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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.

Our client, is currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Technical Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis within the Defence & Security sector. This role requires active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance and involves managing the end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure projects within a secure, high-assurance environment. Key Responsibilities: Leading the delivery of infrastructure solutions across networks, hosting, data centres, cloud (private), and end-user computing. Ensuring alignment with business requirements, architectural standards, and security/compliance frameworks. Managing project plans, RAID logs, financials, and stakeholder reporting within robust governance structures. Providing technical oversight to challenge designs and manage delivery risks effectively. Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and suppliers. Translating technical details into clear delivery outcomes. Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed time, cost, and quality objectives. Job Requirements: Active and transferable DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance. Strong experience in delivering infrastructure and technical IT projects. Ability to operate within governance-heavy, secure environments. Experience in regulated or government environments. Solid understanding of secure systems, accreditation processes, and multi-supplier delivery models. Due to the nature of the work, no overseas connections can be considered. Location & Working Pattern: London-based role. 4-5 days per week on-site required. Occasional travel to other UK sites as needed. Inside IR35. If you are an experienced Infrastructure Technical Project Manager with the necessary DV clearance and a passion for managing complex infrastructure projects within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join in this challenging and rewarding role.

Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote- 500 - 600 per day Inside IR35 DOE Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Security Design/Security Architect to support the delivery of secure services within a major Home Office programme. The successful candidate will work with solution architects, engineering teams, security stakeholders and delivery managers to ensure security requirements are effectively incorporated into system and service designs. The Security Design/Security Architect will be responsible for producing security designs, undertaking threat modelling activities, assessing security risks, supporting assurance processes and ensuring compliance with wider Government security standards. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain security design documentation for new and existing services. Produce Security Design Packs, Security Architecture Documents and Security Assurance artefacts. Conduct threat modelling workshops and document security controls. Review solution designs and ensure alignment with security policies and standards. Define security requirements for projects and programmes. Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities. Identify security risks and recommend proportionate mitigations. Work with delivery teams to embed security throughout the system development life cycle. Support implementation of Secure by Design principles. Review security testing outputs and track remediation activities. Provide security advice to project and technical stakeholders. Contribute to security design reviews and architecture forums. Essential Experience Active SC Clearance. Experience producing security designs and security architecture artefacts. Experience undertaking threat modelling and risk assessments. Knowledge of NCSC guidance and Government security standards. Experience supporting security assurance and accreditation activities. Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure and/or GCP). Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills. Experience working within UK Government Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote- 500 - 600 per day Inside IR35 DOE 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 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. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. 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. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Infrastructure Tester x2 Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 450 - 550 a day per day - Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester to join a major secure government programme based on-site in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating and assuring complex Zero Trust Infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical services. Working within a highly secure delivery team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting infrastructure testing activities across a range of technologies, ensuring solutions are robust, secure and fit for operational deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and execute infrastructure test plans, test cases and test scripts. Validate Zero Trust architecture components and supporting infrastructure. Perform end-to-end testing across servers, networks, security controls and integrations. Verify deployments, configurations and environment readiness. Identify, document and track defects through to resolution. Support system integration, functional, non-functional and operational testing activities. Work closely with engineers, architects, security specialists and delivery teams. Produce clear test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience Active UK DV Clearance. Strong hands-on infrastructure testing experience within secure environments. Experience testing complex enterprise infrastructure solutions. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and security architectures. Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments. Experience testing network infrastructure, authentication services and security controls. Familiarity with virtualised and cloud-based environments. Strong defect management and test reporting skills. Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation abilities. If you'd like to discuss this Infrastructure Tester role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Infrastructure Tester x2 Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: D V Clearance required (Active) Rate: 450 - 550 a day per day - Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester to join a major secure government programme based on-site in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating and assuring complex Zero Trust Infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical services. Working within a highly secure delivery team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting infrastructure testing activities across a range of technologies, ensuring solutions are robust, secure and fit for operational deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and execute infrastructure test plans, test cases and test scripts. Validate Zero Trust architecture components and supporting infrastructure. Perform end-to-end testing across servers, networks, security controls and integrations. Verify deployments, configurations and environment readiness. Identify, document and track defects through to resolution. Support system integration, functional, non-functional and operational testing activities. Work closely with engineers, architects, security specialists and delivery teams. Produce clear test evidence, reports and assurance documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience Active UK DV Clearance. Strong hands-on infrastructure testing experience within secure environments. Experience testing complex enterprise infrastructure solutions. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and security architectures. Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments. Experience testing network infrastructure, authentication services and security controls. Familiarity with virtualised and cloud-based environments. Strong defect management and test reporting skills. Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation abilities. If you'd like to discuss this Infrastructure Tester role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

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 .

