We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to work a 2-month contract with our client 60% on-site in either Blackpool or Newcastle. Minimum Requirement: Strong OCI experience at a senior level is the critical requirement: This is the key skill we need to see clearly evidenced on CVs to progress candidates We also require candidates with a solid grounding in day-to-day BAU delivery: This is important given that project timelines can shift, and operational support remains essential. This combination would enable the successful candidate to: Bring additional capability into the team and support upskilling of existing colleagues Take on BAU operational workload, freeing others to focus on more complex or strategic activity Provide support on more complex queries, including design work In summary, we are looking for a well-rounded individual with strong, recent (last five years) experience in both OCI and Exadata. Required skills: Oracle Database technologies (RAC, Dataguard, RMAN Backup and Recovery) and Public Cloud Technologies (particularly OCI and AWS) Writing Infrastructure as Code and debugging Terraform and Ansible Managing and maintaining Security procedures including: Implementing network segregation in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS) Incorporating transport encryption to protect data in transit (preferably Oracle) Understanding implementation of database encryption options (preferably Oracle) Conducting Migration Testing (preferably through Oracle and AWS) and implementing secure authentication with OIDC for GitLab runners Maintaining and updating repositories with Git Oracle skills Oracle RDBMS 11.2-23ai experience of supporting Oracle RAC including ASM, AFD, HANFS, TAF. Additional experience of multitenant, TDE and TLS desirable. Specifically in a Linux/Aix OS environment RMAN Backup and recovery OEM, OCI's Db Management Patching and Upgrade experience Track record of supporting highly available mission critical databases Dataguard setup and configuration Data migration tooling Datapump, Golden Gate, ZDM Exadata and Base Database configuration experience in OCI If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).
Jun 25, 2026
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to work a 2-month contract with our client 60% on-site in either Blackpool or Newcastle. Minimum Requirement: Strong OCI experience at a senior level is the critical requirement: This is the key skill we need to see clearly evidenced on CVs to progress candidates We also require candidates with a solid grounding in day-to-day BAU delivery: This is important given that project timelines can shift, and operational support remains essential. This combination would enable the successful candidate to: Bring additional capability into the team and support upskilling of existing colleagues Take on BAU operational workload, freeing others to focus on more complex or strategic activity Provide support on more complex queries, including design work In summary, we are looking for a well-rounded individual with strong, recent (last five years) experience in both OCI and Exadata. Required skills: Oracle Database technologies (RAC, Dataguard, RMAN Backup and Recovery) and Public Cloud Technologies (particularly OCI and AWS) Writing Infrastructure as Code and debugging Terraform and Ansible Managing and maintaining Security procedures including: Implementing network segregation in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS) Incorporating transport encryption to protect data in transit (preferably Oracle) Understanding implementation of database encryption options (preferably Oracle) Conducting Migration Testing (preferably through Oracle and AWS) and implementing secure authentication with OIDC for GitLab runners Maintaining and updating repositories with Git Oracle skills Oracle RDBMS 11.2-23ai experience of supporting Oracle RAC including ASM, AFD, HANFS, TAF. Additional experience of multitenant, TDE and TLS desirable. Specifically in a Linux/Aix OS environment RMAN Backup and recovery OEM, OCI's Db Management Patching and Upgrade experience Track record of supporting highly available mission critical databases Dataguard setup and configuration Data migration tooling Datapump, Golden Gate, ZDM Exadata and Base Database configuration experience in OCI If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Daily rate: £600 outside IR35 + travel expenses Duration: 12 months with possible extension Location: 3days/w onsite in Stevenage (ideally), otherwise Newport or Portsmouth. *Must be SC cleared* Methods is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist deep understanding of NetApp, responsible for executing and technically validating all Compute, Virtualisation, Storage and Backup activities. Key skills needed: NetApp. storage replication. Veeam for backup. Understanding of key tasks to commission and decommission NetApp systems. Some of the activities include: Deliver and manage NetApp SAN and Filers. Some are being replaced and some need upgrade to pass to managed service Assess and remediate storage & backup obsolescence Execute and coordinate Ransomware Wave 1 & Wave 2 technical activities Manage and fulfil infrastructure requests (IPs, DNS, Firewall, VLANs, installations) Supervise and coordinate vendors and Build Factory technical inputs Contribute to and produce BRDs and technical documentation Highly experienced hands on infrastructure engineer with deep technical expertise across secure, air gapped and defence environments. His core strengths: Storage: NetApp Backup: Veeam, NetBackup Operating Systems: RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Windows Server Automation: Ansible, PowerShell Security environments: SC/air gapped/defence contexts
Jun 25, 2026
