AgileSource are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect with active SC or DV clearance to join a growing cyber consultancy supporting high-profile government and defence programmes. Security Clearance Active SC clearance required. Active DV clearance highly desirable. Please note that due to the nature of the projects and security requirements associated with certain client engagements, some roles may be restricted to candidates who meet specific nationality and residency criteria in line with UK government security clearance eligibility requirements. As a result, preference may be given to UK sole nationals where required by the end client. You will play a key role in designing, assuring, and delivering secure architectures across complex enterprise environments, cloud platforms, networks, and mission-critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders, influencing technical direction, and ensuring security is Embedded into every stage of solution delivery. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure technical architectures for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments Provide security architecture guidance across infrastructure, applications, networks, and data platforms Lead security design reviews, risk assessments, and threat modelling activities Ensure solutions align with government, defence, and industry security standards Support accreditation and assurance activities, including RMADS, JSP 440, NIST, ISO 27001, and Secure by Design principles Work closely with solution architects, engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders Identify security risks and provide pragmatic mitigation strategies Contribute to bid activity, technical proposals, and client presentations where required Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies Required Experience Proven experience working as a Cyber Security Architect, Security Consultant, or Technical Security Lead Active SC clearance is essential; DV clearance is advantageous Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, security frameworks, and governance Experience across cloud security, particularly AWS, Azure, or Microsoft 365 environments Knowledge of network security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, SIEM, and zero trust principles Experience producing security documentation, architecture diagrams, and risk assessments Familiarity with government and defence security requirements Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work in highly regulated and secure environments Desirable Skills CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSK, CCSP, or similar certifications Experience working within MOD, Home Office, central government, or defence programmes Knowledge of DevSecOps, container security, and secure software delivery Experience with security tooling such as Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, or Defender Understanding of NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
AgileSource are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect with active SC or DV clearance to join a growing cyber consultancy supporting high-profile government and defence programmes. Security Clearance Active SC clearance required. Active DV clearance highly desirable. Please note that due to the nature of the projects and security requirements associated with certain client engagements, some roles may be restricted to candidates who meet specific nationality and residency criteria in line with UK government security clearance eligibility requirements. As a result, preference may be given to UK sole nationals where required by the end client. You will play a key role in designing, assuring, and delivering secure architectures across complex enterprise environments, cloud platforms, networks, and mission-critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders, influencing technical direction, and ensuring security is Embedded into every stage of solution delivery. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure technical architectures for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments Provide security architecture guidance across infrastructure, applications, networks, and data platforms Lead security design reviews, risk assessments, and threat modelling activities Ensure solutions align with government, defence, and industry security standards Support accreditation and assurance activities, including RMADS, JSP 440, NIST, ISO 27001, and Secure by Design principles Work closely with solution architects, engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders Identify security risks and provide pragmatic mitigation strategies Contribute to bid activity, technical proposals, and client presentations where required Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies Required Experience Proven experience working as a Cyber Security Architect, Security Consultant, or Technical Security Lead Active SC clearance is essential; DV clearance is advantageous Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, security frameworks, and governance Experience across cloud security, particularly AWS, Azure, or Microsoft 365 environments Knowledge of network security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, SIEM, and zero trust principles Experience producing security documentation, architecture diagrams, and risk assessments Familiarity with government and defence security requirements Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work in highly regulated and secure environments Desirable Skills CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSK, CCSP, or similar certifications Experience working within MOD, Home Office, central government, or defence programmes Knowledge of DevSecOps, container security, and secure software delivery Experience with security tooling such as Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, or Defender Understanding of NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles
DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
