Senior HPC Engineer Microsoft HPC | Windows Server | Compute Clusters | Infrastructure Automation London | Hybrid | Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits We're partnering with a highly successful London-based specialty insurance business that has built a sophisticated in-house analytics platform at the heart of its underwriting operation. This is not a typical DevOps or cloud engineering position. We're looking for an experienced infrastructure professional who has designed, built and supported high-performance computing environments, with particular interest in individuals who have worked extensively with Microsoft HPC, Windows Server and large-scale distributed compute platforms. You'll join a highly capable analytics engineering team responsible for a mission-critical platform that processes complex actuarial and analytical workloads across a large-scale on-premise compute environment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a genuine HPC platform where performance, scalability and reliability directly impact business outcomes. The Role As a Senior HPC Platform Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, operation and continuous improvement of a distributed Microsoft HPC environment supporting demanding analytical workloads. Working closely with software engineers, quantitative specialists, product owners and infrastructure teams, you'll ensure the platform remains secure, performant and highly available while helping shape its future evolution. You'll play a key role in: Managing and optimising Microsoft HPC environments and distributed compute clusters Supporting large-scale Windows Server infrastructure Operating and enhancing workload scheduling and compute orchestration capabilities Managing storage, backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions Monitoring platform performance, throughput and resource utilisation Implementing infrastructure automation and configuration management Building and improving observability through logging, monitoring and alerting Supporting SQL Server environments underpinning critical analytics workloads Collaborating with engineering teams to improve platform reliability, scalability and operational maturity Defining best practices, documentation and operational runbooks What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting high-performance or distributed computing environments rather than purely cloud-native platforms. Key experience includes: Strong experience administering Microsoft HPC environments Deep knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure Experience supporting distributed compute clusters and workload scheduling platforms Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage and infrastructure architecture Experience with Active Directory/Microsoft Entra Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation, administration and optimisation Experience managing backup, resilience and disaster recovery solutions Exposure to infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet or similar Experience implementing monitoring, logging and observability solutions Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, networking and application layers Desirable experience: HPE infrastructure and management tooling Terraform, Bicep or other Infrastructure as Code tooling Docker and Kubernetes Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipeline tooling Hybrid infrastructure environments incorporating both physical and virtualised platforms Why Apply? Work on a genuine high-performance computing platform rather than a traditional IT environment Own critical infrastructure that directly powers advanced analytics and decision-making Join a highly technical and collaborative engineering culture Significant influence over platform strategy and future architecture Exposure to large-scale distributed computing challenges Excellent salary, bonus and benefits package If you're an infrastructure engineer with strong Microsoft HPC expertise and are looking for a role where distributed computing is central to the business, we'd love to hear from you.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Senior HPC Engineer Microsoft HPC | Windows Server | Compute Clusters | Infrastructure Automation London | Hybrid | Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits We're partnering with a highly successful London-based specialty insurance business that has built a sophisticated in-house analytics platform at the heart of its underwriting operation. This is not a typical DevOps or cloud engineering position. We're looking for an experienced infrastructure professional who has designed, built and supported high-performance computing environments, with particular interest in individuals who have worked extensively with Microsoft HPC, Windows Server and large-scale distributed compute platforms. You'll join a highly capable analytics engineering team responsible for a mission-critical platform that processes complex actuarial and analytical workloads across a large-scale on-premise compute environment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a genuine HPC platform where performance, scalability and reliability directly impact business outcomes. The Role As a Senior HPC Platform Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, operation and continuous improvement of a distributed Microsoft HPC environment supporting demanding analytical workloads. Working closely with software engineers, quantitative specialists, product owners and infrastructure teams, you'll ensure the platform remains secure, performant and highly available while helping shape its future evolution. You'll play a key role in: Managing and optimising Microsoft HPC environments and distributed compute clusters Supporting large-scale Windows Server infrastructure Operating and enhancing workload scheduling and compute orchestration capabilities Managing storage, backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions Monitoring platform performance, throughput and resource utilisation Implementing infrastructure automation and configuration management Building and improving observability through logging, monitoring and alerting Supporting SQL Server environments underpinning critical analytics workloads Collaborating with engineering teams to improve platform reliability, scalability and operational maturity Defining best practices, documentation and operational runbooks What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting high-performance or distributed computing environments rather than purely cloud-native platforms. Key experience includes: Strong experience administering Microsoft HPC environments Deep knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure Experience supporting distributed compute clusters and workload scheduling platforms Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage and infrastructure architecture Experience with Active Directory/Microsoft Entra Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation, administration and optimisation Experience managing backup, resilience and disaster recovery solutions Exposure to infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet or similar Experience implementing monitoring, logging and observability solutions Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, networking and application layers Desirable experience: HPE infrastructure and management tooling Terraform, Bicep or other Infrastructure as Code tooling Docker and Kubernetes Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipeline tooling Hybrid infrastructure environments incorporating both physical and virtualised platforms Why Apply? Work on a genuine high-performance computing platform rather than a traditional IT environment Own critical infrastructure that directly powers advanced analytics and decision-making Join a highly technical and collaborative engineering culture Significant influence over platform strategy and future architecture Exposure to large-scale distributed computing challenges Excellent salary, bonus and benefits package If you're an infrastructure engineer with strong Microsoft HPC expertise and are looking for a role where distributed computing is central to the business, we'd love to hear from you.