Network IT is recruiting for an experienced Senior Network Architect reporting directly to the CTO at our client, who is about to undergo enterprise network and datacentre transformation. This is a key role leading the architecture for a major new programme, with responsibility for designing and governing secure, resilient, and scalable network solutions across complex enterprise environments. You will own end-to-end network architecture across physical and logical domains, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking, Firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and network security services. Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and suppliers, you will ensure solutions align with business objectives, security requirements, and enterprise architecture standards. Please note this is a DV Cleared role. We can only accept applications from British Citizens. Role: Senior Network Architect Duration: 9 Months Rate: £790 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days onsite Key Responsibilities Lead architecture and design for large scale network and connectivity solutions. Produce and govern high and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards. Provide technical leadership and guidance to architects, engineers, and project teams. Review and assure complex technical solutions through governance and design authority processes. Engage with business stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs. Drive network strategy, standards, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support risk management, compliance, and operational assurance activities. Experience Extensive experience in enterprise network architecture and design. Strong expertise in E2E datacentre design and hybrid cloud networking. Proven delivery of secure, resilient, and cost effective LAN, WAN, and cloud network solutions. Deep technical knowledge of Cisco networking technologies (ACI, Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, Firepower/NGFW), VMware NSX, and Palo Alto Firewalls. Experience designing and governing networking across VMware private cloud, Microsoft on-premises, and Azure and/or AWS environments. Strong customer facing and stakeholder management skills. Experience producing and reviewing architecture artefacts using TOGAF and recognised architecture frameworks. Knowledge of UK Government security frameworks, NCSC guidance, Secure by Design, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles. Experience with network automation, orchestration, and air-gapped or highly secure environments. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, VCP-NV, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent experience. DV Clearance.

About Scrumconnect At Scrumconnect, we are a people-first digital consultancy that partners with government and private sector organisations to design, build, and deliver user-centred digital services. We bring together multidisciplinary teams of consultants, designers, engineers, researchers, and data specialists to solve complex challenges and create meaningful outcomes for millions of users. We are passionate about delivering high-quality digital solutions that improve public services, drive innovation, and create lasting impact. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, inclusivity, and excellence. About the Role Scrumconnect is seeking an experienced Data Lead to lead the development and execution of a strategic data vision for a large-scale government programme supporting services used by millions of citizens. This role will be responsible for assessing the current data landscape, defining the future-state architecture and operating model, and creating a roadmap that enables data-driven decision making, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide both strategic leadership and technical direction while helping shape and scale the data capability required to deliver long-term transformation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, architects, and data specialists, you will ensure that data platforms, governance frameworks, and analytical capabilities align with organisational objectives and government standards. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Governance Lead the development and execution of the overall data strategy. Assess and document current ("as-is") data capabilities, platforms, processes, and governance arrangements. Define the target ("to-be") data architecture, operating model, and roadmap. Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices. Ensure alignment with wider government data strategies and organisational objectives. Promote a culture of data-driven decision making across programmes and stakeholders. Technical Leadership & Architecture Provide technical leadership across data engineering, analytics, and data science initiatives. Define and evolve data architecture, engineering standards, tools, and methodologies. Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based data solutions. Oversee the implementation of data platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines, and analytical solutions. Ensure data services meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including security, performance, and scalability. Drive continuous improvement of data engineering and analytical capabilities. Team Leadership & Delivery Define the optimal team structure, skills, and capabilities required to deliver the data strategy. Lead multidisciplinary teams including data engineers, analysts, data scientists, and architects. Mentor and support team members to foster technical excellence and professional growth. Collaborate with delivery partners and stakeholders to identify and onboard specialist expertise when required. Ensure successful delivery of strategic data initiatives within agreed timelines and budgets. Data Quality, Compliance & Security Implement robust data quality, lineage, metadata, and governance practices. Ensure compliance with GDPR, security policies, government standards, and regulatory requirements. Establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms to maintain data integrity and reliability. Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities. Champion secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles across all data initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technical teams. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and recommendations. Present strategic plans, progress updates, and key insights to executive audiences. Facilitate workshops and decision-making sessions to drive alignment and delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Data Leadership Significant experience leading data engineering, analytics, or data science functions within complex organisations. Proven track record of developing and delivering enterprise-wide data strategies. Experience establishing data governance frameworks and operating models. Technical Expertise Strong experience with AWS cloud services and modern data platforms. Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data architectures and engineering solutions. Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, data integration, and pipeline automation. Strong understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and transformation methodologies. Experience supporting data science and machine learning initiatives from experimentation through production deployment. Strong understanding of data security, governance, and operational best practices. Public Sector Experience Experience delivering data initiatives within government or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of GDPR, information governance, data protection legislation, and public sector compliance requirements. Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and ways of working. Communication & Leadership Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decision-making. Experience building, leading, and mentoring high-performing data teams. Strong facilitation, collaboration, and workshop leadership capabilities. Technical Environment Experience with some or all of the following technologies is desirable: Cloud & Data Platforms AWS Amazon S3 AWS Glue AWS Lambda Amazon Redshift AWS Lake Formation Data Engineering & Analytics SQL Python ETL/ELT frameworks Data Warehousing solutions Data Modelling methodologies Performance & Digital Analytics Google Analytics Google BigQuery Google Looker Studio Google Tag Manager Desirable Experience Experience within benefits, welfare, citizen services, or wider public sector domains. Previous experience delivering services through public sector frameworks. Security clearance (BPSS, SC, or DV) or willingness to undergo clearance. Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary delivery teams. Experience defining and scaling enterprise data capabilities and operating models.

