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MERITUS are recruiting for a Security Architect to join our client supporting critical Central Government and Defence programmes, delivering secure, resilient, and high-quality architecture solutions across complex enterprise and cloud environments. SECURITY ARCHITECT - 10 MONTH CONTRACT - 900 PER DAY (OUTSIDE IR35) - ANDOVER - SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED As a Security Architect, you will play a key role in designing and assuring secure technology solutions across large-scale programmes within highly regulated environments. You will work closely with engineering, architecture, delivery, and client teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle, applying secure-by-design principles and modern cyber security best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Architect with expertise across enterprise security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, secure software development, and risk management within government or defence sectors. Key Responsibilities: Lead security architecture activities across complex projects and programmes within Central Government and Defence environments. Design and assure secure enterprise, cloud, hybrid, and on-premises architectures aligned to business and technical requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure security considerations are embedded across the entire delivery lifecycle. Conduct security threat modelling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for critical systems and services. Develop and maintain security reference architectures, standards, principles, and best practices. Support IT Health Checks (ITHC), penetration testing exercises, and remediation activities. Provide technical security leadership and governance across development, integration, and delivery teams. Work with customers, stakeholders, and accreditors to define security requirements and advise on risk mitigation strategies. Ensure adherence to security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards including GDPR, OWASP, and NCSC principles. Support the design and implementation of DevSecOps pipelines, secure CI/CD processes, and automated security tooling. Contribute to enterprise security strategy, architecture governance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support business development activities including bids, proposals, pre-sales engagements, and client demonstrations. Identify emerging cyber security trends, technologies, vulnerabilities, and assess their relevance to customer solutions. Provide mentoring, leadership, and guidance to junior architects and engineering teams. Communicate complex security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skills & Experience: Proven experience working as a Security Architect within Central Government, Defence, or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles, methodologies, and frameworks. Hands-on experience performing threat modelling, security risk assessments, and secure solution assurance. Experience designing secure cloud and hybrid architectures using Microsoft Azure and/or AWS. Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD security, and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices. Knowledge of secure architecture patterns, secure web application development, and API security. Experience implementing and governing security controls aligned to OWASP, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and GDPR. Strong understanding of authentication and authorisation technologies including SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Active Directory, ADFS, and LDAP. Experience supporting penetration testing, vulnerability remediation, and IT Health Check activities. Experience working with multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams across complex technical programmes. Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and communicate security risks and architectural decisions clearly. Strong understanding of enterprise integration, infrastructure, and data security principles. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this Security Architect opportunity, then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. For further information, please contact the MERITUS team today.

Director of Technology & Operations Location: UK Hybrid / Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Location; Coventry Organisation Type: Growing SME Technology Business Overview A growing SME technology organisation is looking for an experienced technology leader to oversee software delivery, infrastructure operations, and technical services across the business. This is a broad and highly influential leadership role, suited to someone who thrives in an SME environment where adaptability, commercial awareness, and hands-on problem-solving are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring business-critical systems, applications, and infrastructure remain secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with operational and commercial priorities. You will work closely with executive leadership, engineering teams, operational staff, and customers to balance strategic planning with day-to-day delivery and operational support. The Role This role combines elements of technology leadership, operational management, engineering oversight, and infrastructure strategy. You will oversee the effective use of development and technical services resources across the organisation, ensuring systems continue to operate efficiently while supporting ongoing customer delivery and business growth. Operating within an SME environment, the role requires someone comfortable managing competing priorities, adapting quickly to business needs, and making effective use of limited resources without compromising quality, security, or long-term technical direction. Key Responsibilities Technology & Operational Leadership Lead the operational delivery and support of business-critical software platforms and internal systems Ensure infrastructure services remain secure, resilient, scalable, and fit for purpose Oversee priorities across software engineering and IT operations teams Balance immediate operational demands with long-term technology strategy Support business growth through scalable and commercially aligned technology solutions Engineering & Delivery Oversee software delivery, application support, and development operations Promote Agile methodologies and continuous improvement across teams Contribute to architecture discussions and technical direction where required Support integration and interoperability across systems and services Ensure technical documentation, policies, and procedures remain up to date Infrastructure & Security Oversee cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructure environments Ensure security, governance, and compliance standards are maintained Support business continuity, resilience planning, and risk management activities Maintain awareness of evolving technology trends including AI, cybersecurity, and cloud innovation People & Stakeholder Management Manage multidisciplinary technical teams across development and infrastructure functions Act as a key interface between executive leadership, commercial teams, and technical staff Support supplier, customer, and vendor relationship management Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders Create an environment that encourages autonomy, accountability, and collaboration Required Skills & Experience Leadership & Operations Experience leading software engineering, infrastructure, or technology operations functions within an SME environment Strong operational and delivery management experience Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing business requirements Experience managing technical teams and operational resources effectively Technical Expertise Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile delivery methodologies Broad technical exposure across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and IT operations Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Understanding of databases including SQL Server and/or Oracle Familiarity with DevOps, integrations, scalable architectures, and cybersecurity best practices Awareness of compliance frameworks and governance standards including GDPR Commercial & Business Awareness Ability to align technology decisions with business and operational goals Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills Experience working closely with customers, suppliers, and business stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline Exposure to ISO9001 and ISO27001 environments Experience working within industries such as Construction, Utilities, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Insurance, or IT Services Interest in emerging technologies and industry trends including AI and automation What's on Offer Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing SME organisation Broad and varied role with high levels of autonomy and influence Exposure to both strategic technology planning and operational delivery Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment Opportunity to shape the future direction of technology across the business

Are you a hunter with a passion for tech and a knack for closing? We are working with a fast-growing IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) looking for a high-energy New Business Sales Specialist to help us expand their footprint and bring modern IT solutions to local businesses and beyond. The Role This isn t an account management gig; it s about the thrill of the hunt . You will be responsible for identifying prospects, pitching our comprehensive IT stack (from cloud migrations to cybersecurity), and turning cold leads into long-term partners. Your Key Responsibilities Prospecting: Actively hunt for new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and social selling. Consultative Selling: Understand a prospect's pain points and design IT solutions that actually solve their problems. Closing: Manage the full sales cycle from first touch to signed contract. Strategy: Work with the technical team to ensure our proposals are airtight and competitive. What You Bring Experience: 2+ years in B2B sales (experience in IT services, SaaS, or Telecoms is a major plus). The "Grind": A self-starter attitude with the resilience to handle "no" on the way to a "yes." Communication: The ability to explain complex technical concepts in a way that makes sense to a CEO or CFO. Tech Savvy: Familiarity with CRM tools and a genuine interest in the evolving tech landscape. What s on offer Commission: We reward results. Your earning potential is in your hands. Supportive Culture: We provide the marketing leads and technical backing; you provide the closing power. Growth: As we grow, you grow. We offer clear pathways into senior sales leadership. The Perks: Competitive base salary, Private Health care, Generous holiday allowance.

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST (SOC ANALYST) CCL Global are currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Analyst to support a high-security Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment within a critical national infrastructure setting. This role will play a key part in protecting enterprise systems by monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to cyber security threats in real time. Type of Contract: Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Bath (100% office) Contract Length: Until April 2027 Key Duties Will Include: Monitor, investigate, and triage security events and alerts within a live SOC environment. Analyse security incidents to determine scope, impact, and priority, ensuring appropriate escalation and response. Manage end-to-end incident response activities from detection through to resolution. Support the development and enhancement of SIEM use cases, detection rules, analytics, and playbooks. Conduct real-time analysis of logs and security data to identify malicious activity or policy violations. Work closely with technical teams to support containment and remediation of security incidents. Support continuous improvement of SOC processes, tooling, and detection capability. Contribute to security reporting, documentation, and operational procedures. Requirements: Proven experience working as a SOC Analyst (Tier 2/3) within enterprise or critical environments. Strong experience with SIEM technologies (e.g. ArcSight or similar), including configuration and engineering support. Ability to triage security alerts and accurately assess risk, impact, and priority. Experience managing security incidents in real time within a SOC environment. Strong understanding of networking, cloud environments, and enterprise IT infrastructure. Experience creating and tuning detection use cases, analytics, and playbooks. Knowledge of Information Security principles, threat detection, and incident response practices. Familiarity with Microsoft technologies, Linux systems, and security tooling. Understanding of security frameworks and data protection principles including GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Experience working within an ITIL-based service environment. Desirable: Industry-recognised cyber security certifications (e.g. SANS, ISC2). Experience within Defence, Government, or high-security environments. Degree in Cyber Security, Computing, Engineering, or related discipline. Experience in a senior SOC or lead analyst capacity.

