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Software Support Analyst SQL Abingdon / Hybrid £40,000pa £45,000pa plus bonus & benefits: MARS is working in partnership with a leading change & transformation consultancy who are based in the heart of Oxfordshire. This impressive business has grown 25% year on year, and due to this growth, and demand for their software solutions, they are looking to recruit a passionate and articulate Software Support Analyst into a new client support team. On a day to day basis the Software Support Analyst is to respond to incidents, change requests and proactive monitoring to address the challenges impacting the client solutions. As a member of the team, you will mentor the junior members and assist the Client Support Team Lead in their continual improvement of Client Support. You will initially act as the first point of contact for our customers experiencing issues with solutions provide by the Software Engineering Team. Customer service is key to this role, and the Software Support Analyst will need to seek to fully understand the needs of the customer and have a real desire to help them get to a successful conclusion. About you: The Software Support Analyst needs to be a high calibre individual, with exceptional levels of personal drive and eagerness for personal development. An analytical mind, coupled with strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential to fit into my clients culture. You ll have previous experience in a similar role or can demonstrate a passion for supporting customers through technology. The successful candidate will also have the following: Excellent customer service skills. A real passion and desire to help people and to have the drive and tenacity to own issues from start to finish. To be able to manage escalations and work with multiple stakeholders An excellent approach to problem solving. To have detective like skills and take a positive approach to understand and solve even the most complex problems. To be able to mentor more junior members on their investigations Proactive and consistent in their approach to work and will drive improvement in their areas of responsibility and beyond Essential: A passion for technology and desire to learn about new systems and tools Experience in ITIL best practices, experience in supporting bespoke software, experience in supporting cloud infrastructure and hardware , experience in query languages such as SQL and KQL Desirable: Experience in Power BI and the languages used M query and DAX Awareness of programming languages such a Python and C# Experience in or awareness of software requirements gathering Experience in or awareness of software development Experience in managing 3rd party supplier relationships Our client is offering a highly competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000) and our generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re a Software Support Analyst with 1-2 years of experience commercial experience, and you re looking for a career defining opportunity, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Location London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer to work within the Targeted Interception (Domestic) Engineering team, which forms part of the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with an technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK. Together, we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including (National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Job description The purpose of the Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer role is to ensure critical Intelligence Collection capabilities are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the TI Intelligence networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Having an in-depth knowledge of the network protocols; Installing of new network hardware, configuration which will also include the patching of all network elements; Working knowledge of the Fortigate, CISCO and Dell hardware primarily; Maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for ICI. Security is extremely important for all of the services SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high and low level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites is regularly required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is essential. Please note, TI (Domestic) team members will be subject to an on call rota. This role aligns to Senior Infrastructure Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and responsibilities: Business as usual support - Help deliver 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the ICI business can function as efficiently as possible. Specification of hardware - Matching business requirements to hardware specifications that meet and often exceed those requirements Installation of hardware - Racking and cabling of hardware to an industry best practice level, including asset management registering of support, licensing Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Patching and upgrades of Network equipment - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration of Network equipment - Have the knowledge of configuring the different types of network equipment Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements Interception principles - Have an understanding of Interception of Telecommunications would be useful, even at a basic level Infrastructure Problem Solving - Have a basic understanding of Infrastructure to be able to problem solve network and/or server issues Knowledge and the working of Fortigate, CISCO and Dell firewalls - Have an in-depth understanding of the Firewall models - configuration, patching, support, fault finding and upgrading Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - In-depth knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate On-call working The post holder may be required to participate in an on call 24/7 Rota. If you do perform on-call duties, you will be entitled to an On-Call allowance, for each session you are on-call, aligned to renumeration policy. Essential Criteria You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.Entry Requirements Applicants should possess strong level of expertise in working at 3rd line level, for the following essential entry requirements: An in-depth knowledge and experience of Network equipment including configuration and installation Experience in the configuration and Patching of Fortigate, CISCO and Dell Firewalls and Switches Experience in maintaining and fault finding a network located across multiple sites Licences A Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is required Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace

Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit an Application Operations Engineer to join our DF Engineering Team, which works within the Specialist Operational Services (SOS) function. The SOS team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with an technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK, together we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including NPCC and MPS and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and for overseas partners. Job description The purpose of the Applications Operations Engineer role is to support and maintain critical digital forensic and/or intelligence collection applications to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role involves supports the delivery of 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10 and 11, virtual servers (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; Supporting systems maintenance in line with technical requirements for business area. This post requires SC clearance as a minimum, with a possibility to gain DV within 12 months of being in post. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is desirable. Please note, staff in our DF Engineering functions will form part of an on-call rota. This role aligns to Application Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: Business as Usual Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests Server Maintenance - Assist with supporting servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and to share knowledge, providing briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Basic understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - Basic knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate Software and applications - Knowledge of software/application; installation and configuration On-call working The post holder may be required to participate in an on call 24/7 rota. If you do perform on-call duties, you will be entitled to an On-Call allowance, for each session you are on-call, aligned to renumeration policy. Essential Criteria You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.Entry Requirements Experience for the following essential entry requirements: Experience of Servers including a basic knowledge of configuration & installation Experience of maintaining software and applications on servers or end user devices Experience in the configuration of Active Directory, Group Policies and certificate management Experience of maintaining and fault finding within an infrastructure which includes multiple physical and virtual servers Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace

Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineers at one of our locations in Warrington, London, Birmingham, Leicester, Normanton (Calder) or Bristol (team dependent - see below) with the ability to travel between sites within the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with a technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK, together we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting-edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include international deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function, to allow a proactive response to the changing nature of SOC threats. The Targeted Interception Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including National police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. Please note that Targeted Interception (TI Domestic) Engineering posts are located only at London and Warrington bases. The Targeted Interception (International) Engineering posts can be located at any of the advertised locations, however International roles will also require regular international travel. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics too including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Digital Forensics (DF) engineering roles can be located at any of the advertised locations. Please note, staff in TI (Domestic) and DF Engineering functions will form part of an on-call Rota. Our TI (International) team does not have an on-call Rota, however this may be subject to change. Job description Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical Intelligence Collection and Digital Forensics capabilities are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after specialist NCA capabilities and networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including MS Server 2016-24, various flavours of LINIX on physical and virtual hardware (mainly Hyper-V or VMWare) and the use of containerized technologies; Maintaining and upgrading systems in line with business technical requirements. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all of the services SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high and low level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites is regularly required. As such, a full, clean, UK Driving License is essential. This role aligns to Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure operational teams can function as efficiently as possible. Specification of hardware - Matching business requirements to hardware specifications that meet and often exceed those requirements. Installation of hardware - Racking and cabling of hardware to an industry best practice level, including asset management registering of support, licensing. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High- and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide full support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Interception or Digital Forensics principles - Have an understanding of Interception of Telecommunications or Digital Forensics would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. MS Exchange - Be able to support and maintain new and existing installations. Knowledge and the working of various firewalls including Fortigate, CISCO, Palo Alto and Dell firewalls - Have an in-depth understanding of the Firewall models, configuration, patching, support, fault finding and upgrading. Virtualization technologies Hyper-V and VMWare (vSphere, vSAN, Horizon/Omnissa) - Understanding of virtual technologies Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note . click apply for full job details