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.

Location: London, 4 days a week on site Outside IR35 contract - (Apply online only) a day We are looking for an SC, preferably DV cleared self-motivated and experienced Security Architect to lead in bringing enhanced and new services into what is key government asset. Working within a specialist services company you will drive and/or create the necessary artefacts to help the client organisation deliver rapid change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach to getting change through delivered successfully through the internal Security Governance group. Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have come from a strong technical background, and have an understanding of attack vectors for high threat environments, across both proprietary and open-source technology stacks. You will advise and enable technical teams to make security decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective use of common tools and patterns. You will have a proactive responsibility to deliver secure systems and implement proportionate controls to enable successful business outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in protecting some of the UK's most sensitive information. If you thrive in an exciting and complex environment and can bring experience and delivery into the team then you will be able to make a real difference in this role. What will you be doing? You will deliver technical security design, and/or provide assurance of technical security design, and be able to justify and communicate design decisions. Working closely with the Security function, you will be responsible for the design of architectures utilising leading edge technologies. Working to deliver some key enhancements and new services operating in the Tier2/3 security space, you will assist in setting the strategic direction for security architecture, including the development and implementation of frameworks that will assist in maintaining acceptable level of technical risk. You will recommend security controls and identify solutions that support business objectives. You will work out subtle security needs and understand the risk impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems. You will advise on important security-related technologies and assess the risk associated with proposed changes. You will provide specialist advice and recommend approaches across teams and various stakeholders. You can manage stakeholders' expectations and be flexible, adapting to stakeholders' reactions to reach consensus. Candidate Qualities. Essential SC, willing to undertake DV Clearance Proven experience in Security Architecture within the Government cleared environments. You will have practical hands-on experience in security architecture and design and assessments including within programmes, projects or a product-centric organisation. You will have a good understanding of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments, across physical, virtual and containerised compute. You will have experience in securing Mobile devices and their services including device management (MDM) and their policies and Identity solutions. You will have experience in working in an architecture function and developing the vision, principles and strategy for security architects for a set of products, projects and technologies. You will have experience of working to, and assisting in the creation of, security standards, blueprints, reference architectures, roadmaps, transition states and target solutions across multiple services. You will have direct experience of interacting with, and influencing, senior stakeholders and a wide range of people across large teams, departments, suppliers and customers. Experienced process owner and team player Good communicator across all levels Desirable You will have experience designing solutions utilising leading-edge security NDR, IDS and IPS tools like Corelight, Corvil (IPS/IDS), FireEye, Cisco Secure Network Analytics. You will have experience designing/assessing security architectures across a range of modern deployment technologies, including containerised workloads in Kubernetes and Docker Swarm/Enterprise, virtualised platforms such as VMware, and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps You will have strong networking experience including Mobile Networks (4G etc) You will have experience with non-Microsoft Operating Systems including iOS for Mobile You will have experience of providing security design and architecture expertise across the development lifecycle utilising both waterfall and agile methods. You will have experience of adopting security standards and frameworks (such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK) within public or private sector. You will have experience in creating/managing User and System usage policy documentation (SyOps ConOps etc for Government Systems.)