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Daily rate: £600 outside IR35 + travel expenses Duration: 12 months with possible extension Location: 3days/w onsite in Stevenage (ideally), otherwise Newport or Portsmouth. *Must be SC cleared* Methods is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist deep understanding of NetApp, responsible for executing and technically validating all Compute, Virtualisation, Storage and Backup activities. Key skills needed: NetApp. storage replication. Veeam for backup. Understanding of key tasks to commission and decommission NetApp systems. Some of the activities include: Deliver and manage NetApp SAN and Filers. Some are being replaced and some need upgrade to pass to managed service Assess and remediate storage & backup obsolescence Execute and coordinate Ransomware Wave 1 & Wave 2 technical activities Manage and fulfil infrastructure requests (IPs, DNS, Firewall, VLANs, installations) Supervise and coordinate vendors and Build Factory technical inputs Contribute to and produce BRDs and technical documentation Highly experienced hands on infrastructure engineer with deep technical expertise across secure, air gapped and defence environments. His core strengths: Storage: NetApp Backup: Veeam, NetBackup Operating Systems: RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Windows Server Automation: Ansible, PowerShell Security environments: SC/air gapped/defence contexts
Enterprise Security Architect - Long-term Inside IR35: 550 - 600 Hybrid: 2 days a week in London / Bristol Active SC Clearance required We're looking for an SC Cleared Enterprise Security Architect to support a major secure telecoms programme across mobile network, enterprise IT and cloud environments. You'll help define and maintain security architecture across 4G/5G core, RAN, OSS/BSS, AWS, SDN/NFV, Open RAN, edge computing and cloud migration workstreams, ensuring designs are secure, compliant and aligned to programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise security architecture across telecoms and enterprise IT systems Develop target-state security architectures aligned to business, regulatory and operational requirements Apply TOGAF, SABSA and ArchiMate across architecture artefacts and governance Design secure AWS, hybrid and cloud-native architectures Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security design reviews Define security patterns, standards and reference architectures Support assurance, governance, audit and secure-by-design delivery Collaborate with engineering, operations, risk, compliance and vendor teams Essential Experience Enterprise Security Architecture experience within telecoms, mobile networks or critical national infrastructure Strong understanding of 4G/5G core, RAN, IMS/signalling, OSS/BSS, NFV/SDN, telecom APIs and interconnect security Strong AWS cloud security architecture experience Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity security, encryption, SIEM/SOC integration and network segmentation Experience with telecoms security standards and regulations, including GSMA, NCSC, ISO 27001, NIS/NIS2 and GDPR Strong stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication skills
Jun 24, 2026
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Enterprise Security Architect - Long-term Inside IR35: 550 - 600 Hybrid: 2 days a week in London / Bristol Active SC Clearance required We're looking for an SC Cleared Enterprise Security Architect to support a major secure telecoms programme across mobile network, enterprise IT and cloud environments. You'll help define and maintain security architecture across 4G/5G core, RAN, OSS/BSS, AWS, SDN/NFV, Open RAN, edge computing and cloud migration workstreams, ensuring designs are secure, compliant and aligned to programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise security architecture across telecoms and enterprise IT systems Develop target-state security architectures aligned to business, regulatory and operational requirements Apply TOGAF, SABSA and ArchiMate across architecture artefacts and governance Design secure AWS, hybrid and cloud-native architectures Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and security design reviews Define security patterns, standards and reference architectures Support assurance, governance, audit and secure-by-design delivery Collaborate with engineering, operations, risk, compliance and vendor teams Essential Experience Enterprise Security Architecture experience within telecoms, mobile networks or critical national infrastructure Strong understanding of 4G/5G core, RAN, IMS/signalling, OSS/BSS, NFV/SDN, telecom APIs and interconnect security Strong AWS cloud security architecture experience Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity security, encryption, SIEM/SOC integration and network segmentation Experience with telecoms security standards and regulations, including GSMA, NCSC, ISO 27001, NIS/NIS2 and GDPR Strong stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication skills
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Cliddesden, Hampshire