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Senior Product Data Scientist You'll be part of the Operations Delivery Intelligence (ODI) directorate, working within integrated operations product squads that build data-driven decision-support software. This area plays a critical role in improving operational performance by embedding advanced analytics, machine learning and optimisation into day-to-day operational decision-making across the airline. What you'll do: Develop and embed industrialised decision-support software using machine learning and optimisation techniques Act as the technical owner of one or more modules within a production-grade data science product Understand operational business problems end-to-end and identify opportunities to optimise decisions using decision-support tooling Conduct analysis and visualisation to identify valuable opportunities and assess trade-offs between design and feature options Drive modelling and technical approach decisions, balancing implementation speed, runtime performance, technical debt and business value Rapidly prototype advanced machine learning and optimisation models in Python Deliver production-grade machine learning and optimisation modules using software engineering best practice Build robust data ingestion, cleaning and processing pipelines Contribute to software orchestration and cloud-based CI/CD deployment Drive system design decisions alongside software architects Ensure robustness through logging, error handling and automated testing Harden algorithms against operational and data edge cases Quantify adoption and value capture of decision-support products Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback Contribute to feature prioritisation and roadmap discussions Support integration of products into operational business processes Communicate modelling approaches, trade-offs and results clearly to stakeholders Mentor junior team members Contribute to agile ways of working including Git version control, code reviews and delivery predictability What you'll bring to British Airways: Experience solving real-world problems using applied machine learning, optimisation and operational research techniques Strong Python capability and experience with data science and optimisation libraries Experience delivering production-quality data science software Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and modern orchestration tooling Strong software engineering discipline including testing, logging and version control Ability to structure complex business and technical problems and propose pragmatic solutions Confidence communicating advanced technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Systems-thinking mindset with attention to detail Curious, proactive and resilient approach Collaborative working style with a strong focus on continuous improvement Commitment to delivering measurable business value Your experience: Master's degree or greater in data science, ML, or operational research, or 4+ years of highly relevant industry experience (required) 2+ years working on production ML or optimization software products at scale (required) Experience in developing industrialized software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required) Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Senior Product Data Scientist You'll be part of the Operations Delivery Intelligence (ODI) directorate, working within integrated operations product squads that build data-driven decision-support software. This area plays a critical role in improving operational performance by embedding advanced analytics, machine learning and optimisation into day-to-day operational decision-making across the airline. What you'll do: Develop and embed industrialised decision-support software using machine learning and optimisation techniques Act as the technical owner of one or more modules within a production-grade data science product Understand operational business problems end-to-end and identify opportunities to optimise decisions using decision-support tooling Conduct analysis and visualisation to identify valuable opportunities and assess trade-offs between design and feature options Drive modelling and technical approach decisions, balancing implementation speed, runtime performance, technical debt and business value Rapidly prototype advanced machine learning and optimisation models in Python Deliver production-grade machine learning and optimisation modules using software engineering best practice Build robust data ingestion, cleaning and processing pipelines Contribute to software orchestration and cloud-based CI/CD deployment Drive system design decisions alongside software architects Ensure robustness through logging, error handling and automated testing Harden algorithms against operational and data edge cases Quantify adoption and value capture of decision-support products Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback Contribute to feature prioritisation and roadmap discussions Support integration of products into operational business processes Communicate modelling approaches, trade-offs and results clearly to stakeholders Mentor junior team members Contribute to agile ways of working including Git version control, code reviews and delivery predictability What you'll bring to British Airways: Experience solving real-world problems using applied machine learning, optimisation and operational research techniques Strong Python capability and experience with data science and optimisation libraries Experience delivering production-quality data science software Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and modern orchestration tooling Strong software engineering discipline including testing, logging and version control Ability to structure complex business and technical problems and propose pragmatic solutions Confidence communicating advanced technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Systems-thinking mindset with attention to detail Curious, proactive and resilient approach Collaborative working style with a strong focus on continuous improvement Commitment to delivering measurable business value Your experience: Master's degree or greater in data science, ML, or operational research, or 4+ years of highly relevant industry experience (required) 2+ years working on production ML or optimization software products at scale (required) Experience in developing industrialized software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required) Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Bolton Join our Data Fabric Services team in our Information Systems department as a Senior Data Engineer working across all directorates: Engineering, Simulation, Test, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, MRO, and Corporate Functions. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity In this role you will design enterprise-wide data and BI solutions brought together from varied sources - business data, simulators, missile test systems, shop-floor machines - and then turning them into a governed, value-generating asset. Key Responsibilities Capture needs and deliver end-to-end data solutions across technical and business domains. Build scalable ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines from simulators, HIL/SIL benches, MES/SCADA, ERP, and PLM. Architect data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and time-series stores. Develop Power BI analytics for self-service, KPI monitoring, and executive reporting. Define data models, governance, quality, lineage, and security aligned with defence requirements (ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity). Drive DataOps: CI/CD, monitoring, CaaS - Container as a Service - integration model on hybrid/on-prem environments. Hard Skills Experience in data engineering, ideally aerospace/defence or industrial sectors. ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, Azure, Microsoft SSIS), streaming (Spark, Kafka). Strong Python and SQL; C++, C#, or MATLAB a plus. Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Iceberg, TimescaleDB. Data Platform Capabilities: Low-Code No-Code Data Science solutions (Dataiku, Knime), Data Virtualisation (Dataiku, Ab Initio, Starburst), Data Visualisation (Power BI, DAX, Tableau) T/OT integration, Industry 4.0. DevOps/DataOps: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Awareness of DO-178C, ISO 27001, MOD guidelines appreciated. Soft Skills Transverse mindset Autonomy and ownership Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary international teams Pragmatic problem-solving Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Remote Access Project Manager (Contract) 6 Months Contract London (hybrid working environment) 650 - 800PD - Inside IR35 Overview A global retailer is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Strategic Remote Access Project Manager to lead the implementation and optimisation of secure remote access technologies across a complex enterprise environment. This role will play a critical part within a wider Identity Transformation programme, delivering scalable and secure remote connectivity solutions across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and can introduce structure, governance, and repeatable delivery models while working across multiple technology and business teams. Role & Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity initiatives. Define project scope, delivery plans, milestones, and governance frameworks aligned to enterprise architecture and security standards. Coordinate cross-functional engineering, security, OT, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Oversee remote access readiness across retail and FMCG environments, including store networks, distribution centres, and operational technology platforms. Manage stakeholders across technology, operations, leadership teams, and third-party suppliers, ensuring clear communication and timely decision-making. Ensure solutions meet performance, compliance, identity, and security requirements, including device posture and network segmentation controls. Maintain key project documentation including RAID logs, governance artefacts, delivery plans, and architecture alignment documentation. Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges across multiple workstreams. Support change management and user adoption activities across operational and corporate environments. Collaborate with service management teams to ensure operational readiness, support models, and successful handover into BAU operations. Drive continuous improvement across remote access tooling, governance, and user experience. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure, identity, or remote access programmes within large enterprise environments. Strong expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), including deployment, architecture, scalability, and operational management. Experience with Zscaler technologies, including ZIA and ZPA. Strong understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments and associated connectivity and security challenges. Experience working with IoT ecosystems and secure device connectivity models. Previous experience within FMCG or retail environments, ideally supporting large-scale store operations. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong governance and programme delivery experience across multiple concurrent workstreams. Knowledge of identity, access management, and cloud security principles. Prince2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification. Desirable Experience working within multi-domain Active Directory or hybrid identity environments. Familiarity with Entra ID, Conditional Access, and device compliance frameworks. Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation principles. Exposure to store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Understanding of governance, compliance, and audit requirements within retail or regulated industries. Experience with automation, scripting, or API-driven configuration for remote access platforms. Previous experience managing third-party managed service providers within large-scale transformation programmes.
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Remote Access Project Manager (Contract) 6 Months Contract London (hybrid working environment) 650 - 800PD - Inside IR35 Overview A global retailer is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Strategic Remote Access Project Manager to lead the implementation and optimisation of secure remote access technologies across a complex enterprise environment. This role will play a critical part within a wider Identity Transformation programme, delivering scalable and secure remote connectivity solutions across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and can introduce structure, governance, and repeatable delivery models while working across multiple technology and business teams. Role & Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity initiatives. Define project scope, delivery plans, milestones, and governance frameworks aligned to enterprise architecture and security standards. Coordinate cross-functional engineering, security, OT, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Oversee remote access readiness across retail and FMCG environments, including store networks, distribution centres, and operational technology platforms. Manage stakeholders across technology, operations, leadership teams, and third-party suppliers, ensuring clear communication and timely decision-making. Ensure solutions meet performance, compliance, identity, and security requirements, including device posture and network segmentation controls. Maintain key project documentation including RAID logs, governance artefacts, delivery plans, and architecture alignment documentation. Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges across multiple workstreams. Support change management and user adoption activities across operational and corporate environments. Collaborate with service management teams to ensure operational readiness, support models, and successful handover into BAU operations. Drive continuous improvement across remote access tooling, governance, and user experience. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure, identity, or remote access programmes within large enterprise environments. Strong expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), including deployment, architecture, scalability, and operational management. Experience with Zscaler technologies, including ZIA and ZPA. Strong understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments and associated connectivity and security challenges. Experience working with IoT ecosystems and secure device connectivity models. Previous experience within FMCG or retail environments, ideally supporting large-scale store operations. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong governance and programme delivery experience across multiple concurrent workstreams. Knowledge of identity, access management, and cloud security principles. Prince2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification. Desirable Experience working within multi-domain Active Directory or hybrid identity environments. Familiarity with Entra ID, Conditional Access, and device compliance frameworks. Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation principles. Exposure to store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Understanding of governance, compliance, and audit requirements within retail or regulated industries. Experience with automation, scripting, or API-driven configuration for remote access platforms. Previous experience managing third-party managed service providers within large-scale transformation programmes.
