Zscaler Engineer - £500/day Inside IR35 - 6 Month Contract - Preston (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract We are seeking an experienced Zscaler Engineer to support a large-scale Proxy migration across on-prem and Azure environments. Your responsibilities as the Zscaler Engineer: Provide technical expertise across infrastructure and network engineering teams Act as SME for Zscaler ZIA, ZPA and CASB Review designs and act as escalation point for migration challenges Plan and oversee Proxy migration with the PM across on-prem and Azure Manage migration waves, cutover and rollback activities Ensure minimal disruption and alignment to security standards Coordinate dependencies across infrastructure, application and network teams Own and govern engineering datasets (Excel) and technical artefacts Provide reporting, risk and issue management As a successful Zscaler Engineer, you will have: Strong experience with Zscaler ZIA, ZPA (CASB desirable) Expertise in Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access Solid Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity) Knowledge of enterprise networking (routing, switching, Firewalls) Experience in security operations, logging, SIEM integration Proven leadership across infrastructure, network and security transformations Strong Excel/data handling skills and ability to work in complex environments If you are a Zscaler Engineer looking for a high-impact contract, apply today - professional references required. NOTE: At SCC, we take the privacy and security of your information very seriously. Any information we hold will be handled in accordance with current data protection legislation. Upon submitting your application, SCC will process your information in line with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website under Legal Privacy Notice Flexible Resourcing.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Zscaler Engineer - £500/day Inside IR35 - 6 Month Contract - Preston (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract We are seeking an experienced Zscaler Engineer to support a large-scale Proxy migration across on-prem and Azure environments. Your responsibilities as the Zscaler Engineer: Provide technical expertise across infrastructure and network engineering teams Act as SME for Zscaler ZIA, ZPA and CASB Review designs and act as escalation point for migration challenges Plan and oversee Proxy migration with the PM across on-prem and Azure Manage migration waves, cutover and rollback activities Ensure minimal disruption and alignment to security standards Coordinate dependencies across infrastructure, application and network teams Own and govern engineering datasets (Excel) and technical artefacts Provide reporting, risk and issue management As a successful Zscaler Engineer, you will have: Strong experience with Zscaler ZIA, ZPA (CASB desirable) Expertise in Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access Solid Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity) Knowledge of enterprise networking (routing, switching, Firewalls) Experience in security operations, logging, SIEM integration Proven leadership across infrastructure, network and security transformations Strong Excel/data handling skills and ability to work in complex environments If you are a Zscaler Engineer looking for a high-impact contract, apply today - professional references required. NOTE: At SCC, we take the privacy and security of your information very seriously. Any information we hold will be handled in accordance with current data protection legislation. Upon submitting your application, SCC will process your information in line with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website under Legal Privacy Notice Flexible Resourcing.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Network focused) One of the UK's leading entertainment groups (hospitality, leisure) requires a Senior Infrastructure Engineer is a senior technical role within the Group IT Operations function, focused primarily on supporting and maintaining the infrastructure estate The role is responsible for delivering 2nd Line infrastructure support, maintenance, patching, troubleshooting whilst seeking proactive operational improvement. The successful candidate will act as a key technical SME across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Networking, Switching, Firewalls, Wi-Fi and Zscaler environments, ensuring systems remain secure, available, supported and aligned to group standards and operational processes. This role combines operational support, technical administration and infrastructure project delivery, requiring strong troubleshooting capability, a proactive mindset and excellent collaboration skills across local territory teams, shared services and third-party suppliers. Key Accountabilities Infrastructure Operations & Support Provide senior-level 2nd line support, including investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of infrastructure and network incidents across multi-site environments. Proactively monitor, maintain, and optimise infrastructure performance through health checks, patching, and continuous improvement activities. Support and maintain enterprise infrastructure platforms, including: Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Entra ID (Azure AD) Networking, switching, Firewalls, DNS/DHCP Wi-Fi Remote access technologies (ZCC, Global Protect Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, and performance across cinema and office environments. Identify and remediate potential issues proactively before business impact occurs. Participate in major incident response, including technical troubleshooting and escalation suppor Cloud & Microsoft Platform Administration Administer and support Microsoft Azure services and cloud-hosted infrastructure. Support Microsoft 365 services, including but not limited to: Exchange Online Teams SharePoint Online Intune OneDrive Microsoft Defender Manage identity and access processes within Entra ID. Contribute to cloud governance, security hardening, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with Group Security and Shared Services teams to implement best practices across cloud and endpoint environments. Networking & Connectivity Provide senior-level support for enterprise networking across multi-site environments. Support and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, DNS, and secure access services. Support Zscaler SASE environments and associated network security controls. Work collaboratively with third-party network and telecom providers. Assist with network upgrades, refreshes, and optimisation initiatives. This is a wonderful opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading entertainment groups (house hold name) The role offers between £50-60K basic + package + bons and is based in the West London office Mon - Thur with Friday WFH. A very exciting brand and opportunity
