Role Title: Solutions Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026 Location: Hybrid (no set number of days to be anywhere, just attending for required meetings in London) Rate: up to 740 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National and Active SC with a government agency used within the last 6 months Role purpose / summary Cloud Architecture & Design Design end-to-end AWS cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements. Develop high-level and low-level architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, patterns, standards). Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure solutions are secure, cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable. Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components. Technical Leadership Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical design workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs. Translate business requirements into technical designs and clearly communicate trade-offs. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language for stakeholders. Security, Governance & Compliance Ensure designs comply with organisational cloud policies, security controls, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with security and governance teams to perform design reviews and risk assessments. Embed principles such as least privilege, encryption, network segregation, observability, and operational readiness. Delivery & Collaboration Support project teams in estimating effort, defining dependencies, and identifying technical risks. Work collaboratively with product owners, delivery managers, security architects, and infrastructure teams. Create prototypes or proofs of concept to validate architectural decisions. Participate in incident reviews or problem investigations where architecture insight is required. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the evolution of cloud standards, reusable patterns, IaC modules, and architectural governance. Stay current with AWS services, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Recommend improvements to platform capabilities, tooling, and operating models. Consider long-term usage and scalability in all solution designs. Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 5-10 years of hands-on experience in software development, network administration, or IT systems. Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design. AWS Certifications, including AWS Solutions Architect Associate (as a minimum) Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture patterns. Experience with project management principles and tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage risks and deliver solutions within time and resource constraints. Desired Experience Master's degree or MBA in Information Systems or related discipline. AWS Certification - AWS Solutions Architect Professional Familiarity with database design, data architecture, and relational databases. Expertise in SOA and Web Services (REST/Restful). Knowledge App principles and microservices architecture. Experience with Agile and DevOps practices. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Apr 16, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: Solutions Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026 Location: Hybrid (no set number of days to be anywhere, just attending for required meetings in London) Rate: up to 740 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National and Active SC with a government agency used within the last 6 months Role purpose / summary Cloud Architecture & Design Design end-to-end AWS cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements. Develop high-level and low-level architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, patterns, standards). Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure solutions are secure, cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable. Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components. Technical Leadership Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical design workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs. Translate business requirements into technical designs and clearly communicate trade-offs. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language for stakeholders. Security, Governance & Compliance Ensure designs comply with organisational cloud policies, security controls, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with security and governance teams to perform design reviews and risk assessments. Embed principles such as least privilege, encryption, network segregation, observability, and operational readiness. Delivery & Collaboration Support project teams in estimating effort, defining dependencies, and identifying technical risks. Work collaboratively with product owners, delivery managers, security architects, and infrastructure teams. Create prototypes or proofs of concept to validate architectural decisions. Participate in incident reviews or problem investigations where architecture insight is required. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the evolution of cloud standards, reusable patterns, IaC modules, and architectural governance. Stay current with AWS services, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Recommend improvements to platform capabilities, tooling, and operating models. Consider long-term usage and scalability in all solution designs. Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 5-10 years of hands-on experience in software development, network administration, or IT systems. Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design. AWS Certifications, including AWS Solutions Architect Associate (as a minimum) Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture patterns. Experience with project management principles and tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage risks and deliver solutions within time and resource constraints. Desired Experience Master's degree or MBA in Information Systems or related discipline. AWS Certification - AWS Solutions Architect Professional Familiarity with database design, data architecture, and relational databases. Expertise in SOA and Web Services (REST/Restful). Knowledge App principles and microservices architecture. Experience with Agile and DevOps practices. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
Role Title: Security Engineer Start Date: ASAP End Date: 31st Mar 2026 Location: South of Manchester or Glasgow - 3 days on site per week Rate: 600 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Role Overview: We are seeking a highly capable Security Engineer to join a focused team developing a telemetry pipeline MVP. This role requires deep technical expertise in containerised environments, observability tooling, and secure infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will ensure that security is embedded across the pipeline architecture, from deployment to data flow, while collaborating closely with DevOps and development teams. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement security controls across containerised environments using Kubernetes and OpenShift Ensure secure configuration and access management within GitLab version control and CI/CD pipelines Integrate and secure telemetry tools including Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog Conduct threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for the telemetry pipeline Collaborate with DevOps engineers to embed security into infrastructure-as-code and deployment workflows Monitor and respond to security events and alerts from observability platforms Maintain documentation of security architecture, policies, and incident response procedures Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in secure production environments Proficiency in GitLab and secure CI/CD pipeline practices Familiarity with telemetry and logging tools: Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog Deep understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock, Trivy) and vulnerability scanners Excellent analytical and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or equivalent Experience in building MVPs or working in startup-like environments Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
Role Title: Security Engineer Start Date: ASAP End Date: 31st Mar 2026 Location: South of Manchester or Glasgow - 3 days on site per week Rate: 600 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Role Overview: We are seeking a highly capable Security Engineer to join a focused team developing a telemetry pipeline MVP. This role requires deep technical expertise in containerised environments, observability tooling, and secure infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will ensure that security is embedded across the pipeline architecture, from deployment to data flow, while collaborating closely with DevOps and development teams. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement security controls across containerised environments using Kubernetes and OpenShift Ensure secure configuration and access management within GitLab version control and CI/CD pipelines Integrate and secure telemetry tools including Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog Conduct threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for the telemetry pipeline Collaborate with DevOps engineers to embed security into infrastructure-as-code and deployment workflows Monitor and respond to security events and alerts from observability platforms Maintain documentation of security architecture, policies, and incident response procedures Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in secure production environments Proficiency in GitLab and secure CI/CD pipeline practices Familiarity with telemetry and logging tools: Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog Deep understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock, Trivy) and vulnerability scanners Excellent analytical and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or equivalent Experience in building MVPs or working in startup-like environments Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Dynatrace SME - Data Resilience Location: London, Edinburgh, Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office) Day Rate: £800 - £900 per day (Inside IR35/Umbrella) Duration: 6-Month We're working with a leading banking client looking for a Dynatrace Subject Matter Expert to supercharge their observability and data resilience strategy click apply for full job details
Sep 26, 2025
Contractor
Dynatrace SME - Data Resilience Location: London, Edinburgh, Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office) Day Rate: £800 - £900 per day (Inside IR35/Umbrella) Duration: 6-Month We're working with a leading banking client looking for a Dynatrace Subject Matter Expert to supercharge their observability and data resilience strategy click apply for full job details
Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
Sep 25, 2025
Contractor
Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
