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Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you passionate about transforming enterprise data into meaningful insights? Do you thrive in innovative environments where you can shape the future of data architecture? If so, our client is looking for you! Join us as a Semantic Graph & Ontology Architect and play a pivotal role in developing a Smart Data Fabric that unifies various data sources like Snowflake, SharePoint, and ERP systems, all while enhancing AI capabilities through a sophisticated semantic, graph-native foundation. Role: Semantic Graph & Ontology Architect Duration: 6 Months (extension options) Location: Fully Remote Rate: Competitive (outside ir35) How You'll Make an Impact: As a hands-on leader, you will: Graph & Semantic Architecture: Design scalable graph schemas (LPG and/or RDF/OWL) to meet semantic and inference requirements. Author and optimise queries using Cypher, Gremlin, and SPARQL for seamless data traversal and reasoning. Define canonical entity models and mapping layers to integrate diverse data sources. Ontology Engineering & Reasoning: Create and maintain formal ontologies and taxonomies while governing their versioning and lifecycle. Implement logical inference for agent decision-making and ensure workflow integrity. Establish standards for semantic consistency and data quality checks. Hybrid Semantic Layer (Graph + Logic): Design a hybrid semantic layer that combines graph context with business logic for enhanced search and knowledge contextualization. Model RACI/RBAC as graph edges/nodes, embedding compliance rules for auditability. APIs, Patterns & Collaboration: Define clean API layers for semantic enrichment and retrieval; deliver reference implementations. Collaborate with platform engineers for agent connectivity and tool discovery patterns. Partner with data, platform, and security teams for governance and observability. Quality, Performance & Governance: Set performance budgets to ensure efficient query execution and prevent issues. Establish lineage and governance artefacts like semantic catalogues and audit trails. Document standards and mentor engineers in adopting graph and semantic patterns. What You Bring: A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. 7-12 years of experience in graph databases, semantic modelling, and ontology engineering. Expertise in query languages like Cypher, Gremlin, and SPARQL, with a strong understanding of LPG vs RDF/OWL tradeoffs. Hands-on experience with Neo4j, AWS Neptune, TigerGraph, or Stardog in a production environment. Proficiency in mapping enterprise data (Snowflake, MongoDB, SharePoint, ERP) into graph and ontology layers. A solid grasp of RBAC/RACI, data governance, lineage, and security controls. Ability to design clean APIs for semantic enrichment and retrieval. Familiarity with AWS services (IAM, VPC, S3, EKS/ECS/Lambda) in collaboration with platform teams. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ontology tooling (Prot g , SHACL/SWRL) and reasoning engines. Prior delivery of enterprise knowledge graphs supporting workflows and audit trails. Exposure to vector retrieval and how graph context informs data re-ranking. Knowledge of observability tools like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana. Why Join Us? This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of data innovation in the energy sector! If you are eager to make a significant impact and collaborate with talented professionals, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a journey to redefine how data drives decision-making in our client's organisation. Let's build a smarter future together! How to Apply: If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're a great fit, please answer screening questions during application and submit your CV. Join our client and help shape the future of data engineering! We can't wait to welcome you aboard! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Are you a Senior Engineer looking to take that next step in your career with one of the UKs best and most established engineering Facilities Management companies? If so, this a rare opportunity to join their team in a engineering management role. Why would you consider working for this business? They are profitable, expanding, investing in people's careers and offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package of over 55,000, a company car with fuel card, company pension scheme of up to 6% of your salary and an annual bonus. You'll be working with other members of the team, as well as by yourself, taking calls when other issues arise and attending big names retailers and distribution centres. It's fast paced and each working day is never the same. Now really is a fantastic time to be joining a rapidly growing business that is quickly becoming the "go-to" company within their field. Responsibilities of a Senior Door Engineer You'll be reporting to the Doors and Security Manager and be expected to be in control of the maintenance, service, and repairs of automatic swing and sliding automated entrance systems as well as Industrial doors within a local postcode area. Other technicians will call if they have issues, and you'll play a key part in arranging future interviews for potential new members of staff. Each day you'll also be working with an assortment of equipment from Automatic Doors to Industrial roller shutters, You will be expected to manage your own work in progress, ensure all relevant paperwork is completed accurately, whilst communicating with your line manager of any issues the area is experiencing. You'll attend regular training courses and management meetings whilst being an active team player sustaining the company's fantastic reputation and future growth. Essential requirements of a successful Senior Door Engineer EN16005, IPAF, PASMA Previous practical experience working on swing, sliding entrance systems and industrial door systems Confident in your product knowledge and able to offer advice to other quickly when required Electrical, welding or hydraulics experience Strong leadership skills Working to deadlines and time management Problem solving Salary and Benefits for a Senior Door Engineer: Attractive starting salary package of 55,500 basic OTE circa 65k+ in your first year Overtime rates paid at 1.5 minimum Paid from when you leave home to when you return home and attending office On-call support for the team and attend if necessary Company vehicle and fuel card 25 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays (33 total) Company pension scheme Company performance related bonus worth thousands. PPE and Uniform supplied Ongoing manufacturer and people management training If you're interested in this Senior Door Engineer opportunity and looking to join a leader in their field, This could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now!

