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Security Solutions 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.

Senior Project Manager (Enterprise SaaS / Analytics) UK Remote (with occasional office and client travel) 75,000 to 95,000 per annum + Private Healthcare + Pension + L&D Budget Are you a senior, outcome-driven Project Manager looking to take full ownership of complex enterprise SaaS implementations while operating as a trusted commercial and technical partner to customers? This is a senior-level delivery role within a growing Professional Services function, focused on leading high-profile enterprise implementations of a real-time customer data and analytics platform. You will manage delivery end-to-end, owning customer outcomes, commercial performance, and stakeholder relationships rather than simply coordinating timelines. Working closely with consultants, solution architects, and Sales, you will lead multiple concurrent enterprise projects, engage confidently in technical discussions, and ensure predictable, high-quality delivery in regulated environments. This role suits a PM who combines strong governance with genuine technical fluency across analytics, data, and web technologies. You will join a business investing heavily in modern delivery frameworks, AI-enabled tooling, and capability development, offering genuine seniority, visibility, and long-term progression for the right individual. The Role: Lead end-to-end delivery of complex enterprise SaaS and analytics implementations Own project outcomes, commercial performance, and customer time-to-value Manage multiple concurrent enterprise projects and senior stakeholders Partner with Sales on scoping, delivery planning, and margin protection Lead technical discussions around integrations, data flows, and delivery risks Based remotely in the UK with occasional office and client travel The Person Proven Senior Project Manager with enterprise SaaS or analytics delivery experience Strong technical understanding of analytics platforms such as Adobe Analytics or GA4 Confident discussing web, data, and integration technologies with technical teams Commercially astute with experience managing scope, risk, and delivery economics Comfortable operating in regulated, enterprise client environments 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.

SC Cleared Salesforce Data Cloud Developer (360) - 6 months+ 600 - 700 per day - Remote/London As part of our continuous growth, we are seeking a Salesforce Data Cloud Developer to join our Salesforce Practice. This mid-level, client-facing role sits within our growing Data Cloud capability, working across enterprise engagements to design, build, and optimise Salesforce Data Cloud solutions that unlock the value of unified customer data. You will collaborate closely with architects, delivery managers, and client stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes across industries including automotive, retail, financial services, and the public sector. Note you must either have Full UK Security Clearance (SC) or be able to attain it to be eligible for this role. Role & responsibilities: Configure and build Data Cloud solutions for enterprise clients, including Data Streams, Data Model Object (DMO) mappings, transformations, and ingestion pipelines from Salesforce CRM and third-party platforms. Implement Identity Resolution rulesets to unify customer profiles across multiple data sources, defining match and reconciliation rules aligned to client requirements. Develop Calculated Insights and Segments using SOQL and Data Cloud SQL to surface derived metrics and KPIs, working with business stakeholders to translate requirements into segment logic aligned to marketing and operational use cases. Configure Data Cloud Activations to push unified profiles and segments to downstream platforms including Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and third-party tools. Support integration design between Data Cloud and other Salesforce clouds or external systems via MuleSoft, APIs, or native connectors, ensuring seamless data flow across platforms. Participate in client workshops and sprint ceremonies as a technical subject matter expert, producing clear documentation including solution designs, data flow diagrams, and configuration guides. Contribute to pre-sales and estimation activity as required by the practice, and support knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior team members. Your Skills & Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience , with at least 1 year focused on Salesforce Data Cloud, including proven experience with Data Streams, Unified Data Model, Identity Resolution, Segmentation, and Activations. Proficiency in SOQL and Data Cloud SQL , with experience writing queries to support Calculated Insights, segmentation logic, and data validation. Strong understanding of data modelling concepts , customer data platforms (CDPs), and data integration best practices within Salesforce Data Cloud and the broader Salesforce ecosystem. Experience integrating Data Cloud with Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud, or third-party platforms using APIs, native connectors, or MuleSoft. Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant certification is required, or must be obtained within 6 months of joining. Salesforce Certified Administrator is also required. Excellent communication skills , with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies , including Scrum or Kanban, with experience working within sprint-based delivery teams and contributing to ceremonies such as planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups. Desirable: Experience with additional Salesforce products such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud or Experience Cloud. Familiarity with MuleSoft, CRM Analytics (Tableau CRM), or Agentforce. Additional Salesforce certifications are desirable , including Salesforce Platform Developer I, Marketing Cloud Consultant, Integration Architect, AI Associate, or AI Specialist. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud , and experience integrating with cloud-based data warehouses or data lakes (eg Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery). Knowledge of data security and compliance best practices in cloud-based environments. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - (url removed) List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Solution Architect - On-Prem Design Lead Warton 7-Month Contract £71.28 per hour (PAYE) 2-3 Days Onsite at Warton and 1 week in 4 working at Reading site We are seeking two highly experienced Solution Architects to join a defence-focused programme at BAE Systems, supporting the design and delivery of a complex on-premises technical solution within a secure enterprise environment click apply for full job details

