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Security Architect - AWS - Active Security Clearance Required 9 month contract + Inside IR35: 600 - 650 p/d Hybrid - 1x a month in London We're looking for a Security Architect with strong technical instincts and a proactive mindset to help shape secure solutions across digital services. Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you'll provide practical security guidance, contribute to the design of secure systems, and help ensure that risks are appropriately identified, communicated, and mitigated. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to deepen their skillset within a high-profile, public sector programme. What You'll Be Doing Designing secure system architectures that balance business objectives with risk Advising delivery teams on security best practice throughout the development lifecycle Supporting the development of reusable security architecture patterns Reviewing technical solutions and offering constructive security input Communicating risk and security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders What We're Looking For Experience applying structured analysis to solve real-world security challenges Understanding of key security concepts, technologies, and architecture principles Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and confidently to varied audiences Knowledge of risk methodologies and how to apply them proportionately Comfortable working collaboratively across delivery teams and stakeholders Familiarity with designing or reviewing solutions for cloud, legacy, or hybrid environments Nice to have Understanding of Home Office or central government security processes Knowledge of secure cloud platforms, landing zones, guardrails or core cloud services Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, container security or automated security controls

A leading Global Financial Services company has an exciting opportunity for a AWS Cloud Platform Engineer to join a large enterprise technology team working on secure, scalable and automated cloud platform services with expert leve l AWS infrastructure, Python automation, Terraform, cloud networking and security experience. Extensive experience with the Boto3 SDK for Python, enabling you to programmatically manage AWS infrastructure. Your expertise should include automating complex tasks such as resource provisioning, configuration management for S3 and EC2, and executing advanced queries within DynamoDB environments to ensure operational efficiency and consistency. Key Responsibilities Building and maintaining secure, automated AWS platform services. Writing automation using Python, including AWS SDK / Boto-style tooling. Creating and managing infrastructure using Terraform. Supporting AWS networking, access control, security and governance requirements. Helping application teams with AWS design, troubleshooting and best practice. Improving platform reliability, scalability, cost efficiency and operational resilience. Working closely with engineers, architects and delivery teams to solve complex cloud problems. Contributing to a collaborative engineering culture with peer review, shared ownership and continuous improvement. Essential Skills / Experience AWS cloud engineering Python automation Boto3 SDK for Python Terraform AWS networking IAM / RBAC / access control Linux Git Shell scripting CI/CD pipelines Production cloud environments