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Network focused) One of the UK's leading entertainment groups (hospitality, leisure) requires a Senior Infrastructure Engineer is a senior technical role within the Group IT Operations function, focused primarily on supporting and maintaining the infrastructure estate The role is responsible for delivering 2nd Line infrastructure support, maintenance, patching, troubleshooting whilst seeking proactive operational improvement. The successful candidate will act as a key technical SME across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Networking, Switching, Firewalls, Wi-Fi and Zscaler environments, ensuring systems remain secure, available, supported and aligned to group standards and operational processes. This role combines operational support, technical administration and infrastructure project delivery, requiring strong troubleshooting capability, a proactive mindset and excellent collaboration skills across local territory teams, shared services and third-party suppliers. Key Accountabilities Infrastructure Operations & Support Provide senior-level 2nd line support, including investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of infrastructure and network incidents across multi-site environments. Proactively monitor, maintain, and optimise infrastructure performance through health checks, patching, and continuous improvement activities. Support and maintain enterprise infrastructure platforms, including: Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Entra ID (Azure AD) Networking, switching, Firewalls, DNS/DHCP Wi-Fi Remote access technologies (ZCC, Global Protect Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, and performance across cinema and office environments. Identify and remediate potential issues proactively before business impact occurs. Participate in major incident response, including technical troubleshooting and escalation suppor Cloud & Microsoft Platform Administration Administer and support Microsoft Azure services and cloud-hosted infrastructure. Support Microsoft 365 services, including but not limited to: Exchange Online Teams SharePoint Online Intune OneDrive Microsoft Defender Manage identity and access processes within Entra ID. Contribute to cloud governance, security hardening, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with Group Security and Shared Services teams to implement best practices across cloud and endpoint environments. Networking & Connectivity Provide senior-level support for enterprise networking across multi-site environments. Support and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, DNS, and secure access services. Support Zscaler SASE environments and associated network security controls. Work collaboratively with third-party network and telecom providers. Assist with network upgrades, refreshes, and optimisation initiatives. This is a wonderful opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading entertainment groups (house hold name) The role offers between £50-60K basic + package + bons and is based in the West London office Mon - Thur with Friday WFH. A very exciting brand and opportunity
Network Security Specialist, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Zero Trust, Zscaler, Automation Hybrid working 3 days in office (London) My client is seeking a Network Security Specialist to join his team in London. This is a newly created role and sits in the Network Team and will act as a conduit between the Network Team and InfoSec team. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to step up into a technical authority/delivery lead position. As a Senior Network Security Specialist, you will design, implement and govern the network security controls that protect their modern, high-performance enterprise network. You will take a hands-on lead role in shaping the network security roadmap, defining policies and standards and driving the adoption of Zero Trust and micro-segmentation across the organisation. Skills and experience required: Experience defining/implementing network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies Zero Trust networking principles and identity-aware access controls Designing, implementing and optimising firewall and proxy security policies. Deep hands-on experience with: Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, Zero Trust Exchange) Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, policy design) - Desirable Experience securing hybrid environments spanning on-prem, cloud, and containerised platforms. Automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches for deploying security controls. Routing, switching, load balancing and security architectures, with extensive operational and engineering experience. TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRF, VPN, VXLAN, NAT, ACLs, DNS. Packet capture and network analytics and monitoring tools. Desirable:Exposure to security controls and design for Kubernetes/OpenShift Experience within highly regulatated environments If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consdieration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Jun 07, 2026
Full time
Network Security Specialist, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Zero Trust, Zscaler, Automation Hybrid working 3 days in office (London) My client is seeking a Network Security Specialist to join his team in London. This is a newly created role and sits in the Network Team and will act as a conduit between the Network Team and InfoSec team. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to step up into a technical authority/delivery lead position. As a Senior Network Security Specialist, you will design, implement and govern the network security controls that protect their modern, high-performance enterprise network. You will take a hands-on lead role in shaping the network security roadmap, defining policies and standards and driving the adoption of Zero Trust and micro-segmentation across the organisation. Skills and experience required: Experience defining/implementing network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies Zero Trust networking principles and identity-aware access controls Designing, implementing and optimising firewall and proxy security policies. Deep hands-on experience with: Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, Zero Trust Exchange) Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, policy design) - Desirable Experience securing hybrid environments spanning on-prem, cloud, and containerised platforms. Automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches for deploying security controls. Routing, switching, load balancing and security architectures, with