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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Software Developer to work a 12-month contract for our client initially two days per week on-site in Exeter (dropping to one day per week after induction). Consumer Digital enables the public to access data through various channels such as the website and mobile apps. Your team within Consumer Digital aims to understand the important data for web scale platforms and make available the latest information through common capability APIs that are robust and well architected. At this role level, you will: Develop software to meet user needs Follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines Write clean, secure and well-tested code Coach and mentor more junior colleagues Operate the services you build and identify issues in production Essential skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proven ability of designing, implementing and delivering quality and efficient software using Amazon Web Services to deliver data via APIs Good communication skills that adapt to all level of stakeholders Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and lead development activities Demonstrable skills in Python software development Demonstrable skills in AWS CDK Desirable: Experience of source control systems such a git Experience of AGILE approach to software development following GDS principles Experience of using AI/Prompt engineering to aid development Experience of scientific data formats such as NetCDF, BUFR, GRIB If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).

Security focused Solutions Architect Are you security focused, like working in a client facing environment delivering security Solutions? Looking for an Architect to join an amazing highly talented team. Delivery cutting-edge, high security solutions for a successful, established MSP. As the architect you will design end to end solutions that address clients needs. Developing detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications and implementation plans ro guide solution delivery. Developed detailed technical proposals and solutions in response to customer RFI s & RFPs. You will understand business requirements, technical challenges and security considerations and translate into technical specifications. Collaborating with sales, project management and engineering teams. Leading workshops, presentations and presentations to showcase solutions and gain buy in from stakeholders. Always identifying the best solutions for client requirements and evaluating security posture and compliance, ensuring regulatory standards. Involved in solutions implementations and integration. Provide technical oversight and support through implementation. Continuous improvement, identify opportunities for innovation & enhancements to existing solutions. Mentoring and coaching team members. Bachelor s in computer science or similar with certs in security such as; CISSP, TOGAF, CCSP and would suit someone with ITIL4. Solution design, modelling tools, enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Virtualization, networking, cyber security tools. You will have a successful track record of designing and delivering complex technology soltins in security, working with cross functional teams, secure messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, information assurance. Excellent communication & presentation skills, to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Must be SC cleared or able to obtain SC and eventually DV clearance.

EBSA - IDAM DevOps HO - SFIA 4/5 Rate (Apply online only) Clearance required: Security Clearance (SC) required NPPV3 eligible Nationality requirement: Single National Location: London Sector: Public Job Description: "Senior DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes & OpenLDAP Security Clearance (SC) required NPPV3 eligible Role Summary Highly experienced DevOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes platform engineering and OpenLDAP integration, operating at senior level. Responsible for designing, implementing, and leading secure, scalable containerised platforms within a regulated environment. Provides hands-on technical leadership while managing a small DevOps team delivering test-focused CI/CD capabilities. Core Expertise (Heavy) Kubernetes (Platform Engineering & Operations) Cluster design, provisioning, upgrade and lifecycle management RBAC, network policies, pod security standards Ingress controllers, service mesh integration Multi-environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod) Troubleshooting complex production issues Helm/Kustomize-based deployments Performance tuning and resilience engineering OpenLDAP (Enterprise Identity Integration) Installation, configuration and hardening of OpenLDAP Schema design and directory structuring Secure authentication integration (LDAPS, certificates, RBAC mapping) Kubernetes authentication via LDAP Identity federation patterns across CI/CD tooling High availability and replication strategies Troubleshooting directory performance and sync issues Jenkins (CI/CD Architecture & Engineering) Pipeline-as-code (Groovy) Shared libraries and pipeline governance Integration with Kubernetes agents Secure credential management Test automation integration Release orchestration Strong Working Knowledge (Moderate) Docker - image optimisation, multi-stage builds, secure base images Python - automation, scripting, infrastructure tooling Working Knowledge (Light) AWS - IAM, networking concepts, container services Terraform - infrastructure-as-code principles, module consumption Team Leadership Accountability for individual engineer performance, development and delivery Regular performance feedback and coaching Skills development and knowledge uplift within the team Delivery & Governance Point of contact for DevOps-related requests Assist the tech lead with Technical design authority for incoming work Oversight and governance of Production releases Ensuring secure delivery aligned to SC-cleared environment requirements Key Characteristics Operates independently within defined frameworks (SFIA Level 4) Provides technical leadership and direction Makes informed decisions in complex secure environments Strong stakeholder communication skills Security-first mindset suitable for government / regulated environments Other networking technologies" 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.'

