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Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the governance, assurance, and oversight of Test & Trials activities across the programme Develop, review, and enhance Test Strategies, Plans, and assurance frameworks Provide expert guidance to programme leadership on test readiness, delivery confidence, and risk Deliver independent challenge to ensure robust validation, compliance, and assurance standards are maintained Coordinate integration, system, acceptance, and operational testing activities Work collaboratively with engineering, cyber security, delivery, and operational teams to ensure aligned execution Produce senior-level assurance reports, readiness assessments, and risk evaluations Identify programme risks and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies Support transition into service, operational acceptance, and go-live activities Ensure testing activity aligns with operational, technical, and security requirements Essential Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Proven experience leading or consulting on Test & Trials activities within secure government, defence, or national security environments Strong background in test governance, assurance, and strategic test management Experience delivering within complex IT infrastructure or secure systems programmes Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on readiness, risk, and delivery confidence Strong understanding of integration, system, operational, and acceptance testing methodologies Experience operating within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Knowledge of secure networks, infrastructure delivery, or classified environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL Why Apply? Long-term programme on a critical national infrastructure initiative High-impact role with significant stakeholder exposure Opportunity to shape assurance and testing strategy across a complex secure environment Outside IR35 engagement with competitive day rate Work alongside senior technical and operational specialists on mission-critical delivery programmes

Job Title: SC Cleared Knowledge Manager - Service Delivery Associate Location: Corsham (On-site) Contract: Until 30/12/2026 Rate: 340 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in defence and technology, is hiring for a reputable client to support their Defence programme. We're seeking a dedicated Knowledge Manager to work closely with the customer and embedded teams in a dynamic, collaborative environment. What you'll be doing: Co-locate on-site at Corsham, working directly with military personnel and technical staff. Maintain and develop the Knowledge Management System (KMS) supporting diverse technical products. Produce, review, and author Knowledge Articles, ensuring accuracy and relevance through a robust review process. Support knowledge transfer, information management, and continual service improvement activities. Conduct regular audits of Knowledge Articles to ensure currency and accuracy. Participate in technical calls, providing expert input on knowledge management processes. What you'll bring: Proven experience developing and implementing Knowledge Management processes and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to educate personnel on Knowledge Management importance and best practices. Experience managing Knowledge Articles and supporting knowledge transfer activities. Familiarity with bespoke tools supporting Knowledge Management and repositories. Knowledge of the Defence Digital Service Management Framework is advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital defence project within a supportive team environment. If you're a proactive professional with a passion for knowledge management and a security clearance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team supporting critical national infrastructure! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Job Title: SC Cleared Knowledge Manager - Service Delivery Associate Location: Corsham (On-site) Contract: Until 30/12/2026 Rate: £340 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in defence and technology, is hiring for a reputable client to support their Defence programme. We're seeking a dedicated Knowledge Manager to work closely with the customer and Embedded teams in a dynamic, collaborative environment. What you'll be doing: . Co-locate on-site at Corsham, working directly with military personnel and technical staff. . Maintain and develop the Knowledge Management System (KMS) supporting diverse technical products. . Produce, review, and author Knowledge Articles, ensuring accuracy and relevance through a robust review process. . Support knowledge transfer, information management, and continual service improvement activities. . Conduct regular audits of Knowledge Articles to ensure currency and accuracy. . Participate in technical calls, providing expert input on knowledge management processes. What you'll bring: . Proven experience developing and implementing Knowledge Management processes and procedures. . Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail. . Ability to educate personnel on Knowledge Management importance and best practices. . Experience managing Knowledge Articles and supporting knowledge transfer activities. . Familiarity with bespoke tools supporting Knowledge Management and repositories. . Knowledge of the Defence Digital Service Management Framework is advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital defence project within a supportive team environment. If you're a proactive professional with a passion for knowledge management and a security clearance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team supporting critical national infrastructure! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Infrastructure Technical Project Manager (DV Cleared) Location: London (4-5 days per week on-site) Duration: 12-Month Contract Are you an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager with active DV Clearance? Do you excel at bridging the gap between technical engineering teams and senior stakeholders in high-assurance environments? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking an Infrastructure Technical Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient, and compliant IT infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance: Lead infrastructure projects (networks, hosting, data centers, end-user compute) using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies. Technical Oversight: Interpret and challenge engineering designs (HLD/LLD) while coordinating delivery across networks, private cloud platforms, and cyber security controls. Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Translate complex technical details into executive-level messaging and oversee third-party suppliers (SoWs, KPIs). Risk & Assurance: Manage RAID logs and support security accreditation and compliance processes within high-assurance frameworks. Transition Management: Ensure smooth project transition into live service following ITIL-aligned practices. Key Skills & Experience Required Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance is strictly essential. Frameworks & Environments: Proven experience with MOD frameworks (e.g., JSP 604), secure systems design, and air-gapped/high-side environments. Technical Depth: Ability to confidently challenge technical architectures and validate implementation risks. Methodologies: Proficiency in PRINCE2, Agile, or MSP. Certifications (Desirable): PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, ITIL, or CISSP. Apply Now If you have the required technical depth and active DV clearance to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes, please apply with your updated CV today. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Network Engineer - MUST HAVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 3 months+/RATE: £525 per day + expenses (inside IR35) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Network Engineer. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE MOD SC CLEARED AND SOLE UK NATIONAL (no more than 28 days outside the UK during the last 5 years) The candidates MOD SC must have been actively used within the last 12 months The candidate must have 3 months left on their SC clearance to allow time for interview, offer and transfer of clearance Role Description: You will be working on a client site, in collaboration with Project Managers, SMEs and Architects to deliver projects on time and above customer expectation. You will be working closely with support teams and other functions to ensure seamless integration of project work to the Run service. The focus of your role: Undertaking a range of equipment installations and configuration activities for complex or high business impact solutions. Performing infrastructure surveys, wired and wireless. Get involved in office moves, adds, changes. Perform technical refresh of network hardware and cabling. Configuring core infrastructure components eg Switches, Routers, Firewalls, load balancers, voice systems etc Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. What you will bring: Expected to have undertaken other Network Engineering roles for at least 5 years. Have demonstrable experience of configuring Network systems, switching, routing, Firewalling, load balancing and voice. Will typically be qualified to Cisco CCNA level or vendor equivalent accreditations. Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of networks including network security, virtual private networking (VPN) converged networks and broadband technologies. Will have the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/Voice network Infrastructures for enterprise organisations. Understand racking, cabling and containment systems and standards. An advantage will be Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas. Demonstrates behavioural competencies associated with frequent change, urgency and versatility Will be aware of Company values and demonstrate adherence to them Special Requirements or Accreditations: Required to work 5 days per week in Barrow-in-Furness site. Be a sole UK National. Will not have left the country for more than 28 consecutive days within the last 5 years. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Role Title: Network Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4BN - full onsite Duration: 3 months, with possible extension Expenses: Payable in line with client policy Engagement: PAYE through umbrella only Clearance Requirements Contractor must be MOD SC cleared and a sole UK national . The candidate must: Have MOD SC clearance that has been actively used within the last 12 months Have at least 3 months remaining on their SC clearance to allow time for interview, offer and clearance transfer Not have spent more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK within the last 5 years Role Description You will work on a client site in collaboration with Capgemini and client Project Managers, SMEs and Architects to deliver projects on time and above customer expectations. You will also work closely with support teams and other functions to ensure seamless integration of project work into the Run service. Key Responsibilities Undertake equipment installation and configuration activities for complex or high business-impact solutions Perform wired and wireless infrastructure surveys Support office moves, adds and changes Carry out technical refreshes of network hardware and cabling Configure core infrastructure components, including Switches, Routers, Firewalls, load balancers and voice systems Perform impact assessments on large or complex networks Perform testing against pre-determined plans and analyse results Required Experience At least 5 years' experience in Network Engineering roles Demonstrable experience configuring network systems, including switching, routing, Firewalling, load balancing and voice Cisco CCNA-level qualification or vendor-equivalent accreditation Knowledge of network security, VPNs, converged networks and broadband technologies Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot LAN, WAN and voice network infrastructures for enterprise organisations Understanding of racking, cabling and containment systems and standards Subject Matter Expert experience in one or more areas would be advantageous Strong behavioural competencies around change, urgency and versatility Awareness of company values and ability to demonstrate adherence to them Special Requirements Required to work 5 days per week on site in Barrow-in-Furness Must be a sole UK national Must not have left the UK for more than 28 consecutive days within the last 5 years

SOC Manager 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Leamington & Gaydon - Hybrid as per business need Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SOC Manager to join the team. As SOC Manager you will: * Oversee SOC activities by reviewing your team's performance metrics, incident reports and other key indicators * Lead incident response efforts when a security incident occurs, the SOC team has to respond as quickly as possible * Lead these efforts by establishing clear incident response procedures and protocols and conveying them to the team * Analyse incident reports to understand your organization's security posture by reviewing incident reports, SOC managers identify patterns and trends that may indicate weaknesses or vulnerabilities in their security defences * Serve as the point of contact (POC) for security incidents within the company. You are the primary liaison between the SOC team, other internal stakeholders, and external parties such as vendors, clients or regulatory bodies. * Be responsible for conducting information security investigations as a result of security incidents. These are previously identified by the Level 2 security analyst who are monitoring the security consoles from various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email and Phone) End to end security incident management. You will play a key role in providing the highest level of technical expertise and handling the most complex security incidents. Key Responsibilities: * Manage service and process improvements of SOC, auditing SOC incidents, identifying new use cases and automations * POC for SOC engineering team, threat intelligence analyst and Threat exposure management * Act as a point of escalation for Level-2 SOC security analysts in support of information security investigations to provide guidance and oversight on incident resolution and containment techniques * Act as the lead coordinator to individual information security incidents * Mentor security analysts regarding risk management, information security controls, incident analysis, incident response, SIEM monitoring, and other operational tasks (tools, techniques, Procedures) in support of technologies managed by the Security Operations Centre. * Document incidents from initial detection through final resolution * Ensure threat management, threat modelling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring * Create reports, dashboards, metrics for SOC operations and presentation to Sr. Mgmt. * Act as focal point for any investigations involving security; to prepare reports and note follow up action * Participate in the role of Incident Manager during any incidents and emergencies * Ensure that all business recovery/contingency plans and/or procedures held within the security control rooms are always kept up to date * Coordinate with IT teams on escalations, tracking, performance issues, and outages Key skills & experience: * Strong knowledge in Authentication, End Point Security, Internet Policy Enforcement, Firewalls, Web Content Filtering, Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM) and SOC advancements such as EDR and SOAR * Good knowledge of SIEM technologies, like Google Chronicle, Splunk ES or QRadar * In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices * Experienced within the information security field, with emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion analysis, security device installations, configuration, and troubleshooting (e. g., Firewall, IDS, etc.) * Experience in Log source integration and in Developing new correlation rules & Parser writing * Experienced in SOC automation development, cloud operations (e. g. AWS), Designing, building security operations centers and Regulatory Compliance * Ability to lead and communicate efficiently within a team environment along with Incident management process development and/or incident management experience * Solid understanding of information technology and information security required * Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated skill in presenting analytical data effectively to varied audiences (including executives) * Ability to work well under pressure with differing levels of Management This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.