Spectrum IT Recruitment

If you are in infrastructure support and want more of your week spent building, migrating and improving systems rather than only reacting to tickets, this role is worth a look. This is a Project Engineer role with a growing specialist cloud and managed services provider that delivers hosted IT environments for accountancy firms. Project Engineer Redhill, Surrey £45,000 - £55,000 Hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office The business is established, growing and well known in its niche. It provides full hosted IT platforms for customers, including hosted desktops, Microsoft 365, servers, line-of-business applications, storage, backup, networking and VPN connectivity. They are now building a dedicated projects function, creating a good opportunity for someone from a strong 2nd / 3rd line, infrastructure or MSP background who wants to move further into project delivery.The role You will work on customer infrastructure projects across hosted desktop, Microsoft 365 and managed cloud environments.The work will include new customer onboarding, migrations onto the hosted platform, existing customer refresh projects, infrastructure upgrades and wider service improvements. There is also a significant data centre consolidation programme underway, so the role offers more variety than standard support or repetitive onboarding.You will be involved in: Building and preparing customer environments across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and hosted desktop platforms Supporting customer onboarding and migration projects Migrating users, data, applications, profiles and Microsoft 365 services Working with technologies such as Citrix, Microsoft RDS, VMware, Hyper-V, firewalls and VPNs Supporting infrastructure refreshes, operating system upgrades and service improvements Producing clear project notes, handover documents and technical records Improving repeatable checklists, templates and processes What you will needYou should have good practical experience with: Windows Server Active Directory and Group Policy Microsoft 365 administration Networking fundamentals Firewalls, VPNs or site-to-site connectivity Customer-facing technical support or infrastructure delivery Clear documentation and handover notes Useful additional experience would include Citrix or Microsoft RDS, VMware or Hyper-V, backup and disaster recovery, SQL Server, hosted infrastructure or MSP environments. You do not need to be an expert in every area. The role would suit either an existing Project Engineer or someone from a strong 2nd / 3rd line infrastructure background who enjoys building, migrating and improving systems.Why apply? You will be joining a growing specialist MSP at the point where its projects function is being built properly. You will work on varied customer environments, customer migrations, Microsoft 365 work, hosted desktop platforms, infrastructure refreshes and wider cloud projects. It is a smaller business, so you will have visibility, variety and the chance to make a meaningful impact.The company is also beginning to use AI sensibly to improve technical and project workflows, while keeping a practical, customer-focused approach.Package Salary of £45,000 Hybrid working, 3 days per week in the Redhill office 22 days annual leave, rising to 25 with service Bank holidays 5% performance-based bonus Company phone and laptop In-house and external training opportunities Regular team social events Apply now or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment to find out more. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Software Developer Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Southampton Office 65,000 - 70,000 Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Software Developer, working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment. This is great opportunity to join a global business, benefiting from corporate benefits, continuous professional development and an opportunity to work on large programmes of work in public and private sectors. Skills Required: Solid experience developing ASP.NET web applications in C# using Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code Cloud experience (Azure) Azure DevOps Azure Service Bus Micro service architecture Multi-threading Event Driven Architecture Experience creating RESTful APIs and ensuring API extensibility Cloud experience (Azure, AWS) Experience of unit and automated testing using tools such as NUnit, Jasmine and Selenium Good knowledge of SOLID principles Desirable Skills: Containers (docker, K8s) Security best practice (OWASP top ten) OpenIDConnect/Identity server MS SQL Server Azure DevOps, TeamCity Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform) Please apply now or contact (url removed) for more info Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) AWS Kubernetes Fully Remote (UK) 24/7 Shift Pattern (28-day rota including days & nights) Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Build resilient cloud platforms that support critical national services. We're recruiting Site Reliability Engineers to join a global leader in AI-powered customer experience and cloud technology. Following the award of a major government programme, they're expanding their engineering teams to build and support highly secure, cloud-native platforms that deliver sensitive communication services. This is an opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in modern cloud engineering, automation and reliability. Working as part of a collaborative SRE team, you'll help ensure large-scale production environments remain secure, available and resilient, whilst continuously improving the way they're operated through automation and engineering best practice. If you enjoy solving production challenges, improving reliability and automating away operational toil, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Monitoring and maintaining highly available production platforms running in AWS Responding to and managing production incidents across a 24/7 service Investigating complex technical issues and restoring services quickly and effectively Developing automation to reduce manual operational tasks and improve platform resilience Building and improving monitoring, alerting and observability across cloud environments Working alongside Software, Platform, Cloud and Security Engineers to improve reliability and operational excellence Contributing to post-incident reviews and driving continuous service improvements Supporting containerised workloads using Kubernetes and Docker What we're looking for You'll ideally have experience in a Site Reliability Engineering, Production Engineering, Cloud Operations or NOC environment with exposure to: Linux systems administration AWS cloud infrastructure Kubernetes and Docker Production support and incident management Python, Bash or Go scripting