Location Birmingham, Bristol, Calder (Normanton), Leicester, London , Warrington For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 - March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy. About the job Job summary We are currently looking to recruit Senior Application Operations Engineers to work within the TI (International) Engineering and DF Engineering teams, which form part of the Specialist Operational Services function. The Specialist Operational Services (SOS) team works within the wider DDaT Enterprise Services function and runs and maintains the NCAs most sensitive operationally focused front-line IT services. The team is comprised of IT professionals, law enforcement and staff with a technology focused mind-set, willing to go that extra mile to achieve real world benefits for the UK. Together, we ensure that specialist services are fit for purpose, agile, delivered 24/7 and have a direct impact on the NCAs mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime (SOC). Through developing and provisioning of cutting edge technology services, the SOS function will enhance intelligence collection, surveillance and digital forensics capabilities to support the Agency's fight against serious and organised crime. The SOS function brings together Digital Forensics and Targeted Interception services which include International deployments. Additional teams and specialist services are also being identified to move into this Engineering function so the Agency is able to respond proactively to the changing nature of the SOC threats. The Targeted Interception (TI) International Engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end technical capabilities including infrastructure, networking and software used within Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) department, wider policing partners including National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and overseas partners. Targeted Interception Engineering leads on specifying, designing, developing, delivering and supporting new technical capabilities and for the requirements capture to make use of raw intelligence material for ICI and partners. Please note, due to the nature of this role, regular international travel will be required. The Digital Forensics (DF) engineering function is responsible for deployment, configuration and support of hi-end digital forensics tools including infrastructure, networking and software used within the Investigations department and overseas partners. Please note, staff within DF Engineering will form part of an on-call rota. Job description Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Applications Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical digital forensic and intelligence collection applications are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10, 11, virtual hardware (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for business area. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all the services that SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high - and low - level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving License is desirable. This role aligns to Senior Application Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required. Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link DDat Enterprise Services Engineers - Virtual Event Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time. Person specification Understanding of Servers, storage systems and configuration - In-depth knowledge of IT hardware; installation and configuration of operating systems including virtualized environments. Problem Solving - Using logic and imagination to make sense of a situation and find an intelligent solution. Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication. Team Work - Works effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes, rather than individual goals. Adaptability - Be able to learn quickly in a fast-moving agile environment and adapt to new technologies. Fault finding - Troubleshooting and provide resolution for system incidents. Recording and sharing the knowledge where appropriate. Software and applications - . click apply for full job details

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer (Integration & V&V) Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Filton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: The Integration Manager sits within the Acceptance & Integration area and is responsible for: - Production and maintenance of the Integration strategy and management set Monitoring of Integration testing activities, providing assurance of its adherence to agreed process Has oversight of the Systems Engineering aspects of Integration Detailed audit / investigative reports on the perceived deficiencies in integration approach, culminating in recommendations to mitigate or irradicate as appropriate Oversight of the integration aspects of design proving arguments, and functional flows Providing oversight and assurance of development & validation and verification plans and procedures for performing activities that will deliver system element and stakeholder requirements acceptance criteria. Monitoring of Verification and Validation activities within the Integration area, providing assurance of its adherence to agreed process Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the correct tools and documentation and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Support the documentation of domain knowledge and be able to pass on information and expertise in order to help grow the knowledge base within appropriate business teams Provide technical guidance to other engineers and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities Your skills and experiences: Essential: A STEM degree or equivalent experience Registration with the relevant engineering council (Incorporated or chartered/demonstrable evidence) Strong knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and ability to apply systems engineering practice in real work Experience of Systems Engineering (SE), including usage of SE tool-suites to gather and analyse requirements Desirable: A strong understanding of other related project, product, programme, domain, discipline and functional teams of submarines or equivalent external bodies Experience in complex system design and development, including electronic hardware and software development, design, and implementation INCOSE/IFSE certification or membership Understanding of the various requirement set documents and their hierarchy /purpose (TechSpec, Ship Spec, URD, etc ) Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Whole Boat Team As a Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Integration, Validation and Verification) you will apply subject matter expertise and domain experience to support submarine programmes in integrating systems of interest from system elements and assuring validation and verification against system and stakeholder requirements. They will provide subject matter expertise and advice to other functional and capability areas to support overall project delivery and performance. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Software Engineer Robotics Harwell Hybrid £55,000pa - £65,000pa plus share scheme & benefits: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate Robotics Software Engineer to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This amazing business and AUV submersible robot have massive potential across a range of different industry sectors. The Robotics Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of advanced software for next-generation underwater unmanned platforms using C++, Python on ROS/ROS2. This role will play a pivotal part in driving control, autonomy, perception, and mission-critical software for submersible robotic systems. If you re passionate about robotics and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, you honestly need to make contact with us, this Robotics Software Engineer role is not to be missed. Candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years, due to needing SC clearance. Key Responsibilities: Design, and development of software for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), leveraging ROS/ROS 2 and other robotic middleware. Integration and selection of a wide array of sensors (e.g., sonar, cameras, Doppler velocity logs, IMUs) and actuators into robust, modular control frameworks. Implementation of autonomy algorithms, including SLAM, path planning, adaptive control, and real-time obstacle avoidance, with focus on GNSS denied localisation. Development of real-time systems for data acquisition, onboard processing, and underwater communication (acoustic, RF, optical). Testing and validation, including hardware-in-the-loop simulations and live sea trials, ensuring robust performance in challenging marine environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, mechanical, and electrical engineers to ensure cohesive and reliable system integration. Maintain clear and concise documentation, and manage source control using tools like Git/GitLab. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master s degree in Robotics , Computer Science, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in embedded systems, robotics software, or unmanned systems development. Strong expertise in C++, Python, and software development for real-time systems. Experience with ROS or ROS 2, including custom nodes, launch files, and integration with hardware. Experience with embedded software development such as STM32, ESP32, and Arduino. Bonus if you have worked with Pixhawk. Ability to work in field conditions, including support for field testing and sea deployments. Preferred Experience: Domain Experience in maritime, defence, or subsea robotics industries. Knowledge of machine learning, underwater SLAM, or AI for autonomy in constrained environments. Familiarity with underwater navigation, acoustic communications, or environmental sensing. If you re passionate about both robotics, in particular autonomous underwater or submersible vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, and you love software engineering within this space, please get in touch ASAP. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Principal Hardware Engineer Marine AUV Robotics Harwell Hybrid £65,000pa - £70,000pa plus share scheme & benefits: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate Principal Hardware Engineer to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This amazing business and AUV submersible robot have massive potential across a range of different industry sectors. The Principal Hardware Engineer will lead in the design, integration, and testing of advanced hardware systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). In this role, you will be responsible for developing mission-critical electronics and system architectures that operate reliably in challenging marine environments. If you re passionate about robotics within the maritime industry and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, you honestly need to make contact with us, this Principal Hardware Engineer role is not to be missed. Candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years, due to needing SC clearance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and development of hardware systems for underwater unmanned platforms, including power distribution, embedded electronics, sensor integration , and control systems. Design and oversee development of custom PCBs , enclosures, and interconnect systems that meet demanding environmental and operational requirements (pressure, corrosion, vibration). Evaluate and integrate marine sensors (e.g., sonar, cameras, DVLs, IMUs) and actuators into system designs, ensuring compatibility and performance under water. Develop and implement robust electrical and communication interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, I2C, SPI) for high-reliability operation. Lead hardware system integration and testing, including pressure testing, EMI/EMC validation, and underwater operational trials. Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive design and successful system-level integration. Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation including schematics, BOMs, test plans, design justifications , and regulatory compliance records . Support field testing and deployments, including troubleshooting and field-based system diagnostics. Qualifications: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably in unmanned systems, robotics, or rugged embedded systems. Proficiency in PCB design and layout tools (e.g., Altium, KiCAD, OrCAD) and electrical simulation/analysis tools. Hands-on experience designing for harsh environments including pressure, saltwater exposure, and thermal constraints . Strong understanding of signal integrity, grounding, shielding , and EMI/EMC considerations . Familiarity with underwater communication systems (e.g., acoustic modems, fiber optics, RF through water). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware development efforts from concept through deployment. Preferred Experience: Experience with low-power design , battery management systems, and subsea power architectures. Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards for marine or defense systems. Prior work on AUVs, ROVs , or similar subsea robotics platforms. If you re passionate about both robotics, in particular autonomous underwater or submersible vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, and you love software engineering within this space, please get in touch ASAP. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Location Abbey Wood North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, South West. Kentigern House - Glasgow. Tomlinson House, Norcross, Blackpool, Lancashire. About the job Job summary Are you a dedicated person who is passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work for the Ministry of Defence? Defence Business Services (DBS) is one of the largest shared service organisations in Europe that provides a wide range of corporate services, to over 1.2 million end users, including serving and past military and families, as well as MoD civil servants and industry. DBS delivers large scale administration and smaller specialist services to enable the wider MOD to focus on its core aims, maintaining the UK's Defence and Security. Services include Human Resources, Pay, Veterans, Finance and Procurement. Our Vision - To support UK defence customers with outstanding service every time. Our Mission - Together we will proudly support Defence, continuously improving and delivering flexible, timely, sustainable and value for money services that underpin the whole force and enhance operational capability. DBS is committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues. We are building an inclusive culture and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us through opportunities to develop your skills and experience. We also offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career accessible to you and offer a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Where your role permits, we support a blended working approach alternatively known as hybrid working. DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and have consolidated all activities in Norcross, Blackpool. A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2027. Come and join the DBS community today! Job description DBS DIT provides digital capability that supports corporate services across the Ministry of Defence, including Finance, Commercial, Payroll and Human Resources for Military Personnel, Civilian Personnel and Veterans. Our digital solutions comprise enterprise resource planning systems, performance management, analytics, automation, low code applications and public facing services through Gov.uk. These are deployed via a number of core technologies including Oracle, Cognos, Microsoft and Blue Prism utilising cloud platforms (SAAS/PAAS/IAAS) and on-premise hosting. A software developer designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. In this role, you will: • Be responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach • Create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse Person specification As a senior data modelling software developer you will: • plan and lead development on sets of related stories • have an understanding of the whole system and take responsibility for teaching this to others • work with other disciplines to understand what needs to be built • coach and mentor more junior colleagues • operate the production services you build • find ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Essential Criteria: You will need the following skills for this role • Availability and capacity management. You can define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of the availability of services, including power. You can control and manage service availability to meet business needs cost-effectively, including managing the capability, functionality and sustainability of service components (such as hardware, software, network resources, and software or infrastructure as a service). • Development process optimisation. You can identify opportunities for improving the development process, make these improvements and evaluate their success. You can work with others to select and implement tools and practices to build confidence and reduce risk in each stage of the software development life cycle (from planning and prioritisation through to build, test, deployment and monitoring). • Information security. You can maintain the security, confidentiality and integrity of information systems through compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. You can design, implement and operate controls and management strategies to allow this. • Modern standards approach. You can apply a modern standards approach throughout automation and testing. • Programming and build (software engineering). You can use agreed security standards and specifications to design, create, test and document new or amended software. • Prototyping. You can apply technical knowledge and experience to create or design workable prototypes, both programs and physical outputs. You can understand parameters, restrictions and synergies. • Service support. You can maintain and support services. • Systems design. You can create the specification and design of systems to meet defined business needs. You can work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You can visualise the ideal user service and come up with design ideas and possible design approaches. You can effectively explore different approaches to solving problems. • Systems integration. You can identify integration points between systems and processes, designing data contracts and communication between the components. You can make use of modern design patterns that reduce risk and complexity where possible. You can perform integration tests as part of the development process, drawing on suitable testing frameworks and methodologies. • User focus. You can understand users and identify who they are and what their needs are, based on evidence. You can translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs. You can engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. You can show that you put users first and can manage competing priorities. Desired Criteria: You will hold a recognized technical certification appropriate to the role or be prepared to obtain this while in post. Experience of working in a corporate services or shared services environment. Knowledge and experience of using any of the following technologies: Oracle Fusion (Enterprise Resource Planning / Human Capital Management), Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDM), Oracle e-Business Suite, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle APEX, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Cognos Planning Analytics, Cognos Analytics, Cognos Data Manager / DataStage, Certent Disclosure Management (CDM), Remedy, Microsoft PowerPlatform, Microsoft Azure, Blue Prism, RPA, PowerPlatform, APIs, .net, VBA, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Express, TypeORM, Postgres, Nunjucks, Jinja2, Bicep, GraphOL, Automapper, Docker, SmartBear. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Developing Self and Others Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - User Focus competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - System Design competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Programming and Build (Software Engineering) competency Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Information Security competency

