Due to the nature of the role candidates will be required to work onsite full time and must hold an Active SC Clearance to be considered for this role. Role Description An IT System Administrator is required to administer, patch, secure and maintain the systems within the site environment, prepare the systems in line with testing requirements, and occasionally implement changes to the facility and established infrastructure. A major function of the role is the maintenance of furnished computer equipment (including large Servers). As part of this, the liaison and effective communication between suppliers, owners, partners and users is crucial in ensuring the equipment is available to the right groups at the right time. The role will require good organisational and communication skills on top of technical ability covering a range of technologies. The incumbent will be provided training on how to use the proprietary systems and will be expected to become well versed in using and administering them. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Administration and maintenance of hardware, software, and networks Implementation of changes to hardware, software and networks Assisting with system preparation in line with customer and project requirements Assisting with security and export control matters (including ITAR and IVCO) Assisting with the planning, execution and reporting of testing events Assisting with longer-term facility planning Assisting with procurement and management of hardware and software Configuration control of assets, documents, change requests etc Become a resident expert in the administration of the government provided system Minor tasks such as password resets, file transfers and visitor escorting Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge: Server Administration, including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, Disk Management, updating via WSUS as well as knowledge of Microsoft hypervisor and the ability to implement and manage a virtual environment. Experience of auditing system log files and anti-virus monitoring using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds NPM/Observability, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk and Trellix ePO Some experience with networking vendors such as Cisco, FortiGate. Experience configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading network devices and knowledge of LAN and WAN infrastructure (Switches, Routers, Firewalls). Ability to physically install Servers, workstations and network devices, and to perform cable management to MoD Standard Ability to design, plan, implement and manage integration of separate IT systems, including at different security classifications. Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DEAL, SCIDA accreditation requirements of JSP 440 and 480, etc. Experience of ITIL processes and procedures. General IT troubleshooting skills Some knowledge of Linux, and/or containerisation, as well as JIRA and Confluence would also be preferred although is not vital Skills: ? Ability to learn to use new technology including proprietary software and systems when required ? Ability to work as part of a team ? Ability to communicate with other team members, suppliers and customers ? Ability to document changes and troubleshooting steps taken ? Ability to prioritise work based on customer requirements and project/team objectives
Mar 17, 2026
Contractor
Due to the nature of the role candidates will be required to work onsite full time and must hold an Active SC Clearance to be considered for this role. Role Description An IT System Administrator is required to administer, patch, secure and maintain the systems within the site environment, prepare the systems in line with testing requirements, and occasionally implement changes to the facility and established infrastructure. A major function of the role is the maintenance of furnished computer equipment (including large Servers). As part of this, the liaison and effective communication between suppliers, owners, partners and users is crucial in ensuring the equipment is available to the right groups at the right time. The role will require good organisational and communication skills on top of technical ability covering a range of technologies. The incumbent will be provided training on how to use the proprietary systems and will be expected to become well versed in using and administering them. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Administration and maintenance of hardware, software, and networks Implementation of changes to hardware, software and networks Assisting with system preparation in line with customer and project requirements Assisting with security and export control matters (including ITAR and IVCO) Assisting with the planning, execution and reporting of testing events Assisting with longer-term facility planning Assisting with procurement and management of hardware and software Configuration control of assets, documents, change requests etc Become a resident expert in the administration of the government provided system Minor tasks such as password resets, file transfers and visitor escorting Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge: Server Administration, including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, Disk Management, updating via WSUS as well as knowledge of Microsoft hypervisor and the ability to implement and manage a virtual environment. Experience of auditing system log files and anti-virus monitoring using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds NPM/Observability, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk and Trellix ePO Some experience with networking vendors such as Cisco, FortiGate. Experience configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading network devices and knowledge of LAN and WAN infrastructure (Switches, Routers, Firewalls). Ability to physically install Servers, workstations and network devices, and to perform cable management to MoD Standard Ability to design, plan, implement and manage integration of separate IT systems, including at different security classifications. Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DEAL, SCIDA accreditation requirements of JSP 440 and 480, etc. Experience of ITIL processes and procedures. General IT troubleshooting skills Some knowledge of Linux, and/or containerisation, as well as JIRA and Confluence would also be preferred although is not vital Skills: ? Ability to learn to use new technology including proprietary software and systems when required ? Ability to work as part of a team ? Ability to communicate with other team members, suppliers and customers ? Ability to document changes and troubleshooting steps taken ? Ability to prioritise work based on customer requirements and project/team objectives
Sanderson Government & Defence
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Linux Engineer/System Administrator We are recruiting Infrastructure Engineers to work for a leading British engineering and technology consultancy. Our client is seeking Engineers with robust Linux, Cloud and on-prem experience to support secure and mission-critical operational systems across Government, National Security and Defence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering resilient technology solutions that help keep the UK safe. Salary: £25,000 - £90,000 + Bonuses & Benefits (Junior to Lead/Principal) Location: Gloucester preferred (other offices considered) Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working, split between office, client sites, and home Why This Role? This is not a typical infrastructure role. You will be working on systems that underpin national security and critical government operations. Our client offers: * Work that matters - you will be supporting critical systems used across Government and National Security, contributing directly to keeping the UK safe * Structured progression - a clear career framework with defined pathways, supported by senior engineers and client teams * Ongoing development - access to training, certifications