extensive operational and engineering experience. TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRF, VPN, VXLAN, NAT, ACLs, DNS. Packet capture and network analytics and monitoring tools. Desirable:Exposure to security controls and design for Kubernetes/OpenShift Experience within highly regulatated environments If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consdieration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Vacancy job title: Project Manager - Strategic Remote Access Start Date: ASAP Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (Hybrid) Job description: We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery focused Remote Access Project Manager to lead end to end implementation and optimisation of remote access technologies across a complex, multi domain enterprise environment. This role will oversee projects involving Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT ecosystems, and remote access enablement within FMCG / retail environments, including large scale supermarket operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performing remote access solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs, technology standards, and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, strong governance discipline, and the ability to coordinate cross functional engineering, security, and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the end to end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop deployments, Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity solutions across corporate and store environments. Define project scope, milestones, and delivery plans, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security policies, and operational constraints. Coordinate with engineering, security, OT, and network teams to ensure seamless integration of AVD, Zscaler, and IoT/OT connectivity requirements. Oversee readiness assessments for remote access across retail and FMCG environments, including store networks, distribution centres, and operational technology platforms. Manage stakeholder expectations across technology, operations, retail leadership, and third party vendors, ensuring clear communication and timely decision making. Ensure remote access solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements, including identity, device posture, and network segmentation. Develop and maintain project documentation, including RAID logs, delivery plans, architecture alignment packs, and governance artefacts. Monitor project risks and dependencies, proactively identifying mitigation strategies and ensuring escalation paths are followed. Support change management and adoption activities, ensuring store colleagues, corporate users, and operational teams are prepared for new remote access capabilities. Collaborate with service management teams to ensure operational readiness, handover documentation, and support models are fully defined. Drive continuous improvement across remote access processes, tooling, and user experience. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex infrastructure or remote access programmes in large enterprises. Deep expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop, including architecture, deployment, scaling, and operational considerations. Strong knowledge of Zscaler technologies, including ZIA, ZPA, and secure remote access patterns. Experience working with Operational Technology (OT) environments and understanding of the unique security and connectivity challenges they present. Understanding of IoT ecosystems, device onboarding, and secure connectivity patterns. FMCG or retail experience, ideally within supermarket or high volume store environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, technical teams, and operational stakeholders. Prince2, PMP, or equivalent project management accreditation. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and cross functional delivery teams. Strong understanding of identity, access, and security principles relevant to remote access and cloud based environments. Desirable Skills Experience delivering remote access solutions across multi domain Active Directory or hybrid identity environments. Familiarity with Entra ID, conditional access, and device compliance frameworks. Knowledge of network segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure access architecture. Experience working with store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Understanding of data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Exposure to automation, scripting, or API driven configuration for remote access platforms. Experience working with third party managed service providers in large scale technology programmes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 06, 2026
Contractor
Vacancy job title: Project Manager - Strategic Remote Access Start Date: ASAP Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (Hybrid) Job description: We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery focused Remote Access Project Manager to lead end to end implementation and optimisation of remote access technologies across a complex, multi domain enterprise environment. This role will oversee projects involving Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT ecosystems, and remote access enablement within FMCG / retail environments, including large scale supermarket operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performing remote access solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs, technology standards, and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, strong governance discipline, and the ability to coordinate cross functional engineering, security, and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the end to end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop deployments, Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity solutions across corporate and store environments. Define project scope, milestones, and delivery plans, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security policies, and operational constraints. Coordinate with engineering, security, OT, and network teams to ensure seamless integration of AVD, Zscaler, and IoT/OT connectivity requirements. Oversee readiness assessments for remote access across retail and FMCG environments, including store networks, distribution centres, and operational technology platforms. Manage stakeholder expectations across technology, operations, retail leadership, and third party vendors, ensuring clear communication and timely decision making. Ensure remote access solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements, including identity, device posture, and network segmentation. Develop and maintain project documentation, including RAID logs, delivery plans, architecture alignment packs, and governance artefacts. Monitor project risks and dependencies, proactively identifying mitigation strategies and ensuring escalation paths are followed. Support change management and adoption activities, ensuring store colleagues, corporate users, and operational teams are prepared for new remote access capabilities. Collaborate with service management teams to ensure operational readiness, handover documentation, and support models are fully defined. Drive continuous improvement across remote access processes, tooling, and user experience. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex infrastructure or remote access programmes in large enterprises. Deep expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop, including architecture, deployment, scaling, and operational considerations. Strong knowledge of Zscaler technologies, including ZIA, ZPA, and secure remote access patterns. Experience working with Operational Technology (OT) environments and understanding of the unique security and connectivity challenges they present. Understanding of IoT ecosystems, device onboarding, and secure connectivity patterns. FMCG or retail experience, ideally within supermarket or high volume store environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, technical teams, and operational stakeholders. Prince2, PMP, or equivalent project management accreditation. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and cross functional delivery teams. Strong understanding of identity, access, and security principles relevant to remote access and cloud based environments. Desirable Skills Experience delivering remote access solutions across multi domain Active Directory or hybrid identity environments. Familiarity with Entra ID, conditional access, and device compliance frameworks. Knowledge of network segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure access architecture. Experience working with store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Understanding of data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Exposure to automation, scripting, or API driven configuration for remote access platforms. Experience working with third party managed service providers in large scale technology programmes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Job title: Business Analyst - Strategic Remote Access Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (hybrid) Job description We are seeking a highly capable and detail driven Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme spanning corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. The successful candidate will lead the requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation of all currently undocumented business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT, and remote access capabilities across a large scale FMCG / supermarket organisation. This role will work closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that all functional and non functional requirements are captured, validated, prioritised, and translated into actionable deliverables. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in shaping solution design, ensuring alignment with business needs, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and user centric remote access services. Key Responsibilities Lead structured requirements gathering activities, including workshops, interviews, process reviews, and analysis of existing documentation across corporate, retail, and OT environments. Identify, document, and validate all business requirements related to remote access, including AVD usage patterns, Zscaler access flows, IoT/OT connectivity needs, and store based operational requirements. Map current state processes and user journeys, identifying gaps, pain points, and undocumented dependencies across remote access workflows. Define future state processes aligned to programme objectives, security standards, and operational constraints. Translate business needs into clear functional and non functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process artefacts. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure requirements are feasible, aligned with architectural principles, and fully understood prior to design and build. Support the creation of solution options, ensuring business impacts, risks, and trade offs are clearly articulated. Work closely with retail and FMCG stakeholders, capturing store specific requirements such as device access, POS systems, handheld devices, IoT sensors, and operational workflows. Document remote access requirements for OT environments, including secure connectivity, segmentation, and device level constraints. Ensure requirements traceability from discovery through to delivery, testing, and operational handover. Support test planning and UAT, ensuring test cases align to documented requirements and business expectations. Maintain high quality documentation, including BRDs, process maps, user stories, data flows, and decision logs. Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely decision making. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst within infrastructure, security, remote access, or cloud transformation programmes. Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop, user personas, application delivery, and remote access workflows. Experience working with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or similar secure remote access technologies. Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) and IoT environments, including device connectivity and security considerations. Experience working in FMCG or retail environments, ideally with store based technology and operational processes. Strong capability in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and documentation using industry standard techniques. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders, technical SMEs, and operational teams. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify gaps, dependencies, and risks. Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows for engineering and delivery teams. Familiarity with identity, access, and security concepts relevant to remote access and cloud based solutions. Desirable Skills Experience working with multi domain Active Directory, Entra ID, or hybrid identity environments. Understanding of zero trust principles, network segmentation, and secure access architecture. Knowledge of store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Experience supporting UAT, test case development, and validation activities. Exposure to data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Experience working with third party vendors or managed service providers. Familiarity with Agile delivery, including backlog refinement and sprint planning. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 06, 2026
