Hays are now looking for a Senior / Principal DevOps & CloudOps Engineer for one of our local retail clients: 700 - 800 p/d Inside IR35 (depending on level) 3 days p/w in the office, rest is WFH Location is Bury We are looking for a Senior or Principal DevOps & CloudOps Engineer to design, build, and evolve our enterprise CI/CD and cloud infrastructure frameworks. Working closely with Engineering, Product, QA, Security, and Reliability teams, you will help deliver secure, scalable, automated, and high-performing cloud services while enabling development teams to deploy with greater speed and autonomy. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and continuously improve enterprise CI/CD pipelines and DevOps frameworks. Select and implement the right tools, processes, and automation to streamline software delivery. Drive adoption of DevOps best practices across engineering teams and onboard products onto shared platforms. Build and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud infrastructure in AWS. Implement observability, monitoring, and operational insights across multiple environments. Improve deployment processes, reduce friction, and enable self-service capabilities for development teams. Support cloud and infrastructure incident response, ensuring rapid service restoration. Develop solutions that provide visibility into cloud costs, resource utilisation, and FinOps metrics. Maintain infrastructure currency, supporting upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. Define and manage the roadmap for pipeline enhancements, platform capabilities, and technology innovation. What We're Looking For Deep expertise in DevOps, Cloud Operations, and FinOps principles. Strong experience designing and managing AWS-based cloud environments. Proven experience building Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools such as Terraform. Hands-on experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines from scratch, ideally using GitHub. Experience supporting large-scale engineering organisations, including monorepos and parallel deployment models. Knowledge of configuration, service, and release management practices with a strong focus on automation. Experience with containerisation and workload orchestration technologies. Scripting and programming experience with tools such as Python and Bash. Strong understanding of observability, reliability, and operational best practices. Knowledge of information security principles and experience embedding security throughout the software delivery lifecycle. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to 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)
Jul 11, 2026
Contractor
Hays are now looking for a Senior / Principal DevOps & CloudOps Engineer for one of our local retail clients: 700 - 800 p/d Inside IR35 (depending on level) 3 days p/w in the office, rest is WFH Location is Bury We are looking for a Senior or Principal DevOps & CloudOps Engineer to design, build, and evolve our enterprise CI/CD and cloud infrastructure frameworks. Working closely with Engineering, Product, QA, Security, and Reliability teams, you will help deliver secure, scalable, automated, and high-performing cloud services while enabling development teams to deploy with greater speed and autonomy. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and continuously improve enterprise CI/CD pipelines and DevOps frameworks. Select and implement the right tools, processes, and automation to streamline software delivery. Drive adoption of DevOps best practices across engineering teams and onboard products onto shared platforms. Build and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud infrastructure in AWS. Implement observability, monitoring, and operational insights across multiple environments. Improve deployment processes, reduce friction, and enable self-service capabilities for development teams. Support cloud and infrastructure incident response, ensuring rapid service restoration. Develop solutions that provide visibility into cloud costs, resource utilisation, and FinOps metrics. Maintain infrastructure currency, supporting upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. Define and manage the roadmap for pipeline enhancements, platform capabilities, and technology innovation. What We're Looking For Deep expertise in DevOps, Cloud Operations, and FinOps principles. Strong experience designing and managing AWS-based cloud environments. Proven experience building Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools such as Terraform. Hands-on experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines from scratch, ideally using GitHub. Experience supporting large-scale engineering organisations, including monorepos and parallel deployment models. Knowledge of configuration, service, and release management practices with a strong focus on automation. Experience with containerisation and workload orchestration technologies. Scripting and programming experience with tools such as Python and Bash. Strong understanding of observability, reliability, and operational best practices. Knowledge of information security principles and experience embedding security throughout the software delivery lifecycle. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to 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)
Join us as an Infrastructure & Resilience Manager! Lead the way in managing our critical UK infrastructure and data centres. Steer operational excellence and drive resilience. If you're a seasoned leader with a passion for mission-critical environments and continuous improvement, your future is here! Salary: Circa £65,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site or to meet business demand Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. DV will be required for this role. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Resilience Manager to be responsible for our critical UK infrastructure and data centre environments. You will lead, manage and ensure the stability, resilience, security and long-term operational capability of those environments. The successful candidate will oversee critical operational functions across all data centre environments, will coordinate facilities service providers, capacity plan, govern plus contribute and participate in continuously evolving business continuity in disaster recovery activities. This position requires a strong operational leader with experience in managing mission-critical infrastructure environments, leading teams through operational incidents including participating in a call out rota for crisis management and creating continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will also manage, lead and support the UK Data Centre Operations Manager. You would be joining a highly respected, motivated, dynamic and supportive team. The team owns and manages the lifecycle of all Infrastructure & Cloud platforms in the UK. Team members are actively encouraged and supported to generate continuous improvement initiatives to grow and mature the areas their own. To help do this, a