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Senior SASE / Network Security Consultant Location: UK (Remote) Contract: Long-Term Contract We are currently looking for an experienced Senior SASE / Network Security Consultant to support large-scale enterprise Prisma Access and SASE transformation programmes. This is a hands-on, customer-facing delivery role focused on implementation, migration, optimisation, and ongoing operational ownership across complex enterprise environments. You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, architects, and project delivery teams to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions are successfully delivered and maintained. This is not a presales or strategy-only position. We are looking for someone who enjoys being technically involved, solving problems, leading delivery activities, and working directly within enterprise customer environments. Key Responsibilities Deliver Prisma Access and SASE solutions across enterprise environments Support end-to-end implementation, migration, optimisation, and operational activities Act as a key technical contact within customer engagements Participate in workshops, requirements gathering, and technical design sessions Produce and maintain: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Low-Level Designs (LLDs) Migration plans Operational and implementation documentation Support migrations from: Legacy VPN solutions MPLS environments On-prem firewall estates Troubleshoot complex network and security issues Work closely with project managers, architects, consultants, and customer teams Provide technical guidance, operational support, and knowledge transfer Contribute to improving delivery standards and best practices across projects Required Experience Strong hands-on Prisma Access experience within enterprise environments Strong understanding of: SASE / SSE architectures Enterprise networking Routing and VPN technologies Firewall technologies Zero Trust access models Identity integration such as Entra ID / Azure AD / Okta Experience delivering within customer-facing consulting, engineering, or professional services environments Comfortable working directly with enterprise stakeholders and technical teams Strong documentation capability including HLDs and LLDs Experience supporting large migration and transformation programmes

Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (FastAPI SQL Databricks) London to £95k Are you a data centric Python Developer with strong SQL and FastAPI skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. What's in it for you: Salary to £95k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Your role: As a Python Developer you will design and develop data centric backend services for the core platform with a focus on Python coding and building FastAPIs within an Azure environment with Databricks. You'll participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion, transformation, mass parallel orchestration of network IO and will model data for a variety of purposes. You'll also collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to maintain Infrastructure as Code and develop new features on the engineering platform. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skills You have experience of building FastAPIs You have a good knowledge of public cloud services, they're using Azure but experience with AWS or GCP is fine You have experience of working with data at scale You have strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server - Azure Databricks experience highly preferred) You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOP You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills Apply now to find out more about this Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Python FastAPI Databricks Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python FastAPI SQL Databricks) London to £95k Are you a data centric Backend Software Engineer with strong Python, SQL and FastAPI skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. As a Backend Software Engineer you will design and develop data centric backend services for the core platform with a focus on Python coding and building FastAPIs within an Azure environment with Databricks. You'll participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion, transformation, mass parallel orchestration of network IO and will model data for a variety of purposes. You'll also collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to maintain Infrastructure as Code and develop new features on the engineering platform. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skills You have experience of building FastAPIs You have a good knowledge of public cloud services, they're using Azure but experience with AWS or GCP is fine You have experience of working with data at scale You have strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server - Azure Databricks experience highly preferred) You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOP You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills What's in it for you: Salary to £95k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python FastAPI Databricks Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

We are currently working with a global technology consultancy and supporting the delivery of a major security and collaboration transformation programme. As part of this engagement, we are looking for an experienced SharePoint SME to join the team on a long-term contract basis. Please note: Candidates must either hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how a large enterprise collaborates securely with external partners, helping define best practices, improve user adoption and support the rollout of stronger information-sharing controls. Key Responsibilities Define and document SharePoint principles, standards and best practices, particularly around permissions, external sharing, guest access, access reviews and site governance. Act as the SharePoint Subject Matter Expert, advising on secure collaboration solutions and validating SharePoint-specific design decisions. Work closely with business teams, security specialists and technical SMEs to support implementation planning and adoption activities. Produce practical guidance, training materials and user-facing documentation to enable safe and effective use of SharePoint. Deliver or coordinate training sessions, Communities of Practice and champion networks to drive adoption of secure collaboration behaviours. Support impact assessments, business readiness and change activities relating to new collaboration controls. Provide hands-on support during pilots, testing and early life support, helping resolve SharePoint-related issues and user challenges. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience with SharePoint Online , including: Permissions and access management External sharing and guest access Site governance and collaboration controls Access reviews and time-bound permissions Ability to bridge technical delivery with business change and user adoption. Experience producing guidance, training materials and user-facing collateral. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across security, engineering, communications and change teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and experience supporting live operational environments. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and in plain English. Desirable Experience Experience with Microsoft Purview , M365 Information Protection and DLP. Experience working on secure collaboration, information governance or cyber/security transformation programmes. Experience supporting pilots, testing and early life support activities. Experience working within highly regulated or security-conscious environments.