and exposure to a broad range of technologies across cloud, on-prem and secure environments * Competitive pay - salary up to £90,000 depending on experience, with a strong wider benefits package * Flexible working - a genuine hybrid model that trusts you to manage your time across office, client sites and home Key Responsibilities * Administer and support secure Linux-based operational systems, both on-premises and in cloud environments * Perform proactive system maintenance, including patching, OS and firmware updates, and life cycle management * Monitor server and infrastructure health across hybrid environments, troubleshooting performance issues and outages * Support cloud infrastructure operations including deployment, scaling and management across platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP * Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code practices to automate provisioning and configuration management * Contribute to DevOps pipelines, supporting CI/CD tooling, containerisation and deployment automation * Deliver second-line technical support and carry out root cause analysis for production incidents * Collaborate with development, security and operations teams to ensure systems are robust, secure and well-maintained * Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota when required * Document processes, maintenance activities and technical procedures to a high standard Essential Skills * Strong experience in Linux system administration (Red Hat preferred) * Familiarity with server life cycle and patch management tools (eg, Foreman, Dell OME) * Experience working in or supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP) * Understanding of networking fundamentals and secure system design For security clearance reasons, applicants must be a sole UK national and hnot have any adverse dept or Desirable Skills * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Puppet, Ansible or Terraform * Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline tooling * Basic understanding of Cisco networking and switch configuration * Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes If you are a motivated Infrastructure Engineer with a problem-solving mindset and an interest in secure environments, we'd love to hear from you. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Linux Engineer/System Administrator We are recruiting Infrastructure Engineers to work for a leading British engineering and technology consultancy. Our client is seeking Engineers with robust Linux, Cloud and on-prem experience to support secure and mission-critical operational systems across Government, National Security and Defence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering resilient technology solutions that help keep the UK safe. Salary: £25,000 - £90,000 + Bonuses & Benefits (Junior to Lead/Principal) Location: Gloucester preferred (other offices considered) Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working, split between office, client sites, and home Why This Role? This is not a typical infrastructure role. You will be working on systems that underpin national security and critical government operations. Our client offers: * Work that matters - you will be supporting critical systems used across Government and National Security, contributing directly to keeping the UK safe * Structured progression - a clear career framework with defined pathways, supported by senior engineers and client teams * Ongoing development - access to training, certifications and exposure to a broad range of technologies across cloud, on-prem and secure environments * Competitive pay - salary up to £90,000 depending on experience, with a strong wider benefits package * Flexible working - a genuine hybrid model that trusts you to manage your time across office, client sites and home Key Responsibilities * Administer and support secure Linux-based operational systems, both on-premises and in cloud environments * Perform proactive system maintenance, including patching, OS and firmware updates, and life cycle management * Monitor server and infrastructure health across hybrid environments, troubleshooting performance issues and outages * Support cloud infrastructure operations including deployment, scaling and management across platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP * Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code practices to automate provisioning and configuration management * Contribute to DevOps pipelines, supporting CI/CD tooling, containerisation and deployment automation * Deliver second-line technical support and carry out root cause analysis for production incidents * Collaborate with development, security and operations teams to ensure systems are robust, secure and well-maintained * Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota when required * Document processes, maintenance activities and technical procedures to a high standard Essential Skills * Strong experience in Linux system administration (Red Hat preferred) * Familiarity with server life cycle and patch management tools (eg, Foreman, Dell OME) * Experience working in or supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP) * Understanding of networking fundamentals and secure system design For security clearance reasons, applicants must be a sole UK national and hnot have any adverse dept or Desirable Skills * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Puppet, Ansible or Terraform * Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline tooling * Basic understanding of Cisco networking and switch configuration * Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes If you are a motivated Infrastructure Engineer with a problem-solving mindset and an interest in secure environments, we'd love to hear from you. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
eDV DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35. We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems. This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes. Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: £500-£650 per day Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required Start Date ASAP As a DevOps/Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of services supporting sensitive government programmes. You will collaborate with multiple feature development teams and BAU/support teams to evolve both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability tooling. The role will focus on improving system reliability, monitoring, automation, and performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. This position may also involve participation in an on-call rota, which could include occasional 24/7 call-out support. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve subsystem reliability and performance. Work with system administrators to automate operational processes and reduce manual effort. Enhance monitoring and observability capabilities to proactively detect and resolve issues. Support development environments to improve delivery speed and quality. Contribute to the evolution of infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to support engineering decisions. Develop expertise across multiple technical and business domains. Required Skills & Experience Active eDV clearance is essential configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or similar Strong Terraform Docker containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) maintaining and using CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins Monitoring and observability experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or InfluxDB event-driven integration and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions Strong Linux command line, administration, and Shell Scripting experience Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL network security protocols Working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Azure a plus Please send your CV to Laura at (see below) to progress matters. Services Advertised are those of Employment Business.