We re building thriving communities as one of the UK s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. The role Orbit are delighted to be recruiting for a Data Engineer to join us for a 12 month fixed-term period , working on key projects within our Everyday Excellence programme. To be successful in this role, you'll need experience in practical delivery of the end to end Data Engineering activities, utilising Microsoft Azure technologies (including Azure DevOps, Azure SQL, Data Lake, Synapse and Fabric) for hosting a central data platform. You'll be experienced in creating processing pipelines and designing business aligned InfoMart data models ready for consumption in Power BI. In this role, you can expect to deliver continuous improvement using an Agile approach, ensuring robust supportability of solution design, including documentation, collaboration, and proactive monitoring. You'll be an integral part of the Data Engineering team, embedding best practices for the design, implementation, delivery and support of complex dataflows to connect operational systems for Data & Analytics utilisation in the business. This role is part of Technology & Information where you'll help us give colleagues the infrastructure, support and insight they need to be brilliant. What you'll achieve Responsible for the practical delivery of a range of data engineering activities within the central data team to produce relevant data models to support business reporting requirements. To support the Platform Lead - Data Engineering and working in partnership across the Transformation, Technology and Data directorate to design, build, deploy and support the security, networks and infrastructure required to host the central data platform. Ensure development, solution designs and ways of working are aligned to Orbit corporate policies on compliance for data governance. Embed and document best practice processes within the Data Engineering team. Support documentation standards and clear knowledge sharing across the team to improve onboarding and troubleshooting. Use Azure DevOps in line with Data Engineering ways of working for source control, development, deployment pipelines and testing. Ensuring any assigned DevOps activities have the required level of detail and time spent on the task is recorded. Review requirements, specifications and define test conditions. Identify issues and risks associated with work while being able to analyse and report test activities and results. Identify root causes of data issues and propose sustainable fixes, contributing to the team's continuous improvement cycle. Support the Transformation, Technology and Data directorate in embedding the end-to-end data and reporting process in Orbit. Work with Data Architecture and teams across Transformation, Technology and Data to elicit end user requirements, articulate these needs to the Data Engineering team for delivery and action requirements when work has been assigned to you. Participate in code reviews, mentoring opportunities, and adapt to evolving technologies such as Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform. What you'll bring Essential skills Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience working on SQL database development solutions within Visual Studio. ETL skills (min SSIS) preferably Data Factory, Synapse and Fabric. Experience developing data warehouse solutions, modelling Fact and Dimension tables. Working knowledge of Azure DevOps methodologies for Agile projects. Using DevOps for source control, development, testing and deployment pipelines. Good communication skills able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience gathering requirements, doing business analysis and working with SMEs to build/refine a requirements backlog. Ability to write technical documents and data dictionaries. Scripting experience with Python and PowerShell. Strong documentation and organisational skills to support effective knowledge transfer. Ability to manage time effectively and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here s what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you re a student, graduate or experienced professional we ll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We re proud to make a difference to people together. We re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: Online application Interview(s) Decision and offer We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
We re building thriving communities as one of the UK s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. The role Orbit are delighted to be recruiting for a Data Engineer to join us for a 12 month fixed-term period , working on key projects within our Everyday Excellence programme. To be successful in this role, you'll need experience in practical delivery of the end to end Data Engineering activities, utilising Microsoft Azure technologies (including Azure DevOps, Azure SQL, Data Lake, Synapse and Fabric) for hosting a central data platform. You'll be experienced in creating processing pipelines and designing business aligned InfoMart data models ready for consumption in Power BI. In this role, you can expect to deliver continuous improvement using an Agile approach, ensuring robust supportability of solution design, including documentation, collaboration, and proactive monitoring. You'll be an integral part of the Data Engineering team, embedding best practices for the design, implementation, delivery and support of complex dataflows to connect operational systems for Data & Analytics utilisation in the business. This role is part of Technology & Information where you'll help us give colleagues the infrastructure, support and insight they need to be brilliant. What you'll achieve Responsible for the practical delivery of a range of data engineering activities within the central data team to produce relevant data models to support business reporting requirements. To support the Platform Lead - Data Engineering and working in partnership across the Transformation, Technology and Data directorate to design, build, deploy and support the security, networks and infrastructure required to host the central data platform. Ensure development, solution designs and ways of working are aligned to Orbit corporate policies on compliance for data governance. Embed and document best practice processes within the Data Engineering team. Support documentation standards and clear knowledge sharing across the team to improve onboarding and troubleshooting. Use Azure DevOps in line with Data Engineering ways of working for source control, development, deployment pipelines and testing. Ensuring any assigned DevOps activities have the required level of detail and time spent on the task is recorded. Review requirements, specifications and define test conditions. Identify issues and risks associated with work while being able to analyse and report test activities and results. Identify root causes of data issues and propose sustainable fixes, contributing to the team's continuous improvement cycle. Support the Transformation, Technology and Data directorate in embedding the end-to-end data and reporting process in Orbit. Work with Data Architecture and teams across Transformation, Technology and Data to elicit end user requirements, articulate these needs to the Data Engineering team for delivery and action requirements when work has been assigned to you. Participate in code reviews, mentoring opportunities, and adapt to evolving technologies such as Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform. What you'll bring Essential skills Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience working on SQL database development solutions within Visual Studio. ETL skills (min SSIS) preferably Data Factory, Synapse and Fabric. Experience developing data warehouse solutions, modelling Fact and Dimension tables. Working knowledge of Azure DevOps methodologies for Agile projects. Using DevOps for source control, development, testing and deployment pipelines. Good communication skills able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience gathering requirements, doing business analysis and working with SMEs to build/refine a requirements backlog. Ability to write technical documents and data dictionaries. Scripting experience with Python and PowerShell. Strong documentation and organisational skills to support effective knowledge transfer. Ability to manage time effectively and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here s what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you re a student, graduate or experienced professional we ll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We re proud to make a difference to people together. We re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: Online application Interview(s) Decision and offer We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.
