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Role: Technical Lead / Architect Location: London, Bristol or Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days each week on site) Duration: 6 Months Day Rate: 700 - 750 per day inside IR35 Experience: Strong hands on experience in Cisco data centre networking (NX OS, VXLAN EVPN) Proven ability to build and support automation in production environments Comfortable working across networking and software tooling Experience working in structured delivery environments with change control and governance Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills across both network and automation layers Ability to work collaboratively with TDA, delivery, testing and operations teams Essential skills Cisco NX OS, including VXLAN BGP EVPN, vPC, SNMPv3, TACACS+ Cisco NDFC including fabric templates, Recalculate and Deploy, out of sync detection and image management. EVPN VXLAN and multi site EVPN architecture, including live production migration design and rollback within constrained change windows. Python for production quality automation and REST API integration (e.g. NDFC, ServiceNow, Infoblox, Red Hat AAP, Sentinel, Vault), including use of Python data structures to model intent and state. YAML data modelling, including Ansible role and playbook design. JSON data handling and schema validation, including understanding of JSON as an interchange format alongside Python dictionaries and YAML, and basic schema based validation concepts to support automation testing and assurance workflows (e.g. pyATS outputs, API responses). GitHub/Gitlab, including self hosted runner configuration, OIDC token handling, environment protection rules and workflow dispatch. pyATS and Genie, including testbed construction, NX OS parser usage, assertion patterns and automated rollback triggers on validation failure. GitOps principles, with Git treated as the control plane, including idempotency, branch protection, signed commits and four eyes enforcement via pipeline gates. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform including execution environment design (container based), job template configuration and dynamic inventory integration (e.g. NetBox). Experience producing HLD/LLD documentation aligned to FCA / PRA regulated delivery standards, with decisions traceable to requirements and explicit risk acceptance. NetBox 4.x data modelling, custom fields and automation integration. Desirable skills Batfish / pybatfish for pre change network analysis, regression testing and pre/post comparison. VMware NSX T / NSX 4.x integration with EVPN fabrics. Docker container including building, installing, running and operating containers used to package automation tooling, test frameworks and execution environments (for example CI runners or Ansible execution environments). Familiarity with additional automation, testing or orchestration tooling where required by specific work packages, recognising that the toolset may evolve over time. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Data Protection Lead Location: London, Bristol or Manchester (Hybrid - typically 1 day per week onsite) Contract: 6 Months IR35: 650 daily Inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Lead to join a high-profile digital delivery environment, supporting the development of innovative digital products and services. This is a hands-on role for a privacy professional who enjoys working closely with product, technology, analytics and delivery teams to ensure privacy requirements are embedded from the outset. You will play a key role in delivering practical data protection solutions, conducting risk assessments, and enabling teams to deliver at pace while maintaining compliance. This is not a strategic leadership or people management position. We're looking for a practitioner who is comfortable getting into the detail of complex digital services, privacy risks and DPIAs. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new and existing digital services. Provide expert advice on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act requirements and privacy best practices. Embed Privacy by Design principles throughout the product and delivery lifecycle. Support the creation and maintenance of: Privacy Notices Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) Data-sharing documentation Risk assessments Work closely with product managers, delivery teams, engineers and stakeholders to identify and mitigate privacy risks. Analyse digital products, data flows and technical architectures to assess compliance implications. Provide pragmatic, risk-based guidance that enables delivery while maintaining regulatory compliance. Support governance activities relating to emerging technologies and AI-enabled solutions. Essential Experience Minimum 3 years' experience in a Data Protection, Privacy or Information Governance role. Strong experience conducting and reviewing DPIAs. Proven expertise in UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation. Experience embedding Privacy by Design within digital products or services. Strong risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities. Experience working with technical stakeholders, digital teams and delivery environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Experience Experience working within digital delivery organisations. Knowledge of PECR, cookies and tracking technologies. Exposure to analytics platforms and privacy considerations surrounding digital analytics. Experience supporting AI governance or AI-related risk assessments. Public sector or government experience. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Qualifications One or more of the following would be highly desirable: CIPP/E CIPM CIPT Data Protection Practitioner Certificate UK GDPR Practitioner Certificate Equivalent privacy or data protection qualification Equivalent practical experience will also be considered. Personal Attributes We are particularly interested in individuals who are: Personable and collaborative Pragmatic in their approach to compliance and risk Detail-oriented and analytical Comfortable working in fast-paced environments Able to build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams Focused on delivery and outcomes rather than high-level strategy

Senior Active Directory Engineer Location: London - Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: 460 per day inside IR35 Working Pattern: Night shift depending on the change scheduled Duration: 6 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Active Directory Engineer to support a large-scale Active Directory transformation programme. This is a hands-on contract role requiring strong technical expertise across Active Directory architecture, security, tiering, and remediation within a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Review Active Directory tiering policies and implementation progress. Finalise outstanding tiering activities and validate business and application ownership. Assess cross-tier dependencies, risks, and security alignment. Review and remediate service accounts and scheduled tasks. Implement changes to Active Directory objects, groups, and user configurations. Validate functionality and access following change implementation. Conduct gap analysis between the current environment and target state. Produce technical documentation, remediation plans, and implementation activities. Skills & Experience Essential Extensive hands-on Microsoft Active Directory experience. Strong knowledge of AD architecture, including forests, domains, trusts, sites, replication, authentication, and authorisation. Experience designing and implementing enterprise Active Directory environments. Proven expertise in AD Tiering (Tier 0, Tier 1, Tier 2), privileged access segregation, and administrative role separation. Strong understanding of Organisational Units (OUs), Group Policy, delegation models, and administrative boundaries. Experience reviewing permissions, delegated administration, service accounts, and scheduled tasks. Ability to perform structured gap analysis and provide clear technical recommendations. Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience with Active Roles, PAM/PIM, or identity governance tools. Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and on-premises AD synchronisation. Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, Kanban, and BMC Remedy. Ability to produce implementation-ready designs, runbooks, and remediation plans. Understanding of the business and application impact of Active Directory changes. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered.