Cyber Security Auditor Hybrid - Home Based / Client Site Travel 55,000 - 65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits We're supporting a growing cyber security consultancy delivering assurance and compliance services across the UK Defence and Public Sector landscape. Due to continued demand, they are looking to hire experienced Cyber Security Auditors to join their permanent consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in cyber assurance, compliance, governance or risk who enjoys working closely with customers to improve security posture across critical environments. The role will involve delivering audits and assessments against frameworks including NCSC CAF, Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) and Go Assure, helping organisations meet regulatory and operational cyber security requirements. Key responsibilities: Planning and conducting cyber security audits across client environments Leading audit activities and producing high-quality findings and recommendations Supporting clients with corrective actions and compliance improvements Maintaining clear audit documentation and reporting Keeping up to date with evolving cyber assurance standards and best practice What we're looking for: ISO27001 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent Experience delivering audits, compliance or risk activities within Defence or wider Public Sector environments Strong understanding of NCSC CAF v3.2 / v4.0 Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to work both independently and within wider delivery teams Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold active SC Clearance and be UK sole nationals. Package includes: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Annual personal and company bonus schemes Private medical insurance including family cover Full expenses EV scheme Income protection Death in service Enhanced pension options Professional fees allowance

Your new company This established multi-academy trust has a network of primary and early years schools across several local authorities in the West Midlands, with the head office based in Worcester. Formed over 10 years ago, it has grown into a collaborative family of around 16 schools, serving more than 5,500 pupils and employing over 850 staff, with further growth plans for the coming years. The organisation has a strong reputation for improving school performance, with all its academies rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and its work is guided by a mission to deliver exceptional education and provide the highest levels of support to pupils, staff, and school communities. This commitment is underpinned by an emphasis on collaboration, professional development, and consistent, high-quality central services. The trust is ambitious, forward-looking, and continues to expand its reach and influence and as part of its long-term strategy, it is investing in strengthening central functions such as IT, which has prompted their search for a Head of Digital Services. Your new role Reporting to the CFO, this newly created role of Head of Digital Services will take responsibility for the delivery of a trust-wide digital vision that enhances teaching, learning and operational effectiveness. You will oversee secure, reliable and high-performing digital services across multiple sites, leading in cyber security, infrastructure, systems development and service performance. Working closely with senior leaders, you will translate organisational priorities into a cohesive digital strategy, build and develop an in-house IT and digital function, and drive continuous improvement to ensure technology is used purposefully, sustainably and in the best interests of staff and pupils. You will act as the senior escalation point for digital risk, lead the transition towards a more scalable service model, and ensure digital operations remain robust, future-focused and aligned with wider organisational growth ambitions. A key part of this role will be the development of both the central IT service, and the central IT team, ensuring that this represents the values and ambitions of the wider trust and team. Please note this role does require you to be based on site (with free parking), however they can offer a hybrid working model. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you will be an established IT leader from the education sector already working in a multi-site role, ideally with multi-academy trust experience. From a technical perspective, you will be experienced in Microsoft 365, as well as ideally having exposure to Arbor, and it is essential that you have previously been responsible for digital strategy. You will be an excellent collaborator who takes pride in delivering a high level of IT service and who has a passion for this sector, as well as building and leading a team of IT professionals. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £65,000 and £68,500 dependent on experience as an IT leader in the education sector and in a multi-site role. You will be joining a team of ambitious individuals which will allow you to further develop your own skill set and therefore your own career, growing with the organisation as they take on additional schools over the coming years. You will also receive either 26 or 31 days holiday (plus bank and a "day for you" in addition), a local government pension scheme and also gain access to their wide range of benefits, including retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme. This role does also offer hybrid working with the ability to work at home up to 2 days per week, also taking advantage of free parking when based in the office. 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. 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 on our website.