About The Role: The Crowd is partnering with a globally renowned, mid-sized architecture and interior design studio celebrated for its high-end hospitality and residential projects who are seeking a new IT Manager for their West London studio. This is a standalone IT role in London within a medium-sized studio, with close collaboration across international offices. You will take ownership of the London IT infrastructure while liaising with global IT teams to ensure systems, security, and processes align with global standards. Alongside leadership and strategy, you will take a hands-on approach, working closely with the wider studio to ensure all technical issues and troubleshooting are resolved promptly, securely, and effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading an IT function, be a confident problem-solver, excellent communicator and bring a personable, approachable style to your work. With a strong international footprint and a talented team of creatives, the studio delivers sophisticated, design-led spaces across global destinations. You'll be joining a collaborative, motivated team in a workplace that values growth and support, offering professional development, social events, private medical and dental insurance, hybrid working, bonuses, and more. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, servers, networks, cybersecurity, systems and applications Design, implement and maintain secure, scalable IT and cybersecurity solutions aligned with business needs Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures and security standards in line with global requirements Manage system upgrades, server virtualisation, patching, monitoring and disaster recovery planning Provide 1st-3rd line support, escalating issues to vendors when necessary and ensuring timely resolution. Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimisation and technology enhancements Oversee IT assets, vendor relationships, contracts and cost control Support the evaluation, implementation and ongoing performance of new systems and technologies Collaborate closely with international IT teams across time zones Key Skills / Requirements: Degree-qualified in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline Extensive IT experience with a strong track record in senior or managerial roles, preferably within an architecture or design studio Deep technical knowledge of network infrastructure and cybersecurity, including cloud platforms and enterprise systems Experience managing IT security audits, risk assessments and compliance frameworks Proficient with cloud software such as Azure, migration & upgrade of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, etc Confident leader with experience managing teams and third-party providers Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
About The Role: The Crowd is partnering with a globally renowned, mid-sized architecture and interior design studio celebrated for its high-end hospitality and residential projects who are seeking a new IT Manager for their West London studio. This is a standalone IT role in London within a medium-sized studio, with close collaboration across international offices. You will take ownership of the London IT infrastructure while liaising with global IT teams to ensure systems, security, and processes align with global standards. Alongside leadership and strategy, you will take a hands-on approach, working closely with the wider studio to ensure all technical issues and troubleshooting are resolved promptly, securely, and effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading an IT function, be a confident problem-solver, excellent communicator and bring a personable, approachable style to your work. With a strong international footprint and a talented team of creatives, the studio delivers sophisticated, design-led spaces across global destinations. You'll be joining a collaborative, motivated team in a workplace that values growth and support, offering professional development, social events, private medical and dental insurance, hybrid working, bonuses, and more. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, servers, networks, cybersecurity, systems and applications Design, implement and maintain secure, scalable IT and cybersecurity solutions aligned with business needs Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures and security standards in line with global requirements Manage system upgrades, server virtualisation, patching, monitoring and disaster recovery planning Provide 1st-3rd line support, escalating issues to vendors when necessary and ensuring timely resolution. Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimisation and technology enhancements Oversee IT assets, vendor relationships, contracts and cost control Support the evaluation, implementation and ongoing performance of new systems and technologies Collaborate closely with international IT teams across time zones Key Skills / Requirements: Degree-qualified in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline Extensive IT experience with a strong track record in senior or managerial roles, preferably within an architecture or design studio Deep technical knowledge of network infrastructure and cybersecurity, including cloud platforms and enterprise systems Experience managing IT security audits, risk assessments and compliance frameworks Proficient with cloud software such as Azure, migration & upgrade of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, etc Confident leader with experience managing teams and third-party providers Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.