SOC Manager 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Leamington & Gaydon - Hybrid as per business need Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SOC Manager to join the team. As SOC Manager you will: * Oversee SOC activities by reviewing your team's performance metrics, incident reports and other key indicators * Lead incident response efforts when a security incident occurs, the SOC team has to respond as quickly as possible * Lead these efforts by establishing clear incident response procedures and protocols and conveying them to the team * Analyse incident reports to understand your organization's security posture by reviewing incident reports, SOC managers identify patterns and trends that may indicate weaknesses or vulnerabilities in their security defences * Serve as the point of contact (POC) for security incidents within the company. You are the primary liaison between the SOC team, other internal stakeholders, and external parties such as vendors, clients or regulatory bodies. * Be responsible for conducting information security investigations as a result of security incidents. These are previously identified by the Level 2 security analyst who are monitoring the security consoles from various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email and Phone) End to end security incident management. You will play a key role in providing the highest level of technical expertise and handling the most complex security incidents. Key Responsibilities: * Manage service and process improvements of SOC, auditing SOC incidents, identifying new use cases and automations * POC for SOC engineering team, threat intelligence analyst and Threat exposure management * Act as a point of escalation for Level-2 SOC security analysts in support of information security investigations to provide guidance and oversight on incident resolution and containment techniques * Act as the lead coordinator to individual information security incidents * Mentor security analysts regarding risk management, information security controls, incident analysis, incident response, SIEM monitoring, and other operational tasks (tools, techniques, Procedures) in support of technologies managed by the Security Operations Centre. * Document incidents from initial detection through final resolution * Ensure threat management, threat modelling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring * Create reports, dashboards, metrics for SOC operations and presentation to Sr. Mgmt. * Act as focal point for any investigations involving security; to prepare reports and note follow up action * Participate in the role of Incident Manager during any incidents and emergencies * Ensure that all business recovery/contingency plans and/or procedures held within the security control rooms are always kept up to date * Coordinate with IT teams on escalations, tracking, performance issues, and outages Key skills & experience: * Strong knowledge in Authentication, End Point Security, Internet Policy Enforcement, Firewalls, Web Content Filtering, Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM) and SOC advancements such as EDR and SOAR * Good knowledge of SIEM technologies, like Google Chronicle, Splunk ES or QRadar * In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices * Experienced within the information security field, with emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion analysis, security device installations, configuration, and troubleshooting (e. g., Firewall, IDS, etc.) * Experience in Log source integration and in Developing new correlation rules & Parser writing * Experienced in SOC automation development, cloud operations (e. g. AWS), Designing, building security operations centers and Regulatory Compliance * Ability to lead and communicate efficiently within a team environment along with Incident management process development and/or incident management experience * Solid understanding of information technology and information security required * Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated skill in presenting analytical data effectively to varied audiences (including executives) * Ability to work well under pressure with differing levels of Management This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Sep 26, 2025
Contractor
SOC Manager 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Leamington & Gaydon - Hybrid as per business need Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SOC Manager to join the team. As SOC Manager you will: * Oversee SOC activities by reviewing your team's performance metrics, incident reports and other key indicators * Lead incident response efforts when a security incident occurs, the SOC team has to respond as quickly as possible * Lead these efforts by establishing clear incident response procedures and protocols and conveying them to the team * Analyse incident reports to understand your organization's security posture by reviewing incident reports, SOC managers identify patterns and trends that may indicate weaknesses or vulnerabilities in their security defences * Serve as the point of contact (POC) for security incidents within the company. You are the primary liaison between the SOC team, other internal stakeholders, and external parties such as vendors, clients or regulatory bodies. * Be responsible for conducting information security investigations as a result of security incidents. These are previously identified by the Level 2 security analyst who are monitoring the security consoles from various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email and Phone) End to end security incident management. You will play a key role in providing the highest level of technical expertise and handling the most complex security incidents. Key Responsibilities: * Manage service and process improvements of SOC, auditing SOC incidents, identifying new use cases and automations * POC for SOC engineering team, threat intelligence analyst and Threat exposure management * Act as a point of escalation for Level-2 SOC security analysts in support of information security investigations to provide guidance and oversight on incident resolution and containment techniques * Act as the lead coordinator to individual information security incidents * Mentor security analysts regarding risk management, information security controls, incident analysis, incident response, SIEM monitoring, and other operational tasks (tools, techniques, Procedures) in support of technologies managed by the Security Operations Centre. * Document incidents from initial detection through final resolution * Ensure threat management, threat modelling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring * Create reports, dashboards, metrics for SOC operations and presentation to Sr. Mgmt. * Act as focal point for any investigations involving security; to prepare reports and note follow up action * Participate in the role of Incident Manager during any incidents and emergencies * Ensure that all business recovery/contingency plans and/or procedures held within the security control rooms are always kept up to date * Coordinate with IT teams on escalations, tracking, performance issues, and outages Key skills & experience: * Strong knowledge in Authentication, End Point Security, Internet Policy Enforcement, Firewalls, Web Content Filtering, Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM) and SOC advancements such as EDR and SOAR * Good knowledge of SIEM technologies, like Google Chronicle, Splunk ES or QRadar * In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices * Experienced within the information security field, with emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion analysis, security device