MOD DV Cleared Senior Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: 700- 750 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a high-profile government programme delivering secure, resilient, and mission-critical capabilities within a highly regulated defence environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape security strategy and architecture across complex enterprise platforms, ensuring security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle. Working closely with technical, delivery, and stakeholder teams, you will be responsible for developing security architectures, producing high-level designs, driving assurance activities, and providing expert guidance on secure-by-design principles. This position is ideally suited to an architect with experience operating within MOD, Defence, National Security, or other highly secure government environments who can balance business objectives, operational requirements, and security risk. Due to the nature of the programme, active MOD DV clearance and full-time onsite attendance in Basingstoke are essential. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of end-to-end security architectures for complex enterprise and mission-critical systems. Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), security architecture documentation, and technical decision records. Define security patterns, standards, and architectural principles aligned with programme objectives. Conduct security control mapping and gap analysis against applicable frameworks and security requirements. Translate business, operational, and security requirements into pragmatic, risk-based security solutions. Provide architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to implementation and assurance. Support governance, risk management, design reviews, and technical assurance activities. Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities across existing and proposed solutions. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, delivery, and programme teams to ensure security requirements are effectively implemented. Engage with customer stakeholders, security authorities, and assurance teams to support accreditation and compliance objectives. Champion secure-by-design and security-by-default principles across all stages of delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Security Architecture Proven experience operating as a Senior Security Architect within Defence, MOD, National Security, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and security-by-design methodologies. Demonstrable experience producing: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Security architecture documentation Technical decision records Security standards and guidance Risk and threat assessments Security Governance, Risk & Assurance Experience conducting security control mapping against recognised frameworks and standards. Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and assurance processes. Experience supporting accreditation, compliance, and assurance activities within secure environments. Familiarity with: NIST 800-53 NCSC guidance MOD security policies JSP 440 Defence assurance and accreditation processes Secure by Design principle Industry certifications such as: CISSP SABSA TOGAF CCSP CISM CCSK
Jun 24, 2026
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MOD DV Cleared Senior Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: 700- 750 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a high-profile government programme delivering secure, resilient, and mission-critical capabilities within a highly regulated defence environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape security strategy and architecture across complex enterprise platforms, ensuring security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle. Working closely with technical, delivery, and stakeholder teams, you will be responsible for developing security architectures, producing high-level designs, driving assurance activities, and providing expert guidance on secure-by-design principles. This position is ideally suited to an architect with experience operating within MOD, Defence, National Security, or other highly secure government environments who can balance business objectives, operational requirements, and security risk. Due to the nature of the programme, active MOD DV clearance and full-time onsite attendance in Basingstoke are essential. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of end-to-end security architectures for complex enterprise and mission-critical systems. Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), security architecture documentation, and technical decision records. Define security patterns, standards, and architectural principles aligned with programme objectives. Conduct security control mapping and gap analysis against applicable frameworks and security requirements. Translate business, operational, and security requirements into pragmatic, risk-based security solutions. Provide architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to implementation and assurance. Support governance, risk management, design reviews, and technical assurance activities. Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities across existing and proposed solutions. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, delivery, and programme teams to ensure security requirements are effectively implemented. Engage with customer stakeholders, security authorities, and assurance teams to support accreditation and compliance objectives. Champion secure-by-design and security-by-default principles across all stages of delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Security Architecture Proven experience operating as a Senior Security Architect within Defence, MOD, National Security, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and security-by-design methodologies. Demonstrable experience producing: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Security architecture documentation Technical decision records Security standards and guidance Risk and threat assessments Security Governance, Risk & Assurance Experience conducting security control mapping against recognised frameworks and standards. Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and assurance processes. Experience supporting accreditation, compliance, and assurance activities within secure environments. Familiarity with: NIST 800-53 NCSC guidance MOD security policies JSP 440 Defence assurance and accreditation processes Secure by Design principle Industry certifications such as: CISSP SABSA TOGAF CCSP CISM CCSK