Enterprise Application Architect - 2 YR FTC Location: London (Hybrid Working - 2 days a week in the office) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (2 Years) Salary: Up to 84,600 per annum plus excellent benefits About the Role An established client based in London is seeking an experienced Enterprise Application Architect to help shape and deliver its digital transformation strategy. Working within the Enterprise Architecture function, you will define and govern target-state application architecture, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure technology investments align with institutional priorities. You will provide architectural leadership across major programmes and operational services, influence senior stakeholders, support application modernisation and portfolio rationalisation initiatives, and act as deputy to the Head of Enterprise Architecture when required. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise application architecture strategy, standards, principles and governance. Produce TOGAF-aligned architecture artefacts, including principles, roadmaps, gap analyses and transition architectures. Lead application portfolio rationalisation, modernisation and legacy retirement initiatives. Develop and govern target-state application architecture across projects and services. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation platforms. Define integration architecture strategy and support integration platform evolution. Ensure alignment across business, data, technology and application architecture domains. Embed security-by-design, data integration principles and architecture governance. Support cloud-smart strategies across Azure, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to architects and technical teams. Influence technology strategy, investment decisions and architectural roadmaps. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Analysis or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification. Working knowledge of ArchiMate or a comparable enterprise architecture modelling framework. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Enterprise and Application Architecture within large, complex organisations. Significant experience producing TOGAF-aligned architecture deliverables, including roadmaps, target architectures and transition plans. Strong experience using enterprise architecture tools such as ArchiMate, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Ardoq or similar. Experience applying cloud-smart architecture strategies, with Azure expertise essential and AWS/GCP desirable. Deep understanding of application architecture patterns, lifecycle management and enterprise architecture governance. Experience leading application portfolio rationalisation and transformation programmes. Experience embedding automation-first and AI-enabled approaches across application estates. Experience defining integration architecture strategies and supporting integration platform evolution. Experience aligning application architecture with business, data and technology domains. Experience mentoring architects and operating in a senior or deputy leadership capacity. Understanding of ITSM and ITIL frameworks within managed application environments. Essential Skills Ability to balance long-term architectural strategy with short-term delivery priorities. Strong analytical, planning and enterprise-scale decision-making skills. Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills. Ability to influence, guide and facilitate decision-making at all levels. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of IT standards, controls and governance frameworks. Ability to assess and communicate the strategic, operational and financial impact of technology decisions. Ability to solve complex architecture challenges, including application rationalisation, legacy retirement and emerging technology evaluation. Desirable Experience with automation platforms and intelligent automation technologies. Experience evaluating AI and automation platforms within an enterprise architecture context. Personal Attributes Technology and vendor-neutral, with the ability to evaluate solutions objectively. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, integrity and professional credibility. Passionate about shaping a future-focused application estate and driving digital transformation. Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Recognised as a credible authority in application architecture with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Additional Information This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a key role in shaping its future technology landscape through enterprise architecture leadership and digital transformation. Salary: Up to 84,600 per annum Contract: Fixed-Term (24 Months) Location: London / Hybrid Working 2 days a week in the office To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role to (url removed) Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.

