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Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure) - SC Cleared Location: Fully Remote (occasional UK site visits) Rate: Up to 750 per day Contract: Long-term Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Role We are looking for an experienced Azure Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong infrastructure background to support a large-scale secure cloud transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. This role will suit a hands-on senior consultant who can operate across both architecture and engineering disciplines, delivering secure, scalable and resilient Azure infrastructure solutions within complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure solutions Deliver secure and scalable cloud architectures Support cloud migration and transformation initiatives Build and maintain Azure landing zones and governance frameworks Work across hybrid infrastructure environments Produce high and low-level technical designs Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation solutions Collaborate with security, networking and platform teams Ensure compliance with security and operational standards Provide technical leadership across cloud infrastructure delivery Required Skills & Experience Strong Azure architecture and cloud engineering experience Extensive infrastructure engineering background Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments Strong technical knowledge of: Azure IaaS and core platform services Azure networking and connectivity Identity and access management Hybrid cloud infrastructure Enterprise infrastructure technologies Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Bicep or ARM) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling Strong understanding of cloud security best practices Ability to work autonomously within complex technical environments Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills Experience within defence, government or secure delivery environments Kubernetes / AKS experience Exposure to DevSecOps practices Experience supporting large-scale enterprise cloud programmes Mandatory Requirements Active SC Clearance Sole UK National status Eligibility to work within highly secure UK environments Additional Information Fully remote working Occasional UK site visits required Long-term engagement Immediate availability preferred

Role: Senior Network Engineer/ACI Specialist Must be able to qualify for SC Cleared Inside ir35 Remote working Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support Cisco ACI fabrics in a large enterprise environment Configure and manage ACI tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts, and L3Outs Troubleshoot ACI policy, forwarding, and external connectivity issues Support integration with external network domains and security platforms Produce and review high-level and low-level network design documentation Engage with business, design and operational stakeholders, vendors, and internal delivery teams Required Skills & Experience Strong enterprise networking background In-depth routing and switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, L2/L3) Proven Cisco ACI design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience Strong understanding of high-availability and resilient network architectures Desirable Skills Fortinet Firewall implementation and troubleshooting experience Experience integrating Firewall platforms with Cisco ACI

Lead Solution Architect +6 months + +Hybrid working 3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 + 95 - 116 per hour +SC cleared role +Sole British national due to nature of the project We are seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to provide senior technical leadership across major digital programmes. This is a high-impact role responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the architecture that underpins digital products, platforms, and services. You will lead architectural direction across complex programmes, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, interoperable, and aligned to enterprise strategy and long-term business objectives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, architecture teams, and external delivery partners to drive technical excellence and deliver a cohesive digital ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead and govern solution architecture activities across major digital programmes Define and evolve enterprise architecture roadmaps aligned to business and digital transformation objectives Provide architectural oversight across cloud, enterprise, and integrated technology solutions Assess and validate technical proposals from delivery partners and suppliers Ensure all solutions meet required standards for cybersecurity, resilience, scalability, and interoperability Shape architecture strategy within RFPs, procurement activities, and delivery governance processes Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across multinational programmes Promote best practice architecture principles, standards, and governance across the Digital portfolio Essential Experience Proven experience leading architecture functions across large-scale enterprise programmes Strong background delivering solutions involving technologies such as Azure and SAP S/4HANA Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior and CXO level Strong expertise across Microsoft technologies, enterprise integration, and security Experience leading internal technical teams and managing external delivery partners Strong understanding of enterprise architecture governance and digital transformation Desirable Azure cloud certifications Experience within Defence, Aerospace, or highly regulated environments Exposure to multinational or complex international programmes If you'd like to discuss this Solution Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Enterprise Security Architect Inside IR35: 550 - 600 Hybrid: 2 days a week in London / Bristol Active SC Clearance required We're looking for an SC Cleared Enterprise Security Architect to support a major secure telecoms programme across mobile network, enterprise IT and cloud environments. You'll help define and maintain security architecture across 4G/5G core, RAN, OSS/BSS, AWS, SDN/NFV, Open RAN, edge computing and cloud migration workstreams, ensuring designs are secure, compliant and aligned to programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise security architecture across telecoms and enterprise IT systems Develop target-state security architectures aligned to business, regulatory and operational requirements Apply TOGAF, SABSA and ArchiMate across architecture artefacts and governance Design secure AWS, hybrid and cloud-native architectures Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security design reviews Define security patterns, standards and reference architectures Support assurance, governance, audit and secure-by-design delivery Collaborate with engineering, operations, risk, compliance and vendor teams Essential Experience Enterprise Security Architecture experience within telecoms, mobile networks or critical national infrastructure Strong understanding of 4G/5G core, RAN, IMS/signalling, OSS/BSS, NFV/SDN, telecom APIs and interconnect security Strong AWS cloud security architecture experience Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity security, encryption, SIEM/SOC integration and network segmentation Experience with telecoms security standards and regulations, including GSMA, NCSC, ISO 27001, NIS/NIS2 and GDPR Strong stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication skills