EBSA - IDAM DevOps HO - SFIA 4/5 Rate 650 - 700 Clearance required: Security Clearance (SC) required | NPPV3 eligible Nationality requirement: Single National Location: London Sector: Public Job Description: "Senior DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes & OpenLDAP Security Clearance (SC) required | NPPV3 eligible Role Summary Highly experienced DevOps engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes platform engineering and OpenLDAP integration, operating at senior level. Responsible for designing, implementing, and leading secure, scalable containerised platforms within a regulated environment. Provides hands-on technical leadership while managing a small DevOps team delivering test-focused CI/CD capabilities. Core Expertise (Heavy) Kubernetes (Platform Engineering & Operations) Cluster design, provisioning, upgrade and life cycle management RBAC, network policies, pod security standards Ingress controllers, service mesh integration Multi-environment strategy (Dev/Test/Prod) Troubleshooting complex production issues Helm/Kustomize-based deployments Performance tuning and resilience engineering OpenLDAP (Enterprise Identity Integration) Installation, configuration and hardening of OpenLDAP Schema design and directory structuring Secure authentication integration (LDAPS, certificates, RBAC mapping) Kubernetes authentication via LDAP Identity federation patterns across CI/CD tooling High availability and replication strategies Troubleshooting directory performance and sync issues Jenkins (CI/CD Architecture & Engineering) Pipeline-as-code (Groovy) Shared libraries and pipeline governance Integration with Kubernetes agents Secure credential management Test automation integration Release orchestration Strong Working Knowledge (Moderate) Docker - image optimisation, multi-stage builds, secure base images Python - automation, Scripting, infrastructure tooling Working Knowledge (Light) AWS - IAM, networking concepts, container services Terraform - infrastructure-as-code principles, module consumption Team Leadership Accountability for individual engineer performance, development and delivery Regular performance feedback and coaching Skills development and knowledge uplift within the team Delivery & Governance Point of contact for DevOps-related requests Assist the tech lead with Technical design authority for incoming work Oversight and governance of Production releases Ensuring secure delivery aligned to SC-cleared environment requirements Key Characteristics Operates independently within defined frameworks (SFIA Level 4) Provides technical leadership and direction Makes informed decisions in complex secure environments Strong stakeholder communication skills Security-first mindset suitable for government/regulated environments Other networking technologies This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.

Technical Cyber Security Consultant - SC cleared Location: Remote/UK based (Quarterly - UK travel) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role The Cyber Security Consultant will support the organisation's digital security risk management capability through the identification, assessment, analysis, logging and ongoing monitoring of information and cyber security risks. The role is responsible for delivering effective control assurance, validating that security control objectives are met across people, process and technology, and support the business in making well-informed, risk-based decisions. Working collaboratively with business, technology and delivery teams, the role provides independent challenge, expert advice and pragmatic guidance to ensure security risks are understood, managed and remediated in line with organisational risk appetite and recognised best practice frameworks (eg ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls). Key Responsibilities Deliver security risk identification, assessment, analysis and logging activities, ensuring risks are clearly articulated, consistently scored and recorded in approved Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) tools. Perform control assurance activities to validate how control objectives are being met in practice, working closely with technical delivery teams to understand design and implementation. Identify and document control gaps, assess residual risk, and clearly articulate outcomes within control and assurance artefacts. Support the delivery, rollout and continuous improvement of Information Security Risk Management methodologies, including the discovery, review and transformation of historic risk assessments into an updated, consistent approach. Manage allocated assignments end-to-end, ensuring all control, assurance and risk outputs are delivered accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain oversight of risk remediation activities, tracking actions through to implementation and ensuring ongoing risk treatment and control effectiveness. Provide advice, guidance and intelligent challenge on enterprise control alignment during reviews of solution designs, security documentation and architecture artefacts. Lead and facilitate collaborative control and risk workshops with business and technical stakeholders to drive shared understanding, surface key risks and agree appropriate outcomes. Contribute to post-incident and remedial assurance activities, ensuring lessons learned are captured and Embedded into control improvements. Provide input into formal scoping, ensuring key security risks are reflected in test scope and that critical controls are robustly assessed against expected security outcomes. Prepare clear, concise risk summary statements and assurance outputs for senior stakeholders and risk owners, translating technical issues into business-focused language to enable effective information risk decisions. Present assurance findings and risk positions at governance forums and stakeholder meetings, representing the security assurance function with credibility. Ensure effective knowledge transfer on key assignments, building capability and understanding across business and technical stakeholders. Contribute to the continuous improvement of assurance practices, maintaining awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities and industry best practice. Experience & Capabilities Proven experience in cyber/information security risk management and control assurance roles. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical, procedural and design evidence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior and non-technical audiences. Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across business and technology functions. Familiarity with recognised security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls). Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality, auditable documentation. Candidates must hold government security vetting at SC level and be able to meet UK residency requirements. What's in it for You Flexible Working: Remote-first with travel as needed. Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth. Benefits Package: Includes Private Health Care, Cash Back Plan, Buy/Sell Holiday Options, Life Assurance, and more. Interested? Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity. 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.