Monitoring and observability platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Splunk or CloudWatch Networking fundamentals including DNS, TCP/IP and load balancing A passion for automation, continuous improvement and operational excellence Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), SRE principles (SLIs, SLOs), or regulated environments would be beneficial but isn't essential. Why join? This is far more than a traditional NOC role. You'll be joining an engineering-led organisation where reliability, automation and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the platform. Rather than simply responding to incidents, you'll work to prevent them by improving systems, automating operational processes and helping shape the future of highly resilient cloud services. If you're passionate about building reliable cloud platforms and enjoy solving complex technical problems in large-scale production environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Dave Carlisle at Spectrum IT Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform Software Development Manager NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome Midlands Up to 100,000 + benefits If you're a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity. We're partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they're looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution. The Tech Environment The company's stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake. They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment. What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks. You'll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems. What We're Looking For Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks) Proven leadership of engineering teams Experience building and operating systems at scale A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems Interested? If you're a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business. Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed) / (phone number removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Windows Systems Administrator Night Shift (10pm - 6am) + On Call Rota (Fully remote) Windows Server, Active Directory, AWS EC2, VMware 50,000 - 60,000 + Bonus and Benefits Windows Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware. As a Windows Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary. These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain Windows Server environments Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 30 engineers in this team Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments Participate in the On-Call rotation Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership Skills Required: Windows Server Administration Experience (90 / 100+ Servers) Active Directory AWS EC2 VMware SAN Storage Production Environment Experience Linux Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Systems Engineer Dorset HQ Hybrid Working I'm working with a prominent player in the aviation simulation and training sector, renowned for delivering forward-thinking solutions that enhance both aviation safety and efficiency. Headquartered in the Dorset area their commitment to innovation, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service drives to constantly push the limits of aviation training and simulation. Systems Engineer This vital role involves providing requirements analysis and systems engineering support across various functions, including product development, sales and marketing, and customer support. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to juggle diverse tasks, adapt to rapidly shifting priorities, and serve as a key point of contact for customers. Key Responsibilities Gather and analyse customer requirements for system architecture, feature development, and third-party system integration's. Represent the company in customer-facing engagements, including requirements gathering, critical design reviews, and integration efforts. Convert customer needs into clear, comprehensive software requirements that align with both system architecture and operational objectives. Evaluate proposed solutions to ensure they meet customer and internal specifications. Offer system-level guidance and technical advice to various departments. Maintain consistent requirements baseline across all departments. Lead process improvement initiatives within the systems team. Stay updated with emerging technical topics to support both ongoing projects and internal needs. Travel to customer sites worldwide as necessary. Who You Are An experienced systems engineer with expertise in requirements engineering and solution architecture. Proven background in engineering practices, methodologies, and tools Skilled in deriving system component requirements from broad customer needs. Proficient in stakeholder management, capable of engaging effectively with individuals at all levels. A highly analytical thinker with strong attention to detail. A versatile professional capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform Software Development Manager NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome Greater Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week onsite) Up to 100,000 + benefits If you're a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity. We're partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they're looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution. The Tech Environment The company's stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake. They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment. What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks. You'll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems. What We're Looking For Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks) Proven leadership of engineering teams Experience building and operating systems at scale A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems Interested? If you're a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business. Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed) / (phone number removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