Mar 17, 2026
Contractor
eDV DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35. We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems. This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes. Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: £500-£650 per day Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required Start Date ASAP As a DevOps/Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of services supporting sensitive government programmes. You will collaborate with multiple feature development teams and BAU/support teams to evolve both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability tooling. The role will focus on improving system reliability, monitoring, automation, and performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. This position may also involve participation in an on-call rota, which could include occasional 24/7 call-out support. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve subsystem reliability and performance. Work with system administrators to automate operational processes and reduce manual effort. Enhance monitoring and observability capabilities to proactively detect and resolve issues. Support development environments to improve delivery speed and quality. Contribute to the evolution of infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to support engineering decisions. Develop expertise across multiple technical and business domains. Required Skills & Experience Active eDV clearance is essential configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or similar Strong Terraform Docker containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) maintaining and using CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins Monitoring and observability experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or InfluxDB event-driven integration and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions Strong Linux command line, administration, and Shell Scripting experience Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL network security protocols Working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Azure a plus Please send your CV to Laura at (see below) to progress matters. Services Advertised are those of Employment Business.
Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared Linux Engineer ideally SC or DV Security Clearance is needed to support our central government client to support high tiered systems within the Linux across BA and projects. The Linux Engineer will be responsible for delivering Linux support for enterprise Linux platforms operating within a secure, assured infrastructure. The role will focus on system stability, performance, security and troubleshooting across a range of Linux based services. Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared-Essential Experience Solid Linux skills including Linux based development activities including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services. Strong Linux administration skills and experience working within formal service management and security frameworks. Current DV Security Clearance or SC Security Clearance or eligibility Ability to supporting and delivering Linux based development activities including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives. Capability to be a key lead in conversations around environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure. Able to work with infrastructure specialists to resolve incidents, support platform improvements and maintain robust operational documentation. Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared- Desirable Experience RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer, or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator, LPIC 1 or LPIC 2 (Linux Professional Institute) The role is full time on site in Milton Keynes Pay rate is £500-£535pday inside IR35 6 Month initial contract with scope to extend
Mar 14, 2026
Contractor
Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared Linux Engineer ideally SC or DV Security Clearance is needed to support our central government client to support high tiered systems within the Linux across BA and projects. The Linux Engineer will be responsible for delivering Linux support for enterprise Linux platforms operating within a secure, assured infrastructure. The role will focus on system stability, performance, security and troubleshooting across a range of Linux based services. Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared-Essential Experience Solid Linux skills including Linux based development activities including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services. Strong Linux administration skills and experience working within formal service management and security frameworks. Current DV Security Clearance or SC Security Clearance or eligibility Ability to supporting and delivering Linux based development activities including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives. Capability to be a key lead in conversations around environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure. Able to work with infrastructure specialists to resolve incidents, support platform improvements and maintain robust operational documentation. Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared- Desirable Experience RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer, or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator, LPIC 1 or LPIC 2 (Linux Professional Institute) The role is full time on site in Milton Keynes Pay rate is £500-£535pday inside IR35 6 Month initial contract with scope to extend
Our client, a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for an IT Support Engineer to join their team in Fareham, UK on a contract basis starting ASAP. The organisation is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) for dual-use applications across air, land, and sea. As an IT Support Engineer, you will play a vital role in maintaining and advancing the company's IT infrastructure and security stance in the UK. Your efforts will ensure the stability, security, and continual improvement of IT systems while aligning with the strategic direction set by the IT Manager. This on-site position involves taking charge of daily IT operations across UK sites and providing crucial support as business needs evolve. Key Responsibilities: Provide advanced technical support for user hardware, software, and network infrastructure across UK operations, ensuring minimal disruption to business-critical activities. Take ownership of incident and problem management, handling complex technical challenges independently with timely resolution and thorough documentation. Monitor system performance, implement optimisation strategies, and oversee backup, patching, and disaster recovery processes for UK systems. Develop and deploy security solutions in response to vulnerability alerts within strict timeframes, ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus standards and defence industry security requirements. Support IT projects, system upgrades, testing, and rollouts across UK sites. Proactively identify IT risks and opportunities for infrastructure improvement. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and procedures. Manage IT asset tracking, stock levels, and vendor relationships for procurement and escalated support. Collaborate with the IT Manager on strategic IT development plans and security initiatives. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior IT support staff as the team grows (subject to resource planning). Job Requirements: Experience in 2nd line IT support or systems administration. Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Server, and M365 administration. Proven experience with Group Policy and Intune configurations. Experience implementing and managing internet and email filtering solutions. Experience with DEFSTAN 05-138 or implementing it. Solid networking knowledge including firewalls, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP. Mobile device support and MDM platform administration experience. Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint. Strong understanding of ITIL processes and experience with ITSM tools. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take ownership of complex technical challenges. Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong communication and customer service capabilities. Experience working within environments requiring strict security and regulatory compliance, ideally in defence or aerospace sectors. Preferred Qualifications: Linux (Ubuntu) administration experience. Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V). Cloud platform experience, particularly with Intune, Azure, or AWS. Demonstrated experience with Cyber Essentials Plus standards and auditing processes. PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities. Microsoft certifications (MCSA, Azure Administrator, etc.). CompTIA A+/Network+ or CCNA certifications. ITIL Foundation certification. Location: This role is based on site in Fareham , working closely with our IT Manager and collaborating with our international team. Security Requirement: To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only). If you are an experienced IT Support Engineer ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced, innovative company, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Fareham.
Mar 13, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for an IT Support Engineer to join their team in Fareham, UK on a contract basis starting ASAP. The organisation is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) for dual-use applications across air, land, and sea. As an IT Support Engineer, you will play a vital role in maintaining and advancing the company's IT infrastructure and security stance in the UK. Your efforts will ensure the stability, security, and continual improvement of IT systems while aligning with the strategic direction set by the IT Manager. This on-site position involves taking charge of daily IT operations across UK sites and providing crucial support as business needs evolve. Key Responsibilities: Provide advanced technical support for user hardware, software, and network infrastructure across UK operations, ensuring minimal disruption to business-critical activities. Take ownership of incident and problem management, handling complex technical challenges independently with timely resolution and thorough documentation. Monitor system performance, implement optimisation strategies, and oversee backup, patching, and disaster recovery processes for UK systems. Develop and deploy security solutions in response to vulnerability alerts within strict timeframes, ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus standards and defence industry security requirements. Support IT projects, system upgrades, testing, and rollouts across UK sites. Proactively identify IT risks and opportunities for infrastructure improvement. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and procedures. Manage IT asset tracking, stock levels, and vendor relationships for procurement and escalated support. Collaborate with the IT Manager on strategic IT development plans and security initiatives. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior IT support staff as the team grows (subject to resource planning). Job Requirements: Experience in 2nd line IT support or systems administration. Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Server, and M365 administration. Proven experience with Group Policy and Intune configurations. Experience implementing and managing internet and email filtering solutions. Experience with DEFSTAN 05-138 or implementing it. Solid networking knowledge including firewalls, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP. Mobile device support and MDM platform administration experience. Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint. Strong understanding of ITIL processes and experience with ITSM tools. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take ownership of complex technical challenges. Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong communication and customer service capabilities. Experience working within environments requiring strict security and regulatory compliance, ideally in defence or aerospace sectors. Preferred Qualifications: Linux (Ubuntu) administration experience. Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V). Cloud platform experience, particularly with Intune, Azure, or AWS. Demonstrated experience with Cyber Essentials Plus standards and auditing processes. PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities. Microsoft certifications (MCSA, Azure Administrator, etc.). CompTIA A+/Network+ or CCNA certifications. ITIL Foundation certification. Location: This role is based on site in Fareham , working closely with our IT Manager and collaborating with our international team. Security Requirement: To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only). If you are an experienced IT Support Engineer ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced, innovative company, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Fareham.