*Full time onsite in Barrow-In-Furness* Required Skills & Experience * Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies. * Proficiency in Palo Alto Firewall configuration and management. * Expertise in switch configuration, VLAN design, and stretched VLANs. * Knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and deployment. * Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. * Understanding of network security principles. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Senior Technical Architect - Network - Hybrid - SC Cleared - Secure Environments One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to join them for a 6 month contract. They are offering £658 per day INSIDE IR35. Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. They are offering hybrid working, with 3 days per week onsite. This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance. As the Network Architect, you will support our client with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities. You will be working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution. During this role you will be maintaining a key business relationships within government and capability ensuring the security of the nation. You will be providing key technical inputs and governance. Experience Required: Excellent customer and people skills, primarily dealing with national security government customers Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environment such as the FCDO, MOD, CTP and Home Office. Experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum: - VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX) - SASE architecture - High grade network encryption technologies and configuration Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs. Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements. Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration. A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies. Worked in a Matrix organisation structure. Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices. If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you! SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Azure Architect Major UK Nuclear Programme Remote Working Up to £740 per day (Inside IR35) 3 Months Contract scope to extend An experienced Azure Architect is required for a high-profile nuclear infrastructure programme to support an Azure Landing Zone remediation initiative . This role focuses on aligning the existing Azure estate with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) standards and addressing recommendations raised during a Microsoft Well-Architected Framework (WAF) assessment . This is an opportunity to work on a nationally significant programme within a secure, regulated environment, contributing to long-term platform stability and governance. Security Requirements SC cleared or SC eligible or BPSS Proven government or public sector experience or nuclear project exposure Project Overview The programme involves remediating and standardising an Azure Landing Zone to meet Microsoft CAF and Enterprise Scale Landing Zone best practices. The Azure Architect will play a key role in defining, supporting, and governing platform design decisions across identity, security, networking, operations, and governance domains. Delivery Phases & Allocation Phase 1 - Plan & Design 2 - Build Phase 3 - Adopt & Remediate Support: Required Skills & Experience Azure Landing Zone & CAF Expertise Deep understanding of Microsoft CAF and Enterprise Scale Landing Zone patterns Strong experience across governance, identity, networking, security, monitoring, and resiliency Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation Ability to lead structured discovery and design workshops Confident engaging with security, networking, operations, and finance stakeholders Drives outcomes and decisions rather than open-ended discussions Architecture Decision-Making Strong trade-off analysis and risk assessment capability Business to Platform Translation Skilled at converting regulatory, security, operational, and financial requirements into Azure platform controls, policies, and standards Design Documentation & Visual Communication Produces clear HLDs, architecture diagrams, decision logs, and standards Delivery & Operational Awareness Practical understanding of how landing zones are implemented and operated Experience with IaC, DevOps pipelines, policy lifecycle management, and operational validation Ensures designs are implementable, not theoretical