Fire & Security Engineer Salary: £43,680-£49,920 basic salary, equivalent to £21-£24 per hour Location: Oxford, covering Oxford, West Home Counties and surrounding areas Type of Work and Hours: Full-time, permanent, field-based, Monday to Friday, 40-hour standard week Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for a better regional patch, a stronger hourly rate and a package that properly rewards your time? This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Fire & Security Engineer to join a well-established engineering business offering a competitive basic salary, paid travel after the first 30 minutes, strong overtime rates and a manageable on-call rota. The role will suit an experienced engineer based in or around Oxford who wants varied work across Oxford, the West Home Counties and surrounding areas, without being tied to excessive long-distance travel every week. Our client is looking for someone confident across service, maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and small works on fire and security systems. You will be working across a varied customer base, supporting systems including fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and door entry, with additional experience across gates, barriers or related systems considered a real advantage. Job Description As Fire & Security Engineer, your duties will include: Carrying out service, maintenance, fault-finding and repair works on fire and security systems Working across fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and door entry systems Completing small works, remedial works, minor installations and system upgrades Diagnosing faults on panels, circuits, components, cabling and associated equipment Liaising professionally with clients and site contacts while completing works Completing job reports, risk assessments, method statements and service documentation Ensuring all works are completed safely and in line with relevant standards and procedures Managing van stock, tools and equipment to support efficient first-time fixes Participating in the on-call rota when required Person Specification Suitable applicants will ideally have: Previous experience as a Fire & Security Engineer, Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer or multi-skilled systems engineer Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience across fire and/or security systems Practical knowledge of CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and door entry systems Experience with a range of manufacturers such as Protec, C-Tec, Gent, Advanced, Notifier, Morley, Paxton, ACT, Galaxy, Texecom, Hikvision or similar Ability to work independently in a field-based role and manage a regional workload Good customer communication skills and a professional approach on site Strong health & safety awareness and ability to work in live customer environments Full UK driving licence Experience with gates, barriers, disabled refuge or nurse call systems would be advantageous but is not essential This role offers a basic salary of £43,680-£49,920, equivalent to £21-£24 per hour, based on a 40-hour working week. Travel is paid after the first 30 minutes, overtime is paid after 8 hours at 1.5x, with lates and weekends paid at 2x. There is also optional on-call available, up to a maximum of 1 in 12, with a £250 bonus. A van, tools, mobile and laptop are provided. If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer in the Oxford area and feel your current role is no longer offering the rate, patch or progression you want, this is a strong opportunity to make a move into a well-paid, stable and varied field-based position. To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.

Location These roles may be located in one of the following locations; Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, this role will be based at Benton Park View from September 2025, and then at 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'. Do you want to solve large-scale security challenges, designing resilient architectures, leading threat mitigation, and embedding security across modern cloud-native services? We are looking for a Senior Security Architect who: Has proven experience as a Security Architect within complex, large-scale digital or government environments. Has a strong understanding of secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture and cloud-native security. Has experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams delivering user-centric services. Has the ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex security concepts clearly. Can demonstrate experience of shaping architecture standards, roadmaps and governance frameworks. Has a passion for mentoring others and developing organisational capability. As our Security Architect, you will use your technical knowledge, architecture design knowledge and development skills to help secure services used by millions of people against cyber threats. DWP is a huge and complex organisation. We have unique architectural and security challenges that you won't find in other roles. The reason for this vacancy is provide a security architect to provide advice and guidance to this team. This role will involve our Corporate Centre Services function. We also welcome applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds including those with academic, consultancy and military experience, who hold a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification (or willing to work towards obtaining the qualification), or a Master's degree in Information Security. Job description The Security Architect will provide guidance and advice ranging from scoping IT Health Checks, providing guidance in risk assessment, providing security guidance, checking the cloud posture management platform for vulnerabilities. Projects may involve online identity and verification, telephone based identity and verification. DWP is looking to provide a strategic platform within the identity and trust team that will allow secure and safe communication for its users with its services. The team is made up of a number of architects, so relationships will need to be built with other teams, the security community and the design authority. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design and delivery of secure architectures, ensuring security controls are embedded from the outset of product development. Developing and recommending secure solution options during discovery and inception to inform design decisions. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile teams to produce secure, value-for-money designs aligned to user needs. Creating clear security architecture artefacts and documentation to support governance and enable secure engineering practices. Ensuring all designs comply with the Digital Blueprint, Enterprise Architecture standards, and agreed product roadmaps. Providing expert security guidance across the full product lifecycle, including assurance activities such as control self-assessments. Owning and evolving security product roadmaps, contributing to Digital Blueprint improvements and reusable security patterns. Build organisational security capability through mentoring, sharing best practice, and supporting the growth of the Architecture community. Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact .

Full job description Up to 42k Office-Based Permanent Position Company Benefits & Holidays Full-Time Project Manager (Office Based) is responsible for overseeing planning, coordination, system compliance, and performance control of engineering operations within the region. This role would require you to have a technical background in Fire and Security. This role acts as the central operational hub, ensuring engineers are effectively scheduled, performance is tracked, and service delivery is controlled in line with business objectives and KPIs. What You'll Be Doing: 1. Planning & Scheduling Oversight Manage and optimize engineer scheduling and workload distribution Ensure efficient route planning and job allocation Balance reactive, PPM, and remedial workloads Work closely with field-based managers to align resources 2. Performance Monitoring & Control Monitor performance across the four pillars: Revenue, First Time Fixm, Utilization, and Open Calls Monitor daily/weekly performance reports Identify trends, risks, and underperformance Drive corrective actions with field managers 3. System & Process Compliance Ensure engineers update CASH system in real time Monitor job progression, time allocation, and completion data Validate travel time and job accuracy Ensure data integrity across all systems 4. Operational Support Act as escalation point for scheduling and planning issues Support coordination of emergency and high priority works Liaise with subcontractors and third parties where required Ensure smooth communication between office and field teams 5. Continuous Improvement Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements Support automation and system enhancements Drive consistency in operational processes Key Performance Indicators Scheduling Efficiency Engineer Utilisation Open Call Backlog Reduction System Compliance (CASH accuracy) SLA Performance Data Accuracy & Reporting Quality What You'll Bring: Experience in service planning, scheduling, or operations Strong understanding of Fire & Security service environment Experience with service management systems (CASH desirable) Strong analytical and reporting capability Personal Attributes Highly organised and detail-focused Data-driven mindset Strong communicator Problem-solving and proactive Able to manage multiple priorities

Location London About the job Job summary Flexible working: This role is primarily office-based due to the nature of the work. However, flexible working arrangements are supported, including flexitime with flexible start and finish times, as well as the option to work compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats, such as terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people, and its way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing, and assessing intelligence, and work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ, to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations on how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you'll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. Job description The role If you enjoy solving complex technical problems that really matter, this role will give you the chance to see the impact of your work every day. You'll be part of a team responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining the intelligence-gathering solutions we rely on. Supporting mission areas across MI5, as well as MI6 and GCHQ, you'll contribute to bespoke solutions for a range of high-priority requirements. Whether retrieving data from large, complex networks or building relationships across the organisation , you'll help deliver an expanding remit and help us keep the UK safe. Day-to-day, the role involves installing, configuring, and managing remote infrastructure such as firewalls, routers, switches, and servers, as well as investigating technical issues. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders is required to understand and meet their unique requirements. Responsibilities include contributing to the development and implementation of automation systems and supporting the administration of the multi-vendor environment. Opportunities are also available to undertake individual project work in relevant technical areas, subject to alignment with the team's work and priorities. Upon completion of all relevant training, you'll also have the opportunity to join our on-call rota. Participation is optional, and for the majority of the time, work outside of core hours is voluntary. On the rare occasion that the team is short-staffed, you may be required to act as cover. The role also offers a unique opportunity to work with colleagues in industry, often at the cutting edge of networking technologies. There may also be opportunities to attend international events, such as conferences, once or twice a year. This role attracts specialist capability-based pay in recognition of cyber technical expertise. Based on skills and experience assessed at interview, appointment may be made at a higher salary point within the stated range. Retention of any higher salary is subject to demonstrating and accrediting the required skills against the Cyber Technical Framework within the first year of employment. Support will be provided to achieve this. As skills develop, there are opportunities to progress further within the pay range. Person specification About you While no specific qualifications are required for this role, you'll need a sound foundation in network engineering and previous experience in a technical industry role. Proficiency in Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, and experience applying network configurations on GNU/Linux-based systems are essential. Importantly, you'll have a genuine interest in cyber and global datacentre interconnection and a desire to bring your enthusiasm to a new environment. You might already have industry accreditations such as from Red Hat, Arista, Juniper, Cisco; if not, we'll support you in gaining these once in the role. A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development is essential. As someone comfortable working on projects within cross-functional teams, you'll demonstrate proven problem-solving skills and the ability to clearly communicate internet infrastructure concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Given the collaborative nature of the role, you'll be an effective and confident communicator, able to build good working relationships with colleagues, customers, partners, and stakeholders at all levels. You'll need to meet the physical requirements of the role, which may include lifting, carrying, and moving equipment. Please note that a fitness assessment will be conducted by occupational health as part of the application process.

Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. We are recruiting for multiple roles of which one role is slightly biased towards application testing post infrastructure changes. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to. Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical programs Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Person specification Essential Criteria Essential Experience Experience in delivering technical solutions Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile Understanding of DevOps principles Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure Essential Technical Experience of Playwright

Location Gillingham (Kent), Manchester, Stratford About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. This role sits within the CODE Technology Infrastructure Team (CTI) which is part of FIS CODE Capability, Development, Infrastructure & Innovation (CDII) and plays an integral role in His Majesty's Government's fight against serious and organised crime, supporting investigations totalling hundreds of millions of pounds each year. CTI supports FIS CODE and all wider FIS investigations. CODE Technology Infrastructure (CTI) is responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives, both to sustain and transform FIS's legacy sensitive technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions, designed around our customers' needs. CTI works in an integrated way to combine digital and technology change, project delivery, business process, product management and cultural change to maximise impact and ensure sustainability. As FIS grows, so does the need for Infrastructure support. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is an amazing opportunity for any experienced, forward thinking and focused individual who has a passion for technology. If you flourish with dealing with diverse challenges, enjoy delivering exceptional support to users, growing your knowledge and want to work with a like-minded and supportive team then this may be the role for you. Job description As a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will ensure robust, reliable high-performance systems and services meet business needs. You'll be responsible for building, administration, maintenance, and monitoring of diverse systems. This includes servers, storage, endpoint management, networks, telephony, and business applications. You will work closely with other Infrastructure managers and collaborate closely with fellow engineers to provide support and have responsibility for project delivery across a wide spectrum of IT systems. You'll also engage frequently with other teams and departments outside of IT to achieve shared objectives. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future technical direction within a dynamic and innovative team environment which is vital to the successful delivery of FIS CODE Technology Infrastructure. For more information about our Directorates, Lines of Business and some of our roles, please visit the FIS Careers pages (opens in new window). Person specification We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient individual who can deliver in an impactful way within a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. This is an IT Technical role, and you will already have an Infrastructure background with technical understanding of infrastructure (i.e, virtual machines, datacentres and environments). The successful candidate will be undertaking the following (but not limited to): Technical Lead and direct a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers, ensuring services are integrated, delivered, and operated as required. Provide direction and support to junior engineers. Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Lead and work collaboratively within a high performing, technically skilled team, sharing ideas and best practices, while also demonstrating the initiative to work independently with minimal supervision. Play a leading role in the planning, designing, maintaining, and improving FIS Infrastructure services and technologies. Work closely with third party providers, to support the delivery of infrastructure services, and collaborate with technical architects to translate architectural designs into operation infrastructure. You can break complex issues down into their component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, and you are skilled at troubleshooting and identifying problems across different technology capabilities. Communication We are looking for an excellent communicator who can describe basic technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and you will regularly be expected to provide verbal updates and produce written user documentation on BAU taskings and projects. Additional responsibilities This may include participating in technical workshops to assess business requirements to support possible changes to existing services, identifying requirements and quantifying benefits. Travel and On Call Regular travel within the UK for meetings and infrastructure work will be required with occasional overnight stays. You will be required to work out of hours on an on-call rota, weekdays and weekends. Essential Criteria Extensive experience with network technologies such as Cisco routing and switching, Fortinet, ACI, Cisco Firepower, Core Network Knowledge such as IPv4, DNS, DHCP, subnetting etc and the use of ACLs in hardware and software firewalls. Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Windows domains and Systems Administrations Extensive awareness or experience of Data Centre Management and Enterprise Hardware such as HP or PURE Storage. Experience of Enterprise Class Operating Systems (Windows, Linux etc). Experience with Virtualisation such as VMWare, HyperV, or similar. Experience in providing support and guidance to other junior colleagues. Demonstrable experience in Troubleshooting and problem solving. Demonstrable experience and knowledge of best practice security principles information security and disaster recovery. Desirable Criteria Qualifications in Information Technology or a related field and/or practical experience supporting an IT environment. Qualifications and certifications held may include (but are not limited to): MCSE, CCNA, SAA-C03, etc. Exposure to, or awareness of automation, scripting or programming languages (PowerShell, Python, TypeScript, etc.). Awareness of public cloud technologies or an interest to learn more. ITIL Foundation Qualification or demonstrable understanding of ITIL Lifecycle Standards. Exposure to, or experience working with DevOps processes and practices. Experience working with Gitlab or other CI/CD tools. Knowledge of Solution Architecture. Knowledge of Containerisation. Full UK Driving Licence.