Role Title: DNS Architect Wokingham Hybrid - 40% remote, 60% office Duration: 4 Months - likely to be extended Day rate: 563 - 581 CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (ACTIVE) My client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled DNS Architect to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance Domain Name System (DNS) solutions. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of network naming services across enterprise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in DNS technologies with strong architectural, troubleshooting, and automation capabilities. Your New Role DNS Architect on a 4-month contract (likely extension), 563- 581 per day Design and develop scalable DNS architectures across enterprise and cloud platforms Manage and optimise DNS platforms (BIND, Microsoft DNS, Infoblox, AWS Route 53, Azure DNS) Lead DNS strategy including scalability, high availability, and performance optimisation Oversee DNS migrations, upgrades, and transformations Implement and maintain DNS security (DNSSEC, DDoS protection, threat mitigation) Monitor performance, availability, and ensure robust incident response processes Act as escalation point for complex DNS/network issues and lead root cause analysis Drive automation using scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and best practices What You'll Need to Succeed Active SC Clearance (essential) Expert knowledge of DNS protocols (recursion, caching, TCP/UDP, zone transfers) Strong experience with DNS platforms (BIND, Windows DNS, Infoblox) and cloud DNS services Knowledge of DNS security, including DNSSEC and DDoS mitigation techniques Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, load balancing) Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation abilities High attention to detail and ability to work across technical teams What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We re AND-E one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we re proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We re building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level. As a DevOps Engineer, you ll be at the heart of our platforms, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while we deliver for our customers. You ll get hands-on with AWS, working across monitoring, incident response, automation, and CI/CD all the good stuff that keeps modern platforms fast, reliable, and scalable. This isn t a role where you ll just keep the lights on. You ll be solving real problems, reducing manual effort, and helping shape how we build and run our systems going forward. You ll work closely with experienced engineers, share ideas, and continuously look for smarter, better ways of doing things. Your work will directly support the systems that power our business, making sure they re ready when our customers need them most. If you re curious, collaborative, and enjoy solving meaningful technical challenges, this could be your next move join us and take your career further. CHALLENGED NOW AND-EXPERT NEXT. Responsibilities Manage and support AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, networking), while driving automation using Shell, Python, and AWS-native solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins. Support cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling across application environments. Maintain platform availability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities, contributing to service reliability improvements (SLIs/SLOs). Participate in deployments, releases, and day-to-day operational support across multiple applications. Monitor system health, including application environments, scheduled jobs, integrations, and message queues, and contribute to logging and alerting standards. Support incident management activities, including triage, troubleshooting, escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement based on incident trends. Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as data validation, fixes, and batch/integration support. Support containerisation using Docker and follow best practices for image creation and management. Assist with infrastructure and system administration tasks across Linux and Windows environments. Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform. Follow DevOps best practices, including branching strategies and source control using Git and Bitbucket. Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures using Confluence and Bitbucket. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors. Support planned out-of-hours changes and incidents where required. Participate in cost-awareness and optimisation activities within AWS environments. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Essential • Experience in IT support and systems administration. • Basic understanding of ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and Kanban principles. • Exposure to Linux administration and troubleshooting. • Hands-on exposure to AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. • Awareness of application platforms and middleware such as Java, Tomcat, Apache, and NodeJS. • Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. • Basic scripting skills using Shell or Python. • Understanding of containerisation concepts using Docker. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment. • Understanding of incident management and production support environments. • Awareness of security best practices (IAM roles, secrets management). Desirable • Exposure to Guidewire applications. • Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling. • Knowledge of AWS Lambda, serverless, and event-driven architecture. • Experience within insurance or financial services environments. • Experience with EKS / container orchestration (or strong Docker usage). • Experience working in 24/7 production environments, ideally within regulated settings. • Understanding of release management and change controls in regulated environments. Why Join Us? We're all about helping you grow, with plenty of support to develop in your current role whilst also creating opportunities to explore new ones and advance your career. We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else so here s what you can enjoy about AND-E: Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards. Unmatched Work-Life Balance. Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package: We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise. We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported including embracing neurodiversity and providing the tools needed to thrive. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer: Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday 7.5% Discretionary Annual Bonus Healix Private Medical Insurance Options 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance A range of health, wellbeing, and financial support benefits, including money back on health expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Jab voucher, Virtual GP service, and driving lessons for you and your family. Additional perks such as a pension advisory service, family-friendly policies, season ticket loan , cycle scheme , and financial flexibility through Wagestream . Subject to company performance and completion of probation Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics) At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy it s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. 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Infrastructure Architect Wokingham / Hybrid - 2 days work from home 4 months initial contract 559 per day inside IR35 Active SC clearance We are seeking an experienced DNS Architect to join a growing infrastructure and cloud technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the design, security, and evolution of critical DNS services that support large-scale enterprise and cloud environments. As the DNS subject matter expert, you will be responsible for defining architecture standards, driving automation, enhancing security, and ensuring the resilience and performance of core naming services. You will work closely with network, cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver scalable and secure DNS solutions that support business-critical operations. What You'll Be Doing Designing and implementing enterprise-scale DNS architectures across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. Managing and optimising DNS services, including zones, delegations, and name resolution processes. Defining standards, governance, and best practices for DNS services. Implementing security controls including DNSSEC, threat protection, and DDoS mitigation. Leading DNS migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives. Monitoring DNS performance, availability, and resilience, driving continuous improvements where required. Acting as the technical escalation point for complex DNS and network-related issues. Developing automation solutions using scripting and Infrastructure as Code technologies. Collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security teams to deliver secure and reliable services. What We're Looking For Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise DNS environments. Expert knowledge of DNS protocols, architecture, and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with technologies such as BIND, Microsoft DNS, Infoblox, AWS Route 53, Azure DNS, or Google Cloud DNS. Strong understanding of DNSSEC, DHCP, IPAM, and DNS security best practices. Solid networking knowledge covering TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, and load balancing. Experience with automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience Experience working within large, complex, or highly regulated environments. Cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure experience. Relevant networking, cloud, or infrastructure certifications. If this Infrastructure Architect role is of interest, apply now or send your CV to me at (url removed)