Principal Engineer - Fortinet When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting into the Head of Focal Engineering, the Fortinet Principal Engineer will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of secure, high-performance Fortinet SD-WAN solutions for our enterprise and public sector customers. This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to be in our Farnborough office around 2 days per month. Other travel may be required on an ad-hoc basis. What you'll do: Lead the end-to-end design of secure SD-WAN solutions using Fortinet Secure SD-WAN. Define scalable, resilient architectures tailored for enterprise and public sector clients. Ensure alignment with customer requirements, SLAs, and regulatory standards. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Fortinet SD-WAN technologies. Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers and architects across projects. Drive best practices in network design, security integration, and automation Act as the last line technical lead to resolve technical problems, either design or support related problems Assist in the build and design of Proof-of-Concept scenarios, Type Approval activities in the Telent labs and support in the creation of test type documentation and test scenarios. Who you are: You are an experienced network and security professional with deep expertise in designing and delivering complex Fortinet SD-WAN solutions. You have a strong background in enterprise networking and a proven track record of leading technical design from concept through to implementation. Key Requirements: Expert knowledge of SD-WAN technologies, particularly Fortinet Secure SD-WAN (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) Fortinet Expert Certification (FCSS) Fortinet SD-WAN design and delivery experience Deep understanding of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, zero trust concepts) Experience designing large-scale, resilient, multi-site network architectures Strong ability to produce HLDs, LLDs, and technical design documentation Excellent troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences) What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video! We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

Junior Project Manager - NPPV3 Clearance NPPv3 Cleared Hybrid/London 12-months We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Security workstream on a large-scale digital transformation programme within a complex policing environment. Due to the nature of the project, candidates will require active NPPV3 clearance. The role will focus on managing the security delivery plan, dependencies, risks, governance and supplier activity across a broad enterprise IT landscape. The role is long term, offering a 12 month + rolling contract and could facilitate people moving perm > contract. Key responsibilities Supporting the Security workstream plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and governance. Coordinating security delivery activity across suppliers, delivery partners, operational stakeholders and technical teams. Working closely with the Security Architect to develop and maintain the security delivery plan. Supporting assurance of proposed supplier solutions and escalating security risks or blockers where required. Applying security considerations to support informed decision-making. Essential experience Proven project management experience within large-scale IT, digital or enterprise transformation programmes. Strong ability to manage delivery plans, suppliers, risks, issues, dependencies, stakeholder engagement and reporting. Good understanding of security principles including access management, patching, data protection, network security and operational resilience. Experience working closely with Security Architects, technical SMEs, technical teams and third-party suppliers. Public sector delivery experience would be beneficial, particularly within policing, justice, defence, emergency services or wider government.

Technical BA Initial 12-month FTC c. 80,000 base + bonus c. 2 days/month on-site A major UK retail and technology business is investing heavily in large-scale digital transformation and is looking to hire experienced Technical Business Analysts to support a growing portfolio of strategic programmes. This is not a traditional BA role. These positions sit closely aligned to Solution Architecture, Engineering and Technical Delivery teams, helping shape solutions, challenge design decisions and ensure successful delivery across complex enterprise environments. You'll be joining a highly agile environment supporting multiple concurrent initiatives across areas including: ePOS Marketing platforms PIM Loyalty Cloud transformation AI and data initiatives The Opportunity c. 80,000 base salary 20% bonus Private medical Standard pension scheme Hybrid working - typically 2 days per month onsite in London (project dependent) Strong likelihood of permanent conversion due to significant planned technology headcount growth and long-term investment strategy What You'll Be Doing Working closely with Solution Architects and Engineering teams on technical solution design Translating business requirements into implementation-ready technical deliverables Contributing to solution proposals, integrations and architectural discussions Identifying risks, edge cases, dependencies and functional gaps early in the lifecycle Supporting Agile delivery teams with epics, user stories and acceptance criteria Performing impact assessments, gap analysis and technical process modelling Collaborating across delivery, architecture, engineering and business stakeholders to drive successful outcomes What They're Looking For Strong Technical Business Analysis experience within enterprise environments Excellent understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and the full SDLC Experience working closely with Solution Architecture and Engineering teams Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Experience with systems integration, technical delivery and solution analysis Ability to challenge requirements and simplify solutions where appropriate Exposure to data flows, APIs, technical processes or architecture artefacts would be highly beneficial Knowledge of SQL, programming or data query languages is advantageous This is an excellent opportunity to join a business undergoing major transformation with significant long-term investment in technology, engineering capability and platform ownership.