Security OT Engineer Rate: £500 - £550 Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Location: South West (Bristol) - 2 days per week onsite The Role: We're hiring an experienced Security OT Engineer to support the protection and evolution of complex Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control system environments. This role sits within a Security Operations function but is heavily engineering focused, combining hands on OT security tooling, detection engineering and incident response to strengthen resilience across critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Act as the OT security engineering SME, supporting both operational and project based activities Engineer, configure and optimise OT security platforms (eg OT NDR tools such as Claroty or equivalent) Develop and refine detection rules, alerting logic and monitoring coverage across OT and IT/OT convergence points Lead technical investigations and incident response for OT-related cyber events Analyse industrial network traffic to identify anomalies, threats and protocol misuse Integrate OT telemetry into SIEM and EDR platforms to enhance visibility and correlation Support secure by design initiatives for new OT systems, including segmentation and access control validation Assess vulnerabilities in OT systems and implement practical, risk-based remediation strategies Drive continuous improvement in OT security posture, tooling effectiveness and detection capability Maintain and enhance OT security documentation, playbooks and engineering standards Experience Required: Proven experience in a Security OT Engineer/OT Cyber Security role Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) - including SCADA, PLCs, DCS Hands-on experience with OT security tools (eg Claroty, Nozomi, Dragos or similar NDR platforms) Experience with SIEM, EDR and network traffic analysis Background in incident response, threat detection and security monitoring within OT or converged environments Understanding of network segmentation, secure remote access and OT architecture design Desirable: Certifications such as GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, Security+ or CEH Experience working in critical infrastructure or regulated environments Exposure to threat hunting and purple team activities within OT environments Key Skills & Attributes: Strong engineering mindset with a focus on building and improving security capability Ability to balance security requirements with operational safety and uptime Analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable working with complex OT environments Confident communicator, able to engage across security, IT and engineering teams Proactive and solution-driven with a focus on continuous improvement 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.

Senior IAM Engineer Location: Remote Salary: £79,000 + Benefits Contract: Permanent A Senior IAM Engineeris required to join a world-leading automotive company, owning the Identity & Access Management across a complex, multi-country organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone with IAM deployments under their belt who can lead from the front, influence at senior level, and turn security roadmaps into reality. Role Highlights: Help with the global IAM engineering across standards that set the benchmark across multiple countries and Systems Integration partners Drive consistency and reusability across £20M+ global programmes, collaborating with engineering teams, product owners, and SI partners across multiple regions Proven hands-on experience with CyberArk for Privileged Access Management, including vault configuration, session management, and enterprise-scale deployment Strong working knowledge of Identity Provider (IDP) experience with Okta would be favouirable and working on solutions, with experience designing and implementing SSO, MFA, and federated authentication across complex, multi-country environments The business is moving at pace and looking to speak to suitable candidates. If you are a Senior IAM Engineer with demonstrable CyberArk and IDP experience, and want to make your mark on a truly global organisation, please get in touch by applying or emailing directly: (see below)

About CACI From our headquarters in London, we're busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 Full time employees and an annual turnover of £179m. Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport - delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it's business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We don't just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow's world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers. About Network Services CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities Business Architect Job Purpose/Overview The Business Architect is responsible for supporting the Business Architecture Lead in formulating, directing, and the delivery of Business Architecture projects undertaken by the CLIENT Construction Project. They work in partnership with Senior Managers deploying expert business analysis skill, broad business knowledge and specialist expertise to create solutions that deliver an effective and efficient business operating model. They remain engaged throughout development and implementation to manage requirements change, validate the solution, and prepare the business for implementation. For this role, knowledge and experience of IT Infrastructure projects will be preferred. Operating Environment The Business Architecture function is one of the 6 functions reporting into the CIO and is delivering a range of architecture services to both CLIENT and CLIENT. Within this context, the Business Architect will focus on diagnosing, scoping, delivering the pipeline of work in their assigned area, keeping the Business Architecture Lead aware of progress and activities. Framework & Boundaries The Business Architect is given Business Architecture delivery services ownership by the Business Architecture Lead. They may work autonomously or as part of a team on projects. They may have a particular specialism either in Process, IT or Management Information. However, they will be expected to have a good awareness and working knowledge of the other disciplines to be able to identify interdependencies between activities and to be able to seek out the relevant expertise from within the team to support a piece of work within their area of responsibility. The Business Architect will develop Investment Cases and lead the initial phase of projects working closely with NNB Architects and 3rd party delivery partners to identify potential solutions