Role Title: DNS Architect Wokingham Hybrid - 40% remote, 60% office Duration: 4 Months - likely to be extended Day rate: £563 - £581 CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (ACTIVE) My client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled DNS Architect to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance Domain Name System (DNS) solutions. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of network naming services across enterprise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in DNS technologies with strong architectural, troubleshooting, and automation capabilities. Your New Role DNS Architect on a 4-month contract (likely extension), £563-£581 per day Design and develop scalable DNS architectures across enterprise and cloud platforms Manage and optimise DNS platforms (BIND, Microsoft DNS, Infoblox, AWS Route 53, Azure DNS) Lead DNS strategy including scalability, high availability, and performance optimisation Oversee DNS migrations, upgrades, and transformations Implement and maintain DNS security (DNSSEC, DDoS protection, threat mitigation) Monitor performance, availability, and ensure robust incident response processes Act as escalation point for complex DNS/network issues and lead root cause analysis Drive automation using Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and best practices What You'll Need to Succeed Active SC Clearance (essential) Expert knowledge of DNS protocols (recursion, caching, TCP/UDP, zone transfers) Strong experience with DNS platforms (BIND, Windows DNS, Infoblox) and cloud DNS services Knowledge of DNS security, including DNSSEC and DDoS mitigation techniques Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, Firewalls, load balancing) Experience with automation and Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation abilities High attention to detail and ability to work across technical teams What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.

Role Title: Software Architect Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford. Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite Rate: up to £644 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary The Software Architect will be part of the Integration Portfolio DevOps team, responsible for designing and guiding delivery of modern, cloud-native, microservice-based solutions across a broad range of client delivery groups and client portfolios. The role focuses on defining scalable, reusable architectural patterns and working directly with engineering teams to build secure, reliable, and operable services that accelerate integration delivery across the portfolio. This is a hands-on architecture role, Embedded within a DevOps model, combining design authority with active contribution to delivery. Key responsibilities Define and evolve architecture for cloud-native, microservice-based solutions across the Integration Portfolio. Establish and promote reusable patterns for: API and event-driven integration Microservices design and decomposition CI/CD and DevOps pipelines Observability, monitoring, and operational readiness Work directly with engineering teams to design, build, and deploy services on cloud platforms. Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including scalability, resilience, performance, and security. Provide technical leadership to resolve complex delivery challenges across multiple teams and services. Drive consistency and reuse across delivery groups, reducing duplication of patterns and approaches. Define and maintain architecture artefacts, standards, and decision records. Support transition to live service, including operational models, supportability, and handover. Focus areas Designing solutions that are cloud-native by default. Driving adoption of API-first and event-driven architectures. Embedding DevOps and automation across build, test, and deployment. Enabling multi-team delivery through standard patterns and shared services. Balancing speed of delivery with operability, security, and governance. Desirable experience Experience as a Software or Technical Architect in modern, cloud-native environments. Background designing and delivering microservices-based architectures. Experience with cloud platforms (eg AWS, Azure) and containerised deployment models. Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated delivery. Experience designing and governing APIs and integration patterns. Ability to work hands-on with engineering teams and unblock technical issues. Experience delivering shared platform or integration services across multiple teams. Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms. Experience working within the client or other regulated environments. Exposure to developer enablement, platform engineering, or internal product teams. Behaviours Delivery-focused and pragmatic. Strong bias toward reuse, simplicity, and standardisation. Comfortable working across multiple teams and domains. Technically credible and hands-on when required. Clear communicator, able to bridge architectural intent and implementation detail. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

We are currently working with a leading global consultancy and supporting the delivery of a major enterprise networking and infrastructure programme. Due to increased demand, we are seeking an experienced DNS Architect to join the team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled DNS specialist to take ownership of designing and implementing secure, scalable and high-performance DNS solutions across enterprise, hybrid and cloud environments. Please note: Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will have a valid and active SC Clearance before a start. The Role As the DNS Architect, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation and ongoing optimisation of enterprise DNS services. You will act as the technical authority for DNS across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring services are secure, resilient and aligned to business and security requirements. You will work closely with infrastructure, cloud, networking and security teams, providing expert guidance on DNS strategy, governance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Design and develop robust DNS architectures across enterprise, hybrid and cloud environments. Define DNS strategies covering scalability, resilience, high availability and performance. Develop DNS standards, governance frameworks and best practices. Support DNS transformation, migration and modernisation initiatives. Implementation & Management Deploy, configure and manage DNS platforms, including: BIND Microsoft DNS Infoblox AWS Route 53 Azure DNS Manage DNS zones, records, delegations and name resolution services. Lead DNS upgrades, migrations and service improvements. Security & Compliance Implement DNS security controls including DNSSEC, DDoS mitigation and threat protection. Work closely with cyber security teams to detect and mitigate DNS-based threats such as spoofing and tunnelling. Ensure DNS services comply with organisational security standards and regulatory requirements. Performance & Monitoring Monitor DNS service health, performance and availability. Optimise query resolution performance and reduce latency. Implement monitoring, alerting and incident response processes. Troubleshooting & Support Act as the escalation point for complex DNS and networking issues. Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures. Provide expert technical support and guidance across cross-functional teams. Automation & Innovation Develop automation solutions using Python, PowerShell or Bash. Implement Infrastructure as Code approaches using technologies such as Terraform, ARM or CloudFormation. Drive continuous improvement through automation and modern engineering practices. Essential Skills & Experience Expert knowledge of DNS protocols and technologies, including: UDP/TCP Recursive and authoritative DNS Caching Zone transfers Extensive hands-on experience with: BIND Windows DNS Infoblox AWS Route 53 Azure DNS Google Cloud DNS Strong understanding of: DNSSEC DHCP IP Address Management (IPAM) TCP/IP Networking Routing, Firewalls and load balancing Experience with Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell or Bash. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, ARM or CloudFormation. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills within complex enterprise environments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering user-centred, scalable, and secure technology solutions across the public sector and enterprise organisations. We specialise in agile delivery, cloud engineering, software development, data, and digital services that enable organisations to modernise critical systems and improve outcomes for millions of users. Our teams work collaboratively with clients to design, build, and support innovative digital products using modern engineering practices, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps principles. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence while maintaining a strong focus on quality, security, and user needs. Location: Newcastle (Hybrid, with occasional travel as required) Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (existing clearance desirable, or willingness and eligibility to obtain and maintain SC clearance) Role Overview We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to support the delivery, automation, and management of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments within complex digital transformation programmes. You will be responsible for building and maintaining AWS environments, managing CI/CD pipelines, implementing cloud governance standards, and supporting development teams working across Front End applications, microservices, serverless components, and integration platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS expertise, excellent infrastructure automation skills, and experience working within secure and highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Support the setup, configuration, and management of multiple AWS environments across development, test, staging, and production. Manage and maintain AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency. Support and optimise Git-based CI/CD pipelines across multiple technology stacks. Work closely with software engineering teams supporting React Front End applications, microservices, Lambda functions, and integration services. Support Kafka integrations and event-driven architectures. Configure and manage AWS networking components, including Transit Gateway and PrivateLink where applicable. Support API management platforms, including Kong Enterprise Edition (Kong EE). Administer Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and AWS IAM roles for development teams, ensuring adherence to security best practices. Apply and maintain cloud governance standards, including accurate cloud resource tagging aligned with organisational FinOps principles. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud infrastructure performance, security, and costs. Support infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure and efficient cloud solutions. Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Drive continuous improvement across cloud operations and DevOps practices. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management. Experience standing up and supporting multiple AWS environments. Experience managing and maintaining Git-based CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and serverless technologies. Experience supporting React applications. Experience working with AWS Lambda functions. Knowledge of Kafka integration and event-driven systems. Experience with AWS networking services, including Transit Gateway and PrivateLink. Experience administering AWS IAM, MFA, and access controls. Knowledge of cloud governance, cost optimisation, and FinOps practices. Experience implementing enterprise cloud resource tagging standards. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Desirable Skills Experience with Kong Enterprise Edition (Kong EE). Experience working within secure or regulated environments. Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Passion for automation, continuous improvement, and modern engineering practices. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and ensuring an accessible and inclusive hiring experience.