Head of Enterprise Architecture Location: Remote Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Full Time Are you a visionary technology leader with a passion for shaping enterprise-wide architecture and enabling business transformation? At Stonewater, we re looking for a Head of Enterprise Architecture to define and drive our architectural strategy, ensuring our technology landscape is aligned, secure, scalable and ready for the future. The Role As Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will play a pivotal leadership role within our IT function, setting the strategic direction for architecture across the organisation. Working closely with IT, Transformation teams and senior stakeholders, you ll translate business priorities into clear, deliverable architectural roadmaps that underpin long-term success. You ll act as a key bridge between business and technology guiding decision-making, assuring solutions and enabling innovation through modern, integrated and resilient systems. What You ll Be Doing Define and lead the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards and roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities Provide expert oversight and assurance across technology and transformation initiatives Translate complex business needs into practical, future-focused architectural designs Establish and embed architecture governance and design authority processes Lead and develop a team of system owners and architects, building capability and driving continuous improvement Identify opportunities to enhance systems, integration and service resilience Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies and assess their business value Influence senior stakeholders and support key investment decisions with clear insights and recommendations What We re Looking For We re seeking an experienced and strategic leader with a strong background in enterprise or solution architecture. You ll bring: Proven experience shaping enterprise architecture strategy within complex environments Strong knowledge across business, data, application and technology architecture Experience delivering governance, assurance and solution design oversight A collaborative approach with the ability to influence at senior levels Strong leadership skills, with experience developing high-performing teams Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Commercial awareness and strong analytical thinking to support investment decisions Desirable: Experience in social housing or a regulated sector Knowledge of TOGAF or similar frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft cloud, ERP/CRM platforms and integration technologies Experience supporting major transformation programmes Why Join Us? This is a high-impact, organisation-wide role where your decisions will shape the future of technology and business delivery at Stonewater. You ll work at the heart of transformation, partnering with senior leaders to create a modern, sustainable and value-driven technology landscape. Ready to Make an Impact? If you re excited about leading architecture at scale and driving meaningful change, we d love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Data Delivery Lead London Hybrid Up to £100,000 + Bonus VIQU have partnered with a leading financial services organisation who are seeking a Data Delivery Lead with extensive insurance experience to manage multiple complex data programmes. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale data initiatives, including platforms, products, and capabilities. Working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will ensure data solutions are delivered iteratively, reliably, and in line with business priorities, unlocking the full value of the organisation s data estate. Key Responsibilities of the Data Delivery Lead: Lead the delivery of multiple complex data programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic business and data objectives. Plan, oversee, and govern programme delivery, including scheduling, dependencies, risk management, and change control. Manage the incremental release of data capabilities across enterprise platforms. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, interdependencies, and issues across multiple programmes. Act as the primary liaison for senior stakeholders across business, technical, and operational functions. Drive adoption of Agile delivery practices, embedding iterative and scalable approaches. Lead engagement and change management for new data capabilities, ensuring smooth transitions into operational use. Apply insurance domain expertise to ensure solutions comply with regulatory frameworks and risk management standards. Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and product managers to deliver coordinated, high-quality data outcomes. Key Requirements of the Data Delivery Lead: Proven experience managing the end-to-end delivery of multiple complex data programmes. Strong background in insurance or regulated financial services. Experience setting up or delivering enterprise data platforms. Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure and Databricks. Experience with analytics and BI tools such as Power BI. Familiarity with data management principles and tools such as Microsoft Purview or Ataccama. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and programme governance. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or contact Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone exceptional? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more opportunities, follow us on IT Recruitment. Data Delivery Lead London Hybrid Up to £100,000 + Bonus