(Lead Technical Architect-9mths-DV-£790pday-hybrid Milton Keynes) A Lead Technical Architect - DV Security Cleared (Developed Vetting) is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Luton, North London - hybrid. Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, DV clearance is required (or eligible). Essential Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or Telecommunications. TOGAF, ITIL, Agile Project Management, PRINCE2, or equivalent experience. (CCNP), VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualisation (VCP-NV), Palo Alto (PCNSE), Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate designing and governing secure networks using VMware (private cloud), Microsoft on-premise, and multi-cloud (Azure and/or AWS) technologies. Led scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud network designs. Translate business/security requirements into secure, efficient, and cost-effective designs. reviewing and assuring complex solutions and authored concise and high quality high and low-level designs using the TOGAF framework. expertise in network automation, provisioning, and orchestration. leading and managing technical architects Knowledge: Knowledge in designing secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector. Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and UK government security frameworks, including Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice. Design knowledge of modern practices such as zero trust architecture and network automation. Designing cloud-native networking within Microsoft Azure/AWS (Azure VNet/AWS VPC). deep technical knowledge across physical and logical network architectures, including Cisco (ACI, ASA, Firepower (NGFW), ASR, Catalyst, and Nexus), VMware NSX, and Palo Alto Firewalls. strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies such as VLANs, MPLS, IPsec, OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN, SDN, TCP/IP, ICMP, VPN, DNS, and QoS. Design knowledge of F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM) and experience with monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds and PRTG. understand the design, configuration, integration, and operation of high-grade encryption devices Experience: Designed architectures for secure environments, ideally within government or defence. Developed and maintained technical roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy. Evaluated solution options and advised on time, cost, quality, and security trade-offs. Experience architecting DDoS protection and mitigation alongside Firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, and EDR/XDR/NDR systems.

Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 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 work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? If so, this role may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced Senior Data Architects who are confident working on data-focused products/services in a complex digital environment, where they'll be supporting major initiatives across DWP Digital. These roles will involve collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choice decisions. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional Data products and services that work for everyone. Job description A Senior Data Architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will: design data models and metadata systems. help lead data architects to interpret an organisation's needs. provide oversight and advice to other data architects who are designing and producing data artefacts. design and support the management of data dictionaries. make sure that your teams are working to the standards set for the organisation by the lead data architects. work with technical architects to make sure that an organisation's systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture. Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below: You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the following areas: Data Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting data architecture design to technical governance forums. Data Architecture Design: Data Modelling, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, Data Governance. Event-based architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards. Public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, container, and networking design patterns, tools and best practice (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Agile delivery methodologies and best practice. DevOps: Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) delivery methodologies, tools and best practice. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios.

SC Cleared Product Owner - Cloud Hosting 6 Months 88 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid working - 2-3 Days per week in Reading My client are looking for an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting to join a major programme within the Defence and Aerospace sector. This role requires active Security Clearance and experience working within highly regulated, secure environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy, roadmap, and delivery of enterprise cloud hosting services, working closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership. Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into product features, epics, and user stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog based on business value, dependencies, risk, and delivery capacity. Lead delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud hosting solutions. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Ensure cloud platform services meet security, compliance, governance, and operational requirements. Monitor and improve product performance through appropriate KPIs and metrics. Champion customer experience, self-service capabilities, and continuous improvement. Support architects and engineering teams in shaping integrated cloud platform solutions. Manage risks, issues, and escalations relating to cloud hosting services. Align product delivery with wider technology and portfolio objectives. Stay informed of emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices, advising stakeholders accordingly. Key Objectives Establish and mature the Cloud Hosting product function, including vision, strategy, governance, and backlog management. Deliver regular product increments and measurable business value. Ensure all product activities align with organisational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Drive adoption of cloud hosting capabilities across the wider business. Essential Experience Significant experience delivering IT products and services from requirements through to release. Proven Product Owner experience within enterprise-scale cloud environments. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum. Experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of cloud hosting technologies and cloud operating models. Understanding of cloud integration concepts and enterprise architecture principles. Experience working within secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Demonstrable experience working with senior business and technical stakeholders. Knowledge of cloud security, governance, compliance, and risk management. Desirable Experience Defence, aerospace, government, or other highly regulated industry experience. Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps). Understanding of service catalogues and cloud governance frameworks. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or related technologies. Previous line management or leadership experience. 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.