installations, configuration, and troubleshooting (e. g., Firewall, IDS, etc.) * Experience in Log source integration and in Developing new correlation rules & Parser writing * Experienced in SOC automation development, cloud operations (e. g. AWS), Designing, building security operations centers and Regulatory Compliance * Ability to lead and communicate efficiently within a team environment along with Incident management process development and/or incident management experience * Solid understanding of information technology and information security required * Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated skill in presenting analytical data effectively to varied audiences (including executives) * Ability to work well under pressure with differing levels of Management This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Job Title: Lead Cloud & Database Services Engineer Day Rate: Circa £650 per day, Inside IR35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes or Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months initially An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Cloud and Database Services Engineer to provide technical leadership across cloud and database platforms, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud and database solutions, drive automation, security, and compliance , and mentor engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement . Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise cloud and database solutions to meet strategic objectives. Drive automation, security, and compliance across cloud and database platforms. Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting key strategic projects. Champion innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across the engineering function. Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Azure Tenant , SQL , KQL , Ansible , and Power BI . Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker/Podman) , CEPH , and PKI . Proficiency in PowerShell , Python , and Linux . Deep understanding of database security and automation. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical teams. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior engineering leadership role within a high-profile government department, shaping cutting-edge cloud and database solutions. 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.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Cloud & Database Services Engineer Day Rate: Circa £650 per day, Inside IR35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes or Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months initially An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Cloud and Database Services Engineer to provide technical leadership across cloud and database platforms, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud and database solutions, drive automation, security, and compliance , and mentor engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement . Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise cloud and database solutions to meet strategic objectives. Drive automation, security, and compliance across cloud and database platforms. Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting key strategic projects. Champion innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across the engineering function. Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Azure Tenant , SQL , KQL , Ansible , and Power BI . Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker/Podman) , CEPH , and PKI . Proficiency in PowerShell , Python , and Linux . Deep understanding of database security and automation. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical teams. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior engineering leadership role within a high-profile government department, shaping cutting-edge cloud and database solutions. 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.
Job Title: Deputy Head of Engineering Day Rate: Circa £650+ per day, inside ir35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes OR Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Engineering to support the Head of Engineering in driving the strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of the Platform Engineering Team .This is a key leadership role helping to shape and deliver the digital transformation goals of a major UK Government department. You will oversee engineering operations, resource planning , and the delivery of key initiatives , while fostering a culture of technical excellence, DevOps practices, and collaboration across teams. Key Responsibilities Support the Head of Engineering in setting the strategic direction for the Platform Engineering Team. Oversee day-to-day engineering operations and resource planning to ensure successful delivery of key projects. Lead governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Champion DevOps culture, automation, and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Broad technical knowledge across cloud, infrastructure, security, and automation . Hands-on experience with Azure , Intune , Entra , PKI , and containerisation technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile digital transformation programme , shaping engineering practices and delivering secure, cutting-edge platforms for government services. 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.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Deputy Head of Engineering Day Rate: Circa £650+ per day, inside ir35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes OR Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Engineering to support the Head of Engineering in driving the strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of the Platform Engineering Team .This is a key leadership role helping to shape and deliver the digital transformation goals of a major UK Government department. You will oversee engineering operations, resource planning , and the delivery of key initiatives , while fostering a culture of technical excellence, DevOps practices, and collaboration across teams. Key Responsibilities Support the Head of Engineering in setting the strategic direction for the Platform Engineering Team. Oversee day-to-day engineering operations and resource planning to ensure successful delivery of key projects. Lead governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Champion DevOps culture, automation, and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Broad technical knowledge across cloud, infrastructure, security, and automation . Hands-on experience with Azure , Intune , Entra , PKI , and containerisation technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile digital transformation programme , shaping engineering practices and delivering secure, cutting-edge platforms for government services. 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.