Solution Lead / Chief Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working 3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 + 95 - 116 per hour +SC cleared role +Sole British national due to nature of the project Job Overview: You'll play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge digital solutions for the defence sector. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to lead architectural strategies within complex aerospace and MOD environments, ensuring that all digital initiatives are secure, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals. Based in Reading with flexible hybrid working options, you will work on-site to support sensitive programmes, making a tangible impact on national and global defence capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic technical leadership within the Digital business stream, guiding the architecture of digital products, platforms, and services. Ensure all solutions across multinational defence programmes meet high standards of quality, security, interoperability, and scalability. Lead and mentor internal architecture teams and external partners, establishing best practices and architectural governance. Develop, maintain, and oversee enterprise architecture roadmap, aligning it with long-term transformation objectives. Assess technical proposals from partners, ensuring they are credible, cost-effective, and compliant with security and enterprise standards. Contribute to RFPs, procurement processes, and architectural reviews, embedding requirements from project inception. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure architectural decisions support strategic priorities and business growth. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements pertinent to defence projects. Qualifications & Skills: Proven extensive experience leading architecture in large-scale defence, aerospace, or digital transformation programmes (minimum two major programmes preferred). Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies, cloud (Azure), integration, and security. Demonstrable leadership and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with C-level executives. Relevant experience working within MOD, Defence Digital, or UK aerospace environments. Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Azure certifications) are desirable but not mandatory. Ability to assess complex technical proposals, articulate strategic architectural direction, and guide multi-disciplinary teams effectively. If you'd like to discuss this Solution Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Hays are now looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Project Manager for one of our local clients: 697 p/d Inside IR35 Candidates must have current DV Clearance Location is London 6 month+ contract In the role you will lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient IT infrastructure projects. You'll work across engineering teams and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to governance and architectural standards. What you'll be doing Leading the delivery of infrastructure projects across networks, cloud, hosting, and data centres Managing project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and governance in line with PMO frameworks Providing technical oversight - reviewing designs (HLD/LLD) and ensuring feasibility, security, and scalability Engaging senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and suppliers, translating technical detail into clear updates Managing third-party vendors, contracts (SoWs), and delivery against KPIs Identifying and mitigating risks, supporting assurance, compliance, and security accreditation processes Driving change and transition into live service, ensuring service readiness and operational handover What we're looking for Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - essential Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure or IT projects in secure or regulated environments Strong understanding of networks, on-prem, cloud, and enterprise IT infrastructure Ability to review and challenge technical designs (HLD/LLD) Experience working with secure systems, or high-assurance environments Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior and executive audiences Experience managing suppliers and working in multi-vendor environments Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid delivery If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy of your CV to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight - shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms - and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance . What experience you'll bring: Leadership: Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior stakeholder level with clients. Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery. Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles. Experience working within the Government sector strongly preferred. Modern and Enterprise Data Architecture: You should have practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns, including: Azure data systems (must have). Oracle / AWS experience is ideal. Knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake is ideal. Experience of large-scale data migration programmes. Data lake and lakehouse architectures. Event-driven and streaming architectures. Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles (applied pragmatically, not theoretically). Data product-oriented design approaches. You understand where traditional patterns remain appropriate - and where modern approaches add measurable value. Data Engineering & Platform Understanding: Strong knowledge of distributed processing (e.g. Apache Spark). Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem components. Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies. Understanding of ETL/ELT design trade-offs. Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD for data platforms. Understanding of how ML/AI workloads integrate into data architectures. Hands-on coding ability (e.g. Python, Java, R) is beneficial but not required. Governance, Security and Data Management Experience leading a discovery phase for a data transformation programme. Experience designing within structured architectural governance frameworks. Familiarity with government assurance processes and design authorities. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience designing for GDPR and UK public sector data protection requirements. Appreciation of infrastructure considerations and security boundaries in regulated cloud environments. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to influence architectural direction at senior stakeholder level. Clear and structured communicator - able to explain trade-offs and risks. Experience leading and mentoring architects and engineers. Comfortable operating within programme governance structures. Familiarity with Agile delivery models (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