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile team and Test teams to build and maintain reusable and secure platform services aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. Work with the Delivery leads to understand the roadmap of work Work closely with Product Owners / Architects to implement and test the capabilities within the platforms Drive high-quality software engineering practices across the team, including code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and observability. Ensure delivered solutions align with solution designs and security guardrails. Guide teams in the selection and use of modern tools, frameworks, and platforms that optimise development efficiency and operational effectiveness for delivery. Support the development and evolution of the Secure Digital Platform roadmap by identifying technical dependencies, enablers, and delivery risks. Partner with the wider Secure Digital Platform team to establish and enforce standards for infrastructure-as-code, API development, cloud-native services, and integration. Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure design and adherence to internal and external policies. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering issues and support the Engineering, Agile and Test leads to develop and row technical capability within the teams. Contribute to the preparation of delivery-related artefacts such as technical documentation, support handovers, and implementation Runbook. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and feedback within engineering teams. Skills and Experience Essential 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles within software engineering, infrastructure, or platform development teams Proven experience delivering secure, scalable technology services or platforms in complex enterprise environment Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Familiarity with platform and product-centric delivery models and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity or time constraints Commitment to fostering engineering culture, mentoring others, and growing internal technical capability High ethical standards when handling confidential information Desirable Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDPs), or technical enablement teams Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defence, Finance, Critical Infrastructure) Exposure to secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure-by-design approaches Experience leading hybrid delivery teams (e.g., internal and external/partner teams) Familiarity with ITSM and incident/problem/change/ management in an enterprise context 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.

Senior Security Engineer Onsite in Bracknell & the South Eligible for DV clearance 60-70k per annum + benefits package We are recruiting for a Senior Security Engineer to join a specialist cyber security programme supporting a highly secure and business-critical environment. This is a hands-on technical role that would suit an infrastructure, security, systems or application engineer looking to develop further into architecture. You'll work across the full lifecycle of solutions, from design and implementation through to support, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. The role sits within a collaborative team of architects, engineers and support specialists delivering secure gateway technologies and associated infrastructure services. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the design, implementation and ongoing enhancement of secure gateway solutions Producing technical designs and documentation for customer-driven change requests Working closely with Solution Architects, Engineering Leads and operational support teams Supporting service availability, resilience and security improvements Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and application issues Assisting SOC and 3rd Line teams with incident investigation and resolution Managing and maintaining directory services, messaging systems and gateway technologies Creating scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency Supporting the full change lifecycle from design through deployment and support Key Technical Skills We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in several of the following areas: Infrastructure & Platforms VMware vSphere Windows Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Active Directory DNS Group Policy (GPO) Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Security Trellix / McAfee technologies SIEM platforms Syslog reporting and integration Antivirus technologies TLS certificates and PKI concepts Secure gateway technologies Linux & Scripting Linux administration Shell scripting Regular Expressions (Regex) Firewall configuration and management Directories & Messaging LDAP directory services LDIF Email protocols and standards Chat and messaging technologies (XMPP desirable) Data & Integration XML JSON schema File format validation and analysis Web protocols If you are interested in discussing this Security Design Engineer role further, apply now or send your CV to me at (url removed)