strong emphasis is placed on gaining technical knowledge and experience via exploiting the extensive technical and management training capabilities of MBDA. The team is expanding their scope and influence whilst continuing to grow significantly. What we're looking for from you: Essential Extensive knowledge in the management and operations of data centres, hosting environments and critical infrastructure components such as server, storage, network, and cloud infrastructure environments Strong knowledge of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BC) Experience leading DR testing, failover exercises, and operational recovery activities Strength in applying robust operational governance, change control, and risk management practices Strong understanding of infrastructure & environment capacity planning and operational forecasting Strong understanding of: Power infrastructure including distribution, UPS and generator systems Cooling and environmental controls Building management monitoring systems (BMS) Redundancy and resilience models Operational experience of a BMS; capable of interpreting the performance of electrical and mechanical systems Capable builder of strong relationships; an effective communicator and organisational leader Experienced in managing vendor and supplier management of external specialist third parties Capable of proactively managing incidents, problems and changes to data centres and infrastructure components Capable of ensuring compliance with internal security and safety protocols Capable of creating management information, operational & maintenance procedures, runbooks, policies and standards for the data centres, hosting environments Desirable ITIL certification or equivalent operational framework experience Experience within highly secure and regulated environments Familiarity with one or more of the following: ISO27001, ISO 22301, MOD DCC & SbD Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCM) Experience with DCIM and infrastructure monitoring tools Experience in managing multi-site, national data centre environments Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
Join us as an Infrastructure & Resilience Manager! Lead the way in managing our critical UK infrastructure and data centres. Steer operational excellence and drive resilience. If you're a seasoned leader with a passion for mission-critical environments and continuous improvement, your future is here! Salary: Circa £65,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site or to meet business demand Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. DV will be required for this role. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Resilience Manager to be responsible for our critical UK infrastructure and data centre environments. You will lead, manage and ensure the stability, resilience, security and long-term operational capability of those environments. The successful candidate will oversee critical operational functions across all data centre environments, will coordinate facilities service providers, capacity plan, govern plus contribute and participate in continuously evolving business continuity in disaster recovery activities. This position requires a strong operational leader with experience in managing mission-critical infrastructure environments, leading teams through operational incidents including participating in a call out rota for crisis management and creating continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will also manage, lead and support the UK Data Centre Operations Manager. You would be joining a highly respected, motivated, dynamic and supportive team. The team owns and manages the lifecycle of all Infrastructure & Cloud platforms in the UK. Team members are actively encouraged and supported to generate continuous improvement initiatives to grow and mature the areas their own. To help do this, a strong emphasis is placed on gaining technical knowledge and experience via exploiting the extensive technical and management training capabilities of MBDA. The team is expanding their scope and influence whilst continuing to grow significantly. What we're looking for from you: Essential Extensive knowledge in the management and operations of data centres, hosting environments and critical infrastructure components such as server, storage, network, and cloud infrastructure environments Strong knowledge of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BC) Experience leading DR testing, failover exercises, and operational recovery activities Strength in applying robust operational governance, change control, and risk management practices Strong understanding of infrastructure & environment capacity planning and operational forecasting Strong understanding of: Power infrastructure including distribution, UPS and generator systems Cooling and environmental controls Building management monitoring systems (BMS) Redundancy and resilience models Operational experience of a BMS; capable of interpreting the performance of electrical and mechanical systems Capable builder of strong relationships; an effective communicator and organisational leader Experienced in managing vendor and supplier management of external specialist third parties Capable of proactively managing incidents, problems and changes to data centres and infrastructure components Capable of ensuring compliance with internal security and safety protocols Capable of creating management information, operational & maintenance procedures, runbooks, policies and standards for the data centres, hosting environments Desirable ITIL certification or equivalent operational framework experience Experience within highly secure and regulated environments Familiarity with one or more of the following: ISO27001, ISO 22301, MOD DCC & SbD Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCM) Experience with DCIM and infrastructure monitoring tools Experience in managing multi-site, national data centre environments Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
Stanley, County Durham
RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. ICT Service Operations Manager Location: Gosforth OR Stanley (Hybrid Working) Salary: 62,546 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Gosforth OR Stanley (Hybrid Working as standard 3-4 days in office - must be flexible to work in the office 5 days per week if needed) Lead the Future of ICT Service Delivery Are you an experienced ICT leader with a passion for delivering high-performing, secure, and customer-focused technology services? We're looking for an ICT Service Operations Manager to lead a talented technical team responsible for delivering exceptional ICT services across a complex organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping digital services, driving operational excellence, and supporting major technology transformation programmes. If you're an experienced leader with expertise across service operations, cloud infrastructure, cyber security, and IT service management, we'd love to hear from you. The Role Reporting to the Head of ICT & Digital Services, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership across Service Desk, Infrastructure, Cloud Services, End User Computing, and Cyber Security. You'll lead multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring services remain secure, reliable, resilient, and continuously improving while supporting both day-to-day operations and future digital transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead Service Desk, Infrastructure, Cloud, End User Computing and Cyber Security teams. Drive the delivery of high-quality ICT services across 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support. Embed ITIL best practice across Incident, Problem, Change and Continual Service Improvement. Manage cloud infrastructure, cyber security platforms and operational technology services. Lead and mentor technical managers and develop high-performing teams. Work closely with development teams to improve service transition and operational readiness. Make key technical and operational decisions to support successful project delivery. Manage third-party suppliers and service providers to achieve agreed service levels. Develop and monitor SLAs, KPIs and service reporting for senior leadership. Support business continuity, disaster recovery planning and operational resilience. Contribute to ICT strategy, digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. About You You'll be an experienced ICT operations leader who enjoys building strong teams and delivering excellent customer-focused services. Essential Experience Significant experience managing ICT Service Operations within a complex environment. Proven leadership of Service Desk, Infrastructure, Cloud and Security teams. Strong experience managing Microsoft Azure cloud environments and enterprise infrastructure. Excellentoperationalcyber security knowledge including: Security monitoring Incident response Vulnerability management Endpoint protection Experience managing enterprise networking, end user computing and modern workplace technologies. Strong supplier and contract management experience. Experience delivering ITIL-based service management and continual service improvement. Experience developing service reporting, KPIs and operational performance frameworks. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams through change and transformation. Qualifications Relevant ICT qualification or equivalent professional experience. ITIL v4 Foundation (minimum requirement). Higher-level ITIL certifications are desirable. Full UK driving licence (desirable). What You'll Bring You'll be someone who can: Inspire and develop high-performing technical teams. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. Think strategically while remaining operationally focused. Balance service delivery, security and innovation. Analyse complex technical and business information to make informed decisions. Champion continuous improvement and modern ways of working. Communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences. What's on Offer? In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from: 62,546 annual salary 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days with service Birthday leave Occupational pension scheme Health cash plan Flexible benefits package Funding for professional qualifications, conferences and learning opportunities Opportunity to play a leading role in an ambitious digital transformation programme Regular office attendance and travel between regional sites will be required, so applicants should live within reasonable commuting distance. Apply Today If you're an experienced ICT leader looking for your next challenge and want to shape the future of technology services within a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered. Closing Date: 26 July 2026 Please note: Applications may close early if sufficient high-quality applications are received. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. ICT Service Operations Manager Location: Gosforth OR Stanley (Hybrid Working) Salary: 62,546 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Gosforth OR Stanley (Hybrid Working as standard 3-4 days in office - must be flexible to work in the office 5 days per week if needed) Lead the Future of ICT Service Delivery Are you an experienced ICT leader with a passion for delivering high-performing, secure, and customer-focused technology services? We're looking for an ICT Service Operations Manager to lead a talented technical team responsible for delivering exceptional ICT services across a complex organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping digital services, driving operational excellence, and supporting major technology transformation programmes. If you're an experienced leader with expertise across service operations, cloud infrastructure, cyber security, and IT service management, we'd love to hear from you. The Role Reporting to the Head of ICT & Digital Services, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership across Service Desk, Infrastructure, Cloud Services, End User Computing, and Cyber Security. You'll lead multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring services remain secure, reliable, resilient, and continuously improving while supporting both day-to-day operations and future digital transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead Service Desk, Infrastructure, Cloud, End User Computing and Cyber Security teams. Drive the delivery of high-quality ICT services across 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support. Embed ITIL best practice across Incident, Problem, Change and Continual Service Improvement. Manage cloud infrastructure, cyber security platforms and operational technology services. Lead and mentor technical managers and develop high-performing teams. Work closely with development teams to improve service transition and operational readiness. Make key technical and operational decisions to support successful project delivery. Manage third-party suppliers and service providers to achieve agreed service levels. Develop and monitor SLAs, KPIs and service reporting for senior leadership. Support business continuity, disaster recovery planning and operational resilience. Contribute to ICT strategy, digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. About You You'll be an experienced ICT operations leader who enjoys building strong teams and delivering excellent customer-focused services. Essential Experience Significant experience managing ICT Service Operations within a complex environment. Proven leadership of Service Desk, Infrastructure, Cloud and Security teams. Strong experience managing Microsoft Azure cloud environments and enterprise infrastructure. Excellentoperationalcyber security knowledge including: Security monitoring Incident response Vulnerability management Endpoint protection Experience managing enterprise networking, end user computing and modern workplace technologies. Strong supplier and contract management experience. Experience delivering ITIL-based service management and continual service improvement. Experience developing service reporting, KPIs and operational performance frameworks. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams through change and transformation. Qualifications Relevant ICT qualification or equivalent professional experience. ITIL v4 Foundation (minimum requirement). Higher-level ITIL certifications are desirable. Full UK driving licence (desirable). What You'll Bring You'll be someone who can: Inspire and develop high-performing technical teams. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. Think strategically while remaining operationally focused. Balance service delivery, security and innovation. Analyse complex technical and business information to make informed decisions. Champion continuous improvement and modern ways of working. Communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences. What's on Offer? In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from: 62,546 annual salary 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days with service Birthday leave Occupational pension scheme Health cash plan Flexible benefits package Funding for professional qualifications, conferences and learning opportunities Opportunity to play a leading role in an ambitious digital transformation programme Regular office attendance and travel between regional sites will be required, so applicants should live within reasonable commuting distance. Apply Today If you're an experienced ICT leader looking for your next challenge and want to shape the future of technology services within a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered. Closing Date: 26 July 2026 Please note: Applications may close early if sufficient high-quality applications are received. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
hackajob is collaborating with Envitia to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure-by-design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team, who will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics and operational intelligence capabilities. The role focuses on engineering robust data architectures capable of ingesting, processing and distributing large-scale datasets, supporting downstream analytics, machine learning and mission applications. The successful candidate will work within multi-disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, DevOps specialists and mission analysts to deliver production-grade data solutions. Typical engagements include: Engineering large-scale data ingestion and processing pipelines Designing data lakes and distributed data platforms Enabling analytics and AI/ML workloads Supporting intelligence data exploitation workflows Integrating multiple classified data sources across secure environments Job Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure, scalable data platforms capable of processing large volumes of operational data. Develop and operate robust data lakes and distributed data processing environments within secure or regulated settings. Engineer high performance data ingestion pipelines for batch and streaming data from multiple sources, including sensor, geospatial, communications and operational systems. Design and implement ETL/ELT workflows to transform, enrich and validate data for downstream analytics and machine learning use. Build scalable, distributed data processing solutions using modern big data and parallel processing technologies. Ensure data quality, reliability and performance through monitoring, validation and operational support mechanisms. Collaborate closely with data scientists to enable analytics and AI/ML workloads, including feature pipelines and data preparation processes. Optimise data storage and processing architectures to support high performance analytical environments. Contribute to DevSecOps and cloud native delivery, including automated deployment, infrastructure provisioning and containerised environments. Support the ongoing operation, observability and resilience of production data platforms. Skills Required Experience in data engineering using modern programming languages such as Python, Java or Scala, and SQL. Hands on experience building and operating large scale data pipelines using big data and distributed processing technologies (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop). Experience designing and maintaining data lakes, distributed storage platforms, and data pipeline orchestration tools. Experience working with cloud native data platforms, with strong expertise in AWS and native data services. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud native data architectures. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and observability/monitoring tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into robust, scalable data engineering solutions. Comfortable working in secure, regulated or constrained environments, delivering solutions within complex operational settings. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well-being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus: Up to £5,000 year Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness-related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Envitia to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join the Growth Story at Envitia Envitia operates at the heart of the UK's most sensitive and high-profile operations. Our approach is entirely mission-focused, enabling customers to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across complex domains. We deliver situational awareness and information advantage across C5ISR, fusing cyber, geospatial, and kinetic data into an operational picture. This transforms fragmented data into a shared understanding of the battlespace, delivering actionable insight when it matters most. Our solutions are secure-by-design, built from the ground up to protect sensitive information and ensure resilience in contested environments. We simplify complex heterogeneous data sources into a rich picture of fused intelligence, providing a digital backbone that underpins success. We operate as small teams delivering fast value, blending deep technical expertise with agile methods to deliver measurable outcomes. Every engagement focuses on capability, clarity, and confidence for those who protect the nation. A career with Envitia enables you to work with mission driven innovation. We're thrilled to announce that Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025-a prestigious recognition that highlights our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Role Envitia is recruiting for a Data Engineer to join our Security and Intelligence consulting team, who will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics and operational intelligence capabilities. The role focuses on engineering robust data architectures capable of ingesting, processing and distributing large-scale datasets, supporting downstream analytics, machine learning and mission applications. The successful candidate will work within multi-disciplinary agile teams, collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, DevOps specialists