Locations: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. Please click on the link for details. We're recruiting for a Lead Developer here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative Developer Experience team which sits in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). This role aligns against the Lead Developer Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation. It defines standards, shapes platforms and ways of working, and supports teams to build and operate services that are secure, reliable and sustainable. This role focuses on improving how engineers work by defining standards and ensuring they are implemented through shared tooling rather than guidance alone. You will play an integral part in central teams responsible for Developer Experience (DevX) and the Developer Portal, working closely with platform, security and architecture teams. You'll be confident working with other developers on our tech stack and comfortable learning new technologies and systems. We use a variety of different technologies and will work with you to place you in a team that matches your skills, interests and aspirations wherever possible. You will work with user researchers, product managers, designers, delivery managers, technical architects and content specialists who share a vision for improving government through smarter use of technology. You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Our Tech Stack We use a range of technologies and we're looking for people who specialise in one or more of them (Python or Java) and who love learning new languages and frameworks. For example, we might use Python to write our application code, Circle CI or GitHub Actions for CI/CD, Sentry for application monitoring, Kubernetes and Docker to schedule and run our services (read about our Cloud Platform), AWS for most of our infrastructure, GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces and use Macbook Pros. For front-end development, we value a robust understanding of the underlying web technologies. We value well-maintained, open-source tools that can be used to produce semantic HTML, performant CSS and unobtrusive JavaScript or TypeScript, and we assess all our services against accessibility criteria. We're happy to help you learn our tech stack once you're part of our team, and do not require an exact match in your experience of languages. Check out GitHub for a closer look at the technologies we use, and a complete list of services that we build and maintain. We subscribe to the manifesto for agile software development. Our Community We currently have over 200+ experienced developers who make up the engineering community across the MoJ. You will coach and mentor junior colleagues and take part in informal support networks with your peers. You will be encouraged to play an active role in the engineering community and culture. We take the responsibility of supportive and effective line management very seriously. We will value the skills you bring to the civil service and help you to build on them. When the time is right, we will support moving between teams or government departments to learn different technologies, or take on more responsibility, according to your career goals. Take a look at our developer blog to get a sense of our work and culture. Key Responsibilities This role combines a number of key disciplines in addition to hands-on development and writing code. You will inspire, mentor, coach, manage and lead software developers within a business domain. You will also focus on generating a culture of quality, maintaining balance between building sustainable well architected products and unlocking citizen value early The areas of your responsibility for leadership will shift between people, architecture, development and product strategy, depending on context and need You will contribute to the technical leadership in DevX team, specifically Developer Tooling. There will be opportunity to line manage several Senior Developers as the team expands into Developer Portal. Technical Leadership Taking responsibility for tickets and releasing production ready code Collaborate with Technical Architects and Product Managers to set product direction Collaborate with Technical Architects to help in the design of systems and implementation of coherent and sustainable technical roadmaps Lead discussions with Developers to nurture consensus on technical/team decisions Support backlog refinement, helping plan, define and prioritise actionable tasks for the team Build inclusivity and understanding by promoting strategies to share technical knowledge of our systems with appropriate documentation and other activities Support Delivery Managers in unblocking value where necessary and/or honest representations of effort in an agile environment as the teams learn more Engineering Management Managing, coaching and growing people with a focus on their wellbeing and development Support Delivery Managers in improving team maturity Engineering Profession Work with your local Principal Developer and the wider community to improve and maintain good coding standards and practices Help provide feedback on wider technical strategy of your business unit Share knowledge and build enthusiasm for sharing via activities like brown bags, cooperative workshops, chat discussions and other means Encourage open discussion and drive communities in our primary communication tools Have a mindset for growth and learning looking for emerging technologies, tools and good practice Help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community, growing awareness, inclusivity, and balance Take part in the recruitment and onboarding of other Developers If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential You can demonstrate proven experience of Python or Java. You have experience of software development and writing production ready code. You have experience nurturing a culture of good software practice that makes change easy. You can share evidence of growing your skills in technical leadership, and advocating for your team. You have coached other people. You have contributed towards building a high performing, inclusive team culture. You have experience in delivering better value sooner and safer, through DevOps, XP or other ways of working that lead to agility and collaboration. You enjoy building long-lasting relationships and trust with others. You have proven technical leadership skills. You have grown sustainable teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance.

