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Your new role Responsible for the adoption and use of information and digital technology, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the effective operation, support, and maintenance of existing operational technology systems, including technology infrastructure (e.g. servers, databases, networks) and end-user devices (e.g. desktop PC's, smartphones, tablets). You will also be responsible for the network infrastructure, including the provision of telephony, local and national network access: all of which are required to deliver and support properly engineered IT services and products essential to meeting the needs of the company. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills and knowledge: Cloud Networking Skills (AWS or Azure) HP / Aruba switches knowledge essential Fortinet / Firewalls / migration experience essential Routing/Switching and Firewall Expertise ITIL understanding Network technology and telephony expertise Must have proven experience and ability to: Manage and support a variety of network services technology Maintain standards for security of information Dealing and responding to complaints Must be able to be SC cleared What you'll get in return Lucrative Pension Package Generous Holiday Package Extensive Benefits Package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Network IT is currently recruiting for an experienced IDAM Infrastructure Engineer to provide expert design, operational support and administration of identity, access management and certificate services within a secure government environment. This role requires strong technical expertise across on-premises Active Directory, Microsoft Azure / Entra ID and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), supporting business critical platforms to ensure resilience, compliance and secure authentication services. You will work alongside a skilled technical team supporting government platforms and services, contributing to both BAU operations and project delivery. Please note that this is a DV Cleared role, so you must be a British Citizen, ideally holding DV level clearance. Role: IDAM Infrastructure Engineer Duration: 6 Months Status: Inside IR35 Rate: 590 per day Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite usually) Key Responsibilities and Skills: Design, support and troubleshoot Active Directory environments Strong knowledge of AD: Forests, domains, trusts, Group Policy, DNS and AD security hardening Hybrid Identity management between on-prem AD and Azure cloud Support identity federation, RBAC, Conditional Access and Zero Trust technologies Administer PKI services and certificate lifecycle management Ensure services meet security, compliance and governance standards Automate identity and certificate management tasks using PowerShell Desirable certifications: MCSE, MCSA, SC-300 and AZ-104 Must be a British Citizen This is a DV Cleared role

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the governance, assurance, and oversight of Test & Trials activities across the programme Develop, review, and enhance Test Strategies, Plans, and assurance frameworks Provide expert guidance to programme leadership on test readiness, delivery confidence, and risk Deliver independent challenge to ensure robust validation, compliance, and assurance standards are maintained Coordinate integration, system, acceptance, and operational testing activities Work collaboratively with engineering, cyber security, delivery, and operational teams to ensure aligned execution Produce senior-level assurance reports, readiness assessments, and risk evaluations Identify programme risks and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies Support transition into service, operational acceptance, and go-live activities Ensure testing activity aligns with operational, technical, and security requirements Essential Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Proven experience leading or consulting on Test & Trials activities within secure government, defence, or national security environments Strong background in test governance, assurance, and strategic test management Experience delivering within complex IT infrastructure or secure systems programmes Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on readiness, risk, and delivery confidence Strong understanding of integration, system, operational, and acceptance testing methodologies Experience operating within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Knowledge of secure networks, infrastructure delivery, or classified environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL Why Apply? Long-term programme on a critical national infrastructure initiative High-impact role with significant stakeholder exposure Opportunity to shape assurance and testing strategy across a complex secure environment Outside IR35 engagement with competitive day rate Work alongside senior technical and operational specialists on mission-critical delivery programmes

Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Cyber Security & Defence Southern UK / Home-Based with Customer Site Travel 90,000 - 120,000 + Excellent Benefits Applause IT are recruiting for a Technical Pre-Sales Consultant to join a specialist cyber security and secure information exchange technology organisation delivering solutions across defence, government and critical national infrastructure environments. This is a highly customer-facing technical consultancy role focused on supporting business development, solution design and secure technology programmes within complex cyber security environments. The successful candidate will act as a trusted technical advisor, working closely with customers, Government Contractor Primes, solution architects and internal engineering teams to shape secure technical solutions, define requirements and support future programme growth. This role would suit an experienced Technical Consultant, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales Consultant or Cyber Security Consultant with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience within secure government, defence or cyber security environments. The Role Engage directly with customers, SROs, solution architects and key technical stakeholders Support technical pre-sales activities across secure cyber security programmes Capture business and technical requirements and contribute towards bids, proposals and solution designs Design high-level solution architectures and technical specifications Support interoperability, integration and secure technology delivery programmes Provide technical guidance across Nexor products, services and security solutions Work closely with engineering and product teams to shape customer solutions Support accreditation and information assurance activities within secure environments Build strong relationships with customers, primes and industry stakeholders Contribute towards market intelligence, competitor analysis and customer feedback Support customer presentations, technical workshops and business development activities Skills & Experience Required Previous experience within Technical Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, Technical Consultancy or Cyber Security Consultancy roles Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills Experience designing solution architectures and translating requirements into technical solutions Good understanding of Cyber Security, secure systems and ICT technologies Knowledge of networking technologies including VLANs, subnetting and fibre networks Experience with cloud infrastructure technologies across public and private cloud environments Experience supporting bids, proposals and technical solution development Understanding of security standards, information assurance and accreditation activities Strong written, verbal and presentation skills Experience working within Agile environments Highly Desirable MOD, defence, government or security-cleared environment experience SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance Experience working with Government Contractor Primes Knowledge of secure interoperability or information exchange technologies Cyber security architecture or secure systems integration experience What's in it for you? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cyber security and defence programmes Highly collaborative technical environment Customer-facing strategic consultancy role Home-based flexibility with varied customer engagement Long-term career progression within a growing secure technology business This is an excellent opportunity for a technically credible consultant who enjoys customer engagement, solution design and working within complex secure environments. If this role sounds like a strong fit for your background, click APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Cyber Security & Defence - Southern UK / Home-Based with Customer Site Travel - 90,000 - 120,000 + Excellent Benefits

Azure Cloud Engineer / Platform Engineer x4 SC Cleared UK Wide 45,000 - 65,000 + perm benefits Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience Skills and experience Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with Azure Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible Experience working in Agile delivery environments Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)

ICT Solution Architect (Applications) - DV Cleared Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: 650 - 701 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Long-term Contract Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced ICT Solution Architect to support a major secure technology programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a senior architecture-led role requiring a strong hands-on engineering background combined with excellent stakeholder and governance capabilities. You will be responsible for designing secure, resilient technical solutions across multiple projects, translating business requirements into scalable architectures, and providing oversight across engineering delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Produce ?As-Is? and ?To-Be? solution designs Lead architecture and technical governance activities Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams Support engineering delivery across multiple programmes Manage technical stakeholders and supplier relationships Identify architectural dependencies and technical risks Required Experience Strong Solution Architecture background Previous hands-on software engineering experience Expertise across: .NET / ASP.NET / .NET Core SQL Server & NoSQL technologies AWS and/or Azure Linux, networking and virtualisation Experience with TOGAF, Agile and ITIL environments Ability to work within highly secure environments Essential Requirement Candidates must hold active transferable DV clearance with a minimum of 12 months remaining validity. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant technology programmes within a secure environment. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Network IT is currently recruiting for a skilled VMware Infrastructure Engineer to support a team delivering critical services across government platforms, with our client in Milton Keynes. This role involves working within a infrastructure team environment, providing both BAU and project based support for VMware technologies and services. You will be working on designs, deployments and system improvements as our client rolls out new services, and enhances existing services. Please note due to the nature of the client, we can only consider British Nationals for this role. This is an SC Cleared position, so eligibility for SC Clearance is essential. It would be beneficial if you are already, or have previously been SC Cleared. Role: VMware Infrastructure Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: 590 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite (average) Key Skills: Strong experience with VMware technologies, including: ESXi High Availability (HA) configuration vCenter vSAN VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) NSX VMware Aria Experience supporting complex, enterprise level environments Understanding of public cloud migration concepts or hands on experience in this area Desirable certifications: VCP-DCV / NSX / VCAP Must be a sole British National, with eligibility for SC Clearance

SIEM Analyst / Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a SIEM Analyst Cyber Threat Detection, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials

AWS Technical Architect +6 months + +Fully remote +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential As an AWS Technical Architect, you'll take high-level customer requirements and turn them into practical, secure, and production-ready AWS solutions. You'll work closely with CloudOps, DevOps, engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to design cloud platforms that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective. This is a hands-on role but also highly collaborative and strategic - ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems while guiding teams and influencing architecture decisions. Solution Design: Architecting cloud solutions on AWS according to business requirements, covering infrastructure design, application architecture, security, and integration patterns. DevOps Automation and IaC: Champion an automation-first mindset, ensuring all scalable architectures are driven by Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation tools. Cloud Migration: Assisting in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud with minimal disruption and optimal performance. Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Network Architecture: Establish central AWS transit and network infrastructure, acting as the core gateway for all inter-account communication and outbound traffic to external services. Cost Optimization: Designing cost-effective solutions by selecting appropriate AWS services and implementing cost management strategies. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing architectures for high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services. Performance Optimization : Tuning configurations and leveraging AWS services for optimal performance of applications and infrastructure. Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to ensure the health, performance, and security of AWS environments. Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying updated with the latest AWS services and best practices, driving innovation for improved efficiency and reliability of AWS solutions. Experience required: Proven track record as an AWS Technical Architect Hands-on experience across AWS/public cloud environments Strong practical AWS knowledge across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations Experience working closely with DevOps and CloudOps teams Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, particularly Secure Landing Zone/PALZ and expertise in Control Tower and AWS Organizations. Practical experience in designing and implementing Continuous Integration and Deployment utilizing tools like GitHub Actions. Expertise in managing and maintaining secure AWS cloud environments and various AWS security services. Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as OAUTH2, SAML2.0, and OIDC. Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, including serverless applications, containerised applications, CI/CD pipelines, Network Infrastructures like Transit Gateway and Direct Connect, Identity and Access Management, and programmable infrastructure. Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash or PowerShell. Experience with network concepts such as VPC, Transit Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, AWS Private Link, Endpoint Services, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR management, and hybrid networks. Proficiency in tools like Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow. If you'd like to discuss the AWS Technical Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients: 550 p/d Inside IR35 Remote - 6 months+ contract Candidates must hold current SC Clearance This role is primarily an engineering-focused position with some operational responsibility within the wider platform operating model. You'll be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure cloud infrastructure while driving DevOps best practices across the environment. What you'll be doing Designing, developing, and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Building, managing, and optimising CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab Working across AWS services including EC2, EKS (Kubernetes), RDS, S3, Route 53, VPC and Lambda Managing containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm deployments Implementing and maintaining DevOps practices across the full software delivery lifecycle Writing and maintaining scripts and automation (Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible) Ensuring infrastructure security through IAM, encryption, and network security best practices Supporting operational activities, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues Configuring and maintaining monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch Collaborating with engineering teams on service design, deployment, and continuous improvement What we're looking for Current SC Clearance Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Hands-on AWS expertise (EC2, S3, EKS/Kubernetes, RDS, VPC, IAM, Route 53) Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitLab CI) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and automated deployment practices Proficiency with Git/version control and modern development workflows Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) Scripting/programming capability (e.g. Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices Experience working as a Platform or DevOps Engineer (typically 5+ years) If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

AWS DevOps Engineer +6 months + +Inside IR35 + 575 - 610 a day +SC cleared role - sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Fully remote working CBSbutler are supporting a large organisation delivering a critical UK public sector programme and are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer / DevOps SME to strengthen platform delivery, automation and secure release capability. What you'll be doing Designing and improving CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable deployments Implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated environment provisioning Supporting containerised platforms and orchestration to improve scalability and resilience Embedding security and compliance controls into engineering workflows (DevSecOps) Driving observability improvements across monitoring, logging and alerting Advising engineering teams on DevOps best practice and helping remove delivery bottlenecks Essential experience Typically 5-10+ years in DevOps / systems engineering / software engineering Strong hands-on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform , Ansible , CloudFormation ) Containers & orchestration: Docker + Kubernetes Cloud platform depth: AWS / Azure / GCP (networking, compute, storage, security) CI/CD tooling: Jenkins , GitLab CI , GitHub Actions , CircleCI (or similar) Monitoring & logging: Prometheus , Grafana , ELK stack (or equivalent) DevSecOps: integrating security into pipelines and delivery (e.g., SonarQube , Snyk , OWASP practices) If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE Full time on site in Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) Looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who will provide advanced support for critical infrastructure systems, ensuring high availability and security. This role requires proficiency with cutting-edge technologies and a strong focus on resolving complex issues efficiently. The position also includes participation in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems. Key Duties Advanced Support and Troubleshooting: . Provide expert-level support for VMware Cloud Foundation, Tanzu, Dell VxRail, and Dell Data Domain solutions. . Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to key management systems such as Hashicorp Vault, Thales Hardware Security Module, and other key management technologies. . Manage and support privileged access management solutions using BeyondTrust and single sign-on systems like KeyCloak. . Have a good foundation of networking principles." System Maintenance and Optimisation: . Administer and optimise Microsoft Windows-based technologies, including Windows Server 2022 and Hyper-V. . Perform proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure system performance and reliability. . Implement and support disaster recovery and business continuity strategies." Collaboration and Documentation: . Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure issues and implement improvements. . Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all systems, processes, and configurations." On-Call Support: . Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for critical systems and ensure rapid resolution of incidents. Required Competencies Experience of working in Defence Proven experience in a senior support role, managing complex IT environments. Certifications in relevant technologies are highly desirable (e.g., VMware, Microsoft, Dell, or security certifications). Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Familiarity with Hyper-converged infrastructure. Desired Competencies Knowledge of cross-domain technologies such as Tiger Traps, browse-down solutions like Garrison, and secure file transfer solutions such as OpsWat and NiFi. Familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologies, including GitLab, Harbor, FluxCD, and Kubernetes-based containerisation. Experience with Elastic for logging and analytics. DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE- Full time on site in Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This temporary contract is the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Cyber Threat Detection / SIEM Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials

Azure Cloud / Platform Engineer x3 SC Cleared UK Wide 45,000 - 65,000 + perm benefits Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience Skills and experience Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with Azure Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform) Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible Experience working in Agile delivery environments Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)

IT Service Desk Analyst, First Line Support Engineer, Windows 10/11- local to the Salisbury area, is required for our services client. Paying £30K-35K per year (dependent upon experience) with excellent benefits and the opportunity to become certified in ITIL v.4 and Comptia as well as SC Security Cleared. Based near to Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West - commutable from Trowbridge, Bath, Shaftesbury, Devizes, you will join a small, friendly team of IT Support Analysts. To work on site 5 days a week initially, reducing to 4 days a week once probationary period is complete. This role is a perfect fit for an IT Helpdesk Analyst, IT Support Analyst looking for technical growth in ITIL and Comptia. What You ll Do: Provide IT support to users via the IT Service Desk-mainly over the phone, but also sometimes in person. Handle and manage incoming calls and online requests and log within the Service Management tool (Halo). Through troubleshooting and fault diagnosis, triage and resolve user issues as a first call fix wherever possible; escalate to agreed 2nd line support teams as appropriate and ensure customers are kept informed of progress. Provide on-site support in regions as required. Assist the IT Service Desk Lead in preparing IT Operations management information and reports. Conduct software license management activities associated with user requests. Ensure all assets are managed and tracked throughout the asset s lifecycle. Experience/Skills You ll Need: Windows 10 and 11, MS Office 2016, 2019, O365. Experience working in a distributed / hybrid multi-office environment. IT Service tickets (incidents, requests, problems) End user-device installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Windows desktops, laptops and Android tablets IT Security good practices Software license management and tracking. Experience supporting end user network connectivity (Broadband, 4G, Starlink). Desirable: ITIL v4 Foundation CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent recent certification. - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

DV Cleared End User Computing Technical Lead 720 Per Day, Inside IR35 Taunton - 4 Days Per Week On-site DV Clearance Require 6 Months Contract Your new company A large Government organisation based in Taunton Your new role The EUC Technical Lead acts as the senior technical authority for all end-user computing (desktops, laptops, mobile, peripherals), handling escalations, complex troubleshooting, and mentoring the team while driving best practices and standards. They also lead evaluation and rollout of new EUC technologies, ensure security/compliance, identify improvement opportunities through support trend analysis, and represent EUC interests on cross-team projects. Responsibilities Advanced Support & Escalation (30%) - Senior escalation point for complex/high-impact incidents; resolves intricate issues across devices; guides engineers during major incidents. Technical Leadership & Mentoring (20%) - Coaches the team, advises on difficult cases and emerging tech, fosters a learning culture. Engineering Improvement & Automation (15%) - Analyses trends, drives automation and tooling to reduce incidents and improve service quality. Technology Evaluation & Implementation (10%) - Assesses new tools/platforms, leads technical design for rollouts aligned with standards and security. Standards, Documentation & Governance (10%) - Maintains best-practice guides, ensures compliance, supports governance/assurance. Stakeholder Collaboration & Projects (10%) - Partners with other IT teams, represents EUC in projects and change initiatives. Service Insight & Reporting (5%) - Tracks performance/risks and reports to leadership. What you'll need to succeed Directs others on technical tasks; strong written/oral communication for org-wide reports and presentations. Analyses complex business requirements and recommends solutions. Makes timely decisions weighing priorities, constraints, and available information. Tracks progress against targets and resolves exceptions. ITIL and service management best practice. EUC technology expertise (SCCM, Windows, M365, Intune, networking, file sharing, remote access). Software solution design and implementation experience. IT security awareness, particularly MOD standards/accreditation. Knowledge of industry/professional standards (programming, ISO 9000 quality processes). Understanding of testing principles, methods, and lifecycle management. Developing Self and Others: Identifies skill gaps, sets development goals, coaches/mentors team, promotes inclusion, seeks feedback for continuous improvement. Delivering at Pace: Keeps team focused on priorities, balances procedure with innovation, ensures the right resources are available, monitors progress, reprioritises under pressure What you'll get in return 720 Per Day, Inside IR35 6 Months Contract What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