Job Title Infrastructure Engineer Location Swinton, Manchester wih potential for hybrid working Reports to (direct) Head of Infrastructure Salary £45-50k p.a., pension, 24 days holidays Our client, a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to work with the infrastructure team to implement, maintain, optimise and support multi-site Infrastructure on-prem and, potentially in the cloud. Candidates will: - utilise expertise with Windows Servers, Azure cloud, VMware hypervisors and SAN storage to maintain business continuity. - take part in incident escalations to recover or prevent business disruptions. - Proactively assist in capacity, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Roles and Responsibilities Work with and be part of the infrastructure team to ensure business objectives are achieved. Implement, manage and support the internal IT Infrastructure at an enterprise level. Proactively support the business and ensure hardware and software systems are patched and up to date. Daily use of the company ticketing system to respond, communicate and document incidents, problems and service requests in a timely and professional manner. Create, update and maintain installation, implementation, maintenance and configuration documentation as needed. Support the wider business by ensuring system performance, uptime, customer SLA's and internal metrics are met. Abide by and comply with company compliance standards, policies, guidelines and or procedures. Support multiple environments; on-prem office, datacentre, virtual environments, networks, physical and or cloud solutions as required. Participate in paid out of hours support as part of the On-call rota. Occasional travel required between offices and datacentres. Required skills, knowledge & experience Possess at least 5 years experience in a hands-on enterprise Infrastructure support role. Excellent understanding and experience managing Active Directory. Certified in at least one of the following: MCSA Windows server VCP Cloud Foundation Azure Administrator Associate Ability to attain relevant security clearance (SC clearance). Working knowledge of HA, DR and N+1 enterprise architecture. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Must be able to work under pressure. Ability to research and recommend solutions for technical issues. Must stay current in knowledge of IT technologies, solutions and best practices. Working experience with Azure cloud platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills. Be able to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience. Desirable skills, knowledge & experience: Certified in one of the following: CCNA, MCSE, VCP Datacentre and or Azure Architect. Experience with SQL and clusters. SAN and storage management experience. Windows Cluster management experience. Administration of Load balancers. Knowledge of Infrastructure and application security.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title Infrastructure Engineer Location Swinton, Manchester wih potential for hybrid working Reports to (direct) Head of Infrastructure Salary £45-50k p.a., pension, 24 days holidays Our client, a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to work with the infrastructure team to implement, maintain, optimise and support multi-site Infrastructure on-prem and, potentially in the cloud. Candidates will: - utilise expertise with Windows Servers, Azure cloud, VMware hypervisors and SAN storage to maintain business continuity. - take part in incident escalations to recover or prevent business disruptions. - Proactively assist in capacity, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Roles and Responsibilities Work with and be part of the infrastructure team to ensure business objectives are achieved. Implement, manage and support the internal IT Infrastructure at an enterprise level. Proactively support the business and ensure hardware and software systems are patched and up to date. Daily use of the company ticketing system to respond, communicate and document incidents, problems and service requests in a timely and professional manner. Create, update and maintain installation, implementation, maintenance and configuration documentation as needed. Support the wider business by ensuring system performance, uptime, customer SLA's and internal metrics are met. Abide by and comply with company compliance standards, policies, guidelines and or procedures. Support multiple environments; on-prem office, datacentre, virtual environments, networks, physical and or cloud solutions as required. Participate in paid out of hours support as part of the On-call rota. Occasional travel required between offices and datacentres. Required skills, knowledge & experience Possess at least 5 years experience in a hands-on enterprise Infrastructure support role. Excellent understanding and experience managing Active Directory. Certified in at least one of the following: MCSA Windows server VCP Cloud Foundation Azure Administrator Associate Ability to attain relevant security clearance (SC clearance). Working knowledge of HA, DR and N+1 enterprise architecture. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Must be able to work under pressure. Ability to research and recommend solutions for technical issues. Must stay current in knowledge of IT technologies, solutions and best practices. Working experience with Azure cloud platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills. Be able to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience. Desirable skills, knowledge & experience: Certified in one of the following: CCNA, MCSE, VCP Datacentre and or Azure Architect. Experience with SQL and clusters. SAN and storage management experience. Windows Cluster management experience. Administration of Load balancers. Knowledge of Infrastructure and application security.
Network Engineer Manchester Contract A client is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise networking to join a major transformation project within the business. The Systems Engineer take ownership of the end-to-end network environment, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across a fast-paced technical estate. Key Responsibilities of the Network Engineer: Own and manage the corporate network across multiple sites, including switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, and WAN connectivity. Optimise network performance for high-volume workloads, including Perforce synchronisations, build distribution, and GPU workstation traffic. Design and implement network segmentation and secure access controls. Monitor network capacity, performance, and availability, ensuring a resilient and scalable architecture. Manage network hardware, ISP services, and third-party connectivity providers. Support the wider IT infrastructure estate, including Windows, identity, endpoint, and cloud platforms. Develop and maintain network automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions. Key Skills and Experience of the Network Engineer: Must have expert knowledge of enterprise networking, including switching, routing, BGP, OSPF, wireless, firewalls, and VPN technologies. Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper, Arista, or similar enterprise networking platforms. Strong experience playing a key part of Major internal projects Proven experience designing and supporting secure networks. Strong Windows Server, Active Directory, and identity management knowledge. Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar. Cloud networking experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP. The successful Network Engineer candidate will be commutable 5 days a week to Manchester. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment
Jun 17, 2026
Contractor
Network Engineer Manchester Contract A client is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise networking to join a major transformation project within the business. The Systems Engineer take ownership of the end-to-end network environment, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across a fast-paced technical estate. Key Responsibilities of the Network Engineer: Own and manage the corporate network across multiple sites, including switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, and WAN connectivity. Optimise network performance for high-volume workloads, including Perforce synchronisations, build distribution, and GPU workstation traffic. Design and implement network segmentation and secure access controls. Monitor network capacity, performance, and availability, ensuring a resilient and scalable architecture. Manage network hardware, ISP services, and third-party connectivity providers. Support the wider IT infrastructure estate, including Windows, identity, endpoint, and cloud platforms. Develop and maintain network automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions. Key Skills and Experience of the Network Engineer: Must have expert knowledge of enterprise networking, including switching, routing, BGP, OSPF, wireless, firewalls, and VPN technologies. Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper, Arista, or similar enterprise networking platforms. Strong experience playing a key part of Major internal projects Proven experience designing and supporting secure networks. Strong Windows Server, Active Directory, and identity management knowledge. Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar. Cloud networking experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP. The successful Network Engineer candidate will be commutable 5 days a week to Manchester. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment
We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us The Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) is responsible for delivering our ambition to make the FCDO the world's most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. Main purpose of the job When you join us as a Senior Developer you'll lead on the development of a wide range of new digital products that will transform how our organisation operates. We're currently going through an exciting period of transformation, and you'll play a key role in shaping our overall approach to product delivery as you work across a portfolio of digital products and services, including tools that assist diplomats in our overseas embassies. We design and build these products in house using a multi-disciplinary, full stack development team, and it will be your task to write clean, secure code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Leveraging the professional capability framework to enhance your skills, you'll ensure the delivery of high-quality digital solutions that meet our organisation's strategic needs. Your ultimate aim will be to develop and implement robust software solutions, foster continuous improvement, collaborate across disciplines, promote Agile and Lean practices, ensure compliance and security, and drive innovation. We have two main development stacks within the directorate - the first of these focuses on Programme Delivery, and uses the following: Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript, React, Blazor Developer Platform: .Net and .Net Framework IDE: Visual Studio Version Control: Git Sprint management and release pipelines: Azure DevOps Database: SQL Server We also utilise Playwright for end-to-end testing The second stack involves the building of a new Power Platform Centre of Excellence, and here we're looking for developers with experience in the design, code, test and documenting of Power Platform solutions of medium-to-high complexity using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Dataverse. Who we're looking for To be a success with us you should have the skills to design, develop, test and document high quality software of medium to high complexity, following agreed standards, secure coding practice and modern development methods. Committed to applying good systems design principles such as Clean Architecture and SOLID, and contributing to the maintenance of consistent architectural and coding standards, you'll work effectively in Agile teams, delivering sprint goals, producing shippable outcomes and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Capable of writing robust, reusable, well tested code, ensuring adherence to standards, unit testing expectations and definition of done criteria, you should have a strong focus on user needs, and the skills to communicate complex concepts clearly to non technical audiences. You'll also be expected to use your confident communication skills to coach and mentor your less experienced colleagues, and build positive and effective relationships with stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds. The work we do is international, diverse and highly collaborative, and when you join us you'll enjoy the support of an integrated delivery environment, access to tailored learning and development, and the opportunity to travel to our UK and overseas offices to support product development. Please be aware that you must be a British Citizen at the time of application and be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process, click here. We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from all communities. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own. Closing date: 6 July 2026.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us The Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) is responsible for delivering our ambition to make the FCDO the world's most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry. This means harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. Main purpose of the job When you join us as a Senior Developer you'll lead on the development of a wide range of new digital products that will transform how our organisation operates. We're currently going through an exciting period of transformation, and you'll play a key role in shaping our overall approach to product delivery as you work across a portfolio of digital products and services, including tools that assist diplomats in our overseas embassies. We design and build these products in house using a multi-disciplinary, full stack development team, and it will be your task to write clean, secure code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Leveraging the professional capability framework to enhance your skills, you'll ensure the delivery of high-quality digital solutions that meet our organisation's strategic needs. Your ultimate aim will be to develop and implement robust software solutions, foster continuous improvement, collaborate across disciplines, promote Agile and Lean practices, ensure compliance and security, and drive innovation. We have two main development stacks within the directorate - the first of these focuses on Programme Delivery, and uses the following: Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript, React, Blazor Developer Platform: .Net and .Net Framework IDE: Visual Studio Version Control: Git Sprint management and release pipelines: Azure DevOps Database: SQL Server We also utilise Playwright for end-to-end testing The second stack involves the building of a new Power Platform Centre of Excellence, and here we're looking for developers with experience in the design, code, test and documenting of Power Platform solutions of medium-to-high complexity using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Dataverse. Who we're looking for To be a success with us you should have the skills to design, develop, test and document high quality software of medium to high complexity, following agreed standards, secure coding practice and modern development methods. Committed to applying good systems design principles such as Clean Architecture and SOLID, and contributing to the maintenance of consistent architectural and coding standards, you'll work effectively in Agile teams, delivering sprint goals, producing shippable outcomes and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Capable of writing robust, reusable, well tested code, ensuring adherence to standards, unit testing expectations and definition of done criteria, you should have a strong focus on user needs, and the skills to communicate complex concepts clearly to non technical audiences. You'll also be expected to use your confident communication skills to coach and mentor your less experienced colleagues, and build positive and effective relationships with stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds. The work we do is international, diverse and highly collaborative, and when you join us you'll enjoy the support of an integrated delivery environment, access to tailored learning and development, and the opportunity to travel to our UK and overseas offices to support product development. Please be aware that you must be a British Citizen at the time of application and be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information about this process, click here. We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from all communities. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own. Closing date: 6 July 2026.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us Our Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry in the world. This will involve harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management as we deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. When you join us in this role, you'll lead on the technical design of systems and services, explore the benefits of aligning them across government, and collaborate with your colleagues on a range of problems that require broad architectural thinking. Providing guidance and advice to other technical architects in the Directorate, and mentoring other members of your team, you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your technical expertise, understand how an international organisation works and build your leadership and mentoring skills. In addition, we'll offer you access to a great online learning platform, the opportunity to attend industry events, and the chance to network with technology leaders in other government departments. Who we're looking for To be a success in this important role you should have well developed technical expertise of M365, Azure, AWS, cloud networks, telephony and digital systems, and experience of working with scaled agile frameworks and implementations. We'll expect you to have worked with optimal technical designs through an iterative process, and with the design and review processes for new solutions and services, and you should also be capable of presenting recommendations for improvements to technologies or systems. A committed champion of the development of technical architectural practice, you'll be capable of ensuring a consistent strategy across cyber, cloud, data centre, storage, network, mobile and the user experience of infrastructure. And as you'll be coaching and mentoring other members of the architectural community and engaging with development opportunities across government, you'll possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be a British citizen at the time of your application, and you'll be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that obtaining DV clearance can take approximately three months depending on your individual circumstances. For more information about this process, click here . We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21 st century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own. Closing date: 6 October 2025.