DV Cleared Security Architect 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 Basingstoke 5 Days On Site Active DV Clearance Required We're supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on complex, security-sensitive systems within a programme operating at the forefront of UK Defence. Key Requirements: Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven Security Architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes and operating within highly regulated environments Desirable Experience: Enterprise or solution architecture experience within large-scale Defence programmes Knowledge of secure cloud environments and modern infrastructure patterns Experience working across complex, multi-supplier delivery environments Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent Contract Details: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 Basingstoke based 5 days per week on site Long-term programme opportunity Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold active DV Clearance and be sole UK nationals. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 23, 2026
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DV Cleared Security Architect 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 Basingstoke 5 Days On Site Active DV Clearance Required We're supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on complex, security-sensitive systems within a programme operating at the forefront of UK Defence. Key Requirements: Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven Security Architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes and operating within highly regulated environments Desirable Experience: Enterprise or solution architecture experience within large-scale Defence programmes Knowledge of secure cloud environments and modern infrastructure patterns Experience working across complex, multi-supplier delivery environments Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent Contract Details: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 Basingstoke based 5 days per week on site Long-term programme opportunity Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold active DV Clearance and be sole UK nationals. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE Full time on site in Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) Looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who will provide advanced support for critical infrastructure systems, ensuring high availability and security. This role requires proficiency with cutting-edge technologies and a strong focus on resolving complex issues efficiently. The position also includes participation in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems. Key Duties Advanced Support and Troubleshooting: . Provide expert-level support for VMware Cloud Foundation, Tanzu, Dell VxRail, and Dell Data Domain solutions. . Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to key management systems such as Hashicorp Vault, Thales Hardware Security Module, and other key management technologies. . Manage and support privileged access management solutions using BeyondTrust and single sign-on systems like KeyCloak. . Have a good foundation of networking principles." System Maintenance and Optimisation: . Administer and optimise Microsoft Windows-based technologies, including Windows Server 2022 and Hyper-V. . Perform proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure system performance and reliability. . Implement and support disaster recovery and business continuity strategies." Collaboration and Documentation: . Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure issues and implement improvements. . Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all systems, processes, and configurations." On-Call Support: . Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for critical systems and ensure rapid resolution of incidents. Required Competencies Experience of working in Defence Proven experience in a senior support role, managing complex IT environments. Certifications in relevant technologies are highly desirable (e.g., VMware, Microsoft, Dell, or security certifications). Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Familiarity with Hyper-converged infrastructure. Desired Competencies Knowledge of cross-domain technologies such as Tiger Traps, browse-down solutions like Garrison, and secure file transfer solutions such as OpsWat and NiFi. Familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologies, including GitLab, Harbor, FluxCD, and Kubernetes-based containerisation. Experience with Elastic for logging and analytics. DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE- Full time on site in Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This temporary contract is the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Jun 20, 2026
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DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE Full time on site in Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) Looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who will provide advanced support for critical infrastructure systems, ensuring high availability and security. This role requires proficiency with cutting-edge technologies and a strong focus on resolving complex issues efficiently. The position also includes participation in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems. Key Duties Advanced Support and Troubleshooting: . Provide expert-level support for VMware Cloud Foundation, Tanzu, Dell VxRail, and Dell Data Domain solutions. . Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to key management systems such as Hashicorp Vault, Thales Hardware Security Module, and other key management technologies. . Manage and support privileged access management solutions using BeyondTrust and single sign-on systems like KeyCloak. . Have a good foundation of networking principles." System Maintenance and Optimisation: . Administer and optimise Microsoft Windows-based technologies, including Windows Server 2022 and Hyper-V. . Perform proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure system performance and reliability. . Implement and support disaster recovery and business continuity strategies." Collaboration and Documentation: . Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure issues and implement improvements. . Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all systems, processes, and configurations." On-Call Support: . Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for critical systems and ensure rapid resolution of incidents. Required Competencies Experience of working in Defence Proven experience in a senior support role, managing complex IT environments. Certifications in relevant technologies are highly desirable (e.g., VMware, Microsoft, Dell, or security certifications). Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Familiarity with Hyper-converged infrastructure. Desired Competencies Knowledge of cross-domain technologies such as Tiger Traps, browse-down solutions like Garrison, and secure file transfer solutions such as OpsWat and NiFi. Familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologies, including GitLab, Harbor, FluxCD, and Kubernetes-based containerisation. Experience with Elastic for logging and analytics. DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months+ - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 DOE- Full time on site in Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This temporary contract is the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Senior IAM Infrastructure Engineer Contract £450 to £550 per day Umbrella Location: Newport, 3 to 4 days onsite Clearance: SC Cleared required, no dual nationals We are supporting a major secure programme and are looking for a Senior IAM Infrastructure Engineer to join a high performing team delivering critical infrastructure services. This role will focus on the design, implementation and support of enterprise infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Identity and Access Management and NetApp technologies. Key Responsibilities Provide technical design, implementation and support across infrastructure environments Engage in pre-sales activities and solution scoping Assess effort, time and cost for delivery Produce high quality technical and operational documentation Evaluate and integrate new hardware and software into the environment Administer and enhance infrastructure including access control, storage and network integrity Provide 2nd line support and ensure SLA adherence Support operational procedures and continuous improvement Essential Skills and Experience Strong experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering Proven experience with Microsoft Active Directory at multi forest scale Exchange 2010 or 2016 experience and cumulative updates Experience with FIM or MIM Strong understanding of Group Policy and DNS PowerShell scripting and reporting Experience monitoring AD and Exchange environments Knowledge of Single Sign On and PKI VMware and virtualised environments experience Windows Server 2012 through 2022 Domain Controller installation and migration experience NetApp experience is essential Experience leading small technical teams Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills Desirable Enterprise Vault knowledge Messaging and AV such as Trend IMSVA Experience in high security or regulated environments Relevant certifications such as MCSE Additional Information 37.5 hours per week Onsite requirement in Newport 3 to 4 days per week SC clearance is mandatory to start
Jun 20, 2026
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Senior IAM Infrastructure Engineer Contract £450 to £550 per day Umbrella Location: Newport, 3 to 4 days onsite Clearance: SC Cleared required, no dual nationals We are supporting a major secure programme and are looking for a Senior IAM Infrastructure Engineer to join a high performing team delivering critical infrastructure services. This role will focus on the design, implementation and support of enterprise infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Identity and Access Management and NetApp technologies. Key Responsibilities Provide technical design, implementation and support across infrastructure environments Engage in pre-sales activities and solution scoping Assess effort, time and cost for delivery Produce high quality technical and operational documentation Evaluate and integrate new hardware and software into the environment Administer and enhance infrastructure including access control, storage and network integrity Provide 2nd line support and ensure SLA adherence Support operational procedures and continuous improvement Essential Skills and Experience Strong experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering Proven experience with Microsoft Active Directory at multi forest scale Exchange 2010 or 2016 experience and cumulative updates Experience with FIM or MIM Strong understanding of Group Policy and DNS PowerShell scripting and reporting Experience monitoring AD and Exchange environments Knowledge of Single Sign On and PKI VMware and virtualised environments experience Windows Server 2012 through 2022 Domain Controller installation and migration experience NetApp experience is essential Experience leading small technical teams Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills Desirable Enterprise Vault knowledge Messaging and AV such as Trend IMSVA Experience in high security or regulated environments Relevant certifications such as MCSE Additional Information 37.5 hours per week Onsite requirement in Newport 3 to 4 days per week SC clearance is mandatory to start
Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: 700 - 750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 19, 2026