and mission analysts to deliver production-grade data solutions. Typical engagements include: Engineering large-scale data ingestion and processing pipelines Designing data lakes and distributed data platforms Enabling analytics and AI/ML workloads Supporting intelligence data exploitation workflows Integrating multiple classified data sources across secure environments Job Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure, scalable data platforms capable of processing large volumes of operational data. Develop and operate robust data lakes and distributed data processing environments within secure or regulated settings. Engineer high performance data ingestion pipelines for batch and streaming data from multiple sources, including sensor, geospatial, communications and operational systems. Design and implement ETL/ELT workflows to transform, enrich and validate data for downstream analytics and machine learning use. Build scalable, distributed data processing solutions using modern big data and parallel processing technologies. Ensure data quality, reliability and performance through monitoring, validation and operational support mechanisms. Collaborate closely with data scientists to enable analytics and AI/ML workloads, including feature pipelines and data preparation processes. Optimise data storage and processing architectures to support high performance analytical environments. Contribute to DevSecOps and cloud native delivery, including automated deployment, infrastructure provisioning and containerised environments. Support the ongoing operation, observability and resilience of production data platforms. Skills Required Experience in data engineering using modern programming languages such as Python, Java or Scala, and SQL. Hands on experience building and operating large scale data pipelines using big data and distributed processing technologies (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop). Experience designing and maintaining data lakes, distributed storage platforms, and data pipeline orchestration tools. Experience working with cloud native data platforms, with strong expertise in AWS and native data services. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud native data architectures. Experience working in DevSecOps environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and observability/monitoring tooling. Ability to work directly with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into robust, scalable data engineering solutions. Comfortable working in secure, regulated or constrained environments, delivering solutions within complex operational settings. Security Clearance Requirements The successful candidate must be eligible for an enhanced Developed Vetted / eDV security clearance. Location It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4d/wk) onsite working at client locations - Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements). What's in it for you? At Envitia, our greatest asset is our team. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is one where every employee feels valued, supported and motivated to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer an exciting range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well-being. More time for you: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus your birthday off, because you deserve to celebrate you. Want more flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days to tailor time off around what matters most. Private Medical Insurance: We've got you covered with comprehensive private healthcare, including family options for added peace of mind. Security Clearance Bonus: Up to £5,000 year Career growth that keeps you ahead: We invest in your future with ongoing training and development, so you're always learning, growing and staying ahead of the curve. Wellness that works for you: Love yoga, or going to the gym? We encourage an active lifestyle and support your wellness goals with a fitness reimbursement scheme that helps cover your gym membership or fitness-related expenses. Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with our life insurance coverage that ensures your loved ones are protected, because we care about your future as much as your present. Smarter Retirement Planning: Plan for your future with our pension options and resources to help build a secure financial foundation. Perkbox: Treat yourself! From shopping to spa days, to saving money on that new TV, our Perkbox membership gives you access to exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services. Recognition that counts: Great work doesn't go unnoticed here. Our reward and recognition scheme celebrate your impact and let your brilliance shine. Give back and get involved: Join us in making a difference through paid volunteering days that let you support the causes that matter to you. Inclusion at Envitia At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Principal Platform Engineer - Ref: 1733 Initial contract until 27/12/26 98.82ph, UMB, inside IR35 Yeovil - Full time onsite Please note, DV clearance is required for this positon and the programme will have "UK Eyes Only" restrictions. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one of our platform engineering domains (e.g. virtualisation) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria Suite) Design, build and operation of software-defined datacentre platforms Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation concepts (NSX, platform-integrated) Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Integration of compute, storage, and network layers into a unified platform Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: VCAP certifcation Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure Automation of VCF lifecycle (patching, upgrades, deployment) Integration with enterprise identity and security services (AD, PKI, PAM) Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)
Jul 08, 2026
Contractor
Principal Platform Engineer - Ref: 1733 Initial contract until 27/12/26 98.82ph, UMB, inside IR35 Yeovil - Full time onsite Please note, DV clearance is required for this positon and the programme will have "UK Eyes Only" restrictions. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one of our platform engineering domains (e.g. virtualisation) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria Suite) Design, build and operation of software-defined datacentre platforms Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation concepts (NSX, platform-integrated) Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Integration of compute, storage, and network layers into a unified platform Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: VCAP certifcation Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure Automation of VCF lifecycle (patching, upgrades, deployment) Integration with enterprise identity and security services (AD, PKI, PAM) Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)
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Portsmouth, Hampshire