Sybase Database Administrator (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments. Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities. Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9. Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions, and auditing. Monitoring database environments to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Optimizing SQL queries, indexes, server configurations, and resource allocation. Diagnosing and resolving blocking, deadlocks, contention, and execution plan issues. Maintaining and improving backup and recovery strategies using Sybase Backup Server. Supporting high-availability and replication architectures, including DR environments. Conducting regular recovery testing and ensuring compliance with DR procedures. Providing L2/L3 support for production and non-production database incidents and requests. Collaborating with development and application teams on schema changes, data insights, and integration. Creating and maintaining automation scripts for routine tasks. Participating in an on-call rotation to provide out-of-hours support for critical production systems. Developing and maintaining detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and operational procedures. Ensuring all database environments comply with security, governance, and compliance standards. Supporting internal and external audits with necessary evidence and reporting. Skills and Experience: Hands-on experience as a Sybase DBA in enterprise environments. Deep expertise in Sybase ASE administration, tuning, troubleshooting, and configuration. Strong experience with Sybase Replication Server. Advanced SQL skills, including query tuning and a solid understanding of execution plans. Proven experience supporting high-availability, 24/7 production environments. Proficiency with Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting. Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a contract role with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior management, application support, developers, and fellow technologists. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or database migration projects. Familiarity with other database technologies such as SQL Server and/or Oracle. Experience in the large-scale financial services enterprise sector. Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible) and DevOps practices. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Mar 13, 2026
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Sybase Database Administrator (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments. Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities. Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9. Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions, and auditing. Monitoring database environments to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Optimizing SQL queries, indexes, server configurations, and resource allocation. Diagnosing and resolving blocking, deadlocks, contention, and execution plan issues. Maintaining and improving backup and recovery strategies using Sybase Backup Server. Supporting high-availability and replication architectures, including DR environments. Conducting regular recovery testing and ensuring compliance with DR procedures. Providing L2/L3 support for production and non-production database incidents and requests. Collaborating with development and application teams on schema changes, data insights, and integration. Creating and maintaining automation scripts for routine tasks. Participating in an on-call rotation to provide out-of-hours support for critical production systems. Developing and maintaining detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and operational procedures. Ensuring all database environments comply with security, governance, and compliance standards. Supporting internal and external audits with necessary evidence and reporting. Skills and Experience: Hands-on experience as a Sybase DBA in enterprise environments. Deep expertise in Sybase ASE administration, tuning, troubleshooting, and configuration. Strong experience with Sybase Replication Server. Advanced SQL skills, including query tuning and a solid understanding of execution plans. Proven experience supporting high-availability, 24/7 production environments. Proficiency with Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting. Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a contract role with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior management, application support, developers, and fellow technologists. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or database migration projects. Familiarity with other database technologies such as SQL Server and/or Oracle. Experience in the large-scale financial services enterprise sector. Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible) and DevOps practices. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Site Reliability Engineer Bristol, Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 from home) Up to £95K & Great Benefits Ready to take on high-impact engineering challenges that actually matter? Want to work on mission-critical systems used across the UK's most high-profile government organisations? This is your chance to join TwinStream -a team of elite engineers who built their careers cracking complex cross-domain problems, and then built a company to do it even better. We're growing fast. Demand for our services is skyrocketing. And now we're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who's ready to step into a role with real ownership, real influence, and real opportunities to innovate. Why You'll Love This Role As our new SRE, you'll be right at the heart of our evolving cloud and on-prem platforms. This isn't a "keep the lights on" job-it's a role where you'll shape infrastructure strategy, partner closely with software and systems teams, and push performance, reliability, and automation to the next level. You'll help us evolve observability, enhance delivery pipelines, eliminate toil, drive reliability metrics, and make smart technical decisions that keep our systems robust as we scale. If you love solving gnarly problems, improving how things work, and innovating at speed-this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities of the Site Reliability Engineer: Collaborating with Software Engineers to improve subsystem reliability and performance Partnering with System Administrators to automate toil and cut down alert noise Taking observability to the next level-find issues before they hit the business Supporting development environments to boost speed