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Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: 700 - 750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Oct 06, 2025
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DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Senior Service Assurance Manager (Service Management) 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite - Castle Donington Rate: £400 - £450 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Service Assurance Manager (Service Management) to join the team. This role will proactively monitor performance levels, identifying trends, risks and issues and will work collaboratively with the relevant Tribe leaders and its members to develop Insights, establishing root causes, and planning and tracking the implementation of required improvement initiatives and interventions. The Senior Service Assurance Manager is accountable for the performance achieved by the assigned Tribe(s) and will be able to demonstrate the increased performance and maturity over time. Key Responsibilities: The Senor Service Assurance Manager is a key role within Digital and Technology responsible for Service Management delivery assurance across their assigned D&T product, platform or infrastructure Tribe(s). Assigned to and Embedded within the D&T Tribes your will provide the primary link between Service Management practices and Tribe members; this role ensures that Service Management practices are fully Embedded, complied with and that the IT Services provided by the Tribe(s) are meeting the Service Levels required by the Business operations and it Stores. As an ambassador for Service Management, you will promote ITIL4, DevOps, and SecOps as complimentary frameworks, working with the various product and platform owners, squad leaders and their teams to support them to effectively balance velocity and throughput needs with the standardisation and risk reduction and operational stability achieved through adherence to the Service Management Practices. * Manage overall Tech services across the Distribution Centre * Managing overall change management, problem management and incident management * Communication with Senior stakeholders in business and technology teams * Working closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure stability across the distribution centre * Managing IT support teams * Driving service level performances and reporting Key Skills & Experience: * Experience in Service Management * Experience in managing major incidents, problem management * Preferable experience in Logistics and Retail industry This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Senior Service Assurance Manager (Service Management) 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite - Castle Donington Rate: £400 - £450 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Service Assurance Manager (Service Management) to join the team. This role will proactively monitor performance levels, identifying trends, risks and issues and will work collaboratively with the relevant Tribe leaders and its members to develop Insights, establishing root causes, and planning and tracking the implementation of required improvement initiatives and interventions. The Senior Service Assurance Manager is accountable for the performance achieved by the assigned Tribe(s) and will be able to demonstrate the increased performance and maturity over time. Key Responsibilities: The Senor Service Assurance Manager is a key role within Digital and Technology responsible for Service Management delivery assurance across their assigned D&T product, platform or infrastructure Tribe(s). Assigned to and Embedded within the D&T Tribes your will provide the primary link between Service Management practices and Tribe members; this role ensures that Service Management practices are fully Embedded, complied with and that the IT Services provided by the Tribe(s) are meeting the Service Levels required by the Business operations and it Stores. As an ambassador for Service Management, you will promote ITIL4, DevOps, and SecOps as complimentary frameworks, working with the various product and platform owners, squad leaders and their teams to support them to effectively balance velocity and throughput needs with the standardisation and risk reduction and operational stability achieved through adherence to the Service Management Practices. * Manage overall Tech services across the Distribution Centre * Managing overall change management, problem management and incident management * Communication with Senior stakeholders in business and technology teams * Working closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure stability across the distribution centre * Managing IT support teams * Driving service level performances and reporting Key Skills & Experience: * Experience in Service Management * Experience in managing major incidents, problem management * Preferable experience in Logistics and Retail industry This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Wokingham, Berkshire
Our client is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and requires active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
