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SC Cleared Network DNS Architect - 6 months on-site in Wokingham Role Overview In this role, you will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise DNS solutions, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security across complex network environments. You will work closely with network, security, and cloud teams to deliver robust DNS architectures while supporting operational standards, compliance requirements, and technical best practices. Key Responsibilities Design and architect scalable DNS infrastructures across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Define DNS strategy including high availability, redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery. Manage and optimise enterprise DNS platforms including Infoblox, BIND, BlueCat, and Microsoft DNS. Implement DNS security controls including DNSSEC, DDoS protection, and threat mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements within secure environments. Troubleshoot complex DNS and network-related issues across enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate with network, security, and cloud engineering teams on architecture and delivery initiatives. Produce technical standards, documentation, and operational procedures. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise DNS architectures. Deep understanding of DNS protocols, recursive and authoritative DNS services, and TCP/IP Networking. Hands-on experience with Infoblox, BIND, BlueCat, or Microsoft DNS. Strong knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and DNS-based traffic management. Experience with high-availability architectures and resilient infrastructure design. Familiarity with cloud DNS services including AWS Route 53, Azure DNS, or Google Cloud DNS. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capability. Experience working within secure, regulated, or critical infrastructure environments. Contract Details Duration: Initial 6 months Location: Wokingham (5 days a week) Day Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: SC Cleared Preferred (SC Eligible considered) SC Cleared Network DNS Architect - 6 months on-site in Wokingham

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure & AWS) Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (3 days in office p/w) Rate: 500 - 550 per day Contract: 6 months initial IR35: Inside IR35/Umbrella Clearance: Active SC/DV preferred Are you a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer with strong Azure experience and good exposure to AWS? This is an immediately available contract role working on a secure cloud programme. The role will involve supporting the build, migration and day-to-day operation of cloud platforms across Azure and AWS. You will be working across cloud readiness, platform build, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps tooling and ongoing cloud support. There will also be a strong focus on migrating legacy applications into cloud environments, improving platform reliability and making sure services are secure, compliant and fit for purpose. This would suit a hands-on cloud engineer who has built and supported Azure platforms, worked with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep, and is comfortable operating in secure, regulated or public sector environments. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join a secure cloud programme and work across Azure, AWS, IaC, DevSecOps, migration and platform operations. The Role: Build, configure and support cloud platforms across Azure and AWS Work on cloud readiness, application discovery and migration activity Build and maintain cloud landing zones Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or AWS tooling Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling Configure cloud networking, including VNets, service endpoints, firewalls, DNS and VPN connectivity Support monitoring, alerting, logging, backup, restore and cost optimisation Work across cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust principles and compliance requirements Act as a senior escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure issues Explain technical options clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical teams The Person: Strong hands-on Azure platform experience Good AWS experience within multi-cloud or hybrid environments Strong Terraform, Bicep or wider IaC experience Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling Cloud migration experience, ideally using Azure Migrate or AWS migration tooling Strong understanding of cloud networking, monitoring, logging and IAM Experience working in secure, regulated, government or public sector environments Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, Secure by Design or UK Government technology standards would be useful Active SC or DV clearance preferred Relevant certifications: Candidates should ideally hold at least one of the following: Microsoft Azure Administrator, AZ-104 Microsoft DevOps Engineer, AZ-400 AWS Certified Associate level or above Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AZ-305, would be beneficial Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Network Architect (SC Cleared) Location: Remote Duration: 6 Months Contract + Extension Rate: £50.00 to £70.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Security: Active SC Clearance Required A major global IT systems integrator is seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a high-profile, secure public sector transition project. In this role, you will act as the key design authority, translating complex client requirements into robust, high-quality network infrastructure. This is highly collaborative, where you will bridge the gap between initial concepts and technical execution. Key Responsibilities Author and deliver comprehensive High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation, guiding them through internal and stakeholder approval processes. Lead network projects from a design perspective, ensuring all technical deliverables are met with precision. Work closely with Network Engineers and the wider infrastructure team to coordinate the successful deployment of your designs. Provide technical leadership, assist team members with architectural issues, and help compile hardware Bills of Materials (BoM). Essential Skills Network Design: Proven track record in architecture and design delivery for enterprise routing, switching, and firewalls. Core Certification: Minimum CCNP level (or equivalent) across major enterprise networking vendors. Firewall Expertise: Hands-on design experience with next-generation firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Checkpoint). Technical Documentation: Extensive experience producing high-quality architectural designs, blueprints, and implementation plans for large-scale environments Desirable Skills Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, MS Azure, or Hybrid Cloud environments). Experience with modern Software-Defined Networking (SDN) or Data Centre fabric overlays. Due to the secure nature of this account, candidates must hold active SC clearance Remote 6 Months Contract + Extension £50.00 to £70.00 per hour Inside IR35 If this seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Product Owner - Cloud Hosting Rate: 80- 84 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 6 months, rolling extension Location: Reading (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Security Clearance: Active MOD SC Clearance Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting, Defence, and secure technology environments to join a major aerospace and defence programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Owner who can bridge business and technical teams, drive cloud platform strategy, and deliver secure, scalable cloud hosting solutions within highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather and prioritise requirements. Translate business needs into Epics, Features, and User Stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, dependencies, and team capacity. Lead delivery of cloud hosting platform enhancements and new product increments. Ensure cloud solutions are secure, compliant, resilient, and aligned with organisational standards. Act as the Voice of the Customer, driving an excellent user experience and self-service capabilities. Monitor and improve product performance, delivery velocity, and operational effectiveness. Support platform engineering teams with testing, validation, and acceptance activities. Manage cloud-related risks, compliance requirements, and security considerations. Work closely with Solution Architects and delivery teams to ensure successful end-to-end solution delivery. Provide guidance on emerging cloud technologies, industry best practices, and innovation opportunities. Essential Experience Active SC Clearance (current and transferable). Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role within Defence, Aerospace, or secure government environments. Strong experience delivering cloud hosting platforms and cloud-based services. Demonstrable experience managing the full product lifecycle from requirements gathering through to release and continuous improvement. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum. Experience managing and prioritising product backlogs and roadmaps. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior business and technical audiences. Understanding of cloud integration, platform services, and enterprise-scale cloud environments. Experience working with security, compliance, and governance requirements within regulated environments. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies. Understanding of cloud governance, FinOps, and service catalogues. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other development technologies. Experience managing medium-sized technical delivery teams. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud transformation programmes. Desirable Certifications AWS, Azure, or GCP Professional Certifications ITIL Foundation CISSP or equivalent security certification TOGAF Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline Key Attributes Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to operate effectively in complex stakeholder environments. Passion for delivering customer-focused technology solutions. Strong leadership and influencing skills. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical programmes. Please note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this position and candidates must be eligible to work onsite in Reading three days per week.

Power Platform Administrator Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Platform Admin Center, Power Platform CoE Starter Kit, Platform performance monitoring, App design, User onboarding, Access provisioning, Licensing, Capacity planning, Platform scaling, Platform configuration, Platform adoption, Azure, 6 months initial contract Hybrid with 3 days per week on site in Warrington £300-£350 per day via Umbrella We are seeking a Power Platform Administrator to take ownership of managing, maintaining, securing, and optimising our Power Platform environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in the Microsoft Power Platform and a passion for driving efficient and secure platform solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Administer and support environments across Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Platform Admin Center. Manage environment capacity and life cycle. Implement and manage the Power Platform CoE Starter Kit. Implement governance policies, data loss prevention (DLP) strategies, and security roles. Monitor platform performance and usage, troubleshoot issues, and ensure SLAs are met. Provide guidance on solution architecture and app design. Support user onboarding and access provisioning. Collaborate with development teams, partners, and business stakeholders to support solution deployment and environment strategy. Support licensing, capacity planning, and platform scaling. Advise on best practices for platform configuration, security, and compliance. Promote and control scalable, secure, and sustainable platform adoption. Stay current with platform updates and new features. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in administering Microsoft Power Platform in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Power Platform governance, DLP policies, and environment architecture. Deep understanding of Power Platform components and Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Familiarity with connectors, custom connectors, and integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure. Experience supporting citizen developer communities and scalable governance models. Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience with platform performance monitoring. Comfortable with Agile ways of working and working in fast-paced consulting environments. Preferred but not essential: Microsoft Certifications in Power Platform (PL-400, PL-600, or PL-900). Experience with Azure DevOps for ALM and deployment pipelines. Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams integrations. In the first instance please submit your CV.

API Technical Architect A Technical Architect is needed to define and oversee the technical architecture for a digital platform. The role involves designing scalable solutions on AWS and ensuring seamless integration with Salesforce via APIs Key skills: * Salesforce & APIs: Strong knowledge of Salesforce data models and experience with API integration strategies (REST/JSON, Middleware, etc.) to connect Salesforce with other systems. * AWS & Cloud Architecture: Demonstrated experience in designing applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging appropriate services (compute, storage, networking) and following best practices for cloud security and performance. Programming experience in AWS Lambda is a plus. * DevSecOps Understanding: Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that architectural decisions support secure development and automated deployment processes. Candidates will be based in the UK. The role is based on a hybrid working model, 2 days in the office in either London or Leeds. The contract is for 4-6 months initially, outside IR35. To be considered for the position please send over your latest CV. 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.

