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Job Title: MDA Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer Clearance: DV required or ability to obtain Location: Portsmouth About the Role We are seeking a hand-on Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer to secure and operate a MoD-hosted private cloud environment and its associated services. You will play a key role in active defence of live services, combining security, vulnerability management, platform hardening, and operational security assurance. You will work across infrastructure, platform and data layers to ensure systems are secure, compliant and resilient within a highly governed environment. Key Responsibilities Monitor and respond to security events, alerts and incidents across cloud, platform, and application layers. Execute vulnerability scanning, patch assurance and configuration compliance checks. Maintain security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and cloud-native controls. Support ISO 27001 control operation and evidence collection. Ensure compliance with MoD security standards including JSP 440 and SbD requirements. Support internal/external audit, accreditation and remediation activities. Maintain secure configurations, firewall rules, access control policies, and logging standards. Provide security assurance during change, deployment and release activities. Support improvement of SecOps processes, SOPs and monitoring automation. Essential Skills Experience operating within a Security Operations or SecOps function Hands-on experience with SIEM (e.g. ELK), EDR and vulnerability tooling Experience securing Linux and Windows environments Understanding of ISO 27001 and secure configuration principles Experience supporting cloud or virtualised platforms (e.g. VMware) Ability to investigate and respond to security incidents Strong understanding of operational security within governed environments Eligible for DV clearance Desirable Experience in MOD or classified environments Automation experience (Ansible, Terraform, scripting) Experience with Nessus/Tenable or similar tools Familiarity with JSP 440/441/453 and NCSC guidance Role Purpose To deliver security operations for a private cloud platform, ensuring systems are actively monitored, vulnerabilities are managed, and services remain secure, compliant and resilient. Key Responsibilities Security Monitoring & Response Monitor SIEM, EDR and platform telemetry. Investigate alerts and perform incident triage and escalation. Conduct structured incident response activities. Vulnerability & Patch Management Execute vulnerability scans and interpret results. Prioritise remediation based on risk and impact. Track and verify remediation activities. Platform Security Engineering Maintain secure configurations across: VMware / virtualisation platforms. Linux and Windows systems. Network security controls (firewalls, proxies). Support least privilege and zero-trust principles. Security Tooling & Automation Operate and maintain SIEM, EDR and scanning tools. Improve detection rules and alert quality. Contribute to automation of security processes. Compliance & Assurance Support ISO 27001 control operation and evidence collection. Maintain audit trails and configuration baselines. Support JSP 440/441/453 compliance and accreditation. Change & Release Security Assess changes for security impact. Ensure deployments meet security requirements. Support secure-by-design implementation. Documentation & Continuous Improvement Maintain SOPs, runbooks and incident documentation. Contribute to improvement of SecOps processes and tooling. Essential Experience & Skills Experience in Security Operations or SecOps. SIEM, EDR and vulnerability management tooling experience. Strong Linux/Windows security and administration knowledge. Experience securing virtualised or cloud platforms. Understanding of ISO 27001 controls and audit processes. Ability to investigate and resolve security incidents. Awareness of networking and infrastructure security. Desirable MOD or defence environment experience. Knowledge of JSP 440/441/453. Automation/scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with VMware NSX-T, vSphere. Security certifications (CISSP, Security+, GIAC etc.). Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Overview Provide technical leadership across development teams to ensure the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The role combines hands-on development expertise with leadership responsibilities, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions while driving engineering excellence, delivery consistency, and collaboration across onshore and offshore teams. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery Lead the design and development of key features, components, and services across the application stack Provide hands-on guidance in building scalable applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript Own critical technical decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term scalability goals Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and design issues Solution Design & Requirement Translation Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs and implementation plans Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and define solution approaches Produce and review technical design documentation, API specifications, and architectural artefacts Engineering Excellence & Governance Define and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and quality benchmarks Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and security compliance Ensure adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding Monitor and improve non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience Team Leadership & Offshore Coordination Guide and mentor offshore and distributed development teams, ensuring alignment to delivery standards Allocate tasks, oversee progress, and provide regular technical direction to team members Facilitate knowledge transfer, technical upskilling, and team capability development Ensure effective coordination between onshore and offshore teams, managing dependencies and delivery risks Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with architects, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders Participate in and contribute to design reviews, sprint planning, and governance forums Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Delivery & Agile Execution Support Agile delivery processes including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives Ensure timely and predictable delivery of features aligned with sprint and programme objectives Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Essential skills Core Technologies Front-end: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript Back-end: Node.js (Express.js/NestJS) API Development: RESTful services, microservices architecture Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) Architecture & Design Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, layered architecture, event-driven systems) Experience with scalable and cloud-native solution design Knowledge of system integration patterns and API design principles DevOps & Cloud Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Exposure to containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Engineering Practices Strong grounding in clean code principles and design patterns (SOLID, DRY) Experience with test automation, code quality tools, and static analysis Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements Experience Overall experience with strong hands-on development background Proven experience in technical leadership or senior development roles Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in Agile environments Exposure to distributed delivery models (onshore/offshore teams) Non-Functional Expectations Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to balance technical depth with delivery and business priorities Proactive problem-solving and decision-making mindset High level of accountability and ownership Expected Outcomes & Success Measures Solution Quality & Delivery Delivery of high-quality, scalable, and production-ready solutions aligned with business requirements Strong alignment between functional requirements and technical implementation Reduction in defects and improved system stability Team Performance & Coordination Efficient coordination between onshore and offshore teams, resulting in predictable delivery outcomes Improved team productivity, technical capability, and adherence to standards Engineering Excellence Consistent enforcement of coding standards, architecture principles, and best practices Measurable improvements in code quality, test coverage, and deployment reliability Stakeholder Value Positive stakeholder feedback on solution quality, responsiveness, and collaboration Contribution to successful delivery of programme and release milestones Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.

Data Engineer 12 months London - remote 466 pre day inside IR35 - Umbrella only Role description We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join the NHS England Digital Screening programme, contributing to the development of data dashboards and reporting products for a new digital Screening service. You will build and maintain data pipelines that ingest, transform and prepare data for reporting, developing ETL processes using PySpark and platform tooling. You will work within an Agile multidisciplinary team alongside Data Scientists, Analysts and UCD professionals. This is a largely remote role. Essential skills and experience Strong experience in data pipeline engineering, ETL development and PySpark Experience with Palantir products, including the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) Ability to ensure data quality, reliability and performance across reporting pipelines Experience supporting testing and validation of dashboards and underlying datasets Proven ability to work independently and proactively in Agile delivery teams Experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams including UCD professionals Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable with modern engineering practices including DevSecOps, TDD and CI/CD Ability to pair-programme and follow collaborative coding standards Desirable Experience working in NHS or wider public sector data environments Familiarity with screening or clinical data systems If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Data Scientist (Palantir / FDP essential) - 560/day (Inside IR35) - RemoteYou will require Palantir (FDP) experience as well and UK Citizenship to apply I'm currently looking for an experienced Data Scientist with strong Data Engineering capability to join a high-profile public sector organisation working on a major digital screening programme. This is a genuinely impactful piece of work where you'll be shaping how data is used to drive decisions through modern dashboards and reporting products. What you'll be doing You'll be working as part of an Agile, multidisciplinary team, taking ownership of data exploration and engineering to support new digital services. On a day-to-day basis, you will: Lead exploratory data analysis to understand datasets and inform product decisions Define dashboard requirements and determine what good looks like from a reporting perspective Design and build data pipelines and datasets for dashboards Identify and mitigate data