DNS Architect (Domain Name System) - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Remote and Wokingham - 4 months+/RATE: £568 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a DNS Architect (Domain Name System) Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (ACTIVE) Location: Hybrid - 40% remote, 60% office (Wokingham) MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Seeking an experienced and highly skilled DNS Architect to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance Domain Name System (DNS) solutions. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of network naming services across enterprise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in DNS technologies with strong architectural, troubleshooting, and automation capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Design Design and develop robust DNS architectures for enterprise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Define DNS strategies for scalability, high availability, redundancy, and performance. Create and maintain DNS standards, governance, and best practices. Implementation & Management Deploy, configure, and manage DNS platforms (eg, BIND, Microsoft DNS, Infoblox, AWS Route 53, Azure DNS). Manage DNS zones, records, delegations, and name resolution processes. Oversee DNS migrations, upgrades, and transformations. Security & Compliance Implement DNS security controls including DNSSEC, DDoS mitigation, and threat protection. Collaborate with security teams to detect and mitigate DNS-based attacks (eg, spoofing, tunnelling). Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements. Performance & Monitoring Monitor DNS service health, performance, and availability. Optimize query resolution performance and latency. Implement logging, alerting, and incident response processes. Troubleshooting & Support Act as an escalation point for complex DNS and network-related issues. Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions. Provide expert support for cross-functional teams. Automation & Innovation Develop automation scripts and tools (eg, Python, PowerShell) for DNS provisioning and management. Drive continuous improvement through automation and infrastructure-as-code practices. Stay up to date with emerging DNS technologies and trends. Key Skills & Competencies Expert-level understanding of DNS protocols (UDP/TCP, recursion, caching, zone transfers) Hands-on experience with DNS platforms: BIND, Windows DNS, Infoblox Cloud DNS services (AWS Route 53, Azure DNS, Google Cloud DNS) Strong knowledge of: DNSSEC, DHCP, IP Address Management (IPAM) Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, Firewalls, load balancing) Experience with automation and Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) Security Skills Knowledge of DNS security threats and mitigation techniques Experience with DDoS protection services and secure DNS architectures Analytical & Problem-Solving Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Ability to analyze complex network and DNS issues Soft Skills Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

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

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong architectural knowledge, and proven experience leading development teams in delivering large-scale digital solutions. As a technical leader, you will drive engineering best practices, mentor developers, contribute to strategic technology decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Back End applications using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot. Define and drive technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code. Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Managers on technology roadmaps and architectural decisions. Application Development Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions. Develop scalable, resilient, and high-performing Back End services. Integrate with internal and external systems through APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures. Ensure compliance with security, performance, and reliability requirements. Architecture & Design Participate in system architecture, technical design discussions, and solution planning. Drive cloud-native development practices and modernization initiatives. Identify and mitigate technical risks and performance bottlenecks. Ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of software solutions. DevOps & Delivery Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerized and cloud-based solutions. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools such as Terraform. Participate in release planning, production deployments, and incident management. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills 8+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java. Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration. Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM frameworks. Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar. Deep understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices. Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Strong knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Leadership Experience Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise projects. Ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence. Experience managing technical deliverables, estimations, and development planning. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments (eg, GDS-aligned projects). Experience implementing cloud-native architectures and event-driven systems. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk. Relevant Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or architecture certifications. Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API-first development approaches. Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong collaboration and team-building mindset. Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead distributed teams. Nice to Have Experience in digital transformation programs. Exposure to government, healthcare, banking, or other highly regulated industries. Experience leading geographically distributed development teams. Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.

