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Infrastructure Systems Manager Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Contract: 12-month fixed-term Location: Central London office Working pattern: Fully remote with occasional travel to London Salary: £35,825 , rising to £38,065 after six months' service We're recruiting an Infrastructure Systems Manager for a not-for-profit organisation undergoing a major shift from legacy on-premise systems to a modern, cloud-first environment. This role is ideal for a strong IT Officer or 3rd line engineer with hands-on project experience who is ready to step up . You'll lead technical work across Azure adoption, cloud migrations, legacy decommissioning and internal system improvement. What you will do Support and manage Microsoft-based infrastructure across on-prem and cloud. Lead cloud migration work, including Azure and SharePoint transitions. Provide 3rd line support and ensure systems are secure, monitored and resilient. Implement Intune (alongside a third-party partner). Lead the rollout of an internal service desk tool. Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality services. Maintain legacy systems while supporting the move away from hybrid/on-premise environments. What you will bring Strong Active Directory and Exchange expertise. Background in service management and supporting secure infrastructure. Experience in 3rd line support within on-prem environments. Familiarity with Azure, cloud migration, Intune and modern workplace tools. Understanding of MS Dynamics, Defender, Sophos or related technologies (advantageous). A proactive, solutions-focused approach and confidence working independently. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team building a feature-rich platform supporting the fast-moving Electric Vehicle (EV) sector. This is a hands-on role working within a collaborative, high-performing environment, where you'll be responsible for improving deployment automation, scaling infrastructure, enhancing reliability, and driving best practices across modern DevOps tooling and processes. The team is working at pace on a platform with rapidly evolving requirements, offering excellent scope for innovation, ownership, and technical progression. The Role As a DevOps Engineer , you will: Build and maintain deployment automation across a large application portfolio Deliver infrastructure provisioning and scaling using IaC (Cloud Development Kit or Terraform) Support application configuration, optimisation, and migration into high-availability setups Manage database deployments and contribute to performance planning Carry out load testing, capacity planning, and performance monitoring Investigate incidents, resolve issues, and improve system reliability Work closely with developers using modern CI/CD workflows and container orchestration This role reports into the Development Manager and can be office-based or hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Crewe). Key Skills & Experience Essential Strong AWS experience - EC2, EKS, RDS, Aurora, networking, and cost optimisation Confident with building & deploying C# / .NET applications Experience with NuGet package management in CI/CD Infrastructure as Code experience using CDK or Terraform CI/CD experience with AWS CodePipeline or GitLab CI/CD Solid Linux administration skills Docker and Kubernetes experience Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP Knowledge of security best practice for web application deployments Experience with monitoring & logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana) Web application firewall experience (AWS WAF, Cloudflare) Desirable PostgreSQL and MSSQL administration Azure cloud services KongHQ / AWS API Gateway Azure DevOps CloudFront and other CDNs SSL certificate management, configuration hardening, domain setup Performance tuning and load testing Experience with pipeline-based mobile app builds / remote Mac builders What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Pension & life assurance Employee fuel card scheme Electric vehicle scheme Employee assistance programme Wellness and healthcare services Cycle to work scheme Free breakfast onsite Modern purpose-built office with gym, caf and bar If you're an experienced DevOps Engineer looking to make a real impact on scalable, cloud-driven platforms in the EV and sustainability space, click apply now .

IT Project Delivery Engineer Melton Mowbray £35,000 £39,000 per annum We're excited to be growing our team by offering an additional role at Provident IT as an IT Project Delivery Engineer based in Leicestershire. You ll join a friendly and likeminded team of IT professionals to deliver top-notch IT solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors. Providing the best level of customer service to our clients and their end users is our biggest focus with anything we do, so your role will focus on owning technical challenges through to completion whilst delivering a positive customer experience, both remotely and on-site (with expenses covered). Plus, you'll collaborate closely with our team on planning and implementing cutting-edge projects. Join us and make a real impact in shaping the future of IT services. Main responsibilities for the IT Project Delivery Engineer: Perform planning, implementation and management of IT Projects ranging from server deployments, on premises to Microsoft 365 cloud Migrations, phone system deployments and new network installations. Provide escalated end user technical support and assistance both remotely and on-site when required. Configure and support Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Windows Server and Active Directory Installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware like PC s, Servers, and networking equipment. Educate clients and internal teams on best practices. Record all activities within a PSA and Ticketing system. Develop and maintain existing relationships with a handful of clients. Serve as an escalation point for 1st and 2nd line support escalations. Work with clients to understand their objectives and challenges and proposing solutions. Keep up to date with the latest vendor technologies and best practices. The successful candidate for the role will: Have at least 3 years professional experience within a Managed Services IT environment. Have a wide range of networking knowledge including IP addressing, VLANs, routing and VPN administration. Possess an enthusiastic can-do attitude and be able to independently approach an unfamiliar problem logically, before escalating to other team members with a coherent diagnosis. Have a high degree of people skills and technical competence, with a strong learning aptitude and a confident ability to logically diagnose problems. Have an excellent work ethic with the ability to manage and prioritise your own working time. Be approachable, intelligent, able to remain calm under pressure and have good verbal and written communication skills. Have a general understanding of DNS, telephony systems, and website / email hosting. Be willing to undertake some out of hours work in maintaining client infrastructure where absolutely required. Hold a full UK Driving Licence. Essential Experience: A wide variety of experience resolving and diagnosing Windows issues. Strong familiarity with Microsoft 365 services (examples include Exchange, Intune, Entra ID and SharePoint). Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server as well as Active Directory and Group Policy knowledge. Preferable (but not essential) experience: Webhosting technologies (cPanel / WHM, MySQL). Experience supporting MacOS and MDM solutions. Linux CLI administration. Why Join Us: Competitive Salary: £35,000.00 £39,000.00 per year Personal Growth: Vendor-based certified training and progressive development plans Employee Benefits: Included Private healthcare coverage Employer pension contribution 28 days annual leave including bank holidays +1 extra day of annual leave on / around your birthday Company events Discounts and free food options Free on-site parking Fun Culture regular team events, from Go-Karting and Escape Rooms to social dinners Supplemental Information Work Schedule: 8:30am 5pm, Monday to Friday Location Requirements: Ability to commute to Melton Mowbray, LE13 0RQ Education: GCSE or equivalent required Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required So, if you think you have what it takes to be involved in a very diverse IT company, where no two days are ever the same, please send us your CV we look forward to meeting you!

Infrastructure Project manager Bromley - hybrid 12 month contract Inside ir35 Role Summary: The Technology Infrastructure Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex infrastructure initiatives across the Credit Portfolio. This role manages end-to-end execution of projects spanning servers, storage, cloud, networking, data centre operations, middleware, and platform engineering. The PM ensures scope, schedule, risk, and delivery governance are strictly managed while partnering with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders. This role requires strong delivery leadership, exceptional communication skills, and deep familiarity with enterprise infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery Execution Lead the full lifecycle delivery of technology infrastructure projects, including initiation, planning, execution, testing, deployment, and transition to operations. Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocations. Oversee infrastructure builds, environment setup, cloud provisioning, migration activities, and implementation cutovers. Drive day to day coordination across engineering teams (cloud, network, storage, compute, database, middleware, security, etc.). Governance, Reporting Financial Management: Track and report status, risks, issues, mitigations, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership. Maintain project documentation and compliance with PMO and CIO governance frameworks. Manage project budgets, forecasts, vendor spend, and financial tracking. Provide executive level updates, dashboards, and program communications. Risk, Compliance Controls Identify, track, and mitigate infrastructure related risks, vulnerabilities, dependencies, and constraints. Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, architecture, and operational standards. Coordinate infrastructure controls evidence, EOL tracking, and remediation activities as required. Stakeholder Vendor Management Partner with CIO teams, engineering managers, architecture, cybersecurity, operations, and business stakeholders. Facilitate cross team alignment and ensure timely delivery of technical tasks and approvals. Manage vendor engagement, SOWs, deliverables, and on time performance. Technical Coordination Understand technical designs, architecture diagrams, and platform requirements to drive project alignment. Coordinate testing activities (integration, performance, failover, UAT) with engineering and QA teams. Support change management, deployment planning, runbook preparation, and cutover/migration execution Strong Project Management Skills Agile Scrum Master Skills Waterfall Delivery Methods MS Project, MS Excel and MS Power Point Educational background and experience in project management or business management or associated area Ability to work with others and manage disparate teams globally Ability to manage the successful execution of technical solutions whether by a single team or multiple teams A proven track record in a similar role Good interpersonal skills; positive attitude; team player; flexible Must be able to face off to business and technology leaders Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to lead meetings, follow-up, negotiate and resolve ambiguity Keen attention to detail and strong sense of ownership and accountability for work Motivated to work closely and cooperatively with other team members of varying levels of seniority and experience Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work with little to no supervision Experience delivering large-scale, complex technology projects within enterprise environments Hands-on Jira expertise for tracking, reporting, and managing technical workstreams Strong passion for technology, infrastructure, and banking operations Ability to perform extensive data analysis and create clear, executive-quality presentations Background in infrastructure delivery projects, including servers, storage, network, cloud, and related platforms Managing matrix resources Jira Expertise If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! 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Your new role Responsible for the adoption and use of information and digital technology, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the effective operation, support, and maintenance of existing operational technology systems, including technology infrastructure (e.g. servers, databases, networks) and end-user devices (e.g. desktop PC's, smartphones, tablets). You will also be responsible for the network infrastructure, including the provision of telephony, local and national network access: all of which are required to deliver and support properly engineered IT services and products essential to meeting the needs of the company. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills and knowledge: Cloud Networking Skills (AWS or Azure) HP / Aruba switches knowledge essential Fortinet / Firewalls / migration experience essential Routing/Switching and Firewall Expertise ITIL understanding Network technology and telephony expertise Must have proven experience and ability to: Manage and support a variety of network services technology Maintain standards for security of information Dealing and responding to complaints Must be able to be SC cleared What you'll get in return Lucrative Pension Package Generous Holiday Package Extensive Benefits Package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Cloud Engineering Manager £70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus, generous pension and holiday allowance, hybrid working +more Epsom, Surrey, KT17 We re looking for a Cloud Engineering Manager to lead a small engineering team responsible for low-level design, build, and secure operation of a scalable, reliable and cost-efficient Azure cloud environment. This role bridges technical delivery and team leadership you ll define engineering standards, mentor engineers, contribute to platform roadmaps, and ensure high levels of operational availability across the estate. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role. It s ideal for an experienced Azure Engineer with team leadership experience or Cloud Engineering Manager who wants to remain close to the technology while managing a small team. You ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the cloud environment, with the autonomy to improve processes, while also contributing to projects and working closely with architects on design. Key Responsibilities; Lead and manage a small cloud engineering team (work allocation, mentoring, performance management) Remain hands-on with Azure across deployment, configuration and maintenance Produce high-quality, Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation Support design and project delivery in collaboration with Solution Architects Manage Azure tenancy administration and optimisation Oversee cloud security, DLP and MFA implementation Support migration of legacy systems to Azure Manage backup strategy, disaster recovery (ASR) and capacity planning Maintain storage lifecycle (Blob, Files, SharePoint, OneDrive) Ensure CMDB accuracy and support Service Desk escalations Maintain monitoring tools, infrastructure diagrams and documentation Work within change control and governance processes in a regulated environment Support legacy infrastructure (on-prem and virtual) where required Produce management information (MI) on performance, cost and usage A Typical Day Planning and prioritising team workloads Running team huddles / check-ins Hands-on engineering and troubleshooting Attending project meetings and working with architects Managing BAU tasks, escalations and ad-hoc issues This is a varied, fast-paced role where adaptability is key. What We re Looking For An experienced, hands-on Azure Engineer Previous management or team leadership experience Strong Low-Level Design (LLD) capability Excellent interpersonal and communication skills this is a collaborative role Experience working in a regulated or process-driven environment A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach Essential Skills & Experience Microsoft Azure administration (networking, firewalls, DR, tenancy) Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and disaster recovery testing Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online) Windows Server deployment and administration Cloud security (DLP, MFA) Backup technologies (including Veeam) Strong experience with documentation, governance and change control Certifications (Required) AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator, AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Desirable - AWS exposure, VDI platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, Horizon), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Azure DevOps), SQL Server administration

Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure (3rd Line & Infrastructure Projects) / Bedford / £37,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits Join one of the UK's fastest-growing Managed Service Providers and take your IT career to the next level! If you're a sharp-thinking problem solver who loves variety, teamwork, and delivering great work, this is the role for you. What You'll Be Doing: As the TAM Team Lead, you will hold a dual-focus position. You will act as the senior technical authority and project lead for infrastructure environments while managing a small team of engineers. This is a hands-on role where you will design and implement a range of IT change projects for clients in your region. You and your team will develop and maintain relationships that clients put trust in to deliver the solutions that their organisations need, while providing expertise-in-depth to the Service Team who escalate faults to you for resolution. Key Responsibilities of the Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure Role: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers. You will manage resource allocation, conduct 1-2-1s, and foster a culture of technical excellence. 3rd Line Escalation: Act as the final point of escalation for complex infrastructure issues involving Windows Server, Virtualisation, Networking, and Cloud Project Engineering: Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g., server migrations, cloud transitions, security hardening, and site decommissions). Technical Account Management: Build strong relationships with internal or external clients ensuring their technical roadmap aligns with business goals and that infrastructure is "fit for purpose." Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in current systems and propose/implement automated or modernized solutions Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 3-5 years in a senior technical role, ideally within an MSP or a multi-site internal environment. Previous experience managing or leading a small technical team. Demonstrable experience delivering 3rd line IT projects on time and within budget. Must be able to commute to our Bedford office and travel to client sites as needed. Ideally holding recognisable vendor qualifications Infrastructure: Expert knowledge of Windows Server (2019 onward), Active Directory/GPO, and Entra/Microsoft 365/Exchange Online. Virtualisation: Advanced experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V. Cloud: Proven experience in Azure or AWS (migrations, environment builds, and security). Networking: Strong understanding of wired networking, experience with firewalls (Sophos/Fortinet/Cisco), and VPNs. Wireless Networking: Experience with planning, deployment and surveying of wireless networks in commercial, education and/or healthcare settings with vendors like Meraki/Aruba/Ruckus Backup & DR: Management of enterprise-level backup solutions (Veeam, Redstor, etc.). What's in It for You? £37,000 - £45,000 based on experience 22 days annual leave A friendly, collaborative office culture Real variety - every day is different Opportunities for professional development High-quality tools and an environment that values good engineering Avoid the city centre traffic! Be part of a team where your ideas and input genuinely matter Why Join? They're an ambitious, growing MSP with a passion for doing IT right. You'll be part of a talented team that cares about quality, collaboration, and creating solutions that genuinely help customers succeed. This is the place for you if you want: Real influence Interesting technical challenges Supportive colleagues Space to grow your career Ready to Join? Apply Now for this exciting new Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure position for immediate consideration.