Contractor
Job title: Business Analyst - Strategic Remote Access Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (hybrid) Job description We are seeking a highly capable and detail driven Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme spanning corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. The successful candidate will lead the requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation of all currently undocumented business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT, and remote access capabilities across a large scale FMCG / supermarket organisation. This role will work closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that all functional and non functional requirements are captured, validated, prioritised, and translated into actionable deliverables. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in shaping solution design, ensuring alignment with business needs, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and user centric remote access services. Key Responsibilities Lead structured requirements gathering activities, including workshops, interviews, process reviews, and analysis of existing documentation across corporate, retail, and OT environments. Identify, document, and validate all business requirements related to remote access, including AVD usage patterns, Zscaler access flows, IoT/OT connectivity needs, and store based operational requirements. Map current state processes and user journeys, identifying gaps, pain points, and undocumented dependencies across remote access workflows. Define future state processes aligned to programme objectives, security standards, and operational constraints. Translate business needs into clear functional and non functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process artefacts. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure requirements are feasible, aligned with architectural principles, and fully understood prior to design and build. Support the creation of solution options, ensuring business impacts, risks, and trade offs are clearly articulated. Work closely with retail and FMCG stakeholders, capturing store specific requirements such as device access, POS systems, handheld devices, IoT sensors, and operational workflows. Document remote access requirements for OT environments, including secure connectivity, segmentation, and device level constraints. Ensure requirements traceability from discovery through to delivery, testing, and operational handover. Support test planning and UAT, ensuring test cases align to documented requirements and business expectations. Maintain high quality documentation, including BRDs, process maps, user stories, data flows, and decision logs. Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely decision making. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst within infrastructure, security, remote access, or cloud transformation programmes. Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop, user personas, application delivery, and remote access workflows. Experience working with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or similar secure remote access technologies. Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) and IoT environments, including device connectivity and security considerations. Experience working in FMCG or retail environments, ideally with store based technology and operational processes. Strong capability in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and documentation using industry standard techniques. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders, technical SMEs, and operational teams. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify gaps, dependencies, and risks. Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows for engineering and delivery teams. Familiarity with identity, access, and security concepts relevant to remote access and cloud based solutions. Desirable Skills Experience working with multi domain Active Directory, Entra ID, or hybrid identity environments. Understanding of zero trust principles, network segmentation, and secure access architecture. Knowledge of store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Experience supporting UAT, test case development, and validation activities. Exposure to data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Experience working with third party vendors or managed service providers. Familiarity with Agile delivery, including backlog refinement and sprint planning. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Job title: Network Engineer / Network Designer (Contract) Duration: 3 months initially, with potential extensions Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: 500 to 550 per day outside IR35 Role Overview A Network Engineer / Network Designer is required to deliver project-based network and security changes within a large, distributed retail organisation. This role focuses solely on project delivery , with no BAU or operational support responsibilities. The contractor will work under general direction, taking responsibility for their own deliverables and ensuring that all design output, configuration artefacts, and documentation updates are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established standards. The work will involve contributing to network designs, implementing planned configuration changes, and updating documentation across hybrid cloud and on?premises environments. Technologies include Cisco ACI , Juniper Mist , Fortinet FortiGate , Palo Alto Networks , Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) , Azure networking , F5 LTM , and automation tooling such as Python, GitHub, and Terraform . Key Responsibilities Network Design & Documentation Produce and update high?quality network documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and configuration specifications. Apply established design patterns for routing, segmentation, cloud connectivity, and secure access. Document changes clearly and consistently, ensuring traceability across project phases. Contribute to designs for Cisco ACI, including application profiles, endpoint groups, and policy models. Contribute to documentation for Juniper Mist wireless and access network deployments. Prepare clear integration and connectivity documentation for Zscaler ZIA and ZPA. Network Engineering & Project Delivery Deliver planned configuration changes across Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Juniper SRX firewalls. Implement routing changes using BGP and associated enterprise protocols. Build IPSec tunnels, VPNs, and Zero Trust access configurations following approved designs. Configure F5 LTM for application delivery and traffic management. Complete migration tasks, cutovers, and validation steps in line with project plans. Produce