to business problems and opportunities. As part of this phase the Business Architect will structure and plan the work, manage its execution, and lead presentation of proposals to project boards. Towards the end of this phase the Business Architect will work with the CLIENT Digital Portfolio Delivery teams to plan the next phase of the project in detail based on the agreed scope. Through the project life cycle they will oversee the activities of 3rd party Business Architects, quality assuring relevant deliverables. The boundaries of the role are typically defined by the CLIENT Project's governance structure including policies and procedures related to data management, technology procurement, and project management. The Business Architect operates within these boundaries to ensure that their function aligns with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Principal Accountabilities Engage with relevant stakeholders as the key contact to develop the initial project concept, elaborating the primary business objectives, clarifying the scope and impacts of the proposed change and identifying the initial risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies that affect the successful outcome of the project Consult with senior management and other key stakeholders to capture, evaluate, challenge and prioritise business requirements and success measures Collaborate with 3rd party delivery partners to identify the best solution options including structured evaluation and appraisal of options that ensure user-friendly and efficient solutions Develop robust mandates and investment cases for business architecture projects. Challenge suggested benefits, translate intangible benefits into tangible benefits and identify additional benefits to maximise the extracted value of the proposed change Act as custodian for the business requirements through the project life cycle to ensure consistency with the defined solution and delivery of the identified business outcomes Use knowledge of current and emerging trends to enable continuous business improvement that employ the latest best practice methods and best in breed technical solutions Support business acceptance of developed solutions, including process and system walkthrough and business acceptance testing Manage the projects adherence to core delivery assurance principles Dimensions The Business Architect is reporting into one of the Business Architecture Lead and collaborating with the wider Business Architects network of circa 12 Architects. They will work aligned to projects within a delivery function (eg, Engineering, Construction, Project Delivery and Business Services), led by a Business Architecture Lead who holds accountability for the entire pipeline of work within the function Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of successful business architecture change in complex and evolving environment. In depth knowledge of business process analysis and design techniques, including the use of modelling and collaborative tools. Strong workshop facilitation and interview skills, including negotiation, influence, mediation, and conflict management skills. Flexibility The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process. Equal opportunities CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favorably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will: Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss individual requirements further). Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.

Job Title: National Director of IT Location: This is a trust wide role with regular travel to our academies is required. Ideally based near one of our key hubs in Bristol, London or the Midlands We are looking to appoint a National Director of IT to lead the Trust's IT function, setting technical direction and service standards, and ensuring reliable, secure, and well-managed IT services across all academies. Key responsibilities: Set the Trust's technical direction and IT service strategy. Define and maintain an IT service catalogue, clarifying what is provided Trust-wide, service expectations, and local responsibilities. Define service standards, operating processes, and escalation routes. Lead Trust-wide IT planning, including lifecycle and roadmap delivery. Line manage IT Business Partner(s) and central infrastructure teams. Pay range: SCP 65 - SCP 71 ( £90,538 - £104,877) Permanent, full-time, all year round Trust-wide, with regular travel to academies Qualifications and Skills: Senior leadership experience in IT across a multi-site organisation. Experience setting technical direction and running IT service delivery at scale. Strong background in cybersecurity controls and incident response. Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience. Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact. Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You'll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do. What are we about? Join a trust that is going places! At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. Benefits: Financial and Lifestyle We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. Professional Growth and Development We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. Culture and Wellbeing Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure & Information Security Manager Location: Farringdon, London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary: £110,000 + generous bonus Overview In this senior leadership role within a high-performing international law firm of 200 users, you will be responsible for owning both infrastructure and information security across multiple global offices. The Role Lead IT infrastructure (M365, Azure, networks, identity, endpoints) Own the firm's security programme (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, risk, audits, incident response) Manage MSPs, SOC providers, and third-party vendors (SLAs, performance, contracts) Deliver key projects (migrations, upgrades, office setups, DR) Lead and develop a small team (2 direct reports) Act as escalation point for critical incidents What We're Looking For Strong background in infrastructure, now operating at a security leadership level Experience in a similar sized law firm is highly desirable Proven ownership of security frameworks, audits, and risk management Experience managing vendors and external providers Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills If this ticks all the boxes, hit 'Apply' now! Similar job titles include Network Security Manager, IT Security Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Head of IT, Head of Infrastructure & Security.