and quality Researching & evaluating tools to guide key buy-vs-build decisions Deepening your expertise across multiple technical and business domains Expanding your knowledge of diverse tech stacks and platforms What You Bring Modern configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef or similar) Terraform Docker containers & orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar) Monitoring/metrics stack (InfluxDB, Prometheus, Grafana) MQ messaging (RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions) SQL & relational databases Linux administration & shell scripting Network security fundamentals Cloud hosting (ideally AWS: EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Bonus points for: Experience with Java, Go, Python or similar Knowledge of cross-domain principles & tech Service management experience Hands-on observability implementation Proven ability to reduce downtime with smart reliability metrics Why You'll Love Working at TwinStream Competitive salary, £65k - £95k DOE 8% employer pension contribution Private medical healthcare (including dental & optical for the whole family) Flexible working culture Learning & development owned by YOU Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme 28 days holiday + bank holidays Regular team events, plus Christmas & summer parties Life assurance & cycle-to-work scheme Security Clearance You'll need to be eligible for SC and/or DV clearance. Any offer will be subject to successful security screening. Ready to engineer impact? Apply now and shape the future of secure, high-performance cross-domain systems.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Site Reliability Engineer Bristol, Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 from home) Up to £95K & Great Benefits Ready to take on high-impact engineering challenges that actually matter? Want to work on mission-critical systems used across the UK's most high-profile government organisations? This is your chance to join TwinStream -a team of elite engineers who built their careers cracking complex cross-domain problems, and then built a company to do it even better. We're growing fast. Demand for our services is skyrocketing. And now we're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who's ready to step into a role with real ownership, real influence, and real opportunities to innovate. Why You'll Love This Role As our new SRE, you'll be right at the heart of our evolving cloud and on-prem platforms. This isn't a "keep the lights on" job-it's a role where you'll shape infrastructure strategy, partner closely with software and systems teams, and push performance, reliability, and automation to the next level. You'll help us evolve observability, enhance delivery pipelines, eliminate toil, drive reliability metrics, and make smart technical decisions that keep our systems robust as we scale. If you love solving gnarly problems, improving how things work, and innovating at speed-this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities of the Site Reliability Engineer: Collaborating with Software Engineers to improve subsystem reliability and performance Partnering with System Administrators to automate toil and cut down alert noise Taking observability to the next level-find issues before they hit the business Supporting development environments to boost speed and quality Researching & evaluating tools to guide key buy-vs-build decisions Deepening your expertise across multiple technical and business domains Expanding your knowledge of diverse tech stacks and platforms What You Bring Modern configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef or similar) Terraform Docker containers & orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar) Monitoring/metrics stack (InfluxDB, Prometheus, Grafana) MQ messaging (RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions) SQL & relational databases Linux administration & shell scripting Network security fundamentals Cloud hosting (ideally AWS: EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Bonus points for: Experience with Java, Go, Python or similar Knowledge of cross-domain principles & tech Service management experience Hands-on observability implementation Proven ability to reduce downtime with smart reliability metrics Why You'll Love Working at TwinStream Competitive salary, £65k - £95k DOE 8% employer pension contribution Private medical healthcare (including dental & optical for the whole family) Flexible working culture Learning & development owned by YOU Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme 28 days holiday + bank holidays Regular team events, plus Christmas & summer parties Life assurance & cycle-to-work scheme Security Clearance You'll need to be eligible for SC and/or DV clearance. Any offer will be subject to successful security screening. Ready to engineer impact? Apply now and shape the future of secure, high-performance cross-domain systems.
Windows Server Systems Administrator Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, AWS, DNS 40,000 - 52,000 Hybrid - 2 Days per week in the Southampton office Windows Server Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware. As a Windows Server Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary. These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins. Key Responsibilities: Manage, troubleshoot and maintain Windows Server environments Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 25 engineers in this team Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments Participate in the On-Call rotation Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership Skills Required: 4+ Years Windows Server Administration Experience (100+ Servers) VMware Active Directory AWS SAN Storage DNS Production Environment Experience Linux Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Windows Server Systems Administrator Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, AWS, DNS 40,000 - 52,000 Hybrid - 2 Days per week in the Southampton office Windows Server Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware. As a Windows Server Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary. These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins. Key Responsibilities: Manage, troubleshoot and maintain Windows Server environments Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 25 engineers in this team Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments Participate in the On-Call rotation Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership Skills Required: 4+ Years Windows Server Administration Experience (100+ Servers) VMware Active Directory