DV Cleared Network Engineer Initially until the end of March 2028, with extensions Inside or IR35 2-3 days per week on site in the South West, with work from home This role is based on a network engineer with proven experience, operating at CCNP level or above, current certification is not a requirement, but ability must be demonstrable. The role delivers design refinement, implementation and test of network configurations with a focus on production of secure, repeatable solutions concurrent with producing supporting engineering documentation for all configuration elements. Skills and Experience Required: *Skills in Network Monitoring and Traffic Analysis to maintain performance, security, and service reliability. *Strong experience with Hardware and Software Configuration, supporting efficient deployment and life cycle management. *Competencies in producing Technical Documentation and knowledge sharing to enhance team knowledge and capability. *Able to support Strategic Network Infrastructure Planning to drive long term improvement and resilience. *Effective in Stakeholder Engagement and Communication, fostering trusted relationships across technical and non-technical groups. *Proven experience in exploiting ESXi 8.0.3 *Proven experience in exploiting vSphere 8.0.3. It is highly desirable to have demonstrable experience in: *Cisco Nexus *Cisco IOS XE *Leaf and Spine network architecture *VXLAN Overlay networks *Dual Cloud Dual Hub DMVPN Solutions *Layer 3 Multicast/PIM *Firewall IPS/IDS *AAA Management Platform eg ISE Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Role: Data Solutions Architect (SC Cleared) Contract: 3-6 months initial Day rate: 500pd- 550pd (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid working) We are working with a large-scale consultancy who require a Data Solutions Architect to work on an Azure Data project. The role will require someone who is SC Cleared and will be hybrid working, based in London. Responsibilities: Design secure, scalable data solutions across application, data, integration, infrastructure and security domains. Architect cloud data platforms and analytics stacks (e.g. Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric) including distributed processing (Spark). Translate functional and non-functional requirements (security, performance, availability, resilience) into resilient target architectures. Define current-state, target-state and transition architectures, including phased roadmaps and dependency-aware migration plans. Apply platform engineering practices (IaC, CI/CD, DevOps) aligned to landing-zone/enterprise-scale guardrails (e.g. Azure CAF). Design modern enterprise integration patterns (APIs, event-driven and service-based approaches). Produce clear, auditable artefacts for governance and assurance (HLD/LLD, ADRs, options appraisals). Act as design authority lead design reviews/ARBs, communicate trade-offs, and support build-phase conformance. Support delivery reporting/RAID, knowledge transfer, capability uplift, and exit/transition planning with complete handover documentation. Essential requirements Active SC clearance and experience working in regulated environments. Strong solution architecture background across data, cloud, security and integration. Hands-on knowledge of Azure data services, Databricks/Fabric, and modern analytics patterns. Ability to create and defend architecture artefacts and influence senior technical stakeholders. Please note, to be successful for the role and due to time frames, you must hold active SC Clearance. If you are interested in the role provide an up to date CV for consideration and apply now!

*£450 p/d inside ir35 & multiple roles available* The Role Database modelling with Power Utilities domain Your responsibilities: * Design and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models that support both operational and analytical needs * Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data models * Perform data profiling and analysis to understand data quality issues and identify opportunities for improvement * Implement best practices for data modelling, including normalization, denormalization, and indexing strategies * Lead data architecture discussions and present data modelling solutions to technical and non-technical audiences * Mentor and guide junior data modelers and data architects within the team * Continuously evaluate data modelling tools and techniques to enhance team efficiency and productivity Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * 5+ years of experience in data modelling, data architecture, or a similar role * Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL * Experience with data modelling tools such as Erwin, IBM InfoSphere Data Architect, or similar * Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Power Transmission and Distribution domain LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

A Security Solution Architect is required for an initial 2 month contract which is likely to extend. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week on site in Sheffield and is inside ir35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Role Description: Our client is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the organisation. One of the pillars of that programme is Privileged Access Management (PAM). They are working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements. We are seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Key skills and experience: Cybersecurity Expertise: *Experience as a Solution Architect with knowledge of identity & access management, and especially PAM. *Strong experience documenting High-Level and Low-Level designs. *Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level. *Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes. *Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea/Thycotic and OneIdentity. Qualifications & Certifications: *CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate. Platform & Technology: *BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs. *Working proficiency in Jira for project & tasks management. *Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.