Job title: Radar Mechanical Design Lead Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes - minimum 2 days onsite a week Salary: Up to £85,700 (dependent on skills and experience) Part time & accruing hours available' Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role description: This is a senior mechanical engineering role focused on leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems for a cutting-edge technology demonstrator. The successful candidate will act as the mechanical design authority, ensuring robust, compliant solutions throughout the full engineering lifecycle. With strong expertise in structural design, thermal systems, or other key mechanical domains, they will guide both project-specific activities and support the broader engineering community with technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Core duties: Carry out detailed mechanical design and analysis activities to support the development of a complex new product Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical solutions align with overall system requirements Act as the Mechanical Design Authority, providing expert-level input across the full product lifecycle Apply subject matter expertise in key mechanical areas such as thermal management , structural integrity, or material selection Ensure design compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal processes Support design reviews, technical assessments, and the implementation of design changes as needed Essential skills: You'll have demonstrable subject matter expertise in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering (e.g. thermal systems, structures, CFD, FEA, or propulsion), with the ability to provide authoritative technical input You'll have proven experience in complex mechanical design, including the design, build, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical systems or products You'll have the ability to collate, interpret, and translate requirements into effective mechanical design solutions throughout the engineering lifecycle You'll have familiarity with modelling and simulation tools used for mechanical analysis , such as those assessing structural behaviour under static and dynamic loads You'll be comfortable working within engineering governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, processes, and best practices You'll ideally hold Chartered Engineer status or have equivalent experience and qualifications in a mechanical engineering discipline Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The NGRD Mechanical team: At BAE Systems, we are transforming radar technology by delivering world class products and next generation capabilities that keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing, forward looking business, we invest in talented people who are driven to push boundaries, make a tangible impact and turn advanced ideas into leading solutions. Our clear mission is to provide customers with the most capable radar systems while strengthening the UK's sovereign radar capability through close, collaborative partnerships. Based in Cowes, with easy access from Southampton, we offer a supportive, growth focused environment where careers are built, innovation thrives, and your future can truly take shape. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 23rd June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

NISTA- Senior Data Engineer Salary: London: £46,090 - £49,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. This role typically attracts a Government Digital and Data allowance of up-to £6,000 for eligible individuals. Eligibility will be assessed following appointment via a capability assessment in line with the Digital and Data Capability Framework Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London (1 Horse Guards Road) This post can be based in London (1 Horse Guards Road). Any applicants who are already NISTA staff can also apply to be based from their existing locations in Birmingham (23 Stephenson Street), or Leeds (2 Whitehall Quay) Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious team who are always finding new ways to drive better use of data, right in the heart of central government. About the Team Nista The Prime Minister has called for reform of the British state, seeking to go further and faster on renewal, and to ensure a more active government. To support these aims, the government has established the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) as its centre of infrastructure expertise, harnessing the policy and strategy insight of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the delivery specialism of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and bringing them together to create a new, stronger and more powerful organisation capable of delivering these goals. NISTA has six objectives: Overseeing the government's 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy Identifying and coordinating infrastructure needs Unblocking barriers and streamlining delivery of the government's major projects Setting standards and improving the government's project delivery capabilities Providing effective assurance for the government's priority projects Leading expertise on private finance The NISTA Data & Insight Team brings together data scientists, engineers, analysts and digital professionals who genuinely care about learning from each other, sharing ideas and making things happen. Together we turn rich, high-value project data into analysis, insights and tools that support people across government, from project delivery teams to senior leaders in HMT, the Cabinet Office and No10, to make decisions that shape how the UK delivers its biggest and most complex projects. Working with the Government Major Projects Portfolio, the 10 year Infrastructure Pipeline and other project delivery data, your work will directly influence how major programmes are planned, delivered and improved. Over the last two years, the team has undergone a significant transformation, digitising large-scale project data collection and overhauling our digital and data infrastructure. This enables us to create high-impact dashboards and analytics as well as drive the development of AI tools. It means we can develop and share quickly, resulting in rapid iterative development with our users. And we continue to evolve, improve our capability and develop our skills. In this role, you'll be joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, where you can grow your skills, tackle meaningful challenges and make a real impact on the future of government delivery. About