Lead AI Security Architect - Azure Open AI, AI Foundry Up to 800 per day (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) 6 months initially My client is looking for a Lead AI Security Architect to drive the secure adoption of AI technologies across a regulated enterprise. This is a highly technical role suited to someone from an engineering, cloud security or AI security background who understands how AI solutions are built, deployed and secured in practice. Governance knowledge is useful, but this is not a GRC or audit-focused position. Key Requirements Strong AI Security, Cloud Security or Security Architecture background. Hands-on experience securing LLMs, GenAI, RAG solutions and AI agents. Experience with Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry and ideally GCP Vertex AI. AI threat modelling, red teaming, prompt injection testing and security control design. Engineering-led mindset with a strong understanding of AI, machine learning and data platforms. Experience implementing AI security controls including AI gateways, prompt filtering and output sanitisation. Ability to engage senior stakeholders whilst remaining technically hands-on Nice to Have Healthcare, insurance, financial services or other regulated sector experience Exposure to data science or machine learning environments. Experience with Palo Alto AI Security or similar AI security tooling. Knowledge of NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10 and ISO 42001 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Title: Lead Security Solution Architect- PAM Location: Hybrid-London, UK (Days/Week Onsite) Duration: 6months+ 550GBP/Day Inside IR35 Project Overview CLIENT is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the bank. One of the pillars of that programe is Privileged Access Management (PAM). CLIENT is working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements. We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Security Solution Architects manage end-to-end solution design and are responsible for delivering architecture design documents in line with functional and non-functional business requirements, strategies, principles, standards, and patterns. Alongside the creation of high-level designs, Security Solution Architects will be required to record key decisions, design deviations, and technical risks and issues where appropriate. Security Solution Architects should be comfortable presenting and sharing solutions at design authorities and senior leadership & stakeholders. The Lead Security Solution Architect will provide technical thought leadership and direction to their project team and may represent the project/programme as subject matter expert. This role will require someone experienced in managing a team of on-shore and off-shore resources to deliver High- and Low-level designs to the required quality and standard. Principal Preferred Requirements Cybersecurity Expertise: Significant experience and proven technical depth within one of the following domains of cybersecurity; security operations & incident response, threat & vulnerability management, identity & access management, cryptography, infrastructure, network, application, data, cloud Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level Experience in both operational and transformation cybersecurity roles or a clear working understanding of both perspectives Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea and OneIdentity Preparing end-to-end configuration of the strategic PAM capability - including on-prem deployments as well as Cloud native toolings Assisting in preparation of demonstrable journeys on the configured PAM tooling Platform & Technology: BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs High proficiency and expertise in Jira for project & tasks management Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Produce, manage, and update end-to-end solution designs in line with reference architecture & business requirements (including High and Low Level Designs Articulate and publish key design decision records and options to ensure all solutions follow a logical, transparent decision-making process Articulate, publish, and ensure approval of any design deviations resulting in technical debt Ensure any technical risks or issues arising from a solution design are recorded and mitigated. Produces, manages and translates the requirements into the architecture for that solution, ensuring technology and services meet the customer needs and expected business outcomes Ensures the design of the solutions are efficient, timely and cost effective throughout the project life cycle Clear understanding of both the motivations of the business and technical security Promote strong documentation and clerkship Governance: Ensures all high-level designs, architecture patterns, decision records, deviation requests, and technical risks or issue records undergo architectural and project governance processes Ensure all architecture artefacts undergo appropriate peer review prior to design authority presentation Present publications at technical design authorities for input, feedback, and approval Risk and Dependency Management: Effectively manages and escalates both technical and project risks or issues Articulates solutions and remediation steps to technical risks & issues Ability to map design decisions to resultant technical risks & issues to articulate the cause and rationale which leads to any negatively impacting change Leadership & Teamwork Provides technical thought leadership to the Design Team and the Project Ability to manage a project team of technical architects, engineers, and/or analysts Ability to take a deputised role in programme management-related tasks where necessary Qualifications & Certifications: Masters or doctorate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, or related field CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate SABSA or TOGAF certified preferred Priyanka Sharma Senior Delivery Consultant