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 are recruiting two Lead DevOps Engineers to join the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), working within the Chief Architect function. These roles will provide technical leadership for DevOps and platform engineering across strategic technology platforms that enable the Ministry of Justice to deliver secure, reliable and scalable digital services. OCTO sets technical direction across the organisation. It defines standards, shapes shared platforms and ways of working, and supports teams to build and operate systems that are secure, reliable and sustainable. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will help shape and operate critical platform capabilities that support delivery across the organisation. You will establish and promote modern engineering practices, ensuring platforms are resilient, observable, secure and easy for teams to use. Working closely with engineers, architects, product managers and delivery teams, you will help create the environments, tooling and operational processes needed to support effective software delivery at scale. Justice Digital, Data and Science exists to support the delivery of justice through modern, reliable and secure digital services. We work in multidisciplinary teams, focus on user needs, and take a pragmatic approach to technology that balances pace with long-term sustainability. You will join the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, a central function that sets technical direction across Justice Digital, Data and Science. OCTO works closely with delivery teams, platform teams and senior leaders to define standards, shape shared platforms and improve how engineering is done across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to operate at organisational scale, influence how engineering works across Justice Digital, Data and Science, and remain closely connected to real technical problems through hands-on engagement with tooling and platforms. The roles are aligned to two key strategic areas: Integration Hub We are establishing a new integration hub to enable more consistent, reusable and governed approaches to how systems interact across the MoJ estate. This role will play a key part in shaping how that platform is built and operated, ensuring it supports modern integration patterns such as APIs, event-driven architecture and messaging. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform and related services are operable, reliable and secure, with the tooling, environments and practices needed for teams to build, deploy and run integrations effectively. You will help establish strong engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, observability and operational controls that support consistent and scalable integration delivery across the organisation. Justice Data Factories The second role will focus on Justice Data Factories, our federated data architecture initiative. Justice Data Factories provide agency-specific environments where data is ingested, transformed and published as trusted data products, enabling domains across the Ministry of Justice to take greater ownership of their data while operating within a consistent, governed architectural framework. You will play a key role in developing and operating the platform capabilities, infrastructure and engineering practices that underpin this ecosystem. Working closely with data engineers, architects and product teams, you will ensure the platform is secure, scalable and reliable, while driving improvements in automation, CI/CD, observability and operational resilience to support the delivery of data products at scale. Both roles offer the opportunity to influence organisation-wide technology platforms, shape engineering standards and practices, and contribute to the delivery of modern, reusable capabilities that support the Ministry of Justice's digital and data ambitions. This role aligns against the Lead DevOps engineer role from the Government Digital and Data Framework 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 broad range of technologies and are looking for people with strong practical experience in modern software delivery environments. Cloud platforms: AWS Infrastructure as code: Terraform Containerisation and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Source control and CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions Languages: Python You will be supported to deepen your knowledge of our platforms once in post Our work is largely open source. You can explore repositories at: Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering, development and continuous improvement of strategic platforms, including infrastructure, environments and deployment pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation to enable teams to build, test and deploy services quickly, safely and consistently. Work directly in code and infrastructure (for example Infrastructure as Code) to ensure platforms are robust, secure and maintainable Build and evolve shared platform capabilities that support the delivery and operation of digital and data services across the organisation. Ensure platforms are designed for high availability, scalability and resilience, with appropriate approaches to disaster recovery and business continuity. Implement and improve observability, including logging, metrics and tracing, to enable effective monitoring and operational support. Provide technical leadership and practical support to engineering teams, helping them make effective use of platform capabilities, tooling and environments. Work closely with engineers, architects and product teams to ensure services are deployable, operable and production-ready. Take ownership of platform reliability, performance and operational excellence in production environments. Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement through automation, tooling and platform enhancements. 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: Significant, recent hands-on experience working as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer or similar, building and operating cloud-native platforms or services in production. Hands-on experience building and operating container-based platforms (e.g. Kubernetes) in production, including deploying and managing distributed systems. Experience using infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation) to provision and manage scalable, reliable environments. Experience implementing and operating observability tooling (logging, monitoring, alerting, tracing) to support reliable services in production. Understanding of how to design and operate platforms that support integration patterns such as APIs, event-driven systems and messaging. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