Job Title: Software Architect Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes or Portsmouth - BroadOak Salary: Up to £85,700 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme. Part time & accruing hours available' Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. What you'll be doing: Provide Software Subject Matter Expertise: Working across multiple projects with various programming languages, architectures, and lifecycle models, offering specialist technical advice and guidance to peers and projects Define and Develop Architectural Artefacts: Creating, assessing and reviewing software and data processing architectures to meet software and system requirements and support future re-use of software, ensuring alignment throughout the engineering lifecycle Establish and Maintain Design Processes: Enhancing transformational activities and tools used to develop and manage software design artefacts, ensuring robust, resilient, scalable and secure middleware and applications architectures on modern hardware Ensure Toolchain Compliance and Integration: Collaborating with DevOps to ensure tools are licensed, OSS-compliant, interoperable, and integrated into the build process Lead Technical Governance: Conduct peer reviews, leading technical design reviews, verify and sign off software designs, and uphold Maritime Services' software processes Promote Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing: Supporting skills development within the team, maintain awareness of industry trends, and ensure architectural awareness of Security, and Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) Your skills and experiences: Extensive experience with at least one high-level programming language and a high-level design methodology such as UML Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and familiarity with various models, including Agile and Waterfall Proven experience in leading software development activities and mentoring engineering teams Solid knowledge of relevant software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207), including software safety and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) Comprehensive understanding of configuration management practices and tools. Strong Technical Background, Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related numerate discipline, with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Future Radar team: Join us in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. We are evolving our radar portfolio by enhancing our existing products and developing brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance. With strong collaboration from our customers and investment in talent, our strategy is to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As the Software Architect you will act as the technical focal point and design authority, developing and maintaining software architectures that meet challenging complex Radar requirements. Using modern operating systems, tools, and design patterns, you will create robust, resilient, scalable and secure middleware and application layers for hardware. You'll leverage both licensed and open-source tools, ensuring compliance with OSS guidance, and work with the wider team to ensure a smooth implementation, integration and test process. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 7th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Firmware Support Engineer - Modbus & M-Bus Specialist Are you an Embedded Software Engineer with deep expertise in Modbus and M-Bus protocols? Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and providing direct customer support? We are a forward-thinking company in Morecambe seeking a Firmware Support Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be the bridge between our innovative IoT products and our customers, designing robust embedded systems and providing expert technical guidance. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on Firmware Engineer who is passionate about both development and problem-solving to play a key role in our success. Your Role: Bridging Development & Customer Success As a Firmware Support Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of our firmware, from design and development to post-deployment support. Your expertise in Modbus RTU/TCP and M-Bus will be critical. Key Responsibilities: Design & Development: Create, develop, and test firmware for a range of embedded systems and IoT devices . Protocol Expertise: Specialise in the implementation and optimisation of Modbus and M-Bus communication systems . Debugging & Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex issues related to firmware, hardware, and network connectivity (including TCP/IP , Ethernet ). Customer-Facing Support: Act as the primary technical contact for customers, providing clear, expert support on our products and protocols. Hardware Collaboration: Work with hardware teams; knowledge of PCB design and assembly is a plus for effective troubleshooting. Full Lifecycle Involvement: Participate in requirements definition, unit testing, API design, and maintaining documentation in Confluence. What We're Looking For (Person Specification): Essential Skills & Experience: Proven commercial experience as a Firmware Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer. Strong, hands-on experience with Modbus and M-Bus communication protocols. Proficiency in embedded software development practices (C/C++ is often implied). Solid understanding of computer networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, Ethernet). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for debugging complex system issues. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers and colleagues. Desirable Skills: Experience with IoT device development. Familiarity with PCB design, assembly, and troubleshooting. Knowledge of test automation frameworks. What We Offer You: Competitive Salary: A competitive package of up to £50,000, dependent on your experience. Specialist Role: Become the go-to expert in Modbus and M-Bus within a growing company. Career Growth: A clear path for professional development in a company that values innovation. Impactful Work: See your firmware deployed in real-world IoT applications and support them directly. Ready to Apply? If you are a Firmware Engineer with Modbus and M-Bus expertise and a passion for customer-facing technical support, we encourage you to apply. Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your CV and cover letter.