Platform Engineer - DevOps Specialist Rate: 558 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid - 2 days every other week on site, remainder remote) Contract: 6 months+ Clearance: Active SC Security Clearance required Overview We are seeking a Platform Engineer / DevOps Specialist to join a highly secure and complex engineering environment, supporting the modernisation and maturity uplift of critical platforms operating across both AWS and Azure. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on DevOps engineering and technical leadership (approx. 60/40 split) - where you will guide direction, lead on platform evolution, and still actively contribute to delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in a DevSecOps environment Drive automation across infrastructure, deployment, and platform operations Work hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerised workloads Support and evolve platforms across AWS and Azure environments Implement secure development practices, including security scanning and compliance controls Contribute to platform modernisation and maturity uplift across two environments at different stages Operate within air-gapped and restricted access environments (including ITAR and special access considerations) Integrate and support AI/ML models within platform architecture (core requirement) Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with delivery Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in DevOps / Platform Engineering roles within enterprise or secure environments Proven expertise in: CI/CD pipeline development and automation Kubernetes and Docker Bash / Linux / Python scripting Infrastructure automation and containerisation Experience working within DevSecOps practices including security scanning and compliance tooling Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms Strong understanding of DevOps culture and modern engineering practices Experience supporting platform modernisation or legacy-to-modern migrations Desirable Experience Apache Kafka AI/ML model integration within platform environments Exposure to ITAR / defence / highly regulated systems Experience operating in environments with multiple maturity levels across platforms Role Focus This is a hybrid engineering/leadership position (SFIA level 6) where you will: Lead technical direction and platform evolution Support and guide engineering teams Remain actively involved in hands-on engineering delivery
Jul 07, 2026
Contractor
Platform Engineer - DevOps Specialist Rate: 558 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid - 2 days every other week on site, remainder remote) Contract: 6 months+ Clearance: Active SC Security Clearance required Overview We are seeking a Platform Engineer / DevOps Specialist to join a highly secure and complex engineering environment, supporting the modernisation and maturity uplift of critical platforms operating across both AWS and Azure. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on DevOps engineering and technical leadership (approx. 60/40 split) - where you will guide direction, lead on platform evolution, and still actively contribute to delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in a DevSecOps environment Drive automation across infrastructure, deployment, and platform operations Work hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerised workloads Support and evolve platforms across AWS and Azure environments Implement secure development practices, including security scanning and compliance controls Contribute to platform modernisation and maturity uplift across two environments at different stages Operate within air-gapped and restricted access environments (including ITAR and special access considerations) Integrate and support AI/ML models within platform architecture (core requirement) Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with delivery Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in DevOps / Platform Engineering roles within enterprise or secure environments Proven expertise in: CI/CD pipeline development and automation Kubernetes and Docker Bash / Linux / Python scripting Infrastructure automation and containerisation Experience working within DevSecOps practices including security scanning and compliance tooling Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms Strong understanding of DevOps culture and modern engineering practices Experience supporting platform modernisation or legacy-to-modern migrations Desirable Experience Apache Kafka AI/ML model integration within platform environments Exposure to ITAR / defence / highly regulated systems Experience operating in environments with multiple maturity levels across platforms Role Focus This is a hybrid engineering/leadership position (SFIA level 6) where you will: Lead technical direction and platform evolution Support and guide engineering teams Remain actively involved in hands-on engineering delivery
We are seeking a DevOps CI/CD Specialist with hands-on experience to automate, optimize, and manage our client core infrastructure deployment workflows. This role focuses on accelerating engineering velocity while maintaining strict operational resilience. You will serve as the team's automation champion, driving modern AI-assisted coding practices and ensuring seamless application delivery across multi-environment pipelines. Core Responsibilities Infrastructure Automation: Design, review, and maintain robust Ansible playbooks and Terraform configurations to automate routine server provisioning, lifecycle workflows, and configuration management. Pipeline Engineering: Build and optimize end-to-end CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) to ensure high availability, zero-downtime deployments, and rapid incident resolution. AI-Assisted Development: Lead the team's adoption of GitHub Copilot , utilizing advanced prompt engineering to enhance code quality, catch errors early, and accelerate scripting productivity. Key Technical Requirements Experience: 5-7 years of dedicated experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) roles. Configuration Management: Deep, current proficiency with Ansible (writing structured roles, tasks, and playbook automation). Version Control & CI/CD: Expert-level knowledge of Git paired with GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD . AI Tooling: Hands-on experience integrating GitHub Copilot into daily development or code-review workflows. Environments: Strong foundational knowledge of Linux/Windows Server administration and enterprise cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a DevOps CI/CD Specialist with hands-on experience to automate, optimize, and manage our client core infrastructure deployment workflows. This role focuses on accelerating engineering velocity while maintaining strict operational resilience. You will serve as the team's automation champion, driving modern AI-assisted coding practices and ensuring seamless application delivery across multi-environment pipelines. Core Responsibilities Infrastructure Automation: Design, review, and maintain robust Ansible playbooks