AWS SAN Storage DNS Production Environment Experience Linux Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Do you have strong MySQL DBA skills? Are you looking for a role with autonomy and projects? Superb opportunity to join a long-established, award-winning household name brand as a MySQL Database Administrator . This is a key permanent hire where you'll take ownership of a complex on-premise database estate and play a central role in modernising their technology stack. The Opportunity This isn't a "ticket-queue" DBA role, you'll be joining a close-knit systems team as the trusted as the go-to database expert. Your work will directly impact high-volume, business-critical platforms, giving you real visibility and the chance to make a measurable difference from day one. What's on offer High-impact environment: Manage databases that power thousands of daily customer transactions. Tech modernisation: Hands-on involvement in major upgrades Autonomy: Scope to shape how performance tuning, replication, and HA are managed. Lifestyle benefits: Free daily lunch, heavily discounted products, cycle-to-work and EV leasing schemes, staff events, and long-service awards. Job Security: financially secure successful well established and highly ethical company Key Responsibilities Performance tuning of MySQL databases across a large on-premise estate. Managing replication and HA, ensuring fast recovery and minimal downtime. Proactive monitoring and optimisation. Maintaining reliable backup and recovery procedures. Collaborating with developers, analysts and the wider IT team on schema design and deployments. Supporting infrastructure upgrades and patching programmes. Candidate Profile Strong MySQL administration experience (performance tuning, HA, replication). Confident with Linux/Unix (Red Hat preferred). Comfortable in a busy on-premise environment. Familiarity with monitoring and backup tools. Desirable: SQL Server administration and storage optimisation experience. Apply now for a confidential conversation. We'll walk you through the details of the company, team culture and interview process, and help you present your experience in the strongest way.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Do you have strong MySQL DBA skills? Are you looking for a role with autonomy and projects? Superb opportunity to join a long-established, award-winning household name brand as a MySQL Database Administrator . This is a key permanent hire where you'll take ownership of a complex on-premise database estate and play a central role in modernising their technology stack. The Opportunity This isn't a "ticket-queue" DBA role, you'll be joining a close-knit systems team as the trusted as the go-to database expert. Your work will directly impact high-volume, business-critical platforms, giving you real visibility and the chance to make a measurable difference from day one. What's on offer High-impact environment: Manage databases that power thousands of daily customer transactions. Tech modernisation: Hands-on involvement in major upgrades Autonomy: Scope to shape how performance tuning, replication, and HA are managed. Lifestyle benefits: Free daily lunch, heavily discounted products, cycle-to-work and EV leasing schemes, staff events, and long-service awards. Job Security: financially secure successful well established and highly ethical company Key Responsibilities Performance tuning of MySQL databases across a large on-premise estate. Managing replication and HA, ensuring fast recovery and minimal downtime. Proactive monitoring and optimisation. Maintaining reliable backup and recovery procedures. Collaborating with developers, analysts and the wider IT team on schema design and deployments. Supporting infrastructure upgrades and patching programmes. Candidate Profile Strong MySQL administration experience (performance tuning, HA, replication). Confident with Linux/Unix (Red Hat preferred). Comfortable in a busy on-premise environment. Familiarity with monitoring and backup tools. Desirable: SQL Server administration and storage optimisation experience. Apply now for a confidential conversation. We'll walk you through the details of the company, team culture and interview process, and help you present your experience in the strongest way.
Azure Lead Software Security Engineer with Development Background, DevSecOps, Mainly Remote Software Security Engineer Lead is required to work for a fast-growing and exciting company based in Central London. However, this will mainly be remote. Please read in full before applying We need someone with a Microsoft tech-stack background who has experience as a Azure DevSecOps Consultant or even a good old fashioned Unix / Linux Systems Administrator. We want someone with a development / some form of coding background who has blossomed into Software Security / Cloud Security engineer. We NEED for you to have strong Azure skills, NOT AWS although a blend would be acceptable. Rather than someone from a bog-standard IT Operations background, we NEED you to have come from a Development background and you MUST have a good grounding within Software Development as you will mainly working with Developers and need to be able speak their language and develop trust with them. This role was very successfully introduce into this company 2 years ago and as such they need someone to pick up the baton and continue to develop the function. You will be working with a crossfunctional teams and as such you need to have strong communication skills to be able to work various functions. There will opportunity to grow yourself and a team as the company matures. This role is a lead "hands on" role and is perfect for some who has come from a consultancy background with appropriate hands on skills. A passion a modern security approach is paramount, where you help teams build security into their daily work life and are always looking automate, streamline and shift left with compermise of quality and overall security. Read on for more details Experience Required: Demonstrable experience as a Systems Administrator or Software Developer or both! Expert Knowledge of Cloud Security Passion for DevSecOps and with knowledge of Terraform, Bicep, Sonar Clous, Wiz, and other security product like Trivy Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Microsoft Azure A strong understanding of software development methodologies and practices Ability to Rapid Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling Other technical skills required: Azure Security Monitoring including Application Insights, and SIEM Excellent communication skills to guarantee stakeholder alignment and successful