Solutions Architect - On Prem Design 2 Positions Available 7 month contracts 96.36 per hour (Inside IR35) 2-3 Days a week - Preston We are seeking a highly experienced architect to join a team to design and implement a complex on-premises solution within a defence environment. The ideal candidate would have experience delivering solutions involving virtualised environments spanning multiple countries, virtual desktop solutions, and enterprise collaboration applications from Microsoft and others. Typical duties include : Architect & Design: Work within a team on the technical design and architecture of on-premises hosted VMWare-based platforms tailored for defence applications. Consultancy & Advisory: provide input to the lead architect on approaches for design and implementation of core elements of the solution, owning specific areas to create designs for those areas within a team of architects Implementation & Migration: Experience of delivering technical solutions within secure data centres including technologies such as VMWare Cloud Foundation, Microsoft enterprise collaboration applications, and virtual desktop solutions (including support for engineering tools e.g. CAD, PLM) Security & Compliance: Experience of working with a team following a secure-by-design methodology. Performance Optimization: Troubleshoot and enhance system efficiency. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with contractors, government agencies, and IT teams to align solutions with mission-critical objectives. Knowledge : Enterprise Architecture Knowledge: Understanding of how systems fit into a wider enterprise environment, and how to design solutions to deliver within a larger enterprise. Ability to work directly with an enterprise architecture team to reflect solution architecture into wider enterprise architecture and vice versa. Along with over 5 years of relevant experience, we are looking for a candidate with the following set of technical and soft skills, as both are essential to perform in this role. Technical Skills : Extensive Expertise With On-Premises Solutions: Proven experience in data centre design (compute, storage, networking), WANs, VMWare, Microsoft enterprise collaboration applications (on-premises versions); design, build and management of virtual desktop infrastructure solutions, including to support engineering applications such as PLM, CAD tools. Defence Sector Experience: Strong understanding of security protocols, working at different security classifications, and supplier assurance. Leadership & Strategy: Able to set direction for wider areas of the platform, and work with a product owner to define a roadmap and approach. Ability to direct the work of other architects to produce high quality work products, and fit designs into a wider context. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills. Ability to clearly communicate approach and challenges to, as well as eliciting high quality feedback from, an international set of industry and government stakeholders. Soft Skills: Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation. Collaboration & Relationship Management: Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, security, compliance, and business teams. Strong interpersonal skills and able to build trust and manage stakeholder expectations. Able to adapt to diverse working styles and team dynamics. Ability to work as part of a distributed international team. Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex data flow and infrastructure issues. Ability to juggle multiple priorities and adapt to dynamic workloads. Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality delivery.