Location Nottingham About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. This role sits within the Digital Forensic Infrastructure Team (DFI) which is part of FIS CODE Capability, Development, Infrastructure & Innovation (CDII) and plays an integral role in His Majesty's Government's fight against serious and organised crime, supporting investigations totalling hundreds of millions of pounds each year. DFI supports FIS CODE and all wider FIS investigations. Digital Forensic Infrastructure (DFI) is responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives, both to sustain and transform FIS's legacy technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions, designed around our customers' needs. DFI works in an integrated way to combine digital and technology change, project deliver, business process, product management and cultural change to maximise impact and ensure sustainability. "This role sits within the Digital Forensic Infrastructure Team (DFI) which is part of FIS CODE Capability, Development, Infrastructure & Innovation (CDII) and plays an integral role in His Majesty's Government's fight against serious and organised crime, supporting investigations totalling hundreds of millions of pounds each year. DFI supports FIS CODE and all wider FIS investigations. Job description As FIS grows, so does the need for Infrastructure support. The Infrastructure Engineer role is an amazing opportunity for any experienced, forward thinking and focused individual who has a passion for technology. If you flourish with dealing with diverse challenges, enjoy delivering exceptional support to users, growing your knowledge and want to work with a like-minded and supportive team then this may be the role for you. As a Higher IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will ensure robust, reliable high-performance systems and services meet business needs. You'll be responsible for building, administration, maintenance, and monitoring of diverse systems. This includes servers, storage, endpoint management, networks, telephony, and business applications. You will work closely with Infrastructure managers and collaborate closely with fellow engineers to provide third-line support and project delivery across a wide spectrum of IT systems. You'll also engage frequently with other teams and departments outside of IT to achieve shared objectives. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future technical direction within a dynamic and innovative team environment which is vital to the successful delivery of FIS CODE Infrastructure and Technology. "This role sits within the Digital Forensic Infrastructure Team (DFI) which is part of FIS CODE Capability, Development, Infrastructure & Innovation (CDII) and plays an integral role in His Majesty's Government's fight against serious and organised crime, supporting investigations totalling hundreds of millions of pounds each year. DFI supports FIS CODE and all wider FIS investigations. Person specification We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient individual who can deliver in an impactful way within a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. This is an IT Technical role, and you will already have an Infrastructure background with technical understanding of infrastructure (i.e., virtual machines, datacentres and environments). The successful candidate will be undertaking the following (but not limited to): Technical Providing 3rd-line support for Incidents, managing Service Requests, Tasks and Problems, adhering to established processes and ITIL standard methodology within agreed SLA's. Supporting datacentre management activities including capacity and availability management. Installing, managing, and maintaining end user devices in a Windows environment. Involvement in the assurance programme to ensure that assets are regularly reviewed, maintained and improved where necessary. Assisting in the provision of outstanding services and consistent levels of capability. Provide technical support and assistance to projects, ensuring delivery of non-functional requirements and continual service improvement. Be familiar with the installed hardware and software and the procedures in use in the IT Infrastructure area. Communication We are looking for an excellent communicator who can describe basic technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and you will regularly be expected to provide verbal updates and produce written user documentation on BAU taskings and projects. Additional responsibilities This may include participating in technical workshops to assess business requirements to support possible changes to existing services, identifying requirements and quantifying benefits. Travel and On Call Regular travel within the UK for meetings and infrastructure work will be required with occasional overnight stays. You will be required to work out of hours on an on-call rota, weekdays and weekends. Essential Criteria: Demonstrable knowledge or experience with network technologies including knowing how to build, configure, administer and support infrastructure technologies and solutions. These technologies and solutions can include computing, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial-off-the-shelf software (COTS), and open-source packages and solutions. Knowledge or exposure to virtualisation technologies such as VMWare, vSphere or Horizon. Demonstrable knowledge or experience of Microsoft Windows domains and associated services (A/D, GPOs, domain trusts, DNS, DHCP, PKI etc.). Experience with supporting the planning, installation, maintenance and improvement of hardware services within a data centre. Demonstrable experience to break a problem down into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes as well as troubleshoot across different technology capabilities. You can demonstrate an awareness of information security and the types of security controls that can be used to mitigate security threats within solutions and services. Strong communicator who can perform in a client/customer facing role with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience (both verbally and in writing). Desirable Criteria: Qualifications in Information Technology or a related field and/or practical experience supporting an IT environment. Qualifications and certifications held may include (but are not limited to): MCSE, CCNA, SAA-C03, CompTIA, etc. Knowledge or experience of Cisco, ACI or NXOS, Fortigate firewalls. ITIL Foundation Qualification or demonstrable understanding of ITIL Lifecycle Standards. Exposure to, or experience working with DevOps processes and practices. Experience working with Gitlab or other CI/CD tools. Experience working with programming/IaC languages (eg. Powershell, Python, Terraform). Exposure to, or experience working with project management tools (eg. Jira, MS Project) Exposure to, or experience with version control systems.