implementation runbooks, testing steps, and post?change records. Azure Cloud Networking Deploy Azure networking components such as VNets, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints. Update cloud network diagrams and documentation to reflect changes and new deployments. Support the delivery of hybrid connectivity using VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute. Ensure cloud networking aligns with existing enterprise design standards. Automation & Tooling Use Python to support automation of repeatable network configuration or verification tasks. Maintain configuration artefacts and documentation using GitHub version control. Apply Terraform modules to deliver network and cloud infrastructure builds where required. Transformation & Migration Delivery Contribute to workstreams delivering network modernisation, cloud adoption, and segmentation changes. Follow defined procedures when supporting branch, cloud, or data centre migrations. Produce migration documentation, implementation notes, and verification reports. Identify risks or issues related to network changes and escalate appropriately. Required Skills & Experience Core Networking Strong understanding of routing and switching technologies. Practical experience implementing BGP in enterprise environments. Knowledge of OSPF, VLANs, NAT, QoS, and IPsec VPN. Experience working with Cisco ACI and policy-driven network designs. Familiarity with Juniper Mist wireless and access networking. Security & Firewalls Hands?on experience with: Fortinet FortiGate Palo Alto Networks Juniper SRX Including policy creation, rule updates, segmentation, and configuration deployment. Secure Access & Zero Trust Experience deploying Zscaler ZIA and/or ZPA into enterprise environments. Understanding of Zero Trust concepts and secure access patterns. Cloud Networking Practical experience delivering Azure networking solutions. Understanding of hybrid connectivity requirements and cloud security controls. Desirable Skills Automation experience with Python, Terraform, GitHub, and/or Ansible. Experience configuring and maintaining F5 LTM . Experience working in large distributed or retail organisations. Deliverables The contractor will be responsible for delivering: Updated network documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams). Configuration build documents for firewall, routing, and LTM implementations. Azure networking deployment artefacts and connectivity documentation. Migration runbooks, test plans, and implementation records. Accurate, fully maintained documentation within agreed repositories. Clear, complete handover material for operational teams. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 06, 2026
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Job title: Network Engineer / Network Designer (Contract) Duration: 3 months initially, with potential extensions Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: 500 to 550 per day outside IR35 Role Overview A Network Engineer / Network Designer is required to deliver project-based network and security changes within a large, distributed retail organisation. This role focuses solely on project delivery , with no BAU or operational support responsibilities. The contractor will work under general direction, taking responsibility for their own deliverables and ensuring that all design output, configuration artefacts, and documentation updates are accurate, consistent, and aligned with established standards. The work will involve contributing to network designs, implementing planned configuration changes, and updating documentation across hybrid cloud and on?premises environments. Technologies include Cisco ACI , Juniper Mist , Fortinet FortiGate , Palo Alto Networks , Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) , Azure networking , F5 LTM , and automation tooling such as Python, GitHub, and Terraform . Key Responsibilities Network Design & Documentation Produce and update high?quality network documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and configuration specifications. Apply established design patterns for routing, segmentation, cloud connectivity, and secure access. Document changes clearly and consistently, ensuring traceability across project phases. Contribute to designs for Cisco ACI, including application profiles, endpoint groups, and policy models. Contribute to documentation for Juniper Mist wireless and access network deployments. Prepare clear integration and connectivity documentation for Zscaler ZIA and ZPA. Network Engineering & Project Delivery Deliver planned configuration changes across Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Juniper SRX firewalls. Implement routing changes using BGP and associated enterprise protocols. Build IPSec tunnels, VPNs, and Zero Trust access configurations following approved designs. Configure F5 LTM for application delivery and traffic management. Complete migration tasks, cutovers, and validation steps in line with project plans. Produce implementation runbooks, testing steps, and post?change records. Azure Cloud Networking Deploy Azure networking components such as VNets, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints. Update cloud network diagrams and documentation to reflect changes and new deployments. Support the delivery of hybrid connectivity using VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute. Ensure cloud networking aligns with existing enterprise design standards. Automation & Tooling Use Python to support automation of repeatable network configuration or verification tasks. Maintain configuration artefacts and documentation using GitHub version control. Apply Terraform modules to deliver network and cloud infrastructure builds where required. Transformation & Migration Delivery Contribute to workstreams delivering network modernisation, cloud adoption, and segmentation changes. Follow defined procedures when supporting branch, cloud, or data centre migrations. Produce migration documentation, implementation notes, and verification reports. Identify risks or issues related to network changes and escalate appropriately. Required Skills & Experience Core Networking Strong understanding of routing and switching technologies. Practical experience implementing BGP in enterprise environments. Knowledge of OSPF, VLANs, NAT, QoS, and IPsec VPN. Experience working with Cisco ACI and policy-driven network designs. Familiarity with Juniper Mist wireless and access networking. Security & Firewalls Hands?on experience with: Fortinet FortiGate Palo Alto Networks Juniper SRX Including policy creation, rule updates, segmentation, and configuration deployment. Secure Access & Zero Trust Experience deploying Zscaler ZIA and/or ZPA into enterprise environments. Understanding of Zero Trust concepts and secure access patterns. Cloud Networking Practical experience delivering Azure networking solutions. Understanding of hybrid connectivity requirements and cloud security controls. Desirable Skills Automation experience with Python, Terraform, GitHub, and/or Ansible. Experience configuring and maintaining F5 LTM . Experience working in large distributed or retail organisations. Deliverables The contractor will be responsible for delivering: Updated network documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams). Configuration build documents for firewall, routing, and LTM implementations. Azure networking deployment artefacts and connectivity documentation. Migration runbooks, test plans, and implementation records. Accurate, fully maintained documentation within agreed repositories. Clear, complete handover material for operational teams. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
This senior role is responsible for leading the end-to-end design and delivery of the migration of existing FortiGate virtual firewalls to Azure Firewall across multiple global Azure regions. The Senior Azure Consultant acts as technical design authority, owning the target-state architecture, security and routing patterns, policy governance model, and migration approach. The role will lead discovery, rule and routing translation, Infrastructure-as-Code delivery, cutover/rollback execution, and operational handover ensuring alignment with security governance, SOC/logging requirements, and dependent services such as Azure Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Zscaler, Azure Front Door, and Application Gateway. Key responsibilities: Own technical discovery and solution definition: inventory current FortiGate policies, NAT, routing (UDRs/BGP), traffic flows and dependencies per region; drive requirements workshops and obtain design sign-off. Act as design authority for the target Azure Firewall architecture using Azure Virtual WAN hub/spoke (regional hubs), including cross-region inspection patterns and north-south/east-west segmentation. Define and implement a global base firewall policy and regional child policies, including governance model, recertification approach, and rule lifecycle. Lead translation and rationalisation of FortiGate rules (network, application, DNAT/SNAT, proxy requirements) into Azure Firewall Policy, managing feature gaps (e.g., TLS inspection, threat profiles) through agreed compensating controls. Own routing design and change execution (UDRs, vWAN routing, BGP/ExpressRoute considerations) to steer traffic through regional firewalls with minimal disruption. Lead public IP planning, SNAT port capacity analysis, and SKU sizing (Standard vs Premium) based on throughput, connection counts, and inspection requirements. Define logging, monitoring, and SOC integration with Log Analytics and Microsoft Sentinel, including retention, alerting, and operational dashboards aligned to incident response requirements. Lead integration design and validation with Zscaler (e.g., cloud connectors), Azure Front Door, and Application Gateway, including defined bypass vs inspection flows. Deliver and govern Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred): reusable modules, environment promotion, and Git-based change control; ensure changes are auditable and repeatable across regions. Develop and drive the migration strategy and runbooks per region, including sequencing, maintenance windows, validation plans, and clearly defined success/fail and rollback criteria. Lead migration execution and hypercare, coordinating application testing/validation and troubleshooting across teams and time zones. Mentor engineers and lead knowledge transfer; produce high-quality documentation (architecture, policy model, operations procedures) and support the transition to BAU operations. Design target Azure Firewall architecture using Azure Virtual WAN hub/spoke (regional hubs), including cross-region inspection patterns and north-south/east-west segmentation. Define and implement a global base firewall policy and regional child policies, including governance model and rule lifecycle. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 04, 2026
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This senior role is responsible for leading the end-to-end design and delivery of the migration of existing FortiGate virtual firewalls to Azure Firewall across multiple global Azure regions. The Senior Azure Consultant acts as technical design authority, owning the target-state architecture, security and routing patterns, policy governance model, and migration approach. The role will lead discovery, rule and routing translation, Infrastructure-as-Code delivery, cutover/rollback execution, and operational handover ensuring alignment with security governance, SOC/logging requirements, and dependent services such as Azure Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Zscaler, Azure Front Door, and Application Gateway. Key responsibilities: Own technical discovery and solution definition: inventory current FortiGate policies, NAT, routing (UDRs/BGP), traffic flows and dependencies per region; drive requirements workshops and obtain design sign-off. Act as design authority for the target Azure Firewall architecture using Azure Virtual WAN hub/spoke (regional hubs), including cross-region inspection patterns and north-south/east-west segmentation. Define and implement a global base firewall policy and regional child policies, including governance model, recertification approach, and rule lifecycle. Lead translation and rationalisation of FortiGate rules (network, application, DNAT/SNAT, proxy requirements) into Azure Firewall Policy, managing feature gaps (e.g., TLS inspection, threat profiles) through agreed compensating controls. Own routing design and change execution (UDRs, vWAN routing, BGP/ExpressRoute considerations) to steer traffic through regional firewalls with minimal disruption. Lead public IP planning, SNAT port capacity analysis, and SKU sizing (Standard vs Premium) based on throughput, connection counts, and inspection requirements. Define logging, monitoring, and SOC integration with Log Analytics and Microsoft Sentinel, including retention, alerting, and operational dashboards aligned to incident response requirements. Lead integration design and validation with Zscaler (e.g., cloud connectors), Azure Front Door, and Application Gateway, including defined bypass vs inspection flows. Deliver and govern Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred): reusable modules, environment promotion, and Git-based change control; ensure changes are auditable and repeatable across regions. Develop and drive the migration strategy and runbooks per region, including sequencing, maintenance windows, validation plans, and clearly defined success/fail and rollback criteria. Lead migration execution and hypercare, coordinating application testing/validation and troubleshooting across teams and time zones. Mentor engineers and lead knowledge transfer; produce high-quality documentation (architecture, policy model, operations procedures) and support the transition to BAU operations. Design target Azure Firewall architecture using Azure Virtual WAN hub/spoke (regional hubs), including cross-region inspection patterns and north-south/east-west segmentation. Define and implement a global base firewall policy and regional child policies, including governance model and rule lifecycle. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