the Job As a Senior Data Engineer in NISTA you will develop performant, reliable and secure data pipelines which help to inform senior leaders making decisions on projects worth in excess of £1tn. Working with subject matter experts, data scientists, and infrastructure engineers, you will ensure that data are relevant and processed effectively to enable products which meet the needs of our decision makers. You will use you your technical skills to translate complex data needs into easily understood and well documented structures by utilising and developing the team's mature cloud architecture and existing tooling. You will use a range of technical skills, deploying your existing data engineering toolkit as well as learning new techniques and experimenting to ensure you use the right tooling for the job. You will collaborate with a passionate team to promote a data-centric culture in the whole organisation, championing data engineering best practice in all your interactions with colleagues. Design, build and evolve robust data pipelines used to extract, transform and load data from our collection platforms into our cloud-based environment. Take ownership of the core data engineering tools that ensure our data is accurate, reliable and efficient to use. Work closely with data scientists and infrastructure engineers to shape how data is collected and transformed, enabling high-quality analysis and insight. Implement secure, well-governed change practices so back-end improvements can be delivered without disrupting production applications. Create and maintain clear technical documentation so that our data infrastructure is transparent and easy to work with. Act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, clearly explaining data processes and helping others understand how data flows through the organisation. Learning and experimenting to keep up-to-date with relevant new and innovative data tools and techniques. About You You will have experience of designing, coding, and testing resilient and maintainable solutions and will have contributed to the implementation of complex or large-scale data solutions. We would like you to have experience working in a multi-disciplinary data team to deliver and develop impactful data solutions as well as working in Python and/or SQL in a data engineering context. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

Network Security Engineer - Remote UK Based £48,000 CISCO, FirePower, Cisco ISE, Fortinet, FortiGate, StealthWatch Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project focussed Security Solutions Engineer to deliver a range of network and security focused projects across our clients customer base. This role will suit someone with good exposure to Cisco FirePower and security products who is looking to hone in on a career in a career as a Technical Security lead as further certification and training will be provided. This role is heavily centred on Cisco networking and security technologies, with a strong emphasis on Cisco Firepower, Cisco ISE, and broader Cisco security platforms. Experience with Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls is highly desirable. The successful candidate will combine hands on technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills, acting as a primary point of contact for stakeholders during project delivery. This is a UK based remote role, offering flexibility while still providing the opportunity to collaborate in person through periodic meetups and customer engagements. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST E BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP Key Responsibilities Project & Technical Leadership Lead the technical delivery of network and security projects from design through implementation and handover Act as the lead engineer on complex customer engagements, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and to a high standard Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers involved in project delivery Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical outcomes with business objectives Network & Security Engineering Implement, and support enterprise grade network and security solutions Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower firewalls, including policy configuration, VPNs, and threat protection Implement and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, authentication, and authorization Work with Cisco Stealthwatch and other Cisco security tools to provide visibility, monitoring, and threat detection Configure and support FortiGate firewalls where required, including firewall policies, VPNs, and security profiles Produce high quality technical documentation, including designs, implementation guides, and handover documentation Customer Engagement & Communication Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, clearly explaining solutions and technical decisions Gather technical requirements and translate them into robust, secure network designs Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and project update meetings Support occasional onsite work at customer locations in the UK and Europe Required Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience in Cisco network and security environments Proven hands on expertise with: Cisco Firepower (FTD / FMC) Cisco ISE Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switching Experience working in a project based environment, leading or owning technical delivery Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with distributed teams Full right to work in the UK and willingness to travel occasionally Desirable Experience with Fortinet / FortiGate firewalls Knowledge of Cisco Stealth watch and related Cisco security products Exposure to wider Cisco security technologies (e.g. Secure Firewall, Secure Network Analytics, Umbrella, etc.) Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent Benefits Competitive salary up to £48,000, depending on experience Fully remote UK based role with flexible working All business travel expenses covered from home location Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects Access to professional development, training, and certification support Supportive and collaborative team environment Why Join Us? This role offers the chance to take ownership of high impact network and security projects while maintaining a healthy work life balance through remote working. You will work with leading technologies, have direct influence on technical decisions, and play a key role in shaping secure network solutions for customers across the UK and Europe.