PHP Web Developer OOP, PHP, LAMP, AI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript Hybrid options in Chichester, West Sussex Salary circa 35,000 - 45,000 plus benefits A highly respected digital agency is seeking a PHP Web Developer to join its growing technical team in Chichester. The business specialises in delivering bespoke websites, ecommerce platforms and business systems for clients across a range of sectors. Founded by developers and still highly technical in its approach, the company is known for building long-term client relationships, maintaining high engineering standards and investing heavily in its people. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of projects and working directly with clients to deliver meaningful business outcomes. The Role The successful candidate will be involved in designing, developing and maintaining bespoke web applications and business systems, working closely with colleagues and clients to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Unlike many development environments, there is no traditional project management layer. As a result, strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage priorities effectively are essential. Required Skills & Experience Commercial experience with modern, object-oriented PHP 8. Experience working with a PHP framework or large-scale PHP applications. A passion for writing clean, maintainable and reusable code. Experience with code quality tools, including PHPUnit, static analysis or automated testing processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues. Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and colleagues. A proven track record of delivering projects successfully, estimating accurately and identifying risks early. Desirable Skills Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas: AI-assisted and agentic software development. Front-end development using HTML, CSS/SASS and JavaScript. Ecommerce platforms and payment gateway integrations. PCI compliance. Web performance analysis and optimisation. Advanced SQL skills and database design, particularly with MariaDB. AWS infrastructure and cloud services. DevOps and systems administration. CloudFlare, Debian, Puppet and Terraform. Analytics implementation, including Google Tag Manager and server-side tracking. Consent management and privacy-focused measurement solutions. What's on Offer? Challenging, Meaningful Work Every project is bespoke, providing the opportunity to work on technically interesting solutions that have a direct impact on clients businesses. Employee Ownership As an employee-owned organisation, every member of the team has a genuine stake in the success of the business and the opportunity to influence its future direction. Career Progression The organisation actively rewards performance and offers clear opportunities for progression, increased responsibility and professional development. If you would like to apply for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for consideration. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform Software Development Manager NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome Hybrid / remote working Up to 100,000 + benefits If you're a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity. We're partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they're looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution. The Tech Environment The company's stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake. They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/Typescript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment. What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks. You'll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems. What We're Looking For Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks) Proven leadership of engineering teams Experience building and operating systems at scale A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems Interested? If you're a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business. Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed) / (phone number removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform Software Development Manager NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome Hyrbid / remote working Up to 100,000 + benefits If you're a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity. We're partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they're looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution. The Tech Environment The company's stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake. They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment. What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks. You'll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems. What We're Looking For Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks) Proven leadership of engineering teams Experience building and operating systems at scale A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems Interested? If you're a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business. Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed) / (phone number removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

AWS Cloud Operations Engineer - Technical Lead Large Government Project Global Tech/AI Business Full-Time. UK only Hybrid Working, Southampton. 2 Days a week onsite. Applicants must be eligible for Security Clearance Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on a major government programme? We're recruiting an experienced (Tech Lead) AWS Cloud Operations Engineer to join a large-scale project focused on onboarding a major public sector client and delivering highly secure communication services. This is a key role within a growing engineering team, helping to build, support and optimise cloud platforms that underpin critical services. You'll work across AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux environments, container platforms and databases, helping to ensure secure, scalable and highly available systems. What we're looking for: Strong AWS cloud experience - 5+ years (EKS, ECS, EC2, RDS, IAM, VPC) Linux systems administration expertise - 5+ years Containerisation and Kubernetes experience - 3+ years Terraform and Infrastructure as Code knowledge - 3+ years Database administration experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora or similar) A passion for reliability, security and continuous improvement Why apply? Join a major long-term government project Work on secure, mission-critical technology Excellent opportunity to influence architecture and operational excellence Be part of a global technology organisation investing heavily in growth and innovation If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges and want to play a key role in a high-profile programme, we'd love to hear from you. Hit apply to upload your CV or reach out to Steve Wright at Spectrum IT Recuitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Automation Software Engineer - Python AWS Technical Lead Senior Developer Infrastrutucre Automation IaC Southampton, Hampshire Hybrid, 2 days a week onsite 80k- 100k plus 8% bonus, pension, healthcare Are you a software engineer who loves solving infrastructure challenges through code? We're recruiting for an Automation Software Engineer to join a major long-term government technology programme, helping build large & secure customer contact and communications platforms used by critical organisations. This is an opportunity to work on complex cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering challenges where your work will have a direct impact on the success of a high-profile programme. Unlike many infrastructure roles, this is a genuinely software engineering-focused position. You'll spend your time building automation frameworks, developing internal tooling, creating Infrastructure as Code solutions, and eliminating manual processes through clean, scalable, production-quality code. What You'll Be Doing Summary of Skills Building automation frameworks and tooling using Python Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform Creating reusable templates and code generation platforms using Jinja/Jinja2 Automating Windows environments through PowerShell Managing and improving configuration management with Puppet Building CI/CD integrations for infrastructure delivery Working closely with cloud, platform and engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency Driving infrastructure standardisation, reliability and scalability across complex environments Why Apply? Join a major government-backed technology programme Work on highly secure, large-scale cloud infrastructure projects Significant engineering ownership and technical challenge Modern automation, cloud and DevOps tooling Hybrid working with a collaborative engineering culture Excellent opportunities for career growth and progression within a global technology organisation Location: Eastleigh, Hedge End, Whiteley, Southampton, Fareham Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote Hit apply to upload your CV or contact Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more info Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to join a globally recognised organisation as part of a small development team, building and enhancing their product range. Previous commercial experience in a Full Stack development role is essential. The company offers flexible hybrid working, with just one day per month required in their London office. Technical Requirements C# / .NET React AWS or Azure API Development Agile Additional & Beneficial Skills: Salesforce Apex Please apply to this advert or email your CV direct to (url removed) Applicants must be based in the UK and possess British Citizenship, ILR or Settled Status. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Infrastructure Specialist - (Microsoft 365 SME) Gloucester (Hybrid) Up to 65,000 + Benefits Are you a Microsoft technology expert looking to take ownership of enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 environments? We're seeking a Microsoft specialist to join a growing technical team as the go-to Microsoft Subject Matter Expert (SME). This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on designing, securing, and optimising modern Microsoft environments while acting as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders. Working across a diverse customer base, you will lead the design and delivery of Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint management, and security solutions, helping organisations maximise their investment in Microsoft's cloud technologies. What You'll Be Doing Act as the Microsoft 365 SME, providing technical leadership and best practice guidance across customer environments. Design, deploy, and optimise Microsoft 365 solutions including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups. Lead Microsoft tenant assessments, migrations, remediation projects, and platform modernisation initiatives. Architect and manage secure identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. Implement advanced Microsoft security technologies including Conditional Access, MFA, Passwordless Authentication, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Manage endpoint security and device lifecycle management through Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot. Apply Microsoft Zero Trust principles and security best practices across customer estates. Support compliance, governance, and security frameworks including GDPR and ISO-aligned standards. Drive automation and operational efficiency through PowerShell scripting and process improvement. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues and project delivery. Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of technical standards and service excellence. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration, architecture, and security. Deep technical expertise across: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Microsoft Intune & Windows Autopilot Microsoft Defender Suite Exchange Online SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams Conditional Access & Identity Security Strong understanding of endpoint management, identity governance, and Microsoft security best practices. Experience working within MSP, consultancy, or multi-tenant environments. Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills. Ability to operate as a trusted Microsoft SME and technical authority. Desirable Experience PowerShell scripting and automation. Microsoft Sentinel. Defender XDR. Experience driving technical standards, governance, and engineering improvements. Certifications (Desirable) MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator MD-102: Endpoint Administrator SC-Series Security Certifications AZ-Series Azure Certifications Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to become the Microsoft technical authority within a highly respected technology business. You'll work with the latest Microsoft cloud, security, and workplace technologies, influence technical strategy, and play a key role in delivering secure, modern workplace solutions for customers. If you're passionate about Microsoft technologies and want a role where your expertise genuinely makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Engineering Lead / Software Development Manager Remote / Hybrid working available Inside IR35 6 month contract + option to go permanent or extend We are looking for an experienced Engineering Lead / Software Development Manager to join a growing technology team. This role combines hands-on software engineering with team leadership, technical direction and delivery ownership. You will lead and support a team of developers, helping to improve engineering practices, remove technical blockers and ensure high-quality delivery of software solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to shape priorities, manage technical decisions and deliver projects that support business objectives. Key responsibilities: Lead, mentor and support a team of software engineers, encouraging best practice and continuous improvement. Remain hands-on with software development, contributing to coding, technical reviews and solution design. Provide technical leadership across applications, platforms and engineering practices. Support delivery of projects from concept through to implementation, managing priorities, risks and dependencies. Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders and technical teams to translate requirements into effective solutions. Improve development processes, tooling and engineering standards. Champion Agile ways of working and support effective team collaboration. Essential experience: Proven experience leading or managing software engineering teams. Strong hands-on development experience with C# / .NET . Experience with modern cloud technologies, ideally Azure . Understanding of software architecture, APIs and scalable systems. Experience delivering projects within Agile environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable experience: CI/CD and DevOps practices. Microservices or distributed systems. System integration experience. Mentoring developers and supporting engineering career development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader who enjoys balancing people leadership with hands-on engineering and making a genuine impact on technology delivery. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

If you're an experienced IT infrastructure professional who enjoys improving systems rather than simply keeping the lights on, this is an opportunity to help shape an IT function that's being built for the future. IT Infrastructure Manager Birmingham 55,000 - 60,000 Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Technology plays a critical role in keeping a freight rail operation moving. As the business continues to grow through acquisition, it's investing in its IT function to build a stronger infrastructure team capable of supporting an expanding organisation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the infrastructure estate, improve resilience, modernise services and help shape the technology roadmap for the future. You'll work across networks, cloud platforms, servers and security, leading infrastructure projects while ensuring the day-to-day environment remains stable, secure and reliable. If you enjoy combining hands-on technical expertise with project delivery and want the opportunity to influence how an IT infrastructure evolves, this role offers genuine scope to make an impact. What you'll be doing You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the organisation's infrastructure, ensuring critical services remain available while identifying opportunities to strengthen performance, resilience and security. Your responsibilities will include: Managing and supporting the existing IT infrastructure across multiple technologies. Monitoring systems proactively to identify and resolve issues before they affect the business. Delivering infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Acting as the technical lead on infrastructure and business change initiatives. Working closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues. Maintaining and improving cloud, server, network and security platforms. Identifying new technologies that could improve service, resilience or security. Creating and maintaining clear technical documentation. Supporting compliance with IT policies, governance and relevant legislation. Developing and maintaining the infrastructure roadmap as the organisation continues to grow. What you'll bring Essential Strong experience managing Microsoft infrastructure environments. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Solid networking knowledge covering LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi and SD-WAN technologies. Experience implementing and managing IT security solutions. A track record of delivering infrastructure projects and supporting business change. The ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues. Strong troubleshooting, organisational and prioritisation skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience writing technical documentation. Experience working within a regulated or operational environment such as transport, logistics, manufacturing or infrastructure. Experience integrating multiple business systems following organisational growth or acquisitions. What's on offer Hybrid working (3 days in the Birmingham office, 2 days from home). 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension and life assurance. Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme. Ongoing training and career development. Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support. Apply now or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment to find out more. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

If you're the kind of infrastructure professional who enjoys improving systems rather than simply keeping them running, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact. IT Systems Technologist Birmingham 50,000 - 55,000 Hybrid (3 days in the office) This is an opportunity to join a well-established UK transport business at a pivotal point in its growth. Following a recent acquisition, the company is investing heavily in its internal IT function and building a new team to support the next phase of the business. Rather than stepping into an environment where everything has already been decided, you'll have the opportunity to help shape how the infrastructure and systems function for years to come. Reporting directly to the Head of IT, you'll play a key role in supporting and developing the organisation's Microsoft, cloud and infrastructure estate while helping deliver projects that improve resilience, security and performance across the business. What you'll be doing Your time will be split between maintaining critical business systems and delivering improvements that modernise the IT environment. You'll be responsible for: Managing and supporting Microsoft 365, Azure and Windows Server environments. Supporting network infrastructure and ensuring systems work seamlessly together. Monitoring the IT estate, identifying issues before they become problems and resolving technical incidents. Maintaining secure, reliable and high-performing infrastructure. Implementing system and security policies to strengthen the overall environment. Delivering infrastructure and systems projects alongside the Head of IT. Working with third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve services. Researching and introducing new technologies that improve operational efficiency and security. Producing and maintaining clear technical documentation. Ensuring systems remain compliant with relevant IT standards and regulations. What you'll need You'll be a well-rounded infrastructure professional who enjoys working across a broad technology estate and is comfortable taking ownership of technical challenges. You'll ideally have experience with: Microsoft 365 and Azure. Windows Server administration. Cloud technologies and infrastructure support. Network services and systems administration. IT security tools and security best practice. Integrating and supporting interconnected business systems. Delivering technical projects from planning through to completion. Explaining technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues. Just as importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, works well with different teams across the business and takes pride in delivering reliable, secure IT services. What's on offer Hybrid working with three days per week in the Birmingham office. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension and life assurance. Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support. Apply now or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment to find out more. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