and Terraform configurations to automate routine server provisioning, lifecycle workflows, and configuration management. Pipeline Engineering: Build and optimize end-to-end CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) to ensure high availability, zero-downtime deployments, and rapid incident resolution. AI-Assisted Development: Lead the team's adoption of GitHub Copilot , utilizing advanced prompt engineering to enhance code quality, catch errors early, and accelerate scripting productivity. Key Technical Requirements Experience: 5-7 years of dedicated experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) roles. Configuration Management: Deep, current proficiency with Ansible (writing structured roles, tasks, and playbook automation). Version Control & CI/CD: Expert-level knowledge of Git paired with GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD . AI Tooling: Hands-on experience integrating GitHub Copilot into daily development or code-review workflows. Environments: Strong foundational knowledge of Linux/Windows Server administration and enterprise cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Title: ICT Infrastructure Manager Location: Bridgend Salary: £53,451 - £57,186 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead a large and diverse team of highly experienced technical specialists as they develop, implement, and maintain South Wales Police's technical infrastructure. As an ICT Infrastructure Manager, you will form part of an extended ICT senior management team and play a crucial role in both designing and developing the ICT infrastructure needed for now and the future, ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure on a day-to-day basis. The technical infrastructure is comprised of both on-premise and cloud-based services, which host a range of systems critical to the function of our organisation as well as other emergency services and external partners. Your primary role will be to manage our team of technical specialists. This will involve scoping architectural designs and implementations, agreeing work scheduling, investigating and resolving any infrastructural issues and managing the lifecycle management of configuration items. Key duties: Manage the day-to-day infrastructure operations including servers, network, security and cloud services Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations and system implementations Develop and maintain security protocols and procedures for infrastructure systems Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning Provide technical guidance to the infrastructure team and other teams within ICT Executing the strategic vision for our infrastructure, ensuring that it is secure, reliable and efficient To provide specialist advice and guidance on a range of complex and/or escalated technical issues About you: Possess any of the following: A bachelor's degree in an ICT related subject An ICT related qualification Demonstratable equivalent skills or experience Proven experience of managing a team of technical specialists. Be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with, and leading technological change at an infrastructure level. Proven experience of managing day-to-day ICT operations. Skilled in system integration as well as a sound knowledge of major ICT platforms Experience in leading infrastructure projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: ICT Infrastructure Manager, Head of Infrastructure, IT Operations Manager, Infrastructure Delivery Manager, Server and Network Manager, Technical Services Manager, Cloud Operations Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure Lead, ICT Platforms Manager, Senior IT Manager, Infrastructure Programme Manager, Systems and Storage Manager, ICT Service Delivery Manager, IT Infrastructure Architect, Datacentre Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: ICT Infrastructure Manager Location: Bridgend Salary: £53,451 - £57,186 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead a large and diverse team of highly experienced technical specialists as they develop, implement, and maintain South Wales Police's technical infrastructure. As an ICT Infrastructure Manager, you will form part of an extended ICT senior management team and play a crucial role in both designing and developing the ICT infrastructure needed for now and the future, ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure on a day-to-day basis. The technical infrastructure is comprised of both on-premise and cloud-based services, which host a range of systems critical to the function of our organisation as well as other emergency services and external partners. Your primary role will be to manage our team of technical specialists. This will involve scoping architectural designs and implementations, agreeing work scheduling, investigating and resolving any infrastructural issues and managing the lifecycle management of configuration items. Key duties: Manage the day-to-day infrastructure operations including servers, network, security and cloud services Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations and system implementations Develop and maintain security protocols and procedures for infrastructure systems Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning Provide technical guidance to the infrastructure team and other teams within ICT Executing the strategic vision for our infrastructure, ensuring that it is secure, reliable and efficient To provide specialist advice and guidance on a range of complex and/or escalated technical issues About you: Possess any of the following: A bachelor's degree in an ICT related subject An ICT related qualification Demonstratable equivalent skills or experience Proven experience of managing a team of technical specialists. Be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with, and leading technological change at an infrastructure level. Proven experience of managing day-to-day ICT operations. Skilled in system integration as well as a sound knowledge of major ICT platforms Experience in leading infrastructure projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: ICT Infrastructure Manager, Head of Infrastructure, IT Operations Manager, Infrastructure Delivery Manager, Server and Network Manager, Technical Services Manager, Cloud Operations Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure Lead, ICT Platforms Manager, Senior IT Manager, Infrastructure Programme Manager, Systems and Storage Manager, ICT Service Delivery Manager, IT Infrastructure Architect, Datacentre Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: ICT Enterprise Specialist Location: Bridgend Salary: £47,046 - £54,696 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Systems Specialist. As an Enterprise Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for managing enterprise systems including servers, storage, and visualised platforms. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Key duties: Implement, configure and maintain enterprise systems. Design and deploy server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers. Oversee server and storage performance tuning, patch management and firmware upgrades. Develop and maintain documentation for enterprise systems processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for enterprise systems Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Enterprise Systems Management, Monitoring, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Operations Manager or Azure Monitor HP Server hardware support Cloud Computing, especially Microsoft Azure Enterprise Unified Communications, especially Microsoft Exchange, Exchange On-Line, Microsoft Teams. Device Management Systems, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Configuration Manager/Intune Datacentre environments including Power Management, Air Conditioning, Security, Networking, Enterprise Security In depth knowledge of storage area networks (SAN), Network attached storage (NAS) and backup and recovery technologies. Expertise in server infrastructure design and deployment Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Citrix Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits: - Training and professional development opportunities - Local Government Pension Scheme - 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment - Flexible working dependant of duties - Free on-site parking - On site fitness centre and canteen - Collaborative and supportive work environment - Cycle to work scheme - Wellness programmes - SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card - Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Enterprise Systems Specialist, Infrastructure Engineer, Server Infrastructure Lead, Azure Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Datacentre Engineer, IT Infrastructure Architect, Microsoft 365 Specialist, Virtualization Engineer, Storage Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Enterprise IT Lead, Systems Manager, ICT Technical Specialist, Senior Infrastructure Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: ICT Enterprise Specialist Location: Bridgend Salary: £47,046 - £54,696 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Systems Specialist. As an Enterprise Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for managing enterprise systems including servers, storage, and visualised platforms. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Key duties: Implement, configure and maintain enterprise systems. Design and deploy server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers. Oversee server and storage performance tuning, patch management and firmware upgrades. Develop and maintain documentation for enterprise systems processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for enterprise systems Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Enterprise Systems Management, Monitoring, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Operations Manager or Azure Monitor HP Server hardware support Cloud Computing, especially Microsoft Azure Enterprise Unified Communications, especially Microsoft Exchange, Exchange On-Line, Microsoft Teams. Device Management Systems, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Configuration Manager/Intune Datacentre environments including Power Management, Air Conditioning, Security, Networking, Enterprise Security In depth knowledge of storage area networks (SAN), Network attached storage (NAS) and backup and recovery technologies. Expertise in server infrastructure design and deployment Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Citrix Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits: - Training and professional development opportunities - Local Government Pension Scheme - 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment - Flexible working dependant of duties - Free on-site parking - On site fitness centre and canteen - Collaborative and supportive work environment - Cycle to work scheme - Wellness programmes - SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card - Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Enterprise Systems Specialist, Infrastructure Engineer, Server Infrastructure Lead, Azure Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Datacentre Engineer, IT Infrastructure Architect, Microsoft 365 Specialist, Virtualization Engineer, Storage Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Enterprise IT Lead, Systems Manager, ICT Technical Specialist, Senior Infrastructure Administrator may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: ICT Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist Location: Bridgend Salary: £47,046 - £54,696 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist. As a Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist, you will be responsible for developing cloud infrastructure and platforms, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platforms as a service (PaaS) within the South Wales Police managed cloud tenants. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Key duties: Implement, configure and maintain managed cloud solutions Design and deploy cloud infrastructure, including compute and platform services Oversee cloud performance tuning, policy and management Develop and maintain documentation for cloud processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues Develop and maintain security protocols for cloud solutions Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Cloud Engineer, Azure Specialist, Cloud Platforms Engineer, IaaS Specialist, PaaS Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Azure Systems Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Cloud Security Specialist, Microsoft 365 Engineer, Cloud Operations Specialist, Hybrid Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer may also be considered for this role.
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: ICT Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist Location: Bridgend Salary: £47,046 - £54,696 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist. As a Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist, you will be responsible for developing cloud infrastructure and platforms, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platforms as a service (PaaS) within the South Wales Police managed cloud tenants. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Key duties: Implement, configure and maintain managed cloud solutions Design and deploy cloud infrastructure, including compute and platform services Oversee cloud performance tuning, policy and management Develop and maintain documentation for cloud processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues Develop and maintain security protocols for cloud solutions Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Cloud Engineer, Azure Specialist, Cloud Platforms Engineer, IaaS Specialist, PaaS Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Azure Systems Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Cloud Security Specialist, Microsoft 365 Engineer, Cloud Operations Specialist, Hybrid Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer may also be considered for this role.