quality risks Develop reusable code in Python and PySpark for data prep and analysis Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Analysts and UCD professionals Work within modern engineering practices including CI/CD, TDD and DevSecOps Pair programme and contribute to a strong engineering culture What I need from you (essential) To be considered, your CV must clearly show experience with the following: Palantir (FDP) Python PySpark Exploratory Data Analysis Data pipeline design / data engineering concepts Dashboard / reporting dataset development BI tools (Redshift, Databricks or similar) Agile delivery environments If these technologies aren't clearly visible on your CV, you're unlikely to be shortlisted - so please make sure they are easy to find before applying. Nice to have (not essential) Experience within a wider public sector data environment Exposure to screening or clinical datasets What this role IS A hands-on data role blending Data Science and Engineering A chance to influence real-world digital services A collaborative Agile environment working with strong technical teams A role where you'll own problems and drive solutions What this role ISN'T Not a purely academic Data Science position Not a reporting-only / BA-style role Not a role where you'll just "pick up tickets" with no ownership Not suitable if your experience is light on Python, PySpark or Palantir Key Details 560 per day (Inside IR35) Start ASAP Running until November 2026 (extensions very likely) Remote with occasional travel to London Must be a UK National with 5+ years continuous UK residency Next Steps If this aligns with your experience, send me your CV and make sure it clearly highlights the key skills in bold above - that will help fast-track your application. If it looks like a strong match, I'll be in touch quickly to discuss next steps. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Data Analyst - 515/day (Inside IR35) - Remote UK Nationality and Palantir (FDP) are essential to apply for this role I'm currently looking for a Senior Data Analyst / Data Scientist to join a high-impact public sector organisation, working on a major digital screening programme. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in shaping how data is presented, interpreted, and used to inform decisions through high-quality dashboards and reporting products. What you'll be doing You'll be embedded within a collaborative Agile team, working closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists and UCD professionals to deliver meaningful data products. On a day-to-day basis, you will: Design and develop data dashboards and visualisations Translate user needs into clear metrics, insights and data stories Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and refine outputs Validate dashboards and reporting outputs directly with users Support iterative product development in an Agile environment Contribute to a strong engineering culture, including CI/CD, TDD and DevSecOps practices Pair programme and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams What I need from you (essential) To be considered, your CV must clearly show experience with the following: Python and/or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio) Palantir (FDP) Design and delivery of dashboards / data visualisations Translating user needs into insights and data stories User validation and iterative product delivery Agile delivery environments If these skills aren't clearly visible on your CV, you're unlikely to be shortlisted - so please make sure they are easy to find before applying. Nice to have (not essential) Experience within a wider public sector data environment Exposure to screening or clinical datasets What this role IS A hands-on data visualisation and insight-driven role A chance to influence real digital services used at scale A collaborative, Agile environment with strong technical teams A role where you'll work closely with users and stakeholders What this role ISN'T Not a purely engineering or backend-heavy data role Not a basic reporting role with no user interaction Not suitable if you lack experience in dashboard delivery or Palantir Not a role where you'll work in isolation with no stakeholder engagement Key Details 515 per day (Inside IR35) Start ASAP Contract running until November 2026 (extensions likely) Remote with occasional travel to London Must be a UK National with 5+ years continuous UK residency Next Steps If this aligns with your experience, send me your CV and make sure it clearly highlights the key skills in bold above - this will help fast-track your application. If your experience matches, I'll be in touch quickly to talk through the next steps. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Role: Data Scientist / Engineer Location: Remote / London - up to 1 day per week on-site Duration: 5 Months Day rate: 560 Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with strong Data Engineering capabilities to support the Digital Screening programme. This role will play a key part in shaping a new digital screening service by leading exploratory analysis and supporting the development of high-quality dashboards and reporting products. You will work within a multidisciplinary Agile team, collaborating with Data Engineers, Analysts, and User-Centred Design (UCD) professionals to deliver robust, data-driven insights and scalable data solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead exploratory data analysis (EDA) to inform dashboard design and reporting outputs Define data requirements and determine appropriate dashboard content Identify and mitigate data quality risks and ensure data integrity Design, build, and maintain reusable data pipelines and datasets using Python and PySpark Develop