Data & Information Strategy Architect Location: Onsite, Andover (min 3 days per week) Security Clearance: current SC clearance is mandatory Project duration: 4 weeks Role Overview This role provides senior architectural leadership within a first phase discovery and strategy engagement focused on data ontology adoption. The architect will own the technology and architecture vision, defining how formal ontologies should be positioned within the client's wider enterprise architecture and information landscape. Working directly with senior stakeholders, the architect will assess the current data management landscape, design a high-level information architecture underpinned by ontological principles, and articulate the strategic rationale for adoption. This is a strategy-shaping role; the focus is on defining the right architecture and making the case for it, not building it. Key Responsibilities * Lead the architectural assessment of the client's current data landscape, evaluating existing data models, integration patterns, metadata management, and semantic maturity to identify gaps and opportunities for ontology-driven improvement. * Define a high level target-state information architecture that positions ontologies as the semantic backbone for data interoperability, integration, and reuse. * Develop the technology strategy for ontology adoption, evaluating tooling, triple stores, graph databases, and knowledge management platforms against the client's operational constraints, security requirements, and existing technology estate. * Articulate the strategic value of ontology adoption to senior stakeholders, framing the architecture in terms of business outcomes including reduced integration costs, improved data discoverability, and a sustainable foundation for future data and AI initiatives. * Assess ontology standards and representation frameworks for applicability to the client's domain, making justified recommendations on which standards to adopt. * Provide architectural governance across the engagement, ensuring all strategy outputs are grounded in a coherent architectural rationale, and advise on the organisational implications of ontology adoption including ownership, stewardship, and life cycle management. Required Experience & Qualifications * Significant experience in enterprise or solution architecture, information architecture, or technology strategy, with significant exposure to data-centric or ontology-driven approaches. * Experience in Defence, National Security, or other regulated sectors with understanding of security-cleared environments, sovereign technology constraints, and cross-domain information sharing challenges. * Deep knowledge of ontology and semantic technology standards including OWL, RDF/RDFS, SKOS, and domain-specific frameworks, with an understanding of how these translate into practical architecture decisions. * Familiarity with the technology landscape for knowledge graphs, triple stores, and graph databases (eg Neo4j, Apache Jena, Amazon Neptune, Stardog) and how to evaluate them. * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex architectural concepts as clear strategic narratives for non-technical decision-makers. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Data & Information Strategy Consultant Location: Onsite, Andover (min 3 days per week) Security Clearance: current SC clearance is mandatory Project duration: 4 weeks Role Overview This role will support a first phase discovery and strategy engagement as part of a small advisory team focused on the use of ontologies to review how different parts of a digital ecosystem can work together. he consultant will work alongside senior team members to help the client articulate business concepts through formal data ontologies, making the case for why structured, semantically rich information models underpin better decision-making. The consultant will contribute to discovery workshops, ontology identification, and strategic roadmap development, ensuring outputs are well-researched, clearly articulated, and aligned to the client's operational context. Key Responsibilities * Support discovery and assessment activities, contributing to the preparation and facilitation of workshops with stakeholders to understand business domains and information flows, identifying where ontologies would improve data consistency, interoperability, and decision support. * Contribute to the identification of information and data ontology artefacts, mapping business concepts into structured, semantically defined models that provide a common language across organisational boundaries. * Assist in building the strategic case for ontology adoption, gathering evidence on how well-defined data models reduce integration costs, improve data quality, and accelerate time-to-insight for the client. * Research and analyse ontology standards, tooling, and representation frameworks (eg OWL, RDF, SKOS, ISO 15926) relevant to the client's domain, producing briefing materials and options assessments for the wider team. * Coordinate with the client's internal teams (data management, enterprise architecture, business analysis) and third-party partners, supporting information gathering and ensuring alignment between business terminology and technical data models. * Support the definition of ontology governance and life cycle management principles, documenting how the client can maintain and evolve their ontologies beyond the engagement. Required Experience & Qualifications * At least 5 years' experience in data strategy, information architecture, consulting, or a comparable role, with exposure to data modelling, ontology design, or knowledge management. * Experience contributing to strategy or advisory engagements within complex or regulated environments, with an understanding of how data standards and ontologies support interoperability. * Working knowledge of ontology and data modelling concepts including OWL, RDF, SKOS, or domain-specific standards (eg NATO Core Data Framework). * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate the business value of ontologies and structured data to non-technical stakeholders. * Awareness of commercial and delivery considerations in consulting engagements, with a willingness to develop skills in business case development and information strategy planning. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