Our client is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and requires active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you Location: Wokingham (Reading) | Hybrid - 60% remote and 40% onsite Duration: 30/01/2026 - possible extension CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization? If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you Location: Wokingham (Reading) | Hybrid - 60% remote and 40% onsite Duration: 30/01/2026 - possible extension CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization? If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Job Title: Lead Cloud & Database Services Engineer Day Rate: Circa £650 per day, Inside IR35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes or Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months initially An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Cloud and Database Services Engineer to provide technical leadership across cloud and database platforms, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud and database solutions, drive automation, security, and compliance , and mentor engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement . Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise cloud and database solutions to meet strategic objectives. Drive automation, security, and compliance across cloud and database platforms. Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting key strategic projects. Champion innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across the engineering function. Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Azure Tenant , SQL , KQL , Ansible , and Power BI . Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker/Podman) , CEPH , and PKI . Proficiency in PowerShell , Python , and Linux . Deep understanding of database security and automation. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical teams. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior engineering leadership role within a high-profile government department, shaping cutting-edge cloud and database solutions. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Cloud & Database Services Engineer Day Rate: Circa £650 per day, Inside IR35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes or Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months initially An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Cloud and Database Services Engineer to provide technical leadership across cloud and database platforms, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud and database solutions, drive automation, security, and compliance , and mentor engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement . Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise cloud and database solutions to meet strategic objectives. Drive automation, security, and compliance across cloud and database platforms. Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting key strategic projects. Champion innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across the engineering function. Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Azure Tenant , SQL , KQL , Ansible , and Power BI . Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker/Podman) , CEPH , and PKI . Proficiency in PowerShell , Python , and Linux . Deep understanding of database security and automation. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical teams. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior engineering leadership role within a high-profile government department, shaping cutting-edge cloud and database solutions. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Job Title: Deputy Head of Engineering Day Rate: Circa £650+ per day, inside ir35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes OR Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Engineering to support the Head of Engineering in driving the strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of the Platform Engineering Team .This is a key leadership role helping to shape and deliver the digital transformation goals of a major UK Government department. You will oversee engineering operations, resource planning , and the delivery of key initiatives , while fostering a culture of technical excellence, DevOps practices, and collaboration across teams. Key Responsibilities Support the Head of Engineering in setting the strategic direction for the Platform Engineering Team. Oversee day-to-day engineering operations and resource planning to ensure successful delivery of key projects. Lead governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Champion DevOps culture, automation, and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Broad technical knowledge across cloud, infrastructure, security, and automation . Hands-on experience with Azure , Intune , Entra , PKI , and containerisation technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile digital transformation programme , shaping engineering practices and delivering secure, cutting-edge platforms for government services. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Deputy Head of Engineering Day Rate: Circa £650+ per day, inside ir35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes OR Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Engineering to support the Head of Engineering in driving the strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of the Platform Engineering Team .This is a key leadership role helping to shape and deliver the digital transformation goals of a major UK Government department. You will oversee engineering operations, resource planning , and the delivery of key initiatives , while fostering a culture of technical excellence, DevOps practices, and collaboration across teams. Key Responsibilities Support the Head of Engineering in setting the strategic direction for the Platform Engineering Team. Oversee day-to-day engineering operations and resource planning to ensure successful delivery of key projects. Lead governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Champion DevOps culture, automation, and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Broad technical knowledge across cloud, infrastructure, security, and automation . Hands-on experience with Azure , Intune , Entra , PKI , and containerisation technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile digital transformation programme , shaping engineering practices and delivering secure, cutting-edge platforms for government services. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
