with incident response, threat hunting and security investigations. Tune detections and reduce false positives whilst improving overall visibility and coverage. Implement security best practices aligned to industry frameworks and standards. Collaborate with internal and third-party stakeholders across security, infrastructure and cloud teams. Essential Skills & Experience Technical Skills Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Migration Experience Log Analytics Azure Monitor Microsoft Defender XDR Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft 365 Security Kusto Query Language (KQL) Azure Logic Apps Azure Lighthouse Experience Minimum 5 years' experience within Cyber Security, Security Engineering, SOC, SIEM Engineering or related disciplines. Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, threat detection and incident response. Demonstrable experience designing and implementing Microsoft Sentinel solutions. Experience developing detection rules, use cases and security monitoring capabilities. Strong threat hunting and security investigation experience. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and modern security operations practices. Experience working within enterprise-scale Azure and Microsoft security environments. Desirable Skills QRadar Devo SentinelOne Mimecast Check Point Qualys Azure Networking Terraform PowerShell Python GitHub Azure DevOps ServiceNow Azure RBAC Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) Data Collection Rules (DCR) Syslog CEF Windows Event Logging Linux Logging REST APIs Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a proactive and technically strong Security Engineer who combines deep Microsoft Sentinel expertise with a broad understanding of cyber security operations. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and driving improvements across monitoring, detection, automation and incident response capabilities.

I am working with a consultancy who need a private sector focused UI/UX designer to join on a 6 month contract. Outside IR35 Fully remote 6 month contract Essentials: - UI - Core UX - Client facing - In house consultancy experience - Mainly private sector experience

I am workign with a consutlancy feeding into the Public sector looking for an Lead IaC Test Engineer to join a contract. 6 month Inside IR35 60% of the week travel to Newcastle Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership: Define and lead the IaC test automation strategy for the PDU, championing quality and best practices. Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient automated testing frameworks for infrastructure as code using industry-standard tools. End-to-End IaC Testing: Lead the automated testing of Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC scripts to ensure correct resource creation and configuration, performance, and operational stability. Security & Compliance: Drive the integration of security and compliance testing into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring all deployments adhere to internal policies and government standards. CI/CD Integration: Take ownership of integrating and optimising automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) for continuous validation and rapid feedback. Essential Skills and Criteria IaC Expertise: Extensive experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and expert-level, hands-on experience using IaC tools, such as Terraform or Ansible. Test Automation: A proven track record of designing, building, and leading automated testing strategies and frameworks for both infrastructure and application layers. Experience using specific IaC testing frameworks, such as Terratest, InSpec, or Gherkin. Scripting & Programming: Senior-level proficiency in multiple scripting or programming languages relevant to test automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or JavaScript). Cloud Architecture: A deep and comprehensive understanding of cloud principles, architecture, networking, security, and identity and access management. Agile/DevOps Practices: A strong background in modern agile and DevOps methodologies, with a demonstrable ability to integrate and improve CI/CD practices (e.g., GitLab CI). Communication & Leadership: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor colleagues. Experience with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Extensive knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). A strong background working with large-scale digital transformation projects in the public sector.

New contract role Technical Architect Onsite required - 2 days on site - Swansea 600 Inside ir35 Asap Start 30th September - Will be extended SC Clearance Requirements AWS Knowledge of Java or Ruby SC Clearance