AI Strategy Consultant Location: Onsite, Andover (min 3 days per week) Security Clearance: current SC clearance is mandatory Project duration: 4 weeks Role Overview This role is required to support a new first phase discovery and strategy engagement as an AI advisor, accountable for delivering defined outcomes within the engagement scope.The consultant will participate in first-phase AI strategy activities with other project members, translating complex business challenges into actionable, AI-enabled solutions. Combining deep technical expertise and senior stakeholder advisory, the consultant will shape the AI agenda from discovery through to strategic roadmap delivery, ensuring all recommendations are technically sound, commercially viable, and ready for transition into implementation. Key Responsibilities * Lead AI discovery and assessment activities, facilitating structured workshops with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise high-value use cases against business objectives, technical feasibility, and organisational readiness. * Develop the AI elements of the strategy deliverable, including high level target-state architecture, data and platform requirements, an outline AI operating model, and a responsible AI governance framework tailored to the client's regulatory and operational context. * Support the production of a high level business case and phased delivery roadmap, articulating value drivers, investment requirements, risk mitigations, and dependencies to support executive decision-making. * Provide technical guidance across the AI landscape including generative AI, agentic systems, retrieval-augmented generation, fine-tuning, MLOps, and on-premise/cloud-native ML platforms, ensuring recommendations are grounded in implementation reality. * Collaborate with the client's internal teams (programme management, data engineering, architecture, delivery, change) and third-party partners to ensure the strategy is adoptable and transitions cleanly into delivery phases. * Establish success criteria and measurement frameworks so the client can track AI value realisation beyond the engagement. Required Experience & Qualifications * Demonstrable experience in technology consulting or comparable advisory roles, with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML strategy, data-driven transformation, or advanced analytics. * Experience in Defence, National Security, or other regulated sectors with understanding of security-cleared environments and sovereign technology constraints. * A track record in delivering strategy engagements end-to-end in complex, regulated, or high-security environments. * Deep technical fluency across modern AI/ML stacks: on-premise and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps tooling, LLM orchestration frameworks, data engineering pipelines, and AI governance. * Exceptional ability to translate technical complexity into strategic narratives for non-technical senior stakeholders. * Strong commercial and delivery awareness, including experience with outcome-based models and phased programme planning. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

We are recruiting for a Network Engineer - SC cleared minimum on contract to work on 12 hour shift patterns for our Defence client based in Newport. The NOC (Network) team provides Service, Support and Management capabilities to government sectors working under the Space Digital division of a Defence and Space organisation based in Newport on contract. The responsibility of the NOC L2 Shift Service Engineer includes utilising people, process and tools from across the technical service disciplines and the service delivery area to support live service and the implementation of design change. Responsibilities The NOC L2 Shift Service Engineer role is accountable for providing technical assistance and support to a variety of customers within the Customer Service Operation Centre. They will Provide an interface to other technical stakeholders within projects including On Site Engineers (OSE), Architects, other engineering disciplines and sub-contractors. Working a shift pattern, the role holder is required to response to design changes, raised incidents and problems. This will include analysis and planning but will require a strong focus on organising, delivering, monitoring and controlling elements within the reporting path and driving Continuous Service Improvements. Operating within the Service Desk escalation path the role is responsible for the delivery of multiple service elements and as such, it is critical that communication is fluent and can influence the decision-making process to achieve the desired goals. This includes managing expectations, perceptions and propagation of knowledge. A large portion of the role is focused on investigating issues, during which the role holder will regularly function as the technical point of contact for the NOC on behalf of the business to the wider community, including the customer and business partners, at times without direct support. The team is the single point of contact for technical conference bridge calls, which are arranged to resolve Incidents 24/7. This would include acting as the NOC liaison with other technical groups, from Architects through to 1st line support on 3rd party applications and hardware. Provide a technical role in resolving service incidents, applying diagnosis, maintenance, change and configuration control attributes to bring about a resolution or pass to L3 engineers to resolve once all avenues have been exhausted or timescales define escalation to L3. Consistently perform and deliver outputs within the service contract time constraints (KPI's & SLA's). Provide concise documentation to support the delivery of services. Champion the attainment of industry standard and vendor specific certifications and complimentary academic qualifications, including those under the umbrella of Cisco, and topics in advanced networking. Act as a subject matter expert for specific technical areas, or tools applicable to the project Network. Skill Set Essential Knowledge in Networking, with an understanding of other technologies, such as Windows and ITSM ticketing tools Strong communications skills within the department to provide confidence and direction to peers. Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally with stakeholders at all levels, from end users to project managers and architects. This also includes providing information which will support and influence the decision-making process within the service management internal and external environments. Accountable for the performance of the technical and operational service elements that are delivered. A heightened awareness of Security including compliance with JSP 440 as part of everyday working. Desirable CCNA Network Accreditation or knowledge and understanding of Cisco Networks Work a shift role consisting of 12 hour day/night shifts over a 4/5 day/night pattern and required to work on bank holidays including Christmas/New Year period in summary the key elements are: High level technical service delivery, interpretation & analysis of raw technical data and Stakeholder Engagement. Adhere to obligations necessary to maintain a Developed Vetting security clearance NOC (Network Operations Centre) CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Senior Azure Platform Engineer with active SC clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance. - Salary up to £80,000 DOE- Hybrid opportunity with Hampshire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Senior Azure Platform Engineers to join an SME delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearence and eligibility for DV clearance is required. THE SENIOR AZURE PLATFROM ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance - Hampshire Based or ability to travel 3 days/ week.- Experience as in an Azure focused DevOps or Infrastructure Development role. SENIOR AZURE PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure- covering AKS, VMs, Networking, Storage etc- Ability to build scalable production level Azure environments- Strong knowledge of networking concepts - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including configuration, scaling, and securing containerised applications in production environments.- Expertise in IaC using tools like Terraform- Strong experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSPLATFORM ENGINEER, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, AZURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AZURE ARCHITECT, AZURE CONSULTANT, CLOUD ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