Solutions Architect - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Location: Manchester - Hybrid Working (Expected to be 2 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 Months Rate: .00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our client is seeking a Contract Solution Architect with strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), particularly with SailPoint, to join the Strategy & Architecture team. This team leads architectural design and governance, translating IT strategy into actionable design principles, standards, and guidance. It plays a key role in shaping the University's IT landscape across information architecture, solution architecture, business analysis, and business architecture. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a large IT Strategic Change program, which aims to deliver stable, secure, and future-ready IT services. The role will focus on IAM-related initiatives within the programme, ensuring robust identity governance and access controls are embedded across our systems. Role - Lead the design and implementation of IAM solutions, with a focus on SailPoint IdentityIQ or SailPoint IdentityNow Conduct stakeholder engagement, product fit/gap analysis, and produce High-Level Design documentation Provide technical leadership in IAM architecture, ensuring alignment with organisational security and compliance standards Drive service design quality to ensure IAM solutions are scalable, maintainable, and user-centric. IAM-Focused Workstreams Experience required - Highly engaging & customer-focused Solutions Architect with excellent collaboration and influencing skills A solid technical foundation in IAM Hands-on experience with SailPoint solutions Comfortable navigating complex, integrated system landscapes and passionate about delivering long-term value through secure, future-focused architectures If you have proven experience in the above areas, please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Solutions Architect - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Location: Manchester - Hybrid Working (Expected to be 2 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 Months Rate: £600.00 - £675.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our client is seeking a Contract Solution Architect with strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), particularly with SailPoint, to join the Strategy & Architecture team. This team leads architectural design and governance, translating IT strategy into actionable design principles, standards, and guidance. It plays a key role in shaping the University's IT landscape across information architecture, solution architecture, business analysis, and business architecture. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a large IT Strategic Change program, which aims to deliver stable, secure, and future-ready IT services. The role will focus on IAM-related initiatives within the programme, ensuring robust identity governance and access controls are embedded across our systems. Role - Lead the design and implementation of IAM solutions, with a focus on SailPoint IdentityIQ or SailPoint IdentityNow Conduct stakeholder engagement, product fit/gap analysis, and produce High-Level Design documentation Provide technical leadership in IAM architecture, ensuring alignment with organisational security and compliance standards Drive service design quality to ensure IAM solutions are scalable, maintainable, and user-centric. IAM-Focused Workstreams Experience required - Highly engaging & customer-focused Solutions Architect with excellent collaboration and influencing skills A solid technical foundation in IAM Hands-on experience with SailPoint solutions Comfortable navigating complex, integrated system landscapes and passionate about delivering long-term value through secure, future-focused architectures If you have proven experience in the above areas, please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Cyber Security Project Manager Contract Duration: 6 Months, Initially Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 days in-office) Job Type: Contract, inside IR35 We are seeking a highly capable Cyber Security Project Manager to lead governance and orchestration across our client's strategic Active Directory (AD) Resiliency Programme. This programme includes nine critical workstreams aimed at strengthening infrastructure, access controls, and overall cyber posture. Day-to-day of the role: Lead end-to-end project management across multiple AD resiliency workstreams, including Conditional Access Policy remediation, decommissioning of remote domain controllers, and infrastructure upgrades and security hardening. Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely delivery. Orchestrate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, cyber security, and architecture. Track dependencies, risks, and milestones across all streams, ensuring proactive issue resolution. Provide clear reporting and stakeholder updates to senior leadership. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with the company's security standards and regulatory obligations. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience delivering complex cyber security or infrastructure programmes in large enterprise environments. Understanding of Active Directory, identity and access management, and enterprise IT architecture. Exceptional governance , planning , and stakeholder management skills . Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities . Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive outcomes. Benefits: Opportunity to work in a hybrid model Engage in a significant project with a historic company undergoing a transformative phase. To apply for the Cyber Security Project Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - OUTSIDE IR35 - 12 MONTHS One of Loriens largest Public Sector Client is looking to bring on a highly experienced Solutions Architect to the team on an initial 12 month contract. The successful candidate will work principally on a strategic digital transformation programme, ensuring that Design, Innovation and Architecture principles and standards are applied effectively and efficiently across a number of exciting, user-centric change projects. Key responsibilities include: Working with business and change stakeholders in shaping, agreeing and delivering solution architectures aligned to wider Design, Innovation and Architecture principles and standards Working closely with Digital Labs and Scrum Teams to ensure that detailed designs and delivery work is consistent with the agreed solution architecture Providing general technology guidance and advice to business and change stakeholders Identifying opportunities to deliver business benefit and user-centric capability through adoption of new technologies and/or new ways of working Collaborating with business stakeholders, business architects, other solution architects, product managers and Digital Labs across the organisation and with external organisations and partners. We would like you to have the following experience: Technical and solution architecture and design including within programmes, projects or product-centric organisations Collaboratively devising technical standards, blueprints, reference architectures, roadmaps, transition states and target solutions across multiple services / organisations Interacting and influencing senior stakeholders and a wide range of people across organisations, suppliers, customers, internal departments and teams Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by helping to build solution design capability through delivery of solution architecture, standards and mentoring We would like you to be: Delivery focussed Comfortable managing multiple priorities Familiar with working in a fast paced gated agile environment Able to grasp the existing 'asis' business and solution landscape Ideally, you will have had exposure to: Working with Cloud Infrastructure & Security Specific Experience. Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Cloud Native/Hybrid Cloud architectures Cloud platform experience - e.g. - Microsoft Azure Solution Integration and Integration Layers SAAS package delivery and implementation experience IAAS experience PAAS experience Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.