DV Cleared Infrastructure Test Engineers x 2 Location: Onsite in Hamsphire Contract Length: Initial 12 Months Rate: 480 to 530 per day - Outside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Test SMEs to support a major secure infrastructure programme. Working within a complex technical environment, you will be responsible for the planning, execution and assurance of infrastructure testing activities across critical platforms and services. The successful candidates will provide hands-on testing expertise, ensuring infrastructure components are validated against functional, performance and operational requirements while supporting defect management and stakeholder reporting throughout the test lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, review and execute Infrastructure Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases. Perform functional, integration, system and performance testing across infrastructure environments. Manage defects through their full lifecycle, including identification, logging, tracking and resolution validation. Produce comprehensive test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Validate infrastructure deployments against technical and business requirements. Support test readiness reviews, test execution activities and operational acceptance processes. Work closely with Infrastructure Engineers, Architects, Service Delivery teams and third-party suppliers. Identify testing risks, issues and dependencies and provide mitigation recommendations. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies and tooling. Essential Experience Active DV Clearance. Proven experience delivering infrastructure testing within secure, complex or enterprise-scale environments. Strong understanding of the full test lifecycle, including planning, execution, defect management and reporting. Experience producing test strategies, plans, scripts and test evidence. Hands-on experience conducting functional, non-functional and performance testing. Ability to work independently within highly secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Technical Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Infrastructure Test SME - Virtual Desktop & Windows Technologies Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. Windows Server administration and testing. Proxy services and proxy chaining technologies. Enterprise authentication and access management. End-user computing and desktop service validation. Infrastructure Test SME - DNS & Virtualisation DNS infrastructure and associated services. VMware vSphere and virtualisation platforms. Infrastructure services testing and validation. Network services and enterprise platform testing. Performance and resilience testing of virtualised environments.

Infrastructure Tester x2 Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 450 - 550 a day per day - Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester to join a major secure government programme based on-site in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating and assuring complex Zero Trust Infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical services. Working within a highly secure delivery team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting infrastructure testing activities across a range of technologies, ensuring solutions are robust, secure and fit for operational deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and execute infrastructure test plans, test cases and test scripts. Validate Zero Trust architecture components and supporting infrastructure. Perform end-to-end testing across servers, networks, security controls and integrations. Verify deployments, configurations and environment readiness. Identify, document and track defects through to resolution. Support system integration, functional, non-functional and operational testing activities. Work closely with engineers, architects, security specialists and delivery teams. Produce clear test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience Active UK DV Clearance. Strong hands-on infrastructure testing experience within secure environments. Experience testing complex enterprise infrastructure solutions. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and security architectures. Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments. Experience testing network infrastructure, authentication services and security controls. Familiarity with virtualised and cloud-based environments. Strong defect management and test reporting skills. Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation abilities. If you'd like to discuss this Infrastructure Tester role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Infrastructure Tester x2 Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 450 - 550 a day per day - Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester to join a major secure government programme based on-site in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating and assuring complex Zero Trust Infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical services. Working within a highly secure delivery team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting infrastructure testing activities across a range of technologies, ensuring solutions are robust, secure and fit for operational deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and execute infrastructure test plans, test cases and test scripts. Validate Zero Trust architecture components and supporting infrastructure. Perform end-to-end testing across servers, networks, security controls and integrations. Verify deployments, configurations and environment readiness. Identify, document and track defects through to resolution. Support system integration, functional, non-functional and operational testing activities. Work closely with engineers, architects, security specialists and delivery teams. Produce clear test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience Active UK DV Clearance. Strong hands-on infrastructure testing experience within secure environments. Experience testing complex enterprise infrastructure solutions. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and security architectures. Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments. Experience testing network infrastructure, authentication services and security controls. Familiarity with virtualised and cloud-based environments. Strong defect management and test reporting skills. Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation abilities. If you'd like to discuss this Infrastructure Tester role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

An experienced Network Engineer is required for a 6-month contract role based full-time onsite in Barrow-in-Furness. This opportunity is suited to a hands-on engineer with strong enterprise networking experience and active MOD SC Clearance. Key Details Rate: £525 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (full onsite, 5 days per week) Expenses: Payable in line click apply for full job details