About Churchill: We are the people that bring you experts in soft FM services who are committed to enhancing spaces to enrich lives. Our brands are trusted by thousands of organisations across the UK to clean, secure and enhance workplaces, education environments, public transport, leisure destinations, open spaces and the critical links that keep our country running. As Churchill's group of specialist business continues to grow, we stay true to our foundations of local service delivery, agility, and flexibility, and listening to what our customers want. This is embedded in our belief that to deliver the best service for our clients and partners real expertise and knowledge is needed. Our sibling brands deliver facilities services in the cleaning, security, water hygiene, housing and guest services sectors offering each market a comprehensive solution for their needs. Overview: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our 1st Line Support team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start a career in IT, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognized qualification. You'll play a key role in supporting end users, helping to resolve IT issues, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You'll be responsible for: The first point of contact for IT support via phone, email and ticketing system. Log, categorise and prioritise incoming support requests accurately. Troubleshoot and resolve basic hardware, software and network issues. Assist with setting up and configuring PCs, laptops, mobile devices and peripherals. Escalate more complex issues to the internal Support team where appropriate. Perform routine maintenance tasks such as password resets and user account management. Maintain accurate records and documentation of support tasks and resolutions. Support the onboarding and offboarding process of staff by setting up or deactivating IT accounts and equipment. Participate in training and development activities as part of the apprenticeship. Follow all company policies and procedures, including data protection and security best practices. About you: You're someone who's curious about how things work and love solving problems. You might already enjoy helping friends or family with their tech issues, and you're keen to turn that interest into a career. You're reliable, eager to learn, and not afraid to ask questions. You thrive in a team setting but can also take initiative when needed. Most of all, you care about doing a good job and delivering a great experience to the people you support. Required skills: Keen interest in IT and technology. Willingness to learn and develop skills. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. A helpful and patient attitude with a customer-focused approach. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications. Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team and take direction. In addition, the following experience would be beneficial: Some experience with IT (e.g., through school, personal projects, or work experience). Familiarity with common IT systems such as Active Directory or Office 365. Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: The team work on a 9-day rota over 2 weeks, so they get a day off every fortnight. 75 hours over 2 weeks, between 8am - 5:30 on a rota. Benefits: We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here's what you'll get: Employee ownership - You are part of our success! 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support. Two paid volunteering days per year - Give back to a cause that matters to you. Exclusive perks and discounts - More than 250 deals available. Ongoing training and development - From apprenticeships to leadership programs. Wellbeing, diversity & inclusion - Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way. Recognition and rewards - Celebrating our shining stars all year round. Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.

Location : Ipswich, Suffolk Employment Type : Full-time, On-site Salary : £24,000 - £28,000 (DOE) Company Type : Managed Service Provider (MSP) About the Role We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused 1st Line IT Support Technician to join our clients busy service desk team in Ipswich. As part of a growing Managed Service Provider (MSP), you'll be the first point of contact for our clients - helping resolve technical issues quickly and professionally, while delivering outstanding customer service. This is a hands-on, on-site role, ideal for someone with a passion for technology and a desire to develop their IT career within a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st line technical support via phone, email, and remote tools Log, prioritise, and manage incidents and service requests through the helpdesk system Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues Escalate complex issues to 2nd line or specialist teams when required Assist with user account management, password resets, and system access Maintain accurate documentation of tickets, resolutions, and procedures Support desktop, laptop, and printer installations and configurations Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships Skills & Experience Previous experience in a 1st line / helpdesk support role (ideally within an MSP) Good understanding of Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory Familiarity with remote support tools and ticketing systems Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities Relevant IT qualifications (e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft, ITIL) are a plus Why Join Us? Competitive salary (£24,000 - £28,000 DOE) Exposure to a wide range of clients and technologies Clear career progression within a growing MSP environment Ongoing training and professional development Friendly, collaborative on-site team culture Free on-site parking and modern office facilities

Project Manager Software / Hardware (Hybrid -2 days per week onsite , Tuesdays & Thursdays ) Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + 5% Pension Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture and investment in cutting-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement solutions used by telecoms and network operators across the globe. With continued growth in product portfolio and capability, this is an ideal time to join and make a real impact on the future success of the business. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering teams in the delivery of next-generation hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting and executing product development projects, working closely with Product Management to shape the roadmap and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to influence product direction and help shape the next generation of innovative solutions. The Role: Lead Electronics, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams through the product development lifecycle Plan, budget and manage complex new product introduction projects Work closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements and roadmap Provide leadership, direction and support to Engineers, including line management responsibilities The Person: Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering or related subject Strong project management experience delivering combined hardware and software products Proven ability to organise, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment Demonstrates a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to decision making Reference Number: BBBH - (phone number removed) To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Position: I.T Manager Location: Chichester Salary: 40,000- 50,000 I.T Manager required for an Architecture company based in Chichester. The ideal candidate will have architectural experience although not essential and live within a commutable distance of their office. I.T Manager Overview Manage and maintain all I.T. infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and backups. Oversee installation, configuration, and updates of software and hardware systems. Provide day-to-day technical support to staff across multiple offices or remote setups. Administer and support architecture-related software, including Adobe and project management tools. Manage software licensing, renewals, and compliance. Oversee secure file storage, backup systems, and disaster recovery planning. I.T Manager Requirements Proven experience as an I.T. Manager or Senior I.T. Support professional, ideally within an architecture, engineering, or design firm. Strong understanding of architecture and design software (Adobe Suite) Knowledge of Windows and macOS environments, networks, and server management (Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365). Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills. Live within a commutable of Chichester Salary & Benefits Salary- 40,000- 50,000 Hours- 09:00- 17:30 Monday- Friday Hybrid working available Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Software Architect Portsmouth-BroadOak/Isle of White-Cowes 70,000- 85,700 + Bonus(10-20%) My client a multinational Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a Software Architect to join their team. Join my client in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. The client is evolving their radar portfolio by enhancing their existing products and developing brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance. With strong collaboration from their customers and investment in talent, their strategy is to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation What you'll be doing: Provide Software Subject Matter Expertise: Working across multiple projects with various programming languages, architectures, and lifecycle models, offering specialist technical advice and guidance to peers and projects Define and Develop Architectural Artefacts: Creating, assessing and reviewing software and data processing architectures to meet software and system requirements and support future re-use of software, ensuring alignment throughout the engineering lifecycle Establish and Maintain Design Processes: Enhancing transformational activities and tools used to develop and manage software design artefacts, ensuring robust, resilient, scalable and secure middleware and applications architectures on modern hardware Ensure Toolchain Compliance and Integration: Collaborating with DevOps to ensure tools are licensed, OSS-compliant, interoperable, and integrated into the build process Lead Technical Governance: Conduct peer reviews, leading technical design reviews, verify and sign off software designs, and uphold Maritime Services' software processes Promote Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing: Supporting skills development within the team, maintain awareness of industry trends, and ensure architectural awareness of Security, and Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) Skills/Experience: Extensive experience with at least one high-level programming language and a high-level design methodology such as UML Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and familiarity with various models, including Agile and Waterfall Proven experience in leading software development activities and mentoring engineering teams Solid knowledge of relevant software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207), including software safety and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) Comprehensive understanding of configuration management practices and tools. Strong Technical Background, Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related numerate discipline, with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it To apply for this role please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below

Interaction Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a specialist IT company looking to expand their multi-lingual team within their modern service office in Peterborough. We are seeking Dutch-speaking Service Desk Advisers to handle inbound IT support enquiries. This is an ongoing temporary-to-permanent position. Hours: 40 per week, between 7am 7pm (must be flexible with shift rotation and occasional weekends) Pay: £13.33 What s on offer: Competitive pay Overtime available (time and half) Full training provided Weekly pay Opportunity to progress within a growing IT team Temp of the Month - vouchers! Duties include: Providing first-line IT support to external clients, resolving queries efficiently and professionally Logging, tracking, and updating support tickets accurately in the system Troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, escalating where necessary Guiding clients through step-by-step solutions over the phone or via email Maintaining clear documentation of common issues and solutions to support team knowledge Supporting the team with general IT tasks and contributing to ongoing process improvements Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and building strong relationships with clients Who we re looking for: Fluent in English and Dutch, written and verbal Strong customer service skills Previous call centre experience beneficial but not essential Organised and methodical in approach to work Previous experience in IT support is beneficial but not essential If you are the candidate we are looking for then please apply today or call (phone number removed) for more information INDPB

Interaction Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a specialist IT company looking to expand their multi-lingual team within their modern service office in Peterborough. We are seeking a Spanish-speaking Service Desk Advisers to handle inbound IT support enquiries. This is an ongoing temporary-to-permanent position. Hours: 40 per week, between 7am 7pm (must be flexible with shift rotation and occasional weekends) Pay: £13+ per hour What s on offer: Competitive pay from £13 per hour Overtime available (time and half) Full training provided Opportunity to progress within a growing IT team Duties include: Providing first-line IT support to external clients, resolving queries efficiently and professionally Logging, tracking, and updating support tickets accurately in the system Troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, escalating where necessary Guiding clients through step-by-step solutions over the phone or via email Maintaining clear documentation of common issues and solutions to support team knowledge Supporting the team with general IT tasks and contributing to ongoing process improvements Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and building strong relationships with clients Who we re looking for: Fluent in English and Spanish - written and verbal Strong customer service skills Previous call centre experience beneficial but not essential Organised and methodical in approach to work Previous experience in IT support is beneficial but not essential If you are the candidate we are looking for then please apply today or call (phone number removed) for more information INDPB