The Opportunity: A world leader in Missiles and Missile Systems, MBDA is a multi-national group, employing 18,000 employees across Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join our Customer Support & Services (CSS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers across two of our in-service Missile Systems. The ILS Managers role is to influence the system design and to design a support solution in order to ensure our ability to provide effective through-life support to our products upon entry to service. Salary:Up to £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days a week in the office Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements embedded within the Project Design Authority Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle, including concept, design, manufacture through to in service. The specific products for this role are in the manufacture phase, however as your career develops you would expect to move to different products in different phases of their life cycle. Developing a robust Through Life Support Policy Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards as required, including (but not limited to): S1000D (Technical Publications) S2000M (Material Management) S3000L (Logistics Support Analysis) S4000P (Preventive Maintenance) S5000F (In-Service Data Feedback) DefStan 00-600 Current MoD ILS standards Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning, support equipment development and design, training and technical documentation Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders Oversee delivery of the support equipment within the UK and internationally Support bid and proposal activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment Manage and mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team Ensure ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies are identified and managed effectively What we're looking for from you: Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector A broad-based engineering background, preferably degree level qualified or equivalent in a technical discipline, ideally with substantial knowledge and experience of Weapon System development or support. Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards and their practical application Experience working with UK MOD customers and defence primes (desirable) Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across an international environment Experience supporting bids and proposals Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple, sometimes conflicting, issues on a regular basis Ability to lead a team, carry out strategic planning of work, and ensuring commitments are always met Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

The Senior Algorithm Engineer role in GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) is a highly visible, strategic position, working with a highly capable technical team. This role presents a rare opportunity for hands-on technical involvement, research and strategy steering, without line management duties. Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Senior Algorithm Specialist you will develop your expertise both at a detailed Guidance & Control design level, and up through the higher architectural levels, where you can demonstrate a capability for rigorous system analysis and management of complexity. You will influence the current and future direction for design and testing of sophisticated missile Guidance & Control (G&C) systems, spanning specialist algorithms, real-time architecture, and complex equipment including RF & IR seekers, inertial sensors, actuators, propulsion (turbojets, ramjets and thrust-vectored rockets), and interfaces to surface and air launch platforms. You will have the opportunity to collaborate widely across departmental, directorate and national boundaries, and to be involved across multiple programmes at various points in their respective lifecycles, from the early research and concept stages through to full-scale development and guided flight trials. What we're looking for from you: Theoretical knowledge and extensive experience of aerospace guidance, control and navigation specification, analysis, algorithm design & implementation, real time architecture and verification Ability to bound the scope of an engineering problem and to express the design challenge in terms of clear unambiguous design requirements/objectives Managing complexity by identifying major drivers in a large, inter-connected engineering system Able to cross-verify complex systems and system models against underlying theory Communicating complex or conceptually difficult ideas clearly Diagnosing abnormalities in an engineering system both physically and virtually through computer modelling and simulation(Matlab & Simulink) Influencing technically when there are other factors driving teams A particular interest in applications with control experience, preferably applied flight control, bit this is not essential Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Stevenage Would you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products! Salary: Circa £74,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. This role is an SC security clearance role and the successful candidate must also be willing to go through the DV clearance process. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: It's a great place to learn about the company's entire product range within a team that is embracing innovative technologies. Key aspects of this role include: The primary focus of this role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices. Participating in the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects. Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies. Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of security processes, procedures, and guidelines. Generating security reports and metrics to track security-related activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts. In Software Engineering at MBDA you will find: Engineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider appreciation of sophisticated software systems. Working alongside a multi-disciplined engineering team, you will be a key part of a supportive and growing software engineering team as your career expands with us. What we're looking for from you: You'll already have experience developing complex software products in the Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or Telecoms sectors (or a similar field) Experience of software security with knowledge of industry security standards, and best practices. A natural collaborator who is a technical leader, with good communication and influencing skills, comfortable with problem solving and technical challenges. You'll have an interest in novel and emerging technologies, and the challenges that face the Security community. It would be beneficial to have experience developing embedded software and/or firmware, but not essential You'll have a degree or equivalent experience in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject or similar, and be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

The Team & Focus of the Role Our IT Service & Infrastructure team are looking for a new Systems Support Engineer to come and join the team, on a 5-month fixed term contract. Working alongside our?team, you will be responsible for onsite service and support needs for employees around the firm. You will ideally have experience in providing support for all areas of technology, including laptops, servers, printers, and networks as well as vendor specific hardware and software (such as Microsoft365, Microsoft Office Desktop Applications, etc). This role will be will be based in Ashby, and although we do operate a hybrid working policy, it's essential that you're able to commute to Ashby weekly. Our standard hours are 08:45am - 5:15pm (37.5 hours), however we'd be open to discussing flexible working requirements with minimum working hours of 30 per week. In return, beyond your base salary you will be included in: A discretionary bonus scheme ?A generous holiday scheme which commences at 25 days with a sliding scale up to 30 days plus your birthday off and two extra half days allocated for Christmas Eve & New Years Eve ?Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave ?An online money saving portal and access to a 24/7 mental health & wellbeing service. ?Volunteering Leave equating to 2 days per year (pro rata if you're part-time) Duties will include: ? ?IT support relating to technical issues involving Microsoft's core business applications and operating systems. (Microsoft365, Microsoft Office Desktop Applications etc.) ?Laptop and mobile device deployments ?Asset Management responsible for tracking of all inbound and outbound hardware ?End user onboard and off board. ?Communication with customers as required, keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages. ?Improve customer service, perception, and satisfaction. ?You will track, log and correct information using our ITSM tools to protect assets and components. ?You will maintain a high level of customer service and have confidence to deal with complex complaints along with showing empathy to satisfy customer demands. ?You will resolve user requests and own service desk issues until a new owner has been found or the problem has been mitigated or resolved. ?You will be responsible for the investigation of problems in systems, processes, and services, tactical or operational and will contribute to the implementation of remedies and preventative measures. ?You will create knowledge-based articles for ITSM customer self-help guides. ?Identify and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence. ?Diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware problems and help our customers install approved applications and programs. ?Site visits as required to support our end users The successful candidate will have ?ITIL v3/4 Certification ?Microsoft MCP, MCSA or MCSE ?2-3 Years help/service desk experience ?Experience of different ITSM systems ?Experience of supporting most end user compute devices and desktop applications ?Experience of supporting Office365 and SharePoint Environments. ?Technical understanding: You can show an awareness of the relevant subject matter and a high-level understanding of what it involves. ?Ability to diagnose technical issues. ?Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment. ?Full Driving Licence Why Fisher German? We've been around for a while, but it doesn't mean we are behind the times! Across our office network we offer a hybrid working approach to help our colleagues design their working day to suit their diaries. Some days you might be in the office enjoying a collaborative team day, and other days might see you focussing on project work at home. Wherever you choose to work, you'll be part of a social and digitally connected workforce with the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, like sports events, pop-up bars, BBQs, CPD days, live leadership updates on Zoom, picnics in the park and lots more. What's not to love? We work hard but we also have lots of fun! If that sounds like something you would enjoy, then please get in touch. We have a history going back as far as 1830 but have been Fisher German since 2000. We operate UK wide advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all the 12-property market sectors; agriculture, commercial, education, green energy & sustainability, healthcare, minerals & waste, public sector, residential, rural, telecoms, third sector and utilities and infrastructure. Bring Yourself to Work It's simple really, we are passionate about what we do, and we want you to be driven to succeed with us. For this to happen, you need to feel supported and included which is why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Your new company An ambitious and well-established organisation is seeking a Server & Storage Infrastructure Engineer to join its high-performing IT function. Operating across large-scale, complex environments, this business delivers critical services and innovative solutions that connect technology, data, and people. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that is committed to continuous improvement, technical excellence and supporting its people to develop and thrive. Your new role You will play a key role in the design, implementation and ongoing support of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions. Working as part of a team of subject-matter experts, you will focus on delivering robust, scalable and secure server and storage platforms.As the Server and Solutions Engineer, you will take ownership of technical design work, including high-level and low-level design documentation, and take ownership of the delivery life cycle from requirements gathering through to implementation and testing. You will provide third line support, contribute to strategic infrastructure decisions and ensure solutions meet both current and future business needs. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, engaging in technical discussions, influencing best practice and providing leadership on infrastructure projects. The role requires a proactive approach, strong problem-solving capability and the confidence to operate within a fast-paced, project-driven environment. What you will need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring strong experience delivering infrastructure solutions within large enterprise environments, alongside deep technical knowledge across server and storage technologies. You will have proven expertise with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, including design and implementation, alongside a strong understanding of HPE enterprise storage and server platforms. Experience with Veeam backup and replication is essential, as is a solid grounding in Microsoft Server technologies, including Active Directory and associated security features. A good understanding of core networking principles such as Fibre Channel and iSCSI is required. You will be comfortable working at both a technical and stakeholder level, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions and guide project teams. Additional experience with Linux, Microsoft SCOM, or server management tools would be advantageous, as would relevant certifications. What you will get in return In return, you will join an organisation that places real emphasis on employee development, offering structured training opportunities and the chance to work with modern technologies in a supportive environment. A salary of up to £55,000 (possibly some flexibility in this depending on your experience), flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and long-term career progression. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals are empowered to succeed. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Archangel Lightworks is a connectivity company building wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future. We're passionate about improving humanity's communications infrastructure and solving some of Earth's most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change. Our start-up is a fast-paced and supportive environment, where you can make your mark as part of a growing team and work on the cutting-edge of innovation. To support our growth, we are looking for an experienced engineer with the practical skills and problem solving ability to develop embedded software designs. This is a hands-on technical role, developing new software and systems to support control, automation, and data developments. Responsibilities: As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for the development of embedded systems, from design through implementation and testing, to integration. You will work closely with the project and software leads, to deliver high performance communication and control systems. You will be able to take full responsibility for a design and see that through to integration on the ground station. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, developing and testing embedded software across different subsystems Supporting test automation and system integration and deployment Providing specialist skills ideally, to broaden the tests skill base (i.e. Linux, FPGA, IoT, image processing etc) Contributing to the development, integration, testing, and operations for optical ground stations Continuous improvements to software processes, including developing automated tests. Requirements: Real-Time / Embedded software development in C / C++ Development with RTOS (ideally FreeRTOS) and on Linux Working with networking (Ethernet and IP), DMA, and hardware interfacing (I2C, SPI, CAN, and EtherCAT) protocolsDeveloping for multi-core and FPGA based systems At least 4 years relevant commercial experience post-graduation Proficient use of Git version control and CI systems Python development, including test scripts. Desirable additional skills: Xilinx FPGA/MPSoC and associated tool chain (Vivado, Vitis etc) experience Satcomm protocols, Optical free-space comms, and familiarity with Space related standards (CCSDS, ECSS, SDA etc) High speed (1Gbps+) comms protocol implementation experience (forward error correction, clock recovery, zero copy etc) IoT or cloud software integration and protocols, such as MQTT Experience in FPGA development, VHDL or Verilog Yocto Linux / Petalinux or buildroot build experience Rust development experience Control systems, Matlab / Simulink, including Embedded coder / HDL code generation Managing CI/CD pipelines Systems / requirements engineering experience, including use of UML / SysML. Location: Our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford. There will be opportunity to work from home as agreed with your line manager. Compensation & Perks: The opportunity to make a difference building cutting edge technology to support a world-changing vision Options for hybrid working and custom arrangements that matter to you 25 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays Equity options in a growing start-up Investment in you to help you grow, with training resources and budget Supportive team culture with high levels of ownership and responsibility Annual team retreat, regular socials and weekly team lunch Variety of additional perks including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions.

Bristol Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) is ubiquitous in all modern-day military conflicts. MBDA is developing products that will enable the UK Services (and the UK's allies) to continue to obtain battlefield information superiority and robust situational awareness, whilst also being able to sufficiently disrupt / deny / degrade enemy operations. The EW domain is a critical enabler in the quest to protect the UK's people, territories, values and interests; apply now to become part of the team that is striving to deliver this capability to the front line! Salary: Circa £58,000 dependent on experience Dynamic (Hybrid) Working Pattern: . Typically for this role, due to the nature of the work, you will need to work a minimum of 3 days per week on-site. Security Clearance: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant to be a British Citizen, or a Dual UK national with British citizenship, and capable of achieving a DV clearance level (which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team). What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, and will vary year to year). Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%. Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime. Annual leave: 25 days (plus additional holiday purchase available) Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days. Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility testing and treatments. Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing, and more. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more The Opportunity: At MBDA, we are growing our EW capabilities. Our EW Group supports activities on all relevant WS and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for the physical integration and functional operation of RF Electronic Support / Attack payloads as part of the wider EW effects chain at Missile, Weapon System and System of Systems levels. This requires a range of skills including; systems engineering, supplier management, in-service support (particularly focussed on EW mission support), and EW technical expertise. Currently we are looking for Systems Design Engineers, Equipment Requirement Authorities (engineers responsible for managing the specification, procurement, delivery and integration of hardware into missiles), in-service support / EW mission support Engineers, and Technical Experts (particularly focussed on EW). What we're looking for from you: Someone who can demonstrate several of the qualities below: Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support. Strong technical understanding of RF and electronic systems. Knowledge and experience of algorithm design, and the implementation of those algorithms. Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Air Defence Systems. Experience in supplier management (typically undertaken with the support of a Procurement Lead). Systems design engineering skills including: requirements elicitation, decomposition and management; system design, integration and test; system verification and validation; etc Proficient in SysML, DOORS and / or Rhapsody. Experience in development and use of RF performance models. Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification. Experience working with Dstl, ASWC and / or DI. Candidates must hold, or be willing to apply for, DV clearance. What's in it for you? The successful candidate will be joining an exciting, expanding, and rapidly evolving area within MBDA, with the opportunity to work on new and innovative products. The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development, and will increase their knowledge and understanding of EW Systems. Join an open, friendly, and supportive group of EW engineering practitioners. Work on cutting edge Weapon System programmes. Opportunities for travel within the UK and Europe in support of programmes. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role that we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor, or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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.