Systems & Network Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary : £48,000-£52,000 depending on qualifications and experience Working hours: 37.5 per week, full year The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country's leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. The Perse School is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Systems and Network Engineer to play a key role in the development and resilience of its IT infrastructure. This is a newly created post, reflecting the School's continued investment in technology and its commitment to providing a secure, reliable and future-ready digital environment for teaching, learning and operations. The School operates a complex, multi-site network supporting pupils, staff and parents across three campuses. The Network and Systems Engineer will work with enterprise-grade technologies, including VMware, Veeam, Cisco, and Microsoft on-premises and cloud services (Microsoft 365 and Azure), as well as specific cybersecurity applications and a large-scale wireless network, gaining exposure to a broad and modern technical estate. Working closely with the Network Manager, the post holder will help to maintain and enhance core infrastructure services, while also taking ownership of defined projects and acting as a technical lead where appropriate. The role offers a strong balance between hands-on engineering, project delivery and strategic input, with opportunities to collaborate across the IT department and engage with the wider school community. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled network professional who is looking to apply their expertise in a varied, well-supported and technically ambitious environment. To Apply Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website when you click apply. Closing date: Tuesday 7th April at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Safer Recruitment The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children.

Data Centre | Engineer | VMware | Linux | Kubernetes | IaC | Azure | Cloud | On Prem Principal Infrastructure Engineer/Platform Lead (Data Centre) Location: Hybrid - 2/3 days (London) Organisation: Leading Luxury Retail Organisation   Type: Perm About the Role Our client, a globally recognised luxury retail organisation, is undergoing a significant transformation of its technology landscape, moving towards a modern, cloud-native, and hybrid infrastructure model. They are seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer/Platform Lead (Enterprise Services - Data Centre) to play a key role in shaping and delivering infrastructure strategy over the next 3-5 years. This will cover both their current on prem data centres and driving their move to the cloud as part of their cloud strategy. They will take on the current IT strategy and driving it to delivery through the creation of the roadmaps, principles, and guiderails, while evolving the strategy alongside the Architecture teams This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership position , combining strategic ownership with deep technical involvement. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver a 3-5 year infrastructure roadmap aligned to business objectives Lead the transition to cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure (Azure-focused) Define and implement infrastructure standards, governance, and best practices Design and maintain resilient, scalable, and evergreen platforms Provide technical leadership across infrastructure services Collaborate with Architecture, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver secure and agile solutions Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation Support both business-as-usual operations and transformation initiatives Identify risks and recommend strategic infrastructure solutions Mentor and develop engineering teams, promoting modern ways of working Required Experience Technical Skills Strong background in enterprise infrastructure environments Hands-on experience with: VMware (VCF) Microsoft Azure Linux Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Git-based workflows) Proven experience delivering hybrid cloud solutions and migrations Leadership & Strategy Experience leading infrastructure transformation programmes Ability to define and execute long-term technology strategies and roadmaps Strong stakeholder management across technical and business teams Experience driving modern engineering practices and cultural change Personal Attributes Hands-on, pragmatic, and delivery-focused Strong sense of ownership and accountability Forward-thinking with a continuous improvement mindset Excellent collaboration and communication skills What Success Looks Like Delivery of a clear and actionable infrastructure roadmap Increased adoption of cloud-first and automation-led practices Improved platform resilience, scalability, and efficiency A modernised infrastructure aligned with business growth Additional Information Participation in an on-call rota is required Apply directly for immediate consideration RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Lead Enterprise Architect Location: Sheffield (3 x days per week on site) Salary/Rate: Up to £500 per day Start Date: April 2026 Job Type: 8 month contract (Inside IR35) Introduction: The ideal candidate is passionate about technology resilience, with knowledge of how the ways that a service is designed, built, and run contribute to overall resilience. They will work on the big global resilience initiatives within our tier 1 banking client and play a key role in uplifting the quality and availability of service for our customers. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Resilience Deep Dive process and management implementation into ServiceNow Continual Improvement Management (CIM). Resilience Improvements process and management implementation into ServiceNow Continual Improvement Management (CIM). Resilience Vulnerability data investigations. Design of the migration from home grown Technology Vulnerability management to ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM). Strategic initiatives on Double Failure Resilience and Mass DR scenarios. Recovery Time Objective redefinition and embedding within the organisation. LI/SLO/Error Budgets and Availability Management approach and strategy for the organisation. Contribute to the Technology Resilience strategy and sub-strategies, considering all aspects of resilience: application, infrastructure, security, data, observability, operations and culture. Collaborate with Technology teams on building best practice resilience design patterns and solutions, for re-use. Build strong feedback loops from production incident data to the best practice for designing, engineering and running Technology services. Help to grow resilience skills within Technology teams. Contribute to architecture and designs for central resilience services and tooling to enable resilience activity visibility. Lead the thinking on approaches to improve resilience and how resilience gaps should be catered for within the organisation. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Senior engineer/architect in some or all of these technology domains: Application, Infrastructure/Cloud, Security, Data. Technology resilience specialist. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Application architecture Infrastructure/Cloud architecture Microservices architecture DevOps Container architecture Infrastructure as Code and Automation CI/CD pipeline and Automated Testing SRE/Production Support Implementation of SLOs, SLIs and Error Budgets Observability (Logging, Monitoring, Telemetry, Metrics) Chaos Engineering FMEA/Scenario testing Strategy author Banking experience Global organisation experience Data analysis/AI on large data sets, drawing conclusions and insights. IT Service Management If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: IT Project Engineer Location: Chorley Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Project Engineer / 3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join a growing, friendly and dynamic Managed Service Provider (MSP) who deliver support both remotely and in person to Businesses across the UK. The Role of IT Project Engineer The IT Project Engineer / Senior IT Support Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering IT infrastructure projects for multiple clients in a managed services environment. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and client-facing skills to design, implement, and optimize solutions that meet business objectives. Key Responsibilities of the IT Project Engineer Project Leadership: Lead projects from planning through implementation, including cloud migrations, network buildouts, virtualization, and security modernisations. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards. Technical Solution Design: Architect and deploy solutions such as Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Exchange/O365 migrations, and hybrid cloud environments. Configure and secure network hardware (VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches). Client Engagement: Act as a technical lead and consultant, communicating directly with clients to align technology solutions with business goals. Provide Tier 3 escalation support Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, configurations, standards, and SOWs. Provide regular updates to clients and leadership. Security & Compliance: Implement and manage security improvements (MFA, endpoint protection, email filtering, secure remote access). Ensure all solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvements. Implement scripts and tools to enhance efficiency and reliability of IT services. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and client IT departments to ensure seamless project execution. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Person Specification for the IT Project Engineer Minimum 3 years' experience in an MSP or multi-client environment. Strong background in Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, and network infrastructure. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), Cisco/Meraki/Fortinet, Intune, and cloud technologies. Proven success leading migrations, upgrades, and implementations independently. Excellent communication, client-facing, and project management skills. Commitment to documentation, continuous learning, and white-glove service. Benefits Career progression opportunities. 23 Days Holiday Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards.

Network IT is looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and secure scalable Azure-based infrastructure and applications, for our client in Milton Keynes. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the Software Development Lifecycle, optimise CI/CD pipelines, and deliver reliable, high-performing Azure solutions, within an SC Cleared environment.You'll be responsible for implementing secure cloud designs, automating testing and compliance processes, and supporting incident response activities. Our client operates in an Agile environment. Please note that this is a Security Cleared role, so it is essential that you are eligible for SC Clearance, or already have it. This is 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote. Role: Azure DevOps Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £550 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite Essential Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and Infrastructure as Code Hands-on expertise with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and autoscaling Experience with Checkov and cloud security tooling Knowledge of Cloud Adoption Framework / Landing Zones Experience in cloud migrations (including Azure Migrate) Familiarity with cloud-native tools and architectures Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex challenges Excellent collaboration skills across distributed teams, engaging with stakeholders too Nice to have qualifications would be AZ-400 / AZ-900 / AZ-104 Must be eligible for SC Clearance

SAS Environment & Configuration Engineer - £525 per day inside IR35 - 6 months - Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office Purpose: The SAS Platform Environment and Configuration Engineer is responsible for the setup, configuration, and ongoing support of SAS environments across development, test, and production landscapes. This includes managing deployments, ensuring platform stability, and supporting integration with technologies such as Oracle and Microsoft 365. The role is critical to enabling secure, scalable, and performant analytics platforms, particularly in the context of SAS Viya migrations and multi-tenant deployments. Key Responsibilities: Design, configure, and maintain SAS environments including SAS 9.4, SAS Viya 3.5, and SAS Viya 4. Support the migration of Legacy SAS platforms to cloud-native SAS Viya 4 environments, including namespace separation and Kubernetes orchestration. Implement and manage configuration objects, service data, and translation objects within SAS environments. Collaborate with data engineers and DevOps teams to integrate SAS with Oracle, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and other enterprise platforms. Monitor and optimise platform performance, ensuring high availability and compliance with security standards. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SAS users and developers. Automate environment provisioning and data transfers using approved EA integration patterns. Participate in community knowledge sharing and contribute to best practice documentation. Essential Skills and Experience: SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) - workflow orchestration and user support. SAS Data Integration Studio (DI) - job development and deployment. SAS Studio - job development and deployment. SAS Viya 3.5/Viya 4 - platform configuration, migration, and containerisation (Kubernetes). SAS Visual Analytics (VA) and SAS Visual Investigator (VI) - dashboard and investigation tool support. Oracle - integration and data pipeline support. Configuration Management - experience managing service objects, deployment artefacts, and environment baselines. Testing Lifecycle Knowledge - including test strategy design, environment comparison utilities, and automated testing integration. Desirable Attributes: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated deployment pipelines. Knowledge of scheduling tools - Airflow Strong documentation and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

3rd Line Storage Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance An excellent opportunity has arisen for a 3rd Line Storage Engineer to support a secure, high profile government environment. You will work with a specialist 3rd line team and engineering functions to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance storage and infrastructure services across a complex estate. This role is based in London and includes exposure to both Legacy and modern technologies. About the Role - 3rd Line Storage Engineer As a 3rd Line Storage Engineer , you will support users and engineering teams through incident management tooling while maintaining critical storage platforms and associated infrastructure. You will work with technologies including NetApp and other enterprise storage systems, supporting configuration, performance, resilience, and integration across the wider environment. The role includes supporting Microsoft and virtualisation platforms that interface with storage services, ensuring stable and secure operation across multi site domains. You will receive training on Legacy components and contribute to upgrades, migrations, and optimisation activities. What We're Looking For - 3rd Line Storage Engineer Strong experience with enterprise storage platforms such as NetApp and a good understanding of storage protocols, clustering, HA, SOFS, DFS, and related storage services. Knowledge of Windows Server 2003 to 2022 , Active Directory , Group Policy , and secure delegation structures. Understanding of DNS, DHCP, PKI , Firewall controls, and SMTP Proxy services. Experience with VMware , vCenter , ESXi , vMotion , HyperV , and virtualised infrastructures interacting with storage systems. Exposure to Citrix , App-V, cloud based services, PowerShell, MBAM, BitLocker, and VPN technologies. Desirable knowledge of cloud platforms, automation tooling, container technologies, and monitoring systems. Broader awareness of technologies such as Ansible, Puppet, Kubernetes , Docker, Elasticsearch, Linux, IaaS, and PaaS services. Deliver secure and resilient storage services within a highly sensitive environment as a 3rd Line Storage Engineer . To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

Senior Data Engineer (Payments & FinTech) Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days a week in London Salary: 80-90k + 10% Bonus Job Type: Permanent Sponsorship: Not Available Role Summary: We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to support a multi-system, multi-client, company-wide migration. In this role, you will work closely with owners of legacy platforms to understand their data, then design and build the queries and processes required to migrate it into a new environment. As migration work concludes, the role will transition into leveraging Airflow and other tooling to automate operational and financial processes. This position requires a highly collaborative individual, as you will work closely with engineers and stakeholders across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with engineers across legacy systems to understand available data and its structure. Design queries and scripts to extract, transform, and migrate data into new platforms. Partner with senior data leadership to define cold-storage solutions for regulatory data retention. Work with solution architects to design migration-day data processes for partner onboarding. Build and maintain ETL pipelines and workflow automation using Snowflake and Apache Airflow. Document processes, learnings, and development work using version control best practices. Implement robust data quality checks and reconciliation processes throughout pipelines. Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams on security, access control, and secrets management. Required Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or backend engineering with strong ownership of data pipelines. Proven experience in stakeholder-heavy environments, working cross-functionally. Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Hands-on experience building and managing production workflows in Apache Airflow. Experience delivering production-grade transformations in dbt, including testing and documentation. Advanced SQL skills across multiple dialects. Strong understanding of data modelling and warehousing concepts (e.g., fact/dimension models, SCDs, incremental loads). Experience with Git-based workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD practices. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Azure cloud services. Exposure to streaming or event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis). Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform) and containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Understanding of data governance, lineage, cataloguing, and security best practices. Previous experience working with SQL Server. Familiarity with Snowflake and/or PostgreSQL. Proactive, self-starter mindset with a strong "go-getter" attitude Excellent communication skills, able to engage and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong investigative and problem-solving abilities, with a hands-on approach to uncovering and understanding complex data landscapes Comfortable working across multiple legacy platforms, collaborating closely with engineering teams Ability to design and shape effective data migration strategies through cross-functional collaboration

DevSecOps Engineer Mid to Lead Level Location: London Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 4xFlex, 37.5 hours per week We are currently working with a client in the Defence and Security sector who are expanding their London-based team and are looking to hire DevSecOps Engineers with a strong focus on Infrastructure Engineering, across mid to lead level. This opportunity supports a range of programmes across the Defence, Cyber and Intelligence domains, delivering secure, scalable and high-performing infrastructure solutions within mission-critical environments. A key requirement for this position is the ability to obtain and maintain high-level security clearance. If you do not currently hold this, support will be provided throughout the application process. The Role: As a DevSecOps Engineer with an Infrastructure Engineering focus, you will play a central role in the design, integration, administration and security of systems and applications. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure, ensuring it supports complex and evolving technical environments. You will work within a multi-disciplined team, collaborating across engineering and delivery functions to integrate and deploy features effectively. Depending on your level of experience, you will either contribute to infrastructure delivery (mid-level) or take on additional responsibility for technical ownership, decision-making and guiding engineering activities (lead level). This role spans the full systems lifecycle, offering exposure to architecture, design, deployment, support, migration and decommissioning activities. You will also have the opportunity to work across Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud environments, helping to optimise performance, scalability and security. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, deploy and manage a broad range of IT infrastructure aligned to customer requirements Apply infrastructure engineering best practices to ensure systems are scalable, reliable and secure Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and supporting scripts, integrating these into CI/CD pipelines and wider toolchains Drive automation and repeatability across infrastructure deployments and system integration Deliver full end-to-end systems lifecycle management, from initial architecture and design through to deployment, support, migration and decommissioning Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions within wider system-of-systems environments Contribute to integration, testing and deployment activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability Undertake deployments across Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud environments, identifying constraints and optimising infrastructure performance and security Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure solutions within DevSecOps frameworks Skills & Experience: Strong experience within DevSecOps environments, working within Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Sprints) Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence for planning and collaboration Proficiency in Windows and Linux systems administration, including technologies such as Active Directory Experience with virtualisation technologies and concepts, including VMware vSphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring and NSX (software-defined networking) Experience configuring and managing web proxy servers (e.g. Squid) Strong experience with automation technologies including Terraform, Ansible and Packer for complex builds Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins) Understanding of Git-based version control (Git, Bitbucket, GitLab), including integration and branching strategies Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Experience with scripting languages including PowerShell and Bash Experience using Python Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IPv4 addressing and routing Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Splunk Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts, particularly AWS Certification (Desirable): AWS Certification / CCNA Certification / Oracle Java Certification / ISTQB Certification / OSCP Certification / Linux Administration (RHCSA or RHCE) / Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate / Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407) / Terraform / Associate Certification PLEASE NOTE: eDV clearance is required to start. The process can take up to 18 months Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

We are currently looking for a couple of DV cleared infrastructure engineers to work on an exciting project with on eo four defence clients. You will build the foundational layer of a secure, high-assurance private cloud designed with our clients private cloud principles and patterns. This role is responsible for the physical and logical installation and bring-up of the infrastructure that powers a new cloud environment. This assignment includes a 6 month build phase, followed by 2 months of data migration working with Windows Server Administration. Working on the fabric underlay you will configure and harden Cisco Nexus Leaf/Spine architectures to support high-throughput, low-latency traffic and work on enterprise storage initialize and present NetApp storage arrays, ensuring data-at-rest encryption is strictly enforced. Working on infrastructure virtualisation to build and harden a Hyper-V cluster to host core services (AD/DNS/PKI) and VMware VCF Integration, assisting in the enablement and integration of a VMware private cloud environment. Covering hardware security you will initialise and manage HSM/KMS appliances, leading the "Key Ceremonies" required for a high-assurance environment and on the p hysical build, e xecute professional rack-and-stack and secure cabling in accordance with high-physical-security standards (eg SCIDA). Tech wise you will need hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus (or equivalent) and NetApp ONTAP (or equivalent) and of deploying Hyper-V in a high-availability, high-security configuration. Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (eg VCF 5+) and familiarity with hardware-based cryptographic systems (HSM/KMS) with experience with Windows Server 2022/2025. These roles will need you to be on site 4 days a week and have current DV clearance. These roles will be outside IR35.

Role Title: DDI Specialist - DNS, DHCP and IPAM Start Date: April 2026 End Date: 30 November 2026 Contract Rate: £500 day rate INSIDE IR35 Location: Sheffield and Birmingham Onsite Requirement: 3 days per week Number of Positions: 2 Company Introduction We are seeking a highly skilled DDI (DNS, DHCP & IPAM) subject matter expert with extensive experience in the DDI technology space to join our tier 1 banking client for a contract until end of November. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Infrastructure Projects: Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, and supporting large-scale DDI infrastructure projects, including both physical (Servers, appliances) and logical (software versions, product changes, data migrations) upgrades and migrations. Design and Deployment: Expertise in designing, deploying, and operationalizing DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) infrastructure across new environments, ensuring a consumable and scalable service for internal stakeholders. Risk Management: Solid understanding of risk assessment and management, including the ability to address headwind challenges and assess downstream user or service impacts. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work constructively and collaboratively within a team as well as independently, across time zones, geographies, and languages. Proficiency in English is essential. Project Management: Understanding of industry-standard project management methodologies, tooling, and governance, with a proven track record of planning, documenting, and managing infrastructure project implementations. Technical Expertise: Must have expert-level engineering experience with DDI technologies such as Cygna VitalQIP, AMS & AMM's, EfficientIP, Infoblox, and F5 BIG-IP DNS. Network Protocols: Experience with network protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and DNS. Automation and Scripting: Familiarity with automation and Scripting languages (Shell, Ansible, VBA, Python, JavaScript, JSON, API integration or development) is advantageous but not mandatory. Agile Experience: Experience working in an Agile team, participating in agile ceremonies, and a working knowledge of JIRA is beneficial. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title:Storage Senior SAN SME/Arch Location: Birmingham, Sheffield, London, Edinburgh- hydbrid Day Rate- £600 inside IR35 Start Date: April 2026 Job Type: Contract We are seeking a highly experienced Storage Senior SAN SME/Architect to provide technical leadership and strategic direction within a major OpenShift infrastructure migration programme. This is a critical role within a leading banking environment, responsible for designing and optimising enterprise storage solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud platforms. You will act as the subject matter expert for block storage architecture, with a strong focus on Pure Storage technologies, ensuring high-performance, scalable, and secure storage solutions for containerised workloads. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Define and lead storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, aligned with best practices. Design and implement scalable storage solutions leveraging Pure Storage arrays. Provide expert guidance on provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Act as the escalation point for complex storage and SAN-related issues. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate storage with compute and networking layers. Ensure seamless support for containerised workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and drive optimisation initiatives. Implement high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies. Ensure compliance with banking security, regulatory, and data protection standards. Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation. Partner with Automation teams to enable automated provisioning and scaling of storage environments. Required Skills/Experience Extensive enterprise storage experience, with strong expertise in Pure Storage arrays. SME-level knowledge of Dell, Cisco, and Brocade SAN environments. Deep understanding of storage protocols including iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel. Proven experience in SAN/NAS architecture and block storage design. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and CSI (Container Storage Interface). Strong experience in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies. Advanced troubleshooting and performance optimisation capabilities. Experience with storage automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead technical discussions. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Environment & Config Engineer Duration: 6 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a SC Cleared Environment & Config Engineer to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford. Job Description: This project aims to unify RSDD APIs TXR002 and ADE into a single service that will act as the central calculations data provider for all current and future consumers. Both services-TXR002 and ADE-are functionally equivalent but serve different consumers. By consolidating them, the project seeks to reduce service complexity, eliminate confusion, and streamline change management efforts across impacted domains, contributing to overall cost savings. This role will form part of the release management team within Minerva Platform to increase the exsiting capcity to support the additonal project work. Environment & Config Engineer The SAS Platform Environment and Configuration Engineer is responsible for the setup, configuration, and ongoing support of SAS environments across development, test, and production landscapes. This includes managing deployments, ensuring platform stability, and supporting integration with technologies such as Oracle and Microsoft 365. The role is critical to enabling secure, scalable, and performant analytics platforms, particularly in the context of SAS Viya migrations and multi-tenant deployments. Key Responsibilities: Design, configure, and maintain SAS environments including SAS 9.4, SAS Viya 3.5, and SAS Viya 4. Support the migration of Legacy SAS platforms to cloud-native SAS Viya 4 environments, including namespace separation and Kubernetes orchestration. Implement and manage configuration objects, service data, and translation objects within SAS environments. Collaborate with data engineers and DevOps teams to integrate SAS with Oracle, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and other enterprise platforms. Monitor and optimise platform performance, ensuring high availability and compliance with security standards. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for SAS users and developers. Automate environment provisioning and data transfers using approved EA integration patterns. Participate in community knowledge sharing and contribute to best practice documentation. Essential Skills and Experience: SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) - workflow orchestration and user support. SAS Data Integration Studio (DI) - job development and deployment. SAS Studio - job development and deployment. SAS Viya 3.5/Viya 4 - platform configuration, migration, and containerisation (Kubernetes). SAS Visual Analytics (VA) and SAS Visual Investigator (VI) - dashboard and investigation tool support. Oracle - integration and data pipeline support. Configuration Management - experience managing service objects, deployment artefacts, and environment baselines. Testing Lifecycle Knowledge - including test strategy design, environment comparison utilities, and automated testing integration. Desirable Attributes: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated deployment pipelines. Knowledge of scheduling tools - Airflow Strong documentation and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will also need to be SC Vetted.