SAP BTP Integration Suite Developer Location: London / 3-4 days on-site per week Duration: 12 Months Clearance: SC eligible candidates considered; SC cleared preferred. Umbrella Only Are you an experienced SAP BTP Integration Suite Developer looking for a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a high-profile UK Government programme? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting public sector initiatives, is hiring for a talented professional to deliver scalable, secure integration solutions across complex SAP and third-party systems. What you'll be doing: Designing, building, testing, and deploying integration flows using SAP Integration Suite, with a focus on Cloud Integration (CPI), API Management, and Event Mesh. Developing iFlows to support vital government processes, connecting SAP S/4HANA with legacy systems, HMRC APIs, and other public-sector platforms. Ensuring all integrations meet high standards of reliability, security, and maintainability. Working within an Agile team, participating in sprint planning, technical design sessions, and peer code reviews. Following government IT standards and secure coding practices. Producing clear technical documentation and architecture artefacts. Collaborating with teams to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines. What you'll bring: Proven experience in designing and deploying integration flows within SAP BTP, especially CPI, API Management, and Event Mesh. Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, OData, and SFTP protocols. Solid scripting skills, particularly with Groovy, and experience with message mapping. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation. Experience working with government systems such as HMRC, DWP, or HMPPS is highly desirable. Eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance; active SC preferred. Right to work in the UK. If you're passionate about delivering impactful solutions within a dynamic government environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated team making a difference through innovative technology! Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer with active SC clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance. - Salary up to £60,000 DOE- Hybrid opportunity with Hampshire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Site Reliability Engineers to join an SME delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearence and eligibility for DV clearance is required. THE SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance - Hampshire Based or ability to travel 3 days/ week.- Experience as in an Azure focused Site Reliability Engineering/ DevOps or Infrastructure Development role. SITE RELIABILITY ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience with DevOps and automation tooling, such as Ansible, Terraform and Git - Strong experience in Linux System Administration (Ubuntu/RHEL) for performance tuning, troubleshooting and systems management- Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure- Ability to write and work with scripts (e.g. Bash, Python, PowerShell)- Troubleshooting skills to ensure system reliability and optimise platforms across complex environments. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSPLATFORM ENGINEER, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, AZURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AZURE ARCHITECT, AZURE CONSULTANT, CLOUD ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