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us Our Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry in the world. This will involve harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management as we deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. When you join us in this role, you'll lead on the technical design of systems and services, explore the benefits of aligning them across government, and collaborate with your colleagues on a range of problems that require broad architectural thinking. Providing guidance and advice to other technical architects in the Directorate, and mentoring other members of your team, you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your technical expertise, understand how an international organisation works and build your leadership and mentoring skills. In addition, we'll offer you access to a great online learning platform, the opportunity to attend industry events, and the chance to network with technology leaders in other government departments. Who we're looking for To be a success in this important role you should have well developed technical expertise of M365, Azure, AWS, cloud networks, telephony and digital systems, and experience of working with scaled agile frameworks and implementations. We'll expect you to have worked with optimal technical designs through an iterative process, and with the design and review processes for new solutions and services, and you should also be capable of presenting recommendations for improvements to technologies or systems. A committed champion of the development of technical architectural practice, you'll be capable of ensuring a consistent strategy across cyber, cloud, data centre, storage, network, mobile and the user experience of infrastructure. And as you'll be coaching and mentoring other members of the architectural community and engaging with development opportunities across government, you'll possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be a British citizen at the time of your application, and you'll be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that obtaining DV clearance can take approximately three months depending on your individual circumstances. For more information about this process, click here . We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21 st century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own. Closing date: 6 October 2025.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Security Architect to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Solihull . Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join one of our key public sector client engagements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic design of secure, cloud-based platforms supporting critical national infrastructure. As a Security Architect, you will play a central role in capability mapping, architectural design, and implementation of cloud-native security solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that security controls and strategies align with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving threat landscapes. This role is especially suited for professionals with a blend of hands-on expertise in Mist (Juniper Networks) and a strong technical foundation in Microsoft Azure security services. Responsibilities Perform detailed capability mapping into Mist (Juniper Networks), ensuring alignment between enterprise security needs and platform capabilities Design and implement scalable, secure security architectures for Microsoft Azure-based services and applications Define and enforce cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, and monitoring Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent implementation of security controls and governance frameworks Lead risk assessments, threat modelling exercises, and security posture evaluations for cloud and hybrid environments Provide architectural guidance on network segmentation, secure integration, and secure connectivity between Mist and Azure ecosystems Monitor industry trends and emerging security technologies, providing expert recommendations on adoption and integration Document and communicate security architecture patterns, standards, and roadmaps to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Requirements Minimum of 10 years' experience in a Security Architect, Cloud Security Engineer, or related role Strong hands-on expertise with Mist (Juniper Networks), particularly around security capability mapping and integrations In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure security services, including Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, Azure Security Center. Microsoft Sentinel Deep understanding of cloud-native security, zero-trust models, and secure network architecture Familiarity with compliance standards and security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues to business leaders Qualifications such as Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Juniper Networks Certification (Mist AI) are desirable Experience working in hybrid and multi-cloud environments Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual Leave Work place pension About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Security Architect to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Solihull . Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join one of our key public sector client engagements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic design of secure, cloud-based platforms supporting critical national infrastructure. As a Security Architect, you will play a central role in capability mapping, architectural design, and implementation of cloud-native security solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that security controls and strategies align with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving threat landscapes. This role is especially suited for professionals with a blend of hands-on expertise in Mist (Juniper Networks) and a strong technical foundation in Microsoft Azure security services. Responsibilities Perform detailed capability mapping into Mist (Juniper Networks), ensuring alignment between enterprise security needs and platform capabilities Design and implement scalable, secure security architectures for Microsoft Azure-based services and applications Define and enforce cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, and monitoring Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent implementation of security controls and governance frameworks Lead risk assessments, threat modelling exercises, and security posture evaluations for cloud and hybrid environments Provide architectural guidance on network segmentation, secure integration, and secure connectivity between Mist and Azure ecosystems Monitor industry trends and emerging security technologies, providing expert recommendations on adoption and integration Document and communicate security architecture patterns, standards, and roadmaps to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Requirements Minimum of 10 years' experience in a Security Architect, Cloud Security Engineer, or related role Strong hands-on expertise with Mist (Juniper Networks), particularly around security capability mapping and integrations In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure security services, including Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, Azure Security Center. Microsoft Sentinel Deep understanding of cloud-native security, zero-trust models, and secure network architecture Familiarity with compliance standards and security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues to business leaders Qualifications such as Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Juniper Networks Certification (Mist AI) are desirable Experience working in hybrid and multi-cloud environments Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual Leave Work place pension About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