outcomes at all stages of Product delivery and ongoing support. This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Azure Lead Software Security Engineer with Development Background, DevSecOps, Mainly Remote Software Security Engineer Lead is required to work for a fast-growing and exciting company based in Central London. However, this will mainly be remote. Please read in full before applying We need someone with a Microsoft tech-stack background who has experience as a Azure DevSecOps Consultant or even a good old fashioned Unix / Linux Systems Administrator. We want someone with a development / some form of coding background who has blossomed into Software Security / Cloud Security engineer. We NEED for you to have strong Azure skills, NOT AWS although a blend would be acceptable. Rather than someone from a bog-standard IT Operations background, we NEED you to have come from a Development background and you MUST have a good grounding within Software Development as you will mainly working with Developers and need to be able speak their language and develop trust with them. This role was very successfully introduce into this company 2 years ago and as such they need someone to pick up the baton and continue to develop the function. You will be working with a crossfunctional teams and as such you need to have strong communication skills to be able to work various functions. There will opportunity to grow yourself and a team as the company matures. This role is a lead "hands on" role and is perfect for some who has come from a consultancy background with appropriate hands on skills. A passion a modern security approach is paramount, where you help teams build security into their daily work life and are always looking automate, streamline and shift left with compermise of quality and overall security. Read on for more details Experience Required: Demonstrable experience as a Systems Administrator or Software Developer or both! Expert Knowledge of Cloud Security Passion for DevSecOps and with knowledge of Terraform, Bicep, Sonar Clous, Wiz, and other security product like Trivy Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Microsoft Azure A strong understanding of software development methodologies and practices Ability to Rapid Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling Other technical skills required: Azure Security Monitoring including Application Insights, and SIEM Excellent communication skills to guarantee stakeholder alignment and successful outcomes at all stages of Product delivery and ongoing support. This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details.
Unix/Linux Systems Administrator (Solaris Specialist) Barrow-in-Furness £51,000 + Benefits SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Unix/Linux Systems Administrator with strong Solaris expertise to join our team in Barrow-in-Furness . This is a site-based role, 5 days per week , working on critical defence and engineering programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a secure and technically challenging environment, where your skills will directly support vital national infrastructure. The Role As a Systems Administrator, you will: Provide support and administration of Unix/Linux environments, with a strong focus on Solaris 10 & 11 (experience with Solaris 8/9 is highly desirable). Manage system performance, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, etc.) to improve efficiency and streamline operations. Support project delivery teams with technical expertise and system configuration. Ensure systems remain secure, stable, and compliant with security standards. About You We're looking for someone who has: Proven experience in Unix/Linux administration within enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of Solaris 10 & 11 (with Solaris 8/9 experience a bonus). Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or other relevant languages . A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. The ability to work independently in a highly regulated and secure environment. Security & Eligibility This role requires sole UK nationals only (dual nationals cannot be considered). You must be eligible for SC clearance (existing SC or DV clearance highly advantageous). Due to the nature of the work, the position is 100% site-based in Barrow-in-Furness . What's on Offer Salary: £51,000 per annum (flexible for exceptional Solaris expertise). Pension, holiday, and excellent benefits package. Long-term career opportunity in a secure and growing organisation. Work on mission-critical projects with a highly skilled technical team.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Unix/Linux Systems Administrator (Solaris Specialist) Barrow-in-Furness £51,000 + Benefits SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Unix/Linux Systems Administrator with strong Solaris expertise to join our team in Barrow-in-Furness . This is a site-based role, 5 days per week , working on critical defence and engineering programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a secure and technically challenging environment, where your skills will directly support vital national infrastructure. The Role As a Systems Administrator, you will: Provide support and administration of Unix/Linux environments, with a strong focus on Solaris 10 & 11 (experience with Solaris 8/9 is highly desirable). Manage system performance, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, etc.) to improve efficiency and streamline operations. Support project delivery teams with technical expertise and system configuration. Ensure systems remain secure, stable, and compliant with security standards. About You We're looking for someone who has: Proven experience in Unix/Linux administration within enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of Solaris 10 & 11 (with Solaris 8/9 experience a bonus). Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or other relevant languages . A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. The ability to work independently in a highly regulated and secure environment. Security & Eligibility This role requires sole UK nationals only (dual nationals cannot be considered). You must be eligible for SC clearance (existing SC or DV clearance highly advantageous). Due to the nature of the work, the position is 100% site-based in Barrow-in-Furness . What's on Offer Salary: £51,000 per annum (flexible for exceptional Solaris expertise). Pension, holiday, and excellent benefits package. Long-term career opportunity in a secure and growing organisation. Work on mission-critical projects with a highly skilled technical team.