Microsoft Dynamics D365 F&O Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - 2-3 days p/w onsite in Manchester 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 Microsoft Dynamics D365 F&O Solution Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for defining and maintaining the architectural road map for customization, configuration, integration, infrastructure, and reporting. 1. Enable the business, partners, and technology teams in the Dynamics 365 implementation, providing frameworks, architecture, and recommendations on ISV. 2. Provide fit-gap analysis, work estimation, TCO for the implementation. 3. Participate in forum like design authority boards to provide best practice and overall guidance. 4. Possesses deep knowledge of D365 platform with a particular strength in identifying what can be delivered out of the box & when it is fitting to use custom development. 5. Research continuously current & emerging technologies & proposes changes when needed. 6. Assists the functional resources with requirement gathering and provides design guidance. Key Skills & Experience: 1. Ideally 10 -15 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O) Necessary Skills: 1. Proven track record to lead solution architecture for Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 F&O program, with a focus on business engagement, laying out roadmap, integrating solutions, data management, providing TCO, cloud deployment. 2. Very sound knowledge Dynamics 365 architecture and technology frameworks. Exposure to commonly used third party ISV solution. 3. Experience in implementing complex Dynamics 365 F&O projects involving multiple functional modules, multi country rollouts, hybrid deployment landscape. 4. Mastery of functional modules like Finance, Supply Chain Management, Production, and ability to guide customer business stakeholders on best practices. 5. Experience working LCS. 6. Functional and Technical Microsoft certifications. 7. In depth experience with Azure platform and services, Power platform, design patterns, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Licensing 8. Should have excellent communication skills and able to collaborate with cross functional teams to achieve desired project objectives. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: 1. Strong leadership skills. 2. Good communication skills 3. Sound knowledge of Agile methodology, DevOps, Configuration management and Automation tools. 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 an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

VCF Architect Location: Birmingham - Onsite Security Clearance: UK SC required Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Architect to support a VCF 9 programme. The role will focus on requirements gathering, design facilitation, and the development of key architectural artefacts to support cloud capability delivery and transformation. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate VCF 9 requirements gathering and design workshops Conduct cloud capability gap analysis Develop and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) Produce the VCF 9 High-Level Design (HLD) Define and maintain a Cloud Capability backlog and roadmap Lead design review workshops and support iterative design improvements Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment across technical and business requirements Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience as an Architect within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments Strong experience delivering high-level and solution architecture artefacts Experience conducting workshops, stakeholder engagement, and requirements analysis Familiarity with RTM development and backlog/roadmap planning Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and enterprise-scale environments Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills Apply now or email

Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC CLEARED) Wokingham - hybrid working - 55,000 - 70,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence

Azure DevOps Engineer 6-month contract SC Cleared London/Remote Outside of IR35 My SC Cleared customer is seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Azure-native engineering and advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. This role is ideal for someone who operates at the intersection of DevOps and Software Engineering bringing a strong development mindset to infrastructure design, automation, and testing. Key Skills & Experience from the Azure DevOps Engineer: Active SC Clearance ideal/lapsed considered Advanced Azure Engineering Strong experience designing for high availability Deep understanding of Azure-native services and architecture patterns Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep Strong focus on modularity, reusability, and maintainability Experience integrating automated testing frameworks (e.g. Terratest, Checkov) Azure Networking & Security Hands-on experience with: Managed Identities Private Endpoints Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) CI/CD & Automation Proven experience building advanced pipelines using GitHub Actions Strong understanding of pipeline orchestration, automation, and deployment strategies Key Responsibilities of the Azure DevOps Engineer: Design and implement high availability Azure architectures, including regional failover and load balancing strategies embedded within IaC templates Build and maintain scalable, reusable Terraform and/or Bicep modules following best practices in modular design Champion Test Driven Development (TDD) principles within infrastructure pipelines Implement automated security and compliance checks using tools such as Checkov or Terratest Develop and manage complex CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions Engineer secure Azure environments using Managed Identities, Private Endpoints, and RBAC Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Principal Site Reliability Engineer x5 (SC Cleared) South England - hybrid working - 70,000 - 90,000 + perm benefits We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services. You'll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration ("ClickOps") Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies Skills and experience Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial) Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize Proficiency in scripting and automation, including Bash and Python CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (e.g. Submariner) A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence