Infrastructure Engineer 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid, Edinburgh Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: - Work closely with business colleagues, suppliers, and managed service providers to support delivery of the design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of critical cloud services. This should include cloud expertise, including key IaaS, PaaS and SaaS technologies such as IAM, Networking, Storage, Compute and Governance, particularly for Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Azure. - Day to day operation, monitoring and management of the Oracle and Azure cloud environments, ensuring quick and effective deployments using Infrastructure as Code - Lead and enhance Cloud Security operations, including but not limited to identity and access management, vulnerability management, logging, monitoring, and incident response. - Initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems and determine future preventative measures. - Use information security practices and available security controls to contribute to protecting solutions and services. - Design, Build, Configure, Implement, Administer and Support infrastructure solutions and services, for example, networking and physical infrastructure, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software, open-source packages and solutions, or virtual and cloud computing. - Use information security practices and available security controls to contribute to protecting solutions and services. - Review systems designs to ensure the security and compliance of the design, the selection of appropriate technology, the efficient use of resources, and the integration of multiple systems. - Take ownership of issues end to end, investigating problems across systems, processes and services; understanding whether issues are strategic, tactical or operational; and ensuring resolution, mitigation, or appropriate handover. - Translate designs into delivery, producing logical and physical designs, creating detailed designs, and designing systems with managed risk, appropriate complexity, and meaningful business or technical impact. - Support the shaping and implementation/ongoing establishment and maturing of IT Architecture Design/Review Boards and Governance within SPPA. Select and contribute to appropriate design standards, methods, and tools, and ensure they are applied effectively - Contribute to continuous improvement, including implementing remedies and preventative measures, taking inputs from multiple sources, and establishing coherent, effective frameworks. - Understand and apply modern development standards, explaining the key principles and applying them to your work. - Apply core technical and testing skills, including executing test scripts, understanding the role of testing, documenting work using required standards and tools, and troubleshooting issues across multiple technology capabilities. Essential Skills & Experience: - An in-depth knowledge of MS Azure is critical to this role, as is knowledge of the wider Microsoft product suite and Linux. Oracle knowledge is also required. Knowledge of securely integrating MS Azure with other cloud platforms is highly desirable. - Demonstrable experience managing and maintaining infrastructure systems in a structured environment. - Experience implementing changes and updates to infrastructure systems, ensuring minimal disruption. - Experience using and supporting scripting and software tools, in particular a knowledge of Python and MS DevOps platforms is required - Experience of sitting on Change and Architecture Boards and/or present to them, to ensure compliant and secure services are developed in line with best practice and architectural principles - A confident and clear communicator with high quality verbal and written communication skills - Calm and courteous demeanour when faced with difficult/challenging circumstances - Able to plan and deliver assigned responsibilities to quality and time without close ongoing support/supervision - Able to thrive in situations where information is only partially available and requires to be gathered by discussion with other stakeholders - Inquisitive, self-motivated, resilient and results-driven Desirable Qualifications Information/Cyber Security Analyst/Senior Analyst knowledge This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply. Always use these settings
Jun 07, 2026
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Infrastructure Engineer 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid, Edinburgh Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: - Work closely with business colleagues, suppliers, and managed service providers to support delivery of the design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of critical cloud services. This should include cloud expertise, including key IaaS, PaaS and SaaS technologies such as IAM, Networking, Storage, Compute and Governance, particularly for Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Azure. - Day to day operation, monitoring and management of the Oracle and Azure cloud environments, ensuring quick and effective deployments using Infrastructure as Code - Lead and enhance Cloud Security operations, including but not limited to identity and access management, vulnerability management, logging, monitoring, and incident response. - Initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems and determine future preventative measures. - Use information security practices and available security controls to contribute to protecting solutions and services. - Design, Build, Configure, Implement, Administer and Support infrastructure solutions and services, for example, networking and physical infrastructure, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software, open-source packages and solutions, or virtual and cloud computing. - Use information security practices and available security controls to contribute to protecting solutions and services. - Review systems designs to ensure the security and compliance of the design, the selection of appropriate technology, the efficient use of resources, and the integration of multiple systems. - Take ownership of issues end to end, investigating problems across systems, processes and services; understanding whether issues are strategic, tactical or operational; and ensuring resolution, mitigation, or appropriate handover. - Translate designs into delivery, producing logical and physical designs, creating detailed designs, and designing systems with managed risk, appropriate complexity, and meaningful business or technical impact. - Support the shaping and implementation/ongoing establishment and maturing of IT Architecture Design/Review Boards and Governance within SPPA. Select and contribute to appropriate design standards, methods, and tools, and ensure they are applied effectively - Contribute to continuous improvement, including implementing remedies and preventative measures, taking inputs from multiple sources, and establishing coherent, effective frameworks. - Understand and apply modern development standards, explaining the key principles and applying them to your work. - Apply core technical and testing skills, including executing test scripts, understanding the role of testing, documenting work using required standards and tools, and troubleshooting issues across multiple technology capabilities. Essential Skills & Experience: - An in-depth knowledge of MS Azure is critical to this role, as is knowledge of the wider Microsoft product suite and Linux. Oracle knowledge is also required. Knowledge of securely integrating MS Azure with other cloud platforms is highly desirable. - Demonstrable experience managing and maintaining infrastructure systems in a structured environment. - Experience implementing changes and updates to infrastructure systems, ensuring minimal disruption. - Experience using and supporting scripting and software tools, in particular a knowledge of Python and MS DevOps platforms is required - Experience of sitting on Change and Architecture Boards and/or present to them, to ensure compliant and secure services are developed in line with best practice and architectural principles - A confident and clear communicator with high quality verbal and written communication skills - Calm and courteous demeanour when faced with difficult/challenging circumstances - Able to plan and deliver assigned responsibilities to quality and time without close ongoing support/supervision - Able to thrive in situations where information is only partially available and requires to be gathered by discussion with other stakeholders - Inquisitive, self-motivated, resilient and results-driven Desirable Qualifications Information/Cyber Security Analyst/Senior Analyst knowledge This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply. Always use these settings
Role Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Test engineer with expertise in Identity and Access management (IAM) back-end validation. Skilled in identity orchestration, API testing, data ingestion and transformation, and event-driven (Pub/Sub) architectures. This role focuses on testing secure, scalable identity and access workflows across Google Cloud Platform, integrating identity services with custom APIs, Pub/Sub pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Using an automation first approach, you will collaborate closely with tech leads, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Application Engineering teams to thoroughly test robust IAM, identity lifecycle workflows, and secure service integrations that support enterprise-level cloud and Identity operations. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain an automated test framework and suites for API, event, and graph-based services (Python/PyTest). Define and execute test plans/cases/data aligned to requirements and technical specs; maintain FR/NFR traceability. Validate IAM concepts and access models (RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC) and test decision points "as code" (policy-as-code). Perform API automation, contract testing, and replay/reprocessing scenarios. Validate graph data (nodes/relationships/hop logic) and event lineage/change behaviour. Experience in Neo4J is preferred. Produce regulatory evidence as required; support entry/exit criteria and test governance activities. Create/manage Jenkins pipelines to manage tests executions and reporting as part of CI/CD. Log, track, and drive defects through triage to closure (JIRA/ Zephyr); communicate progress to stakeholders. Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams; contribute to improving testability and quality. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 05, 2026
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Role Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Test engineer with expertise in Identity and Access management (IAM) back-end validation. Skilled in identity orchestration, API testing, data ingestion and transformation, and event-driven (Pub/Sub) architectures. This role focuses on testing secure, scalable identity and access workflows across Google Cloud Platform, integrating identity services with custom APIs, Pub/Sub pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Using an automation first approach, you will collaborate closely with tech leads, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Application Engineering teams to thoroughly test robust IAM, identity lifecycle workflows, and secure service integrations that support enterprise-level cloud and Identity operations. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain an automated test framework and suites for API, event, and graph-based services (Python/PyTest). Define and execute test plans/cases/data aligned to requirements and technical specs; maintain FR/NFR traceability. Validate IAM concepts and access models (RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC) and test decision points "as code" (policy-as-code). Perform API automation, contract testing, and replay/reprocessing scenarios. Validate graph data (nodes/relationships/hop logic) and event lineage/change behaviour. Experience in Neo4J is preferred. Produce regulatory evidence as required; support entry/exit criteria and test governance activities. Create/manage Jenkins pipelines to manage tests executions and reporting as part of CI/CD. Log, track, and drive defects through triage to closure (JIRA/ Zephyr); communicate progress to stakeholders. Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams; contribute to improving testability and quality. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Automation Test Engineer Contract - Rate (D.o.E) Sheffield - Hybrid (up to 3 days in office) Role Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Test engineer with expertise in Identity and Access management (IAM) back-end validation. Skilled in identity orchestration, API testing, data ingestion and transformation, and event-driven (Pub/Sub) architectures. This role focuses on testing secure, scalable identity and access workflows across Google Cloud Platform, integrating identity services with custom APIs, Pub/Sub pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Using an automation first approach, you will collaborate closely with tech leads, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Application Engineering teams to thoroughly test robust IAM, identity lifecycle workflows, and secure service integrations that support enterprise-level cloud and Identity operations. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain an automated test framework and suites for API, event, and graph-based services (Python/PyTest). Define and execute test plans/cases/data aligned to requirements and technical specs; maintain FR/NFR traceability. Validate IAM concepts and access models (RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC) and test decision points "as code" (policy-as-code). Perform API automation, contract testing, and replay/reprocessing scenarios. Validate graph data (nodes/relationships/hop logic) and event lineage/change behaviour. Experience in Neo4J is preferred. Produce regulatory evidence as required; support entry/exit criteria and test governance activities. Create/manage Jenkins pipelines to manage tests executions and reporting as part of CI/CD. Log, track, and drive defects through triage to closure (JIRA/ Zephyr); communicate progress to stakeholders. Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams; contribute to improving testability and quality. Skills required Deep IAM domain knowledge Solid experience of at least 3 years in a senior automation role, skilled in creating frameworks with strong coding experience e.g Java, Playwright, Python, Typescript, Cypher, Scala and API tooling (such as Insomnia, Apidog or Postman) Graph and event-driven validation Automation-first test experience Layered test architecture Risk-based test prioritisation RBAC / ABAC / ReBAC / PBAC OPA / Rego policy testing Policy explainability validation REST API automation, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Consumer-driven contract testing Replay and reprocessing testing Graph data validation (Neo4j) Containerised test execution Cloud testing approaches and methodology, especially GCP, but also AWS, Azure, Entra, Ali Cloud and other systems such as ServiceNow, AD, ADLDS Some knowledge of JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, NeoLoad or similar tools for load, stress, and volume testing including any licensing requirements, configuration, dashboards and reporting Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) Graph platform engineering, Neo4j Basics GDBMS Performance Analysis Testing functions and decision points "As Code", such as Policy as code Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Experience of GitOps Repos. Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ
Jun 05, 2026
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Senior Automation Test Engineer Contract - Rate (D.o.E) Sheffield - Hybrid (up to 3 days in office) Role Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Test engineer with expertise in Identity and Access management (IAM) back-end validation. Skilled in identity orchestration, API testing, data ingestion and transformation, and event-driven (Pub/Sub) architectures. This role focuses on testing secure, scalable identity and access workflows across Google Cloud Platform, integrating identity services with custom APIs, Pub/Sub pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Using an automation first approach, you will collaborate closely with tech leads, Cloud Security, DevOps, and Application Engineering teams to thoroughly test robust IAM, identity lifecycle workflows, and secure service integrations that support enterprise-level cloud and Identity operations. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain an automated test framework and suites for API, event, and graph-based services (Python/PyTest). Define and execute test plans/cases/data aligned to requirements and technical specs; maintain FR/NFR traceability. Validate IAM concepts and access models (RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC) and test decision points "as code" (policy-as-code). Perform API automation, contract testing, and replay/reprocessing scenarios. Validate graph data (nodes/relationships/hop logic) and event lineage/change behaviour. Experience in Neo4J is preferred. Produce regulatory evidence as required; support entry/exit criteria and test governance activities. Create/manage Jenkins pipelines to manage tests executions and reporting as part of CI/CD. Log, track, and drive defects through triage to closure (JIRA/ Zephyr); communicate progress to stakeholders. Collaborate with Cloud Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams; contribute to improving testability and quality. Skills required Deep IAM domain knowledge Solid experience of at least 3 years in a senior automation role, skilled in creating frameworks with strong coding experience e.g Java, Playwright, Python, Typescript, Cypher, Scala and API tooling (such as Insomnia, Apidog or Postman) Graph and event-driven validation Automation-first test experience Layered test architecture Risk-based test prioritisation RBAC / ABAC / ReBAC / PBAC OPA / Rego policy testing Policy explainability validation REST API automation, API Gateway testing, Batch ETL testing