If you're in IT support and want to be part of a team that's being built from the ground up rather than simply inheriting old processes, this role is worth a look. This is an IT Support Analyst position with a well-established UK transport and logistics business that's investing heavily in its internal IT function following a recent acquisition. IT Support Analyst Birmingham 28,000- 32,000 Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 from home) Good IT support isn't just about fixing problems. It's about making sure nearly a thousand people can do their jobs without technology getting in the way. The business is one of the UK's largest rail freight operators, Following a recent acquisition, they're investing in a stronger internal IT function and building a team that can support the next stage of the business. This is an opportunity to join that team from the beginning. You'll be supporting colleagues across multiple locations, solving day-to-day technical issues, maintaining core IT systems and helping create a more responsive, reliable service for the business. If you enjoy variety, taking ownership of problems and making life easier for end users, you'll find plenty to get involved in. What you'll be doing You'll be the first point of contact for IT support, providing first and second line support across a broad range of technologies and users. Your work will include: Resolving IT incidents and service requests from end users. Installing, configuring and supporting Windows devices, Microsoft 365 and business applications. Supporting Active Directory administration. Maintaining desktops, laptops, mobile devices and associated hardware. Carrying out daily system health checks and monitoring backups. Escalating more complex issues where appropriate and seeing them through to resolution. Maintaining technical documentation. Supporting IT projects as the team continues to grow. Visiting other company sites when required. Taking part in a one week in four on-call rota, with a fixed additional payment. What you'll need We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems and takes pride in delivering a great service. You'll ideally have experience with: Windows desktop operating systems. Microsoft 365 installation and configuration. Active Directory. PC hardware support. Basic networking concepts. Mobile device support. Providing excellent customer service in a busy support environment. Just as important is your approach. You'll be someone who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly, takes ownership of issues and enjoys helping people. Salary & Benefits 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Company pension and life assurance. Paid on-call allowance (1 week in 4). Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme. Ongoing training and career development. Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support. Apply now or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment to find out more. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

AWS Cloud Operations Engineer (Night Shift) Night Shift (10pm - 6am) (Fully Remote) Large Government Project Applicants must be eligible for Security Clearance Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on a major government programme? We're recruiting an experienced AWS Cloud Operations Engineer to join a large-scale project focused on onboarding a major public sector client and delivering highly secure customer contact solutions. This is a key role within a growing engineering team, helping to build, support and optimise cloud platforms that underpin critical services. You'll work across AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux environments, container platforms and databases, helping to ensure secure, scalable and highly available systems. What we're looking for: Strong AWS cloud experience (EKS, ECS, EC2, RDS, IAM, VPC) Linux systems administration expertise Containerisation and Kubernetes experience Terraform and Infrastructure as Code knowledge Database administration experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora or similar) A passion for reliability, security and continuous improvement Why apply? Join a major long-term government project Work on secure, mission-critical technology Excellent opportunity to influence architecture and operational excellence Be part of a global technology organisation investing heavily in growth and innovation If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges and want to play a key role in a high-profile programme, we'd love to hear from you. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Service Desk Engineer Fully On-Site - Milton Keynes Office 30,000 - 35,000 + Bonus & Benefits We're looking for a Service Desk Engineer to join our dynamic team and be part of a leading international technology provider. You will be working with a wide variety of customers in a diverse number of sectors including Finance, Manufacturing and Retail. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative, forward-thinking technology organisation where your work directly contributes to keeping critical systems running smoothly for our customers. Every day brings new challenges, new technologies, and the chance to make a real impact. In this role, you'll manage incidents from start to finish, ensuring tickets are logged, prioritised and resolved within agreed SLAs. You'll work closely with technical teams, partners and customers, providing regular service reporting while helping to deliver an outstanding managed service experience. Experience Required: Must have IBM Infrastructure / Environment background experience Experience in a Service Desk, Operations or Managed Services environment Knowledge of ticketing systems (JIRA ideally) and 1st line support processes Strong Microsoft 365 skills Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities A proactive, customer-focused approach with great attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can make a real difference to customers, and where your development truly matters, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.