Your new company This is a forward-thinking and rapidly growing multi-academy trust with a strong commitment to ensuring high achievement and equal opportunities for every learner, with academies based in both Staffordshire and Greater Manchester. The trust oversees a diverse family of academies and is driven by the belief that no child's ambitions should be limited by background or ability. Its mission centres on raising aspirations, accelerating progress and enabling ambitious life goals for all pupils, underpinned by a values-led culture and a clear focus on quality, inclusion and consistency across its schools. As the trust continues to expand, digital leadership plays an increasingly critical role in supporting school improvement, operational excellence and learner outcomes. With a strong emphasis on school support, talent development and continuous improvement, the organisation is well-positioned for a senior digital leader to modernise systems, drive innovation from an AI perspective and shape a trust-wide digital transformation strategy. A Chief Digital Officer will join an ambitious Executive Leadership Team, committed to using technology to remove barriers, strengthen organisational capability and deliver consistently high standards across all academies. Your new role Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Digital Officer will lead the development and delivery of a trust-wide digital and IT strategy, setting clear priorities, investment plans and measurable outcomes. You will maintain oversight of the Trust's digital landscape, establishing a transformation roadmap and drive the transition to a coherent enterprise architecture across platforms, integrations and data flows, working closely with the wider team at head office and in individual academies. The role will champion innovation and modernisation across schools and central services while ensuring all technology decisions support educational priorities and safeguarding expectations. This includes providing strategic advice to the CEO and Trustees, overseeing core systems and infrastructure to ensure they are secure, resilient and scalable, and driving value for money through effective procurement and vendor management. You will lead the Trust's cyber-security strategy, embedding strong risk management, incident response and digital resilience, while promoting cyber awareness across the organisation. The Chief Digital Officer will also establish and embed a trust-wide data governance framework, ensuring high-quality, consistent and accessible data to support informed decision-making. They will take a responsible and forward-thinking approach to emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on AI, identifying opportunities to enhance teaching, learning and organisational effectiveness. Working closely with education leaders, you will ensure digital platforms and tools meet the needs of schools and have a positive impact on teaching and learning, setting high standards trust-wide. As a Senior Executive leader, you will provide regular updates to the CEO and Board, lead major digital transformation programmes and support the professional development of IT and digital teams across the Trust. Please note this role does offer hybrid working, however you will need to have a weekly presence at the Head Office based in Staffordshire. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this role, you will be working at an executive level in relation to digital transformation, ideally with education sector experience. You will have spearheaded a digital transformation previously, working across multiple sites and working closely with a wider executive team to deliver change. Ownership of a digital or technology strategy will be essential, with experience developing and leading on cyber security and managing a team will be essential. From an individual perspective, you will have a passion for working in the education sector and understand the impact of technology on the education sector and on learners individually. What you'll get in return In return, you will be joining this executive leadership team where you will become an integral part of the organisation, all working together towards a common goal in this rewarding environment. You will receive a competitive salary of between £115,000 and £125,000 dependent on experience and will also receive a local government pension scheme and an attractive benefits package. This includes 33 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and access to a retail discount scheme, a cycle to work scheme and employee wellbeing platforms. 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. 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 on our website.