Location London About the job Job summary Flexible working: This role is primarily office-based due to the nature of the work. However, flexible working arrangements are supported, including flexitime with flexible start and finish times, as well as the option to work compressed hours. About us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats, such as terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people, and its way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing, and assessing intelligence, and work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ, to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations on how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you'll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. Job description The role If you enjoy tackling complex technical challenges that genuinely make a difference, this role offers the opportunity to see the impact of your work every day. As a Senior Infrastructure Field Engineer, you'll be part of a specialist team responsible for designing, installing and maintaining the intelligence-gathering solutions we rely on. Leading a core workstream, you'll support multiple mission areas across MI5, MI6 and GCHQ, delivering bespoke solutions for a range of high-priority requirements. Whether you're enabling data retrieval from large, intricate networks or building relationships across the organisation, you'll help drive an expanding remit and play a vital role in keeping the UK safe. Day-to-day, the role involves designing, installing, configuring and managing remote infrastructure such as firewalls, routers, switches and servers as well as investigating technical issues. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders is required to understand and meet their unique requirements. Responsibilities include contributing to the development and implementation of automation systems and supporting the administration of the multi-vendor environment. Opportunities are also available to undertake individual project work in relevant technical areas, subject to alignment with the team's work and priorities. Upon completion of all relevant training, you'll also have the opportunity to join our on-call rota. Participation is optional, and for the majority of the time, work outside of core hours is voluntary. On the rare occasion that the team is short-staffed, you may be required to act as cover. The role also offers a unique opportunity to work with colleagues in industry, often at the cutting edge of networking technologies. There may also be opportunities to attend international events, such as conferences, once or twice a year. This role attracts specialist capability-based pay in recognition of cyber technical expertise. Based on skills and experience assessed at interview, appointment may be made at a higher salary point within the stated range. Retention of any higher salary is subject to demonstrating and accrediting the required skills against the Cyber Technical Framework within the first year of employment. Support will be provided to achieve this. As skills develop, there are opportunities to progress further within the pay range. Person specification About you While no specific qualifications are required for this role, you will already have extensive experience working in network engineering within a technical industry environment. You'll bring a solid foundation in designing network solutions, with the confidence to operate across large-scale, mission critical infrastructure. In particular, you'll be able to demonstrate expertise in several of the following areas: Network design, architecture and transmission technologies, supporting resilient and high-performance network solutions. Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, including protocols, MAC and IP addressing, BGP and VPNs. Fibre optic networking, with practical experience of wavelengths, multiplexing (MUX), transponders and long-haul transmission technologies. Automation, scripting and systems administration, including use of GNU/Linux operating systems at the command line, automation tools such as Ansible, and at least one scripting or programming language (for example, Bash or Python). Alongside this, you'll have practical experience configuring and managing network devices within live environments, applying charges safely and effectively, and supporting the ongoing operation and evolution of complex network infrastructures. Importantly, you'll have a genuine interest in cyber and global datacentre interconnection and a desire to bring your enthusiasm to a new environment. You might already have industry accreditations such as from Red Hat, Arista, Juniper, Cisco; if not, we'll support you in gaining these once in the role. A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development is essential. As someone comfortable working on projects within cross-functional teams, you'll demonstrate proven problem-solving skills and the ability to clearly communicate internet infrastructure concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Given the collaborative nature of the role, you'll be an effective and confident communicator, able to build good working relationships with colleagues, customers, partners, and stakeholders at all levels. You'll need to meet the physical requirements of the role, which may include lifting, carrying, and moving equipment. Please note that a fitness assessment will be conducted by occupational health as part of the application process.