Location Bristol, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reading, Warrington, York About the job Job summary Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group. We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all. Find out more about DDTS: Defra digital, data and technology blog LinkedIn Defra Jobs We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1 Job description Defra is delivering large-scale transformation across its digital, data and technology estate, including the Future Network Procurement Project (FNPP), identity modernisation initiatives, and hosting and cloud transformation. Within the Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS) function, the Architecture and Governance team provides technical authority, design leadership, and assurance across enterprise services. We are recruiting multiple Lead Technical Specialist Architects to provide domain leadership in: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture These roles operate at the centre of complex, multi-supplier programmes, ensuring designs are secure, operable, aligned to strategy, and deliverable at scale. As a Lead Technical Specialist Architect, you will act as the technical authority within your domain, providing leadership across programmes and services. You will shape strategy, assure complex designs, and guide delivery teams and suppliers in a federated environment. You will work across security, operations, and delivery to ensure coherent end-to-end architectures, balancing strategic direction with hands-on design leadership. Please note these posts require Security Check (SC) clearance. To gain (SC) clearance all applicants are required to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years. If this requirement is not met, the individual will not be able to progress their application further. Person specification Across all roles, you will: Act as the technical authority for your domain, supporting critical architectural decisions Lead and assure technical designs across the full lifecycle (HLD, LLD, transition and implementation) Ensure alignment to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and operational requirements Challenge supplier designs and drive technical quality and consistency Identify, manage, and communicate architectural risks and dependencies Represent your domain in governance forums, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, operable, and supportable Contribute to domain standards, patterns, and architectural roadmaps Support knowledge transfer to internal teams to build long-term capability Domain Focus Areas: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) SD-WAN, DIA, LAN, Wi Fi and network foundation services (DNS, DHCP, NTP) Secure access patterns (e.g. internet/private access) Supplier-led delivery and transition (including WITO) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Active Directory architecture (legacy and target state) Domain consolidation and identity modernisation Identity dependencies across applications and services Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid and multi-cloud (on-prem, Azure, AWS) Hosting and storage strategy and datacentre migration CMDB/CSDM modelling and service architecture governance Technical input to procurement and supplier evaluation Person Specification Responsibilities You will: Define and maintain domain architecture (principles, standards, patterns, roadmaps) Lead technical design for high-impact, complex services and programmes Guide and assure architects, delivery teams, and suppliers Use governance and assurance to support decision-making and manage risk Contribute to the architecture community through mentoring and leadership Skills and Experience Essential Significant experience in enterprise architecture within a large, complex organisation Proven ability to act as a technical authority across programmes or services Strong experience of architectural governance, assurance, and risk management Experience working in multi-supplier environments, including design challenge Ability to lead complex design decisions across the delivery lifecycle Strong stakeholder engagement, including influencing at senior levels Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Domain-Specific Experience (one or more) Network & Connectivity Enterprise network architecture (WAN/LAN/Wi Fi) SD-WAN and modern network/security architectures Identity & Access Active Directory architecture (including legacy environments) Identity modernisation and dependency management Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid/multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, on-prem) Service modelling (CMDB/CSDM) and enterprise service architecture One or more of the following: Experience of large-scale transformation, transition, or procurement programmes Understanding of secure-by-design and government security expectations Experience mentoring and developing architects or technical specialists Experience of ServiceNow or equivalent platforms (for hosting/service roles) Experience of modern identity platforms (e.g. Entra ID)

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.

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

Cloud Assurance Senior Manager Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week) Salary: Manager £60,000 to £75,000 Benefits : Bonus, 8% matched pension, 27 days annual leave, Health Care, Career Pathway to AD. Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cloud Assurance Senior Manager to join a leading global consultancy supporting some of the UK's largest financial services and regulated organisations who are building out a new Cloud Assurance Practice. We are seeking a technically credible Cloud Assurance professional with experience delivering cloud audits, cloud risk assessments, and technology assurance reviews across modern cloud environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys assessing cloud risks, controls, governance, and security frameworks rather than designing or implementing cloud solutions. We are specifically looking for candidates from Cloud Audit, Technology Risk, IT Audit, Cloud Assurance, or Cloud Risk backgrounds. You will work alongside senior leadership teams delivering cloud assurance engagements across AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments while helping clients strengthen their cloud governance, security, resilience, and control frameworks. Key Responsibilities Deliver cloud assurance, cloud risk, and technology audit engagements across AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments. Assess cloud governance, security, resilience, operational controls, and risk management frameworks. Perform cloud control testing and evaluate the effectiveness of cloud operating models. Review cloud architecture, identity and access management controls, monitoring, logging, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities. Support technology internal audit engagements involving cloud transformation programmes. Identify control gaps and provide pragmatic recommendations to improve cloud risk management. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management. Support regulatory, operational resilience, and third-party risk reviews where cloud services form part of the technology estate. Coach and mentor junior team members whilst contributing to engagement delivery. Assist in developing cloud assurance methodologies and best practice approaches. Essential Skills & Experience Experience delivering Cloud Assurance, Technology Risk, IT Audit, or Internal Audit engagements. Strong understanding of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. Experience assessing cloud governance, cloud security, operational resilience, and cloud risk frameworks. Understanding of cloud-native services, IAM, networking, monitoring, logging, encryption, and disaster recovery concepts. Experience performing control testing and assurance reviews within regulated environments. Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Government, or other highly regulated sectors. Two stage interviews, to start ASAP.