Education Solutions Consultant Location: Hybrid, with travel to education sites across the UK Working pattern: 2 to 3 days per week from home Role type: Permanent About the company Our client is a fast-growing UK technology group providing managed IT services, cloud, infrastructure, cyber security, communications, and business technology solutions. The business has a strong reputation within the education sector, supporting schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts with secure, scalable, and reliable IT solutions. MFK Recruitment has recruited 46 IT professionals across the group over the past six years, with 31 still employed within the company, reflecting the progression, stability, and long-term opportunities available. The role We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Education Solutions Consultant to design, scope, and support the delivery of technology solutions for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. This is a senior technical role sitting between consultancy, pre-sales, solution design, and delivery oversight. It is not purely pre-sales and not purely hands-on delivery. You will take ownership of the technical solution from discovery and design through to high-level delivery oversight and technical sign-off. The successful candidate will ideally have held a senior IT role within education, such as IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Head of IT, or Education IT Consultant . You will understand how IT operates within schools, academies, or trusts, and be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, internal technical teams, and customers. The role is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days per week from home. You will need a full UK driving licence, access to your own car, and the ability to travel to different education sites across the UK. Key responsibilities Design technical solutions for schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts Lead technical discovery sessions with customers and stakeholders Review existing customer environments and provide roadmap recommendations Produce high-level solution designs, implementation scopes, and technical recommendations Align solutions with DfE Digital and Technology Standards, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, safeguarding considerations, and security best practice Provide high-level oversight during implementation projects Work with Project Engineers and Project Managers to ensure technical delivery quality Act as an escalation point for complex deployments Perform technical sign-off on completed solutions Ensure solutions can be supported by Service Desk and Managed Services teams Produce and maintain solution designs, network diagrams, migration plans, technical standards, and implementation documentation Skills and experience required Previous senior IT experience within the education sector Background as an IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Head of IT, Education IT Consultant, or similar Strong understanding of school, academy, or Multi-Academy Trust IT environments Experience designing, managing, or improving IT solutions across education sites Strong technical knowledge across networking, infrastructure, cloud, security, and end-user computing Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Intune, Windows Server, networking, firewalls, wireless, switches, VLANs, and site connectivity Understanding of cyber security requirements within education Ability to engage confidently with school leaders, business managers, IT teams, and technical stakeholders Experience creating technical documentation, scopes, designs, or project recommendations Strong written and verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence, own car, and willingness to travel across the UK Desirable experience Experience working for an education-focused MSP Knowledge of DfE Digital and Technology Standards Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus knowledge Experience supporting tenders, bids, or technical presentations Microsoft, networking, cyber security, or cloud certifications Experience with cloud migrations, wireless refreshes, server upgrades, security improvements, or wider infrastructure projects Personal attributes The successful candidate will be technically strong, consultative, and confident working with education customers. You will understand the pressures and priorities within schools and trusts, and be able to design practical technology solutions that improve reliability, security, and user experience. You will be comfortable speaking with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining recommendations clearly, and taking ownership of the technical solution from discovery through to sign-off.

Network Detection and Response (NDR) Test Manager 6 months contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - 3 days a week on site Banking sector Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing activities for critical programme initiatives comprising of Network Detection and Response (NDR) implementation and an end user project focused on Device Trust and Application Security within Citrix products along with other infrastructure/cyber initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the testing lifecycle, working closely with all members of the programme team and the wider organisation to ensure thorough test planning, execution, reporting and completion of testing activities. Key Responsibilities Develop and take ownership of the overall test strategies. Execute testing where necessary either project team or end users Plan and coordinate all phases of test execution, making sure activities align with programme milestones and deliverables. Establish and manage robust defect management processes, ensuring issues are tracked, prioritised, and resolved efficiently. Prepare and deliver clear, concise test reports and progress updates to the programme manager and stakeholders. Engage with project participants to guide them through the testing process, encouraging buy-in and adherence to quality standards. Facilitate the completion of all testing activities to ensure readiness for production deployment. Ensure test environments and data if required are all in place to ensure timelines and quality of testing is of he highest quality. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager on IT programmes, ideally within network security and end user computing environments. Strong knowledge of Network Detection & Response solutions and Device Trust concepts would be advantageous. Demonstrable experience testing Citrix environments, with a focus on device trust and application security. Expertise in developing comprehensive test strategies and managing the full test lifecycle from planning through to closure report. Excellent defect management and reporting skills, with a keen attention to detail. Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work independently and take ownership of testing deliverables. Familiarity with hybrid working environments and remote testing practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Relevant certifications in testing (such as ISTQB) are advantageous. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.