Role: Technical Architect Contract Location: UK-based home working with travel to MOD, defence industry, and secure customer sites as required Duration: Initial 3-month contract with extension options available Clearance: SC clearance required Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 Key Skills Working with ambiguity that comes from an R&D environment, Technical Architecture, Secure Cloud, Kubernetes, Systems Integration, Zero Trust, Defence Digital Transformation, AI-enabled Systems You ve spent years designing complex technical solutions in environments where security, resilience, interoperability, and operational effectiveness genuinely matter. You re the person people rely on when systems need to work properly, scale correctly, integrate cleanly, and remain secure under pressure. You know how to balance technical detail with strategic thinking, and you re comfortable operating in environments where there are a lot of moving parts, stakeholders, and evolving requirements. If that sounds familiar, this role could be a very interesting next step. I m working with a cyber security technology company and I m looking for a Technical Architect to support major MOD capability, transformation, and systems integration programmes across secure and highly regulated R&D environments. This is not a role where you ll just produce diagrams and disappear. You ll be heavily involved in shaping technical direction across complex defence programmes, helping design secure and resilient architectures that support operational capability, future technology adoption, and long-term digital transformation goals. A major focus of the environment is around modern defence technology and AI-enabled systems. You ll be working on programmes exploring technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, secure cloud services, edge computing, data fabric, data-centred security, and advanced cyber security platforms. They re looking for someone who understands how to translate these emerging technologies into practical, supportable solutions that can operate effectively within secure defence environments. You ll spend your time designing and assuring technical architectures across infrastructure, applications, integrations, data platforms, and operational systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, interoperable, secure, and aligned with both operational and enterprise requirements. There s also a strong focus around hybrid cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes, secure networking, and modern platform architecture, particularly within environments where legacy and modern technologies need to coexist successfully. You ll be involved throughout the full lifecycle, supporting technical governance, design authorities, architecture reviews, supplier assurance activities, and wider engineering teams delivering operational capability into live environments. Stakeholder engagement is a huge part of the role as well. You ll work closely with Enterprise Architects, Operational Analysts, engineering teams, MOD stakeholders, security authorities, and industry partners, so being able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly is very important here. From a technical perspective, they re looking for experience across areas such as: Technical and infrastructure architecture Secure cloud and hybrid cloud environments Kubernetes and containerisation Systems integration and interoperability Secure network design and Zero Trust principles API and event-driven architecture Cyber security architecture and technical assurance Infrastructure-as-Code and modern DevOps tooling Experience with technologies and tooling such as VMware, Kubernetes, Git, Jira, Confluence, DevOps platforms, Sparx Enterprise Architect, and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling would all be very useful. Experience working in R&D within defence, MOD, NATO, government, or other highly regulated environments is highly desirable, especially where you ve supported secure systems, cloud transformation, operational technology, or complex integration programmes previously. They re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing technical direction, and helping organisations modernise their technology environments without compromising security, resilience, or operational effectiveness. If you enjoy architecture work that has genuine strategic importance, exposure to emerging defence technologies, and the opportunity to shape large-scale secure technical environments, this is a role well worth exploring. If it sounds like the kind of challenge you d enjoy, apply now or get in touch to find out more. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do At BCG Platinion we're keen to engage with experienced, passionate and creative IT Architects who will help us unlock our client's digital potential and ignite change. Meaningful work is at the core of everything we do. We build unique solutions to the complexities our clients face, while providing our people with opportunities to explore and grow. A community of leading experts, BCG Platinion team members have a natural springboard for professional growth and deeper opportunities to excel. As a Senior IT Architect focused on CRM and Enterprise Solutions, you will advise clients on technology strategies, ensuring flexibility and scalability in CRM architectures. You will work alongside a bold, energetic and collaborative team. You will evaluate and coach our clients' technology teams, define technology strategies, architect their solutions and help us design the future. You will develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Together with our clients, you will develop superior digital and technology concepts and architecture solutions as well as support technical implementations actively and on site, applying your sound technical know-how, your understanding of business contexts, and your analytical and conceptual skills. Your responsibilities will include : Develop comprehensive CRM strategies that align with enterprise goals and deliver value across marketing, sales, service, and customer experience functions. Evaluate, compare, and integrate CRM and Commerce solutions from leading platforms (Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle, etc.) based on client needs. Design robust architectures that integrate CRM and commerce solutions with ERP systems, data platforms, analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI), and external systems. Lead large-scale digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment of CRM solutions with ERP, data lakes, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD frameworks. Work with C-level stakeholders to define CRM technology roadmaps, manage build-vs-buy decisions, and ensure seamless integration across systems You will work alongside a bold, energetic and collaborative team. You will evaluate and coach our clients' technology teams, define technology strategies, architect their solutions and help us design the future. You will develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. What You'll Bring 5 to 10 years of experience in IT architecture with a strong focus on CRM solutions, in consulting, working with clients in the consumer goods, industrial goods or retail sectors. Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle working across sales, service and marketing. Proven expertise in delivering complex CRM integrations with external systems (Data Lakes, ERP, analytical platforms, and messaging systems) Experience with commerce platforms (such as Salesforce commerce cloud, Adobe commerce, etc ) and integration platforms (such as Mulesoft, Dell Boomi, etc) Have experience with, and understand how to lead, legacy integration and remediation (facades, strangler approaches, et. al.) Overview of in modern architecture patterns: CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native development, and API-led integrations. Deep understanding of: Different integration patterns and best practices such as events, synchronous vs. asynchronous E2E business processes: Lead-to-Quote, Quote-to-Cash, Service Management, Marketing, etc. Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement at all levels Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel to clients world-wide Strong communication and presentation skills. University degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, or business administration. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