Network Engineer months + +DV cleared - current active clearance +Hybrid working in Corsham +Inside IR35 + 575 - 625 a day We are seeking an experienced Network Consultant / Network Engineer to join a highly skilled technical team responsible for the design, development, implementation and support of complex, secure network infrastructures. This role will focus on designing, building and validating both physical and virtual networking solutions within a highly secure environment. You will work across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, documentation and operational support. This is an excellent opportunity for a network professional operating at CCNP level or above who enjoys working across architecture, implementation, testing and stakeholder engagement within challenging and technically demanding environments. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, build and validate network infrastructure components. Produce and review technical design documentation across all stages of the engineering lifecycle. Develop secure, repeatable and scalable network solutions. Configure, implement and test network services and infrastructure. Support wider system integration and testing activities. Work closely with Service Management teams to investigate and resolve technical issues. Participate in technical workshops and stakeholder meetings, presenting and justifying proposed solutions where required. Provide clear engineering documentation and knowledge transfer to support operational teams. Contribute to strategic network infrastructure planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor network performance and analyse traffic to maintain service reliability, security and operational effectiveness. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrable network engineering experience operating at CCNP level or above . Strong network monitoring and traffic analysis capabilities. Experience configuring and supporting complex network hardware and software environments. Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documentation. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with: VMware ESXi 8.0.3 VMware vSphere 8.0.3 Experience supporting secure and resilient enterprise network environments. Current active DV clearance is essential Highly Desirable Technical Experience Cisco Nexus Cisco IOS XE Leaf and Spine architectures VXLAN Overlay Networks Dual Cloud / Dual Hub DMVPN solutions Layer 3 Multicast (PIM) Firewall technologies including IPS/IDS AAA Management Platforms such as Cisco ISE What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be a technically capable and collaborative engineer who can confidently engage with architects, engineers, service managers and stakeholders across multiple disciplines. You'll be comfortable challenging assumptions, defending technical recommendations and delivering robust network solutions that meet demanding operational requirements. This is an opportunity to work on complex networking challenges within a secure environment, helping to deliver resilient, high-performance infrastructure that supports critical services and operational outcomes. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Bristol MBDA are accelerating their digital journey to support the efficient delivery of our Engineering Business Lines (Programmes) and are seeing an experienced Digital Solutions Manager to help drive this change. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 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: The Digital Solutions Engineering team are seeking an experienced and flexible IT specialist to be a Team Manager working with the Business Lines team. You will support the definition and delivery of new solutions and will create, pioneer and revise solutions for the benefit of the all the engineering functions across the business. Your initial focus on the current improvement initiatives which could include small and large solution design as well as some project or task management responsibilities for early stages of projects. A key driver for MBDA is to retain and build the knowledge of our enterprise within the internal teams. You will be a key team member, with Architects, Analysts and Integration specialists, as we seek to improve the standards and repeatability of our application offerings across the group. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team supporting the key lifecycle management applications for the company, to learn new toolsets and share your knowledge and experience whilst developing and refining your information systems skills. What we're looking for from you: A broad level of technical information technology and information systems knowledge in a defence level environment. Knowledge of Model Base Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools as well of an awareness of agile techniques is an advantage. Experience of enterprise application lifecycle management of information systems including solution design, acquisition, testing, release and deployment, as well as appreciation of operational needs. This should include proven solution skills are required, but training can be given for specific Architecture skills such a TOGAFF, UAF, DODAF. Ability to coordinate resources, internal and external with, a good level of technical competence to ensure solutions are created to the operational and security standards required for the defence industry. The role is not limited to the existing tools sets or engineering areas experience of industry tools for Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Lifecycle Management and Service Lifecycle Management but awareness of some of the following would be highly desirable - for example PTC Windchill; IBM ELM/Jazz; CARL Source; Pure:Variants; Ansys various offerings; Dassaut 3D Experience; 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.

SC Cleared Security Architect (SC Clearance Required) Horsham - 12 Month initial 400 - 500 Inside IR35 Are you an Security Architect looking for a fully remote position for the UK Government, where you will take part in cutting edge development projects within an autonomous and varied role? On Offer is the chance for an Security Architect to become a high ranking member of an elite IT Architecture team, taking part in varied projects and leading the charge in innovation and development of infrastructure technologies used by the university. This is a long term greenfield project for the UK Cabinet Office, working with other very senior Architects and Developers. In this role you will be working with technical subject matter experts to generate technology roadmaps to the requirements of the university. You will also assist in the incorporation of new networking and cloud technologies into the university's enterprise architecture team. The Ideal Security Architect will have industry experience in a similar role have good market knowledge of new and developing technologies. The Role: Carrying out the design and implementation of networking-based systems Generating functional technology roadmaps to meet company needs Identifying, analysing and utilising technology trends The Person: Security Architect Experience in a similar role and a variety of technologies SC Clearance Reference: BBBH25750 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website

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

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