and test datasets used in BI dashboards and reporting products Work with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions and insights Collaborate within an Agile delivery team, contributing to sprints, stand-ups, and planning sessions Apply modern engineering best practices including CI/CD, TDD, and DevSecOps Engage in pair programming and adhere to collaborative coding standards Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark Solid background in exploratory data analysis and data modelling Experience with Palantir platforms, ideally including the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) Proficiency with BI and data platforms such as Redshift, Databricks, or similar Experience building and validating datasets for dashboards and reporting Strong understanding of data pipelines, data quality, and governance principles Proven ability to work independently in Agile environments Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including UCD professionals Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and TDD practices Experience with pair programming and collaborative development approaches Desirable Skills Experience working within the NHS or wider public sector Familiarity with screening programmes or clinical data systems If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Data Scientist (Palantir/FDP essential) - £560/day (Inside IR35) - RemoteYou will require Palantir (FDP) experience as well and UK Citizenship to apply I'm currently looking for an experienced Data Scientist with strong Data Engineering capability to join a high-profile public sector organisation working on a major digital screening programme. This is a genuinely impactful piece of work where you'll be shaping how data is used to drive decisions through modern dashboards and reporting products. What you'll be doing You'll be working as part of an Agile, multidisciplinary team, taking ownership of data exploration and engineering to support new digital services. On a day-to-day basis, you will: *Lead exploratory data analysis to understand datasets and inform product decisions *Define dashboard requirements and determine what good looks like from a reporting perspective *Design and build data pipelines and datasets for dashboards *Identify and mitigate data quality risks *Develop reusable code in Python and PySpark for data prep and analysis *Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Analysts and UCD professionals *Work within modern engineering practices including CI/CD, TDD and DevSecOps *Pair programme and contribute to a strong engineering culture What I need from you (essential) To be considered, your CV must clearly show experience with the following: *Palantir (FDP) *Python *PySpark *Exploratory Data Analysis *Data pipeline design/data engineering concepts *Dashboard/reporting dataset development *BI tools (Redshift, Databricks or similar) *Agile delivery environments If these technologies aren't clearly visible on your CV, you're unlikely to be shortlisted - so please make sure they are easy to find before applying. Nice to have (not essential) *Experience within a wider public sector data environment *Exposure to screening or clinical datasets What this role IS *A hands-on data role blending Data Science and Engineering *A chance to influence real-world digital services *A collaborative Agile environment working with strong technical teams *A role where you'll own problems and drive solutions What this role ISN'T *Not a purely academic Data Science position *Not a reporting-only/BA-style role *Not a role where you'll just "pick up tickets" with no ownership *Not suitable if your experience is light on Python, PySpark or Palantir Key Details £560 per day (Inside IR35) Start ASAP Running until November 2026 (extensions very likely) Remote with occasional travel to London Must be a UK National with 5+ years continuous UK residency Next Steps If this aligns with your experience, send me your CV and make sure it clearly highlights the key skills in bold above - that will help fast-track your application. If it looks like a strong match, I'll be in touch quickly to discuss next steps. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

GCP Security Engineer A Global Financial Services client requires a Contract GCP SecOps Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), incident response, and log source integration to join their Security Operations team. Day Rate: £700-£750pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: Initial 6 months Travel: 2 days a week in Central London This GCP Security Engineer will have the previous following exp: Ingest, normalise and correlate log data from a wide range of sources, including GCP-native services (eg VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Audit Logs, Cloud DNS) and third-party systems, to support Real Time threat detection and analysis. Build and maintain detection logic by transforming raw log data into actionable insights such as indicators of compromise (IOCs), behavioural patterns, or risk-based alerts using tools such as Google Chronicle, BigQuery, or Splunk. Lead or support incident response investigations, working closely with SOC analysts, engineering teams, and stakeholders to contain and remediate threats effectively across complex cloud infrastructures. Design and implement automated response workflows, leveraging GCP-native services like Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Event Threat Detection to streamline alert triage and reduce mean time to response (MTTR). Enhance visibility and detection coverage by improving log source onboarding, parsing, and enrichment pipelines ensuring critical cloud activities are captured, monitored, and aligned with compliance requirements.