Consumer-driven contract testing Replay and reprocessing testing Graph data validation (Neo4j) Containerised test execution Cloud testing approaches and methodology, especially GCP, but also AWS, Azure, Entra, Ali Cloud and other systems such as ServiceNow, AD, ADLDS Some knowledge of JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, NeoLoad or similar tools for load, stress, and volume testing including any licensing requirements, configuration, dashboards and reporting Experience of testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) Graph platform engineering, Neo4j Basics GDBMS Performance Analysis Testing functions and decision points "As Code", such as Policy as code Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tooling Good experience of executing defined test plans including coordination, tracking and reporting Positive team player working as part of the overall test team, Any exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, Identity warehousing, and working with protocols and formats for data ingestion such as SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC and CSV DevOps & CI/CD Integration - Experience of GitOps Repos. Ability to integrate automation tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement shift-left testing practices Pub Sub and MQ
Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation
Jun 03, 2026
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Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation
Base Location: Reading / Havant / Perth Salary: 600 per day Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you'll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and oversight to the group Data & Analytics platform team. Responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and scalability of analytics platform services. Deliver full automation of the deployment of Data & Analytics platform services via Infrastructure as code. Help to set development standards, configure operational support processes and provide technical assurance. Provide support to Data & Analytics platform users and internal development teams interacting with the Data & Analytics platform services. What do you need? Extensive experience of deploying Azure and ideally AWS cloud resources and be fully conversant with agile and DevOps development methodology. Extensive experience in using Terraform to deploy cloud resources as infrastructure as code. Excellent understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with related tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Strong knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python and Azure CLI and proven experience with automation runbooks, VM maintenance scripts and SQL. Strong understanding of cloud access control and governance such as RBAC and IAM. Strong knowledge on Cloud Networking (Azure) such as private endpoints, Firewalls, NSGs, NAT gateways and route tables. Good knowledge in Microsoft Entra ID such as managing App registrations, Enterprise Apps, AD groups, managed identities and Privileged Identity Management. Proven experience in IaaS such as virtual machines - both Windows and Linux. Familiarity with server patching and maintenance. Strong understanding of security best practices within Azure and ideally AWS. Experience of configuring cloud data services (preferably Databricks) in Azure and ideally AWS. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple technical and non-technical teams. What happens now? After submitting your application for the Data and Analytics Senior Development Operations Engineer role, we understand you're eager to hear back. We value your time and interest, and if your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days. We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.
Oct 08, 2025
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Base Location: Reading / Havant / Perth Salary: 600 per day Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you'll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and oversight to the group Data & Analytics platform team. Responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and scalability of analytics platform services. Deliver full automation of the deployment of Data & Analytics platform services via Infrastructure as code. Help to set development standards, configure operational support processes and provide technical assurance. Provide support to Data & Analytics platform users and internal development teams interacting with the Data & Analytics platform services. What do you need? Extensive experience of deploying Azure and ideally AWS cloud resources and be fully conversant with agile and DevOps development methodology. Extensive experience in using Terraform to deploy cloud resources as infrastructure as code. Excellent understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with related tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Strong knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python and Azure CLI and proven experience with automation runbooks, VM maintenance scripts and SQL. Strong understanding of cloud access control and governance such as RBAC and IAM. Strong knowledge on Cloud Networking (Azure) such as private endpoints, Firewalls, NSGs, NAT gateways and route tables. Good knowledge in Microsoft Entra ID such as managing App registrations, Enterprise Apps, AD groups, managed identities and Privileged Identity Management. Proven experience in IaaS such as virtual machines - both Windows and Linux. Familiarity with server patching and maintenance. Strong understanding of security best practices within Azure and ideally AWS. Experience of configuring cloud data services (preferably Databricks) in Azure and ideally AWS. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple technical and non-technical teams. What happens now? After submitting your application for the Data and Analytics Senior Development Operations Engineer role, we understand you're eager to hear back. We value your time and interest, and if your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days. We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.
Cloud Architect - MOD DV - Perm Location: Corsham, 4 days on-site Clearance: Active MOD DV - Must have DV in place, no scope for sponsorship Salary : £80,000 - £95,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has opened up to join one of Google Cloud's primary technical partners, as they push on with a new programme of work in the UK Defence sector, utilising cutting edge Cloud technologies. The role suits a Cloud Architect with a defence background that has an interest in utilising their AWS/Azure experience and up-skilling with GCP certifications and a training programme. As well as applying any existing GCP experience. About the role As a Cloud Architect you will be responsible for designing and advising on secure cloud architectures within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring compliance with UK and international standards. You will work with clients across sectors to assess risks, implement robust security controls, and guide secure cloud adoption strategies. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud-native security, regulatory frameworks, and the ability to translate technical risks into business impact. Part of this role, you will be required to obtain GCP certification. What You'll Do: Design and implement secure architectures, incorporating identity, access management, encryption, and network security. Conduct cloud security assessments and gap analyses for UK-based organisations. Advise on compliance with UK regulations (e.g. GDPR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO 27001). Develop and enforce cloud security policies, procedures, and governance models. Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management initiatives. Configure and manage security tools such as Google SecOps tooling, Security Command Center, Cloud Armour, and VPC Service Controls. Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines. Support incident response planning and cloud-specific disaster recovery strategies. Stay up to date with GCP security features, UK regulatory changes, and emerging threats. Requirements What You'll Bring Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in cloud security. Strong knowledge of: Security services (IAM, Cloud KMS, VPC Service Controls, etc.) UK data protection and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ICO guidance) Identity federation, SSO, and role-based access control Network segmentation and firewall configuration in cloud environments. Logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration (e.g. Splunk, Chronicle) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager). Desirable: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification. Experience with UK public sector or regulated industries (e.g. finance, healthcare). Familiarity with container security (GKE, Kubernetes RBAC, image scanning). Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) for automation and tooling. Experience with incident response in cloud-native environments. Previous consultancy experience within UK public sector organisations. If you're interested in the above, reach out to or apply 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.
Oct 07, 2025
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Cloud Architect - MOD DV - Perm Location: Corsham, 4 days on-site Clearance: Active MOD DV - Must have DV in place, no scope for sponsorship Salary : £80,000 - £95,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has opened up to join one of Google Cloud's primary technical partners, as they push on with a new programme of work in the UK Defence sector, utilising cutting edge Cloud technologies. The role suits a Cloud Architect with a defence background that has an interest in utilising their AWS/Azure experience and up-skilling with GCP certifications and a training programme. As well as applying any existing GCP experience. About the role As a Cloud Architect you will be responsible for designing and advising on secure cloud architectures within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring compliance with UK and international standards. You will work with clients across sectors to assess risks, implement robust security controls, and guide secure cloud adoption strategies. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud-native security, regulatory frameworks, and the ability to translate technical risks into business impact. Part of this role, you will be required to obtain GCP certification. What You'll Do: Design and implement secure architectures, incorporating identity, access management, encryption, and network security. Conduct cloud security assessments and gap analyses for UK-based organisations. Advise on compliance with UK regulations (e.g. GDPR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO 27001). Develop and enforce cloud security policies, procedures, and governance models. Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management initiatives. Configure and manage security tools such as Google SecOps tooling, Security Command Center, Cloud Armour, and VPC Service Controls. Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines. Support incident response planning and cloud-specific disaster recovery strategies. Stay up to date with GCP security features, UK regulatory changes, and emerging threats. Requirements What You'll Bring Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in cloud security. Strong knowledge of: Security services (IAM, Cloud KMS, VPC Service Controls, etc.) UK data protection and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ICO guidance) Identity federation, SSO, and role-based access control Network segmentation and firewall configuration in cloud environments. Logging, monitoring, and SIEM integration (e.g. Splunk, Chronicle) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager). Desirable: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification. Experience with UK public sector or regulated industries (e.g. finance, healthcare). Familiarity with container security (GKE, Kubernetes RBAC, image scanning). Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) for automation and tooling. Experience with incident response in cloud-native environments. Previous consultancy experience within UK public sector organisations. If you're interested in the above, reach out to or apply 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.
Amtis professional Ltd
Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
DevOps Engineer - Remote -1 Day P/W Burton On Trent - £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits AWS, Azure, CI/CD, Terraform, Git, Python, ARM, Kubernetes Role Overview We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to design, implement and maintain robust cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure platforms. This role plays a pivotal part in enabling continuous integration and delivery, ensuring system reliability, embedding security best practices, and actively contributing to team development through knowledge sharing. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage scalable, secure infrastructure in AWS and Azure Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps Implement and manage monitoring, alerting and logging systems (e.g. Datadog, Logic Monitor, SolarWinds) Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Ensure compliance with security policies; manage IAM, PIM and RBAC access controls Respond to incidents and contribute to root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align DevOps practices with wider project goals Ensure adherence to regulatory standards including CQC , GDP , NMC , GPhC , and ICO relevant to the role Remain fully informed of responsibilities relating to Infection Prevention and Control Technical Skills & Experience Cloud Platforms - Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure. Any relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Architect, AZ-104, AZ-305) DevOps & CI/CD - Strong grasp of DevOps principles. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins. AZ-400 certification desirable Containerisation - Experience with AKS/EKS, Proficiency in AWS CloudFormation or ARM templates Scripting & Automation - Proficient in PowerShell, Bash, or Python Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Certified: Terraform Associate preferred Monitoring & Observability - Familiarity with tools like Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana Security & Compliance - Strong understanding of IAM, cloud security, compliance frameworks Cloud Platform Expertise: Proven experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) DevOps & CI/CD: Strong understanding of DevOps principles and hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Azure Kubernetes Service: Proven experience designing and managing AKS clusters Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts, and container orchestration Azure DevOps: Advanced pipeline configuration for container builds and deployments Additional certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Specialist or similar container-focused Azure cert Azure Monitor for containers: Implement comprehensive monitoring for AKS workloads Azure Key Vault integration: Secure secrets management for containerized applications Azure Policy for Kubernetes: Implement governance and compliance for container workloads Azure Arc: If relevant, managing hybrid/multi-cluster scenarios Security & Compliance: Solid grasp of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, and compliance frameworks. Collaboration & Mentorship: Excellent communication skills with a passion for mentoring, documentation, and enabling others through knowledge sharing. For immediate consideration apply now!
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
DevOps Engineer - Remote -1 Day P/W Burton On Trent - £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits AWS, Azure, CI/CD, Terraform, Git, Python, ARM, Kubernetes Role Overview We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to design, implement and maintain robust cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure platforms. This role plays a pivotal part in enabling continuous integration and delivery, ensuring system reliability, embedding security best practices, and actively contributing to team development through knowledge sharing. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage scalable, secure infrastructure in AWS and Azure Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps Implement and manage monitoring, alerting and logging systems (e.g. Datadog, Logic Monitor, SolarWinds) Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Ensure compliance with security policies; manage IAM, PIM and RBAC access controls Respond to incidents and contribute to root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align DevOps practices with wider project goals Ensure adherence to regulatory standards including CQC , GDP , NMC , GPhC , and ICO relevant to the role Remain fully informed of responsibilities relating to Infection Prevention and Control Technical Skills & Experience Cloud Platforms - Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure. Any relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Architect, AZ-104, AZ-305) DevOps & CI/CD - Strong grasp of DevOps principles. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins. AZ-400 certification desirable Containerisation - Experience with AKS/EKS, Proficiency in AWS CloudFormation or ARM templates Scripting & Automation - Proficient in PowerShell, Bash, or Python Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Certified: Terraform Associate preferred Monitoring & Observability - Familiarity with tools like Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana Security & Compliance - Strong understanding of IAM, cloud security, compliance frameworks Cloud Platform Expertise: Proven experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) DevOps & CI/CD: Strong understanding of DevOps principles and hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Azure Kubernetes Service: Proven experience designing and managing AKS clusters Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts, and container orchestration Azure DevOps: Advanced pipeline configuration for container builds and deployments Additional certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Specialist or similar container-focused Azure cert Azure Monitor for containers: Implement comprehensive monitoring for AKS workloads Azure Key Vault integration: Secure secrets management for containerized applications Azure Policy for Kubernetes: Implement governance and compliance for container workloads Azure Arc: If relevant, managing hybrid/multi-cluster scenarios Security & Compliance: Solid grasp of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, and compliance frameworks. Collaboration & Mentorship: Excellent communication skills with a passion for mentoring, documentation, and enabling others through knowledge sharing. For immediate consideration apply now!