Role Title: Lead Enterprise Engineer/Architect Duration: contract to run until 09/04/2027 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £529 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Big Bank Funding. FinTech Thinking Our technology teams work closely with our client's global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. We also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world's leading international bank. Our multi-disciplined teams include DevOps engineers, IT architects, front and Back End developers, infrastructure specialists, cyber experts, as well as project and programme managers. Following extensive investment across our Technology and Digital domains and with plans for continued expansion throughout 2026 and beyond, we are currently seeking a Lead Enterprise Engineer/Architect to assist in the development of an Engineering Excellence Practice. Brief overview of the business areas Cybersecurity Technology & Engineering is responsible for fielding solutions that help defend our client against a wide range of threats to the business as well as its customers, clients, partners, and staff. The team works in concert, with partner teams across our client, to implement novel defensive capabilities that are effective and adaptable against a constantly evolving threat landscape. The function operates under the vision: "Enabling our client to be safely successful everywhere the Firm chooses to do business" The Engineering Excellence and Enablement Team We are a team of multi skilled engineers/architects who design and build integration solutions for Cyber services across our client. Our overall aims are to improve the security of the bank by removing friction from the cyber services engineers consume, and to improve how Cyber engineers its own services. This includes working with teams to improve their DevSecOps practices, pipeline integration with cyber services, and working with the Principal Engineering community across the bank to run POC's for improvements to existing services, or development of new services and features. This can require small optimisations or complete reimagining of the solution, and the way we achieve the overall outcomes. What you will be doing In addition to direct involvement with engineering teams across the bank we are also driving the adoption of engineering best practice across Cyber and are establishing an Engineering Excellence practice. We require an experienced engineer who has worked in high performing teams and has a broad knowledge, not just hands on development but also organisationally and has a proven track record in driving automation, efficiency quality and continuous improvement. This is an engineering led initiative by engineers for engineers looking at how to mature and improve engineering practice both within individual engineering teams and horizontally across cyber. Responsibilities Assist in establishing the engineering excellence program across Cyber, building a community of practice to drive consistency standardisation and a culture of automation and continuous improvement across teams. Embed engineering efficiency, improvement and engineering best practice across cyber with clarity on process, system and tools. Partnering with the Engineering leads and capability owners to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. Work with the engineering teams in setting requirements that develop services and capabilities that meet the controls needed but also appeal to a broad customer base and enable operational efficiency throughout our value stream. Facilitate the creation, evolution and implementation of standard build and deployment pipelines across Cyber. Engage with Cyber engineering teams to build, enhance and adopt these pipeplines. Champion cross functional reuse across new product introduction, gaining clear ownership and accountability to improve our product time to market. Engage with other engineering teams across Cyber and business to create a build once and use many times approach. Coach and support the Agile teams to ensure full consideration of 'concept to product to customer' is achieved through the upfront obsession of customer needs, adoption of standard patterns/approaches and drive a culture of inner sourcing and reuse. Identify standards and patterns which need to be developed/adopted to drive consistency and efficiency in our ways of working, and lead on their production and implementation. Partner with the product management teams to enable improved business case outcomes when selecting external products through a standardised product selection approach ensuring non-functional engineering requirements needed for effective operation are included as standard and not just functional requirements. What you will bring to the role Strong DevOps skills and experience - both hands on and at design level. Have degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related Scientific discipline. Have extensive experience working as a senior engineer or Technical Architect Have extensive experience leading in high-tech or high-change environments, with a proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams. Have led or significantly contributed to one or more engineering improvement initiatives in large complex organisations Be technically resilient and solutions-focused, with strong analytical thinking and the ability to assess complex technical, commercial, and regulatory inputs. Have strong demonstrated people management capability, with experience operating across global, decentralised teams. Have proven ability to influence, build relationships, and drive strategic plans with clear, actionable outcomes. Be action orientated and shown track record of delivery to commitments Have a track record of delivering results in complex, matrixed environments, with a deep understanding of design authority, engineering quality, safety and compliance. Be experienced in systems engineering and requirements management to enable innovative, scalable solutions. Have excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the presence to engage effectively at senior levels across diverse culture Fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across global teams It's a advantage if you: Have worked in finance sector or a related highly regulated industry Have worked in Cyber Security, or have good experience in Cyber Security tools and standards 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! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Job Title: Head of IT Systems Location: This is a trust wide role with regular travel to our academies is required. Ideally based near our key hubs in Bristol, London or the Midlands We are looking to appoint an experienced Head of IT Systems to own and run the Trust's core IT systems and infrastructure on an operational basis, ensuring they are secure, reliable, well administered, and consistently supported across all academies. Key responsibilities: Lead day-to-day technical delivery across cybersecurity controls, infrastructure and cloud services, networks and broadband, backups and recovery, endpoint protection, core systems administration, and the technical aspects of supplier support. Own operational management of the Trust's core infrastructure and cloud platforms (for example identity services, email, collaboration platforms, endpoint management, network services, servers, storage). Maintain secure configuration baselines and standard builds across Trust-managed systems. Lead routine administration, upgrades, patching, and capacity planning for core services. Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures. Pay range: SCP 48 - SCP 52 ( £60,440 - £65,819) Permanent, full-time, all year round Trust-wide, with regular travel to academies Qualifications and Skills: Strong hands-on experience running infrastructure and cloud services at scale, including networks and identity. Experience operating cybersecurity controls, including endpoint protection, patching, vulnerability remediation, and incident response support. Proven experience leading or supervising technical teams and managing operational delivery priorities. Experience in education or another multi-site environment. Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact. Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You'll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do. What are we about? Join a trust that is going places! At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. Benefits: Financial and Lifestyle We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. Professional Growth and Development We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. Culture and Wellbeing Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Position: Zero Trust - Delivery Lead Location: Reading 2 days p/week; remote 3 days Type: Contract, 6 months, Inside IR35 Rate: 700 p/day Assignment Rate We are seeking a Zero Trust Delivery Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. You will lead the design and delivery of an enterprise Zero Trust strategy while driving implementation across a complex, global, federated organisation. For clarity, this role requires both a strong Zero Trust / network security subject matter expert and a proven delivery lead capability. Experience in only one of these areas will not be sufficient for the scale and complexity of this programme. You will own the end-to-end Zero Trust workstream, translating strategy into a practical architecture and then into a global implementation blueprint across 11 divisions. This includes defining how identity, device, network, application, and data controls work together to enforce consistent, policy-driven access across a highly distributed environment. You will also oversee delivery of key Zero Trust capabilities such as conditional access, device compliance, secure remote access, privileged access controls, and network segmentation, ensuring alignment across multiple parallel transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the Zero Trust workstream from strategy definition through to implementation and BAU transition - Define the enterprise Zero Trust strategy, architecture, and phased global rollout roadmap - Develop a scalable, practical Zero Trust blueprint for adoption across multiple divisions and geographies - Translate architecture into delivery plans, standards, and reference designs that can be adopted at pace - Coordinate delivery across identity, endpoint, network, cloud, and cyber architecture teams - Manage dependencies across multiple workstreams including identity transformation and network security - Oversee programme governance, including milestones, risks, issues, budgets, and reporting - Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Group and divisional IT teams to secure alignment and adoption - Manage key vendor relationships, ensuring delivery against scope, quality, and timelines - Support adoption and change across divisions, ensuring solutions are embedded and operationally sustainable - Ensure smooth transition of Zero Trust capabilities into BAU ownership and support models Skills & Experience: - Proven experience delivering Zero Trust or large-scale network/security transformation programmes - Strong background in enterprise security architecture and Zero Trust principles across identity, device, network, and cloud domains - Experience working with identity and access technologies such as Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, Intune, and Zscaler (or equivalent) - Ability to design and deliver at scale in complex, federated, multi-country organisations - Strong programme delivery capability including governance, planning, budgeting, risk and dependency management - Experience managing multiple stakeholders across Group and divisional IT environments - Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at senior and executive level - Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, MSP) highly desirable This is a high-impact leadership role for a delivery-focused cyber security professional who can bridge architecture and execution to deliver a global Zero Trust transformation across a complex enterprise landscape.

Network Security Architect Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Network Security Architect to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is on-site 5 days per week in Oxfordshire. There is flexible working hours and an earlier finish on a Friday. Remote working may be granted on occasion. This is a global role with an initial focus around Network segmentation. You will improve standards across the business and lead technical projects and work closely with technical colleagues and vendors. The current tech stack includes but is not limited to Fortigate, Cisco, SD-Wan and Palo Alto. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus (15%), annual leave, flexible working hours, pension scheme (matched up top 9%), life assurance, private medical, income protection, on-ste canteen and gym and many, many more perks! Network Security Architect - Key Skills: 10+ years hands on experience in network engineering and architecture, with at least 3+ years specialising in large-scale network segmentation 5+ years hands on experience implementing and managing industry leading network security solutions (NGFWs, NDR, SASE, CASB, WAF, NAC, ZTNA) Deep expertise in core networking technologies (SDWAN, MPLS, VPN, IPSec, VLANs etc) Detailed understanding of enterprise network transport protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP), infrastructure protocols (DNS, DHCP, BGP, SNMP), common application protocols (SMB, RDP, HTTP, FTP etc) and security protocols (TLS/SSL, IPSec, SSH, SAML, OAuth etc) Proven history of identifying, assessing and remediating network related security risks/misconfigurations Strong technical knowledge of a Microsoft based enterprise IT infrastructure Experience as an architect or lead on large projects spanning multiple countries and cultures Background of defining security standards and processes in large corporate IT environments Working knowledge of Cyber Security frameworks/methodologies (such as NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain etc) Network Security Architect Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website