Location Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Darlington, North East England, DL1 5QE : Manchester, North West England, M1 2WD : Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2FJ : City of Westminster, London (region), SW1P 3BT About the job Job summary The Department for Education is seeking to recruit IT Infrastructure Engineers to work across multiple endeavours in the Microsoft Azure public cloud and on premises. We continually seek new and innovative opportunities in our cloud estate for efficiencies, economies of scale and new value to users across established cloud computing platforms to make them better for users, increase value for money and reduce complexity. Specialist Network Infrastructure Engineers in the Department for Education design, build, operate and support IT network infrastructure resources that underpin internal user services and services to the public. If you are successful, you will work as part of a team providing specialist IT network capability within the Department's Infrastructure Engineering Profession, focusing in depth on network topology, connectivity, and boundary controls (firewalls & Web Application Firewalls). Job description As a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer, you will collaborate with other Infrastructure Engineers to manage, operate and maintain the Department for Education's physical and cloud networking infrastructure. In a user-centred, agile environment you will assist with driving improvements to modernise the deployment and management of network resources. This includes supporting the primary Lead Network Infrastructure Engineer to phase out outdated practices and implement new initiatives to enhance operation and maintenance. In this highly technical role you will: Input into the overall management of the network domain, contributing to plans regarding technology roadmaps, projects, workforce and budgets. Build, operate and maintain network resources. Respond to incidents and requests to identify and resolve issues preventing delivery. Identify patterns and trends within incidents and collaborate with others where required to resolve problems. Identify technical improvements to automate the deployment of network resources and management tasks where possible. Advocate user-centric, agile approaches which focus on rapid, effective delivery of high-quality services. Collaborate with and support third-party suppliers in providing network infrastructure services. Share knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team and community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance. Security Vetting If you are successful, you must be prepared to undergo the Security Check (SC) clearance process before you begin your role at DfE. Please see the guidance here for further information. Person specification Essential Criteria: Experience of building, configuring, operating and maintaining network infrastructure resources including switches, Wi-Fi equipment, DHCP, virtual networks (Azure preferably) and other connectivity resources. Experience of using automation techniques to configure network services, automate processes and extract information. This may include using software, tooling, scripting and other automation techniques such as Python, PowerShell, Bicep or vendor-specific automation tools. Experience of administering boundary and security controls, options and configuration settings to protect cloud computing services, and to mitigate against security threats and vulnerabilities including firewalls, Web Application Firewalls and other access control resources. Experience of breaking down IT infrastructure problems into component parts to identify and diagnose root causes; troubleshooting; and identifying problems across different technology areas. Experience of problem management techniques: initiating and monitoring actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems; determining the appropriate remedy; assisting with its implementation; and determining preventative measures. Desirable Criteria: Verified credentials, certification or qualifications in the IT network space an advantage particularly Palo Alto, Cisco/Meraki or Barracuda. An understanding of the benefits of service levels and service frameworks and how to operate within them to deliver, operate and maintain IT infrastructure services. Experience of defining integration builds to combine IT infrastructure components to create a consolidated solution, and co-ordinating & testing build activities across systems. Experience of collaborating with, and conveying technical concepts to, both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience of working with and applying design standards, methods and tools; and developing systems designs for review to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Experience of reviewing requirements and specifications, defining test conditions and analysing and reporting test activities and results. Desirable criteria will only be assessed at interview, in the event of a tie break situation, to make an informed decision.

Location: Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Sheffield Want to protect services used by millions from cyber threats? DWP is looking for a Senior Security Architect to design secure, resilient systems and lead security across large-scale digital services. About the role You'll play a key role in securing modern, cloud-based services across a complex organisation, working on systems such as identity and verification. This is a senior role where you'll shape security architecture, influence technical decisions, and ensure security is built into services from the very start. Working in agile teams, you'll collaborate with architects, engineers and stakeholders to design secure solutions, improve standards, and strengthen security capability across the organisation. What you'll be doing Designing secure architectures for large-scale digital services Embedding secure-by-design principles across products and systems Advising on risk, vulnerabilities and security controls Working with teams to develop secure solutions during discovery and delivery Creating architecture documentation and supporting governance Ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and roadmaps Supporting assurance activities and security reviews Influencing stakeholders and promoting best practice Mentoring others and helping grow security capability What we're looking for Strong experience as a Security Architect in complex environments Knowledge of cloud security, enterprise architecture and secure design Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams Ability to influence and communicate with senior stakeholders Experience shaping standards, roadmaps and governance Strong understanding of risk, vulnerabilities and security controls Passion for mentoring and developing others Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP ) or willingness to work towards Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.

Do you want to design security architectures that protect services used by millions of people every day? As a Senior Security Architect in DWP Digital, you'll join our Corporate Centre Services function, working at the heart of complex, large-scale digital systems. You'll play a key role in securing critical platforms, including identity and trust services that enable safe, secure access to government services for citizens and colleagues. You'll operate across a complex enterprise landscape, shaping secure-by-design architectures for modern cloud-native services. Working closely with architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, you'll lead on threat mitigation, guide security decisions and ensure robust, resilient solutions are embedded from the outset. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence the security framework of one of the UK's most critical public service organisations. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Designing secure architectures for large, complex organisations, making sure security is built in from the start Securing modern applications and cloud platforms, including tools like Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD pipelines Working across enterprise-level systems and aligning designs with wider technology strategies and roadmaps Understanding how networks and infrastructure work, including how to keep them secure in highly available environments Identifying and managing security risks, protecting systems using tools and techniques like monitoring, detection and encryption Designing secure identity and access solutions, confidently communicating security concepts while leading and supporting others You and your role As a Senior Security Architect, you'll operate at the centre of DWP's security landscape helping to define how we protect services at national scale. You'll work across multiple high-risk, high-complexity programmes, leading the design of secure architectures that support millions of users. A key focus of this role is shaping and securing identity and trust capabilities. You'll help design platforms that enable safe and secure interactions between users and government services, from digital identity verification to secure communication channels. Your work will directly influence how citizens access and trust public services. You'll collaborate closely with solution architects, engineers and multidisciplinary teams to embed security throughout the entire product lifecycle. From early discovery and design through to delivery and live service, you'll ensure that security principles are applied consistently and effectively. You'll also provide expert assurance, reviewing designs, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending improvements that strengthen overall resilience. This role goes beyond individual delivery. You'll help shape architecture standards, contribute to strategic roadmaps and influence governance across the organisation. Acting as a senior voice within the architecture community, you'll support decision-making, provide escalation for complex challenges, defining reusable patterns that improve security outcomes at scale. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability. Whether that's mentoring architects, supporting teams in understanding security principles, or sharing best practice across the wider community. Your leadership will help elevate security maturity across DWP Digital. This role would suit someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving difficult security challenges and wants to influence how secure systems are designed and delivered at scale. If you're motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to shape the future of secure digital services, this is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £83,917. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Do you want to design security architectures that protect services used by millions of people every day? As a Senior Security Architect in DWP Digital, you'll join our Corporate Centre Services function, working at the heart of complex, large-scale digital systems. You'll play a key role in securing critical platforms, including identity and trust services that enable safe, secure access to government services for citizens and colleagues. You'll operate across a complex enterprise landscape, shaping secure-by-design architectures for modern cloud-native services. Working closely with architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, you'll lead on threat mitigation, guide security decisions and ensure robust, resilient solutions are embedded from the outset. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence the security framework of one of the UK's most critical public service organisations. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Designing secure architectures for large, complex organisations, making sure security is built in from the start Securing modern applications and cloud platforms, including tools like Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD pipelines Working across enterprise-level systems and aligning designs with wider technology strategies and roadmaps Understanding how networks and infrastructure work, including how to keep them secure in highly available environments Identifying and managing security risks, protecting systems using tools and techniques like monitoring, detection and encryption Designing secure identity and access solutions, confidently communicating security concepts while leading and supporting others You and your role As a Senior Security Architect, you'll operate at the centre of DWP's security landscape helping to define how we protect services at national scale. You'll work across multiple high-risk, high-complexity programmes, leading the design of secure architectures that support millions of users. A key focus of this role is shaping and securing identity and trust capabilities. You'll help design platforms that enable safe and secure interactions between users and government services, from digital identity verification to secure communication channels. Your work will directly influence how citizens access and trust public services. You'll collaborate closely with solution architects, engineers and multidisciplinary teams to embed security throughout the entire product lifecycle. From early discovery and design through to delivery and live service, you'll ensure that security principles are applied consistently and effectively. You'll also provide expert assurance, reviewing designs, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending improvements that strengthen overall resilience. This role goes beyond individual delivery. You'll help shape architecture standards, contribute to strategic roadmaps and influence governance across the organisation. Acting as a senior voice within the architecture community, you'll support decision-making, provide escalation for complex challenges, defining reusable patterns that improve security outcomes at scale. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability. Whether that's mentoring architects, supporting teams in understanding security principles, or sharing best practice across the wider community. Your leadership will help elevate security maturity across DWP Digital. This role would suit someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving difficult security challenges and wants to influence how secure systems are designed and delivered at scale. If you're motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to shape the future of secure digital services, this is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £83,917. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Do you want to design security architectures that protect services used by millions of people every day? As a Senior Security Architect in DWP Digital, you'll join our Corporate Centre Services function, working at the heart of complex, large-scale digital systems. You'll play a key role in securing critical platforms, including identity and trust services that enable safe, secure access to government services for citizens and colleagues. You'll operate across a complex enterprise landscape, shaping secure-by-design architectures for modern cloud-native services. Working closely with architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, you'll lead on threat mitigation, guide security decisions and ensure robust, resilient solutions are embedded from the outset. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence the security framework of one of the UK's most critical public service organisations. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Designing secure architectures for large, complex organisations, making sure security is built in from the start Securing modern applications and cloud platforms, including tools like Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD pipelines Working across enterprise-level systems and aligning designs with wider technology strategies and roadmaps Understanding how networks and infrastructure work, including how to keep them secure in highly available environments Identifying and managing security risks, protecting systems using tools and techniques like monitoring, detection and encryption Designing secure identity and access solutions, confidently communicating security concepts while leading and supporting others You and your role As a Senior Security Architect, you'll operate at the centre of DWP's security landscape helping to define how we protect services at national scale. You'll work across multiple high-risk, high-complexity programmes, leading the design of secure architectures that support millions of users. A key focus of this role is shaping and securing identity and trust capabilities. You'll help design platforms that enable safe and secure interactions between users and government services, from digital identity verification to secure communication channels. Your work will directly influence how citizens access and trust public services. You'll collaborate closely with solution architects, engineers and multidisciplinary teams to embed security throughout the entire product lifecycle. From early discovery and design through to delivery and live service, you'll ensure that security principles are applied consistently and effectively. You'll also provide expert assurance, reviewing designs, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending improvements that strengthen overall resilience. This role goes beyond individual delivery. You'll help shape architecture standards, contribute to strategic roadmaps and influence governance across the organisation. Acting as a senior voice within the architecture community, you'll support decision-making, provide escalation for complex challenges, defining reusable patterns that improve security outcomes at scale. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability. Whether that's mentoring architects, supporting teams in understanding security principles, or sharing best practice across the wider community. Your leadership will help elevate security maturity across DWP Digital. This role would suit someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving difficult security challenges and wants to influence how secure systems are designed and delivered at scale. If you're motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to shape the future of secure digital services, this is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £83,917. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Do you want to design security architectures that protect services used by millions of people every day? As a Senior Security Architect in DWP Digital, you'll join our Corporate Centre Services function, working at the heart of complex, large-scale digital systems. You'll play a key role in securing critical platforms, including identity and trust services that enable safe, secure access to government services for citizens and colleagues. You'll operate across a complex enterprise landscape, shaping secure-by-design architectures for modern cloud-native services. Working closely with architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, you'll lead on threat mitigation, guide security decisions and ensure robust, resilient solutions are embedded from the outset. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence the security framework of one of the UK's most critical public service organisations. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Designing secure architectures for large, complex organisations, making sure security is built in from the start Securing modern applications and cloud platforms, including tools like Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD pipelines Working across enterprise-level systems and aligning designs with wider technology strategies and roadmaps Understanding how networks and infrastructure work, including how to keep them secure in highly available environments Identifying and managing security risks, protecting systems using tools and techniques like monitoring, detection and encryption Designing secure identity and access solutions, confidently communicating security concepts while leading and supporting others You and your role As a Senior Security Architect, you'll operate at the centre of DWP's security landscape helping to define how we protect services at national scale. You'll work across multiple high-risk, high-complexity programmes, leading the design of secure architectures that support millions of users. A key focus of this role is shaping and securing identity and trust capabilities. You'll help design platforms that enable safe and secure interactions between users and government services, from digital identity verification to secure communication channels. Your work will directly influence how citizens access and trust public services. You'll collaborate closely with solution architects, engineers and multidisciplinary teams to embed security throughout the entire product lifecycle. From early discovery and design through to delivery and live service, you'll ensure that security principles are applied consistently and effectively. You'll also provide expert assurance, reviewing designs, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending improvements that strengthen overall resilience. This role goes beyond individual delivery. You'll help shape architecture standards, contribute to strategic roadmaps and influence governance across the organisation. Acting as a senior voice within the architecture community, you'll support decision-making, provide escalation for complex challenges, defining reusable patterns that improve security outcomes at scale. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability. Whether that's mentoring architects, supporting teams in understanding security principles, or sharing best practice across the wider community. Your leadership will help elevate security maturity across DWP Digital. This role would suit someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving difficult security challenges and wants to influence how secure systems are designed and delivered at scale. If you're motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to shape the future of secure digital services, this is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £83,917. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Do you want to design security architectures that protect services used by millions of people every day? As a Senior Security Architect in DWP Digital, you'll join our Corporate Centre Services function, working at the heart of complex, large-scale digital systems. You'll play a key role in securing critical platforms, including identity and trust services that enable safe, secure access to government services for citizens and colleagues. You'll operate across a complex enterprise landscape, shaping secure-by-design architectures for modern cloud-native services. Working closely with architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, you'll lead on threat mitigation, guide security decisions and ensure robust, resilient solutions are embedded from the outset. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence the security framework of one of the UK's most critical public service organisations. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Designing secure architectures for large, complex organisations, making sure security is built in from the start Securing modern applications and cloud platforms, including tools like Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD pipelines Working across enterprise-level systems and aligning designs with wider technology strategies and roadmaps Understanding how networks and infrastructure work, including how to keep them secure in highly available environments Identifying and managing security risks, protecting systems using tools and techniques like monitoring, detection and encryption Designing secure identity and access solutions, confidently communicating security concepts while leading and supporting others You and your role As a Senior Security Architect, you'll operate at the centre of DWP's security landscape helping to define how we protect services at national scale. You'll work across multiple high-risk, high-complexity programmes, leading the design of secure architectures that support millions of users. A key focus of this role is shaping and securing identity and trust capabilities. You'll help design platforms that enable safe and secure interactions between users and government services, from digital identity verification to secure communication channels. Your work will directly influence how citizens access and trust public services. You'll collaborate closely with solution architects, engineers and multidisciplinary teams to embed security throughout the entire product lifecycle. From early discovery and design through to delivery and live service, you'll ensure that security principles are applied consistently and effectively. You'll also provide expert assurance, reviewing designs, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending improvements that strengthen overall resilience. This role goes beyond individual delivery. You'll help shape architecture standards, contribute to strategic roadmaps and influence governance across the organisation. Acting as a senior voice within the architecture community, you'll support decision-making, provide escalation for complex challenges, defining reusable patterns that improve security outcomes at scale. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability. Whether that's mentoring architects, supporting teams in understanding security principles, or sharing best practice across the wider community. Your leadership will help elevate security maturity across DWP Digital. This role would suit someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving difficult security challenges and wants to influence how secure systems are designed and delivered at scale. If you're motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to shape the future of secure digital services, this is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £83,917. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Do you want to design security architectures that protect services used by millions of people every day? As a Senior Security Architect in DWP Digital, you'll join our Corporate Centre Services function, working at the heart of complex, large-scale digital systems. You'll play a key role in securing critical platforms, including identity and trust services that enable safe, secure access to government services for citizens and colleagues. You'll operate across a complex enterprise landscape, shaping secure-by-design architectures for modern cloud-native services. Working closely with architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, you'll lead on threat mitigation, guide security decisions and ensure robust, resilient solutions are embedded from the outset. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence the security framework of one of the UK's most critical public service organisations. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Designing secure architectures for large, complex organisations, making sure security is built in from the start Securing modern applications and cloud platforms, including tools like Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD pipelines Working across enterprise-level systems and aligning designs with wider technology strategies and roadmaps Understanding how networks and infrastructure work, including how to keep them secure in highly available environments Identifying and managing security risks, protecting systems using tools and techniques like monitoring, detection and encryption Designing secure identity and access solutions, confidently communicating security concepts while leading and supporting others You and your role As a Senior Security Architect, you'll operate at the centre of DWP's security landscape helping to define how we protect services at national scale. You'll work across multiple high-risk, high-complexity programmes, leading the design of secure architectures that support millions of users. A key focus of this role is shaping and securing identity and trust capabilities. You'll help design platforms that enable safe and secure interactions between users and government services, from digital identity verification to secure communication channels. Your work will directly influence how citizens access and trust public services. You'll collaborate closely with solution architects, engineers and multidisciplinary teams to embed security throughout the entire product lifecycle. From early discovery and design through to delivery and live service, you'll ensure that security principles are applied consistently and effectively. You'll also provide expert assurance, reviewing designs, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending improvements that strengthen overall resilience. This role goes beyond individual delivery. You'll help shape architecture standards, contribute to strategic roadmaps and influence governance across the organisation. Acting as a senior voice within the architecture community, you'll support decision-making, provide escalation for complex challenges, defining reusable patterns that improve security outcomes at scale. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability. Whether that's mentoring architects, supporting teams in understanding security principles, or sharing best practice across the wider community. Your leadership will help elevate security maturity across DWP Digital. This role would suit someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving difficult security challenges and wants to influence how secure systems are designed and delivered at scale. If you're motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to shape the future of secure digital services, this is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £83,917. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.