DV Cleared Infrastructure Test Engineers x 2 Location: Onsite in Hamsphire Contract Length: Initial 12 Months Rate: 480 to 530 per day - Outside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Test SMEs to support a major secure infrastructure programme. Working within a complex technical environment, you will be responsible for the planning, execution and assurance of infrastructure testing activities across critical platforms and services. The successful candidates will provide hands-on testing expertise, ensuring infrastructure components are validated against functional, performance and operational requirements while supporting defect management and stakeholder reporting throughout the test lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, review and execute Infrastructure Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test Cases. Perform functional, integration, system and performance testing across infrastructure environments. Manage defects through their full lifecycle, including identification, logging, tracking and resolution validation. Produce comprehensive test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Validate infrastructure deployments against technical and business requirements. Support test readiness reviews, test execution activities and operational acceptance processes. Work closely with Infrastructure Engineers, Architects, Service Delivery teams and third-party suppliers. Identify testing risks, issues and dependencies and provide mitigation recommendations. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies and tooling. Essential Experience Active DV Clearance. Proven experience delivering infrastructure testing within secure, complex or enterprise-scale environments. Strong understanding of the full test lifecycle, including planning, execution, defect management and reporting. Experience producing test strategies, plans, scripts and test evidence. Hands-on experience conducting functional, non-functional and performance testing. Ability to work independently within highly secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Technical Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Infrastructure Test SME - Virtual Desktop & Windows Technologies Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. Windows Server administration and testing. Proxy services and proxy chaining technologies. Enterprise authentication and access management. End-user computing and desktop service validation. Infrastructure Test SME - DNS & Virtualisation DNS infrastructure and associated services. VMware vSphere and virtualisation platforms. Infrastructure services testing and validation. Network services and enterprise platform testing. Performance and resilience testing of virtualised environments.

Azure Solutions Architect Hybrid working: 3 days per week required in the office. DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a client in the professional services industry who are looking for an Azure Solutions Architect to join a newly formulated team as they continue to migrate services (systems, apps, infrastructure) into the cloud. You will collaborate with cross-domain architects and subject matter experts to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, scalable, and aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. Responsibilities: - Create solution architecture documents including high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), and integration specifications. - Work hands-on with delivery teams to guide implementation and resolve technical challenges. - Conduct architecture reviews for projects and change requests, validating alignment with EA standards. - Design end-to-end integration solutions across the application estate (Aderant, iManage, Intapp, HubSpot). - Define API contracts, message schemas, and integration patterns for system connectivity. - Collaborate with Domain Architects (Data, Platform, Security, Product) to ensure solution alignment. Required Skills/Experience: - Experience in solution architecture, technical design or senior development roles. - Strong experience designing integration solutions across enterprise applications. - Strong experience with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, APIM). - Understanding of security architecture principles. - Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery approaches. - Experience creating architecture documentation and technical specifications. - Experience working in a TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks. - Certifications including Azure Solutions Architecture (AZ-305) desirable - Experience of working within legal, professional services or regulated industries is desirable. Azure Solutions Architect In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

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

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

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