We're working with a large client who is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their IT team and play a key role in their shift to a cloud-first infrastructure. You'll help modernise their endpoint management, support collaboration tools & strengthen critical identity and access frameworks. This is a hands-on technical role, ideal for someone confident working with Microsoft 365, Intune (ideally an SME in this area), and cloud identity systems. The role is paying up to £50k + 8% bonus (flex upwards on base salary for the right candidate) and will be ideally based close enough to Durham, to commute a couple of days a month into the office (flexible). Must Haves: - Experience in a Systems Engineer or Endpoint Management role. - Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and endpoint management across diverse OS/device types. - Proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity, and access management. - Experience with M365 administration and configuration. - Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset. Nice to Haves: - Experience with large-scale SaaS platforms and integrations. - Familiarity with email/web security platforms (eg Proofpoint, Forcepoint, Zscaler). - Understanding of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence. - ITIL/ITSM certifications or relevant qualifications. All relevant applications will be reviewed immediately.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
We're working with a large client who is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their IT team and play a key role in their shift to a cloud-first infrastructure. You'll help modernise their endpoint management, support collaboration tools & strengthen critical identity and access frameworks. This is a hands-on technical role, ideal for someone confident working with Microsoft 365, Intune (ideally an SME in this area), and cloud identity systems. The role is paying up to £50k + 8% bonus (flex upwards on base salary for the right candidate) and will be ideally based close enough to Durham, to commute a couple of days a month into the office (flexible). Must Haves: - Experience in a Systems Engineer or Endpoint Management role. - Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and endpoint management across diverse OS/device types. - Proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity, and access management. - Experience with M365 administration and configuration. - Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset. Nice to Haves: - Experience with large-scale SaaS platforms and integrations. - Familiarity with email/web security platforms (eg Proofpoint, Forcepoint, Zscaler). - Understanding of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence. - ITIL/ITSM certifications or relevant qualifications. All relevant applications will be reviewed immediately.
DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Oct 06, 2025
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DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
We are a global recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Title: Zscaler SME Location: Remote Duration: 28/11/2025 (possible extension) Pay rate: £532/day inside IR35 via umbrella Role Description: 1. Zscaler SME - Experience with fault finding & resolving issues 2. Cloud Security Expertise: Deep understanding of Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange, including ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access), ZPA (Zscaler Private Access), and ZDX (Zscaler Digital Experience). Network Architecture Knowledge: Ability to design and optimize secure network architectures using Zscaler in hybrid or cloud-first environments. Policy & Access Control Design: Skilled in crafting granular security policies, segmentation strategies, and identity-based access controls. Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning: Proficient in diagnosing traffic flow issues, latency, and user experience problems across Zscaler services. Integration & Automation: Experience integrating Zscaler with SIEMs, identity providers (eg, Okta), and endpoint protection platforms using APIs and automation tools. Trusted Advisor on Zscaler configuration: Contributes to the end-to-end, configuration, and optimization of Zscaler services Security Governance: Ensures Zscaler policies align with enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and risk frameworks. Stakeholder skills: Acts as the bridge between security teams, network engineers, and business units. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Sep 25, 2025
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We are a global recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Title: Zscaler SME Location: Remote Duration: 28/11/2025 (possible extension) Pay rate: £532/day inside IR35 via umbrella Role Description: 1. Zscaler SME - Experience with fault finding & resolving issues 2. Cloud Security Expertise: Deep understanding of Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange, including ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access), ZPA (Zscaler Private Access), and ZDX (Zscaler Digital Experience). Network Architecture Knowledge: Ability to design and optimize secure network architectures using Zscaler in hybrid or cloud-first environments. Policy & Access Control Design: Skilled in crafting granular security policies, segmentation strategies, and identity-based access controls. Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning: Proficient in diagnosing traffic flow issues, latency, and user experience problems across Zscaler services. Integration & Automation: Experience integrating Zscaler with SIEMs, identity providers (eg, Okta), and endpoint protection platforms using APIs and automation tools. Trusted Advisor on Zscaler configuration: Contributes to the end-to-end, configuration, and optimization of Zscaler services Security Governance: Ensures Zscaler policies align with enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and risk frameworks. Stakeholder skills: Acts as the bridge between security teams, network engineers, and business units. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