GCP Security Operations Engineer A Global Financial Services client requires a Contract GCP SecOps Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), incident response, and log source integration to join their Security Operations team. Day Rate: £700-£750pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: Initial 6 months Travel: 2 days a week in Central London This GCP Security Engineer will have the previous following exp: Ingest, normalise and correlate log data from a wide range of sources, including GCP-native services (eg VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Audit Logs, Cloud DNS) and third-party systems, to support Real Time threat detection and analysis. Build and maintain detection logic by transforming raw log data into actionable insights such as indicators of compromise (IOCs), behavioural patterns, or risk-based alerts using tools such as Google Chronicle, BigQuery, or Splunk. Lead or support incident response investigations, working closely with SOC analysts, engineering teams, and stakeholders to contain and remediate threats effectively across complex cloud infrastructures. Design and implement automated response workflows, leveraging GCP-native services like Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Event Threat Detection to streamline alert triage and reduce mean time to response (MTTR). Enhance visibility and detection coverage by improving log source onboarding, parsing, and enrichment pipelines ensuring critical cloud activities are captured, monitored, and aligned with compliance requirements.

Security Operations Engineer (GCP) A Global Financial Services client requires a Contract GCP SecOps Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), incident response, and log source integration to join their Security Operations team. Day Rate: £700-£750pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: Initial 6 months Travel: 2 days a week in Central London This GCP Security Engineer will have the previous following exp: Ingest, normalise and correlate log data from a wide range of sources, including GCP-native services (eg VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Audit Logs, Cloud DNS) and third-party systems, to support Real Time threat detection and analysis. Build and maintain detection logic by transforming raw log data into actionable insights such as indicators of compromise (IOCs), behavioural patterns, or risk-based alerts using tools such as Google Chronicle, BigQuery, or Splunk. Lead or support incident response investigations, working closely with SOC analysts, engineering teams, and stakeholders to contain and remediate threats effectively across complex cloud infrastructures. Design and implement automated response workflows, leveraging GCP-native services like Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Event Threat Detection to streamline alert triage and reduce mean time to response (MTTR). Enhance visibility and detection coverage by improving log source onboarding, parsing, and enrichment pipelines ensuring critical cloud activities are captured, monitored, and aligned with compliance requirements.

Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst - £90,000 base + bonus London - Canary Wharf - 2 days in the office Financial Services Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst The Company This financial services business supports a truly global client base, managing trillions of dollars each day. They are looking to hire a Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst into a newly created role to support increased Purple Teaming activities within the SecOps Function Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst The Role The successful applicant for the Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for: Planning, managing and running all Purple teaming activities across the SecOps and wider technology estate Producing playbooks and other documentation relevant to both Purple Teaming and the wider SecOps team Supporting the Threat hunting teams with related activities Engage in security reviews for integrations and new service s Assist with escalations from the SOC team Support with Security risk assessments for all high impact projects Review and update Security protocols to mitigate current threats and best practice Acting as a Subject Matter Expert for Purple Teaming within the wider IT Security Team Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst Your background The successful candidate for the Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will have experience with: Planning and executing Purple tests Hands on IT Security analysis and security engineering in particular: Security systems Securing Networks On - call experience Malware analysis, Intrusion detection and Incident Response across a hybrid estate Ensuring a risk based approach to security Monitoring and tuning technical IT Security Controls The ideal Purple Team Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst will need strong people skills and the ability to work across and with multiple teams in the business To find out more, click the apply button now, or call to speak to Abigail Moss. We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs.