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SAFETY ASSURANCE LEAD - PADDINGTON (HYBRID) KEY POINTS Hybrid role based in Paddington, London, with time at the client's lab in Ealing Salary up to £80k depending on experience Senior role owning the safety assurance function end to end Reporting directly into the CTO within an early stage autonomy business ABOUT THE CLIENT We are supporting a fast growing business operating at the forefront of autonomous vehicles and industrial infrastructure autonomy. The company is building the digital and operational foundation that allows autonomous systems to run in live industrial environments, working with real sites, real vehicles and real constraints rather than lab conditions. THE BENEFITS Hybrid working with genuine flexibility Private medical and dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and employer pension matching The chance to build the safety assurance function from the ground up Direct influence at a pivotal stage of the company's growth Collaborative, engineering led culture working alongside ambitious colleagues THE SAFETY ASSURANCE LEAD ROLE As Safety Assurance Lead you will own and coordinate the safety assurance approach across the autonomous vehicle product and customer deployments. This is a genuinely greenfield role, defining the framework rather than inheriting one. You will identify and interpret applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements and certification expectations, and translate them into practical engineering and operational requirements. You will maintain end to end traceability from hazards and safety goals through requirements, design, verification, validation and deployment evidence, working closely with engineering to embed safety into system architecture and with delivery teams to capture deployment specific evidence. You will also lead engagement with external certification bodies and independent assessors such as TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland, DEKRA or BSI, and report on assurance status, certification readiness, open risks and compliance gaps to senior leadership. SAFETY ASSURANCE LEAD ESSENTIAL SKILLS Experience in safety assurance, systems safety, functional safety or product safety, including exposure to autonomous vehicles, robotics or related autonomy systems Working knowledge of standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), IEC 61508, ISO 13849, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the ISO 345xx series Proven experience leading safety assurance across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, testing, cybersecurity and operations Strong grasp of the full safety lifecycle, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, requirements management, verification, validation and change control Track record creating and managing safety cases, safety plans, compliance and traceability matrices, assurance arguments and evidence packs Experience working with external certification bodies or independent safety assessors is highly desirable Familiarity with requirements and traceability tools such as DOORS, Jira or Confluence TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Safety Assurance, Functional Safety, Systems Safety, ISO 26262, SOTIF, IEC 61508, ISO 13849, Machinery Directive, Safety Case, Hazard Analysis, Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Certification, TÜV, Compliance

Senior IT Infrastructure & Network Engineer (Education) Salisbury 5 days onsite Up to £44,000 No sponsorship available Previous IT experience within a school, college or university is essential VIQU has partnered with a leading education organisation to recruit a Senior IT Infrastructure & Network Engineer for one of its schools in Salisbury. This is an opportunity to join a large, established education trust during a significant period of transformation, supporting the technology behind a newly merged all-through school. This is a hands-on technical position with some leadership responsibility. You will oversee an onsite IT Technician while reporting to the IT, Data and Transformation Manager. With a long-standing MSP contract coming to an end, you will take greater ownership of the school s infrastructure and help maintain a secure, reliable and high-performing environment for staff and students. Key responsibilities Manage and maintain Azure, Azure AD, Intune and Windows Server 2019+ environments. Support and administer the school s network infrastructure, including switching. Lead infrastructure upgrades, deployments and technical improvement projects. Provide technical leadership and support to the onsite IT Technician. Maintain high levels of system availability, security and performance. Support education-specific platforms, including Salamander and PaperCut. Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver reliable IT services across the school. Key requirements Previous IT infrastructure experience within a school, college, university or education trust is essential. Strong hands-on experience with Azure, Azure AD, Intune and Windows Server. Solid networking knowledge, including switching. Understanding of the requirements and challenges associated with supporting staff and students in an education environment. Comfortable taking ownership of technical environments and supporting junior colleagues. Experience with Salamander and PaperCut would be beneficial but is not essential. Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. What s on offer? Salary up to £44,000. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with flexibility during school holidays. The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a forward-thinking education environment. Join a collaborative organisation investing in technology and digital transformation. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or contact Aaron Chiverton at (url removed). Know someone suitable? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful. Terms apply. For more roles and opportunities, follow VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn.

Service Desk Team Leader - 55,000 - 65,000 + Benefits Our client is a Global market-leader and they are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Team Leader, to lead the service desk function. Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 Benefits: Excellent Benefits / Bonus Location: Kings Langey (WD4) Hertfordshire The ideal Support Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Helpdesk function, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, technical excellence, and service delivery performance. Acting as the senior technical escalation point, you will provide guidance and support on complex issues whilst helping to drive continuous improvement across people, processes, and technology. The Service Desk specialist will be responsible with the following: Lead, mentor and support the IT Service Desk to deliver consistent, high-quality support Oversee incident, service requests, and problem management processes in line with ITIL best practices Monitor and report on service performance against SLAs and KPIs Drive continuous improvement of service desk processes, tools and user experience Act as an escalation point for complex or high-priority incidents Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and security teams to resolve issues efficiently Manage service desk tooling (e.g., ticketing systems (JIRA), knowledge base platforms (Confluence Documentation of processes, procedures, and known errors Manage and maintain a fleet of Audio-Visual equipment across national and international sites Key technical skills / experience required: Proven experience in IT support or service desk roles, with leadership responsibility Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL Experience managing SLAs, KPIs, and reporting metrics Understanding of Windows-based infrastructure (e.g., Azure, ADUC, etc) Experience using workstation deployment tools (e.g., MDT, etc) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Experience with service desk tools (e.g., Jira Service Management, Deskpro, etc) Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Desirable Qualifications & Knowledge ITIL Foundation (or higher) certification Experience in process improvement or service transformation initiatives Knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services, and end-user computing environments (e.g., Windows 11, MacOS & Ubuntu) Previous experience in service management or similar roles Oversee onboarding of new staff members to the organisation. Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 Benefits: Excellent Benefits / Bonus Location: Kings Langey (WD4) Hertfordshire If this sounds of interest, please apply now or contact Lee Smith at Prize Placements

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer (PHP/Symfony) Location: Colchester Salary: We know salary transparency matters. While we can t list a figure on this advert, the client is genuinely flexible and open to shaping the package around the right person. Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (4 days on site, 1 day from home) We re seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in developing and maintaining a diverse, modern technology landscape. This role spans PHP/Symfony based backend services, React user interfaces, Python data processing services, and SQL databases - offering a genuinely varied and impactful engineering opportunity. You ll work across multiple systems, contribute to architectural discussions, and help shape the future of the platform as the organisation continues to modernise and expand its technology stack. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across several languages and frameworks, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings a structured, problem solving mindset to complex engineering challenges. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Full Stack Engineer: - Develop, maintain, and enhance backend services using PHP and Symfony - Build and optimise user interfaces using React - Create and support Python based data processing services - Work with SQL databases to design, query, and optimise data structures - Collaborate closely with cross functional teams across product, QA, and infrastructure - Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision making - Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and adherence to best practices - Support ongoing modernisation of systems and services - Troubleshoot complex issues across multiple layers of the stack - Help maintain a positive, collaborative engineering culture focused on quality and continuous improvement What You ll Bring: - Strong experience with PHP and the Symfony framework - Hands on experience building modern front end applications with React - Practical experience developing Python services or data processing pipelines - Solid understanding of SQL databases and query optimisation - Ability to work across multiple languages and frameworks with confidence - Strong problem solving skills and a structured approach to technical challenges - Experience working in collaborative, cross functional engineering teams - Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts effectively - A proactive mindset and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement What s In It for You: - Technical Variety: Work across PHP, Symfony, React, Python, and SQL in a modern, evolving stack - Impactful Role: Contribute directly to platform evolution and architectural decisions - Growth Potential: Opportunities to expand into architecture, leadership, or specialist areas - Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive engineering team invested in quality and long term capability - Stability & Investment: Work within an organisation committed to modernising its technology and growing its engineering function For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career; with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thr click apply for full job details

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Gloucester (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in supporting, developing and enhancing their global IT infrastructure. This is a senior technical position, ideal for someone who enjoys remaining hands-on whilst taking ownership of enterprise infrastructure projects, driving technical improvements and acting as a senior escalation point across the IT function. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll help ensure business-critical systems remain secure, resilient and highly available while contributing to the future direction of the organisation's infrastructure. What you'll be doing Designing, implementing and maintaining secure, scalable IT infrastructure across multiple sites. Supporting enterprise networking, virtualisation, server infrastructure and Microsoft Azure cloud services. Leading the technical delivery of infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations and new technology implementations. Acting as the senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and major incidents. Performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term improvements to increase resilience and performance. Supporting disaster recovery planning, business continuity testing and infrastructure resilience initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and deliver robust infrastructure solutions. Collaborating with third-party vendors and service providers to support infrastructure services and project delivery. Ensuring infrastructure complies with security best practice and standards including ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials. Identifying opportunities to modernise infrastructure through automation, cloud adoption and emerging technologies. What we're looking for Significant experience in senior infrastructure engineering or technical infrastructure roles. Strong expertise across Microsoft infrastructure, networking, virtualisation and enterprise systems administration. Proven experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Experience supporting VMware environments. Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions. Experience delivering infrastructure projects from design through to implementation. Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues. Knowledge of infrastructure security, patch management and vulnerability remediation. Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management principles would be beneficial. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Certifications Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Administrator or equivalent) VMware certifications CompTIA Security+ ITIL Foundation or equivalent Why join? This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where technology plays a critical role in supporting global operations. You'll have the chance to work on modern infrastructure technologies, contribute to large-scale technical projects and help shape future infrastructure improvements while remaining hands-on in a senior engineering capacity. Benefits Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 Enhanced pension contribution 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Hybrid working Free on-site parking

Engineering Lead - Digital Tools & Partnerships Up to 500 p/d (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6 months initially My client is a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to support the Digital Tools & Partnerships workstream within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving engineering standards, overseeing complex integrations, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable cloud-native solutions. Job Responsibilities: Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across multiple delivery teams. Define, implement, and enforce engineering standards, development processes, and architecture best practices. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges and critical production issues. Support the design and delivery of enterprise integrations involving Sage and other business-critical systems. Guide implementation of scalable integration patterns across APIs, middleware, event-driven platforms, and external systems. Collaborate with architects, product teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery. Drive best practices across software engineering, DevOps, observability, resiliency, and operational excellence. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design assessments. Provide technical mentoring and hands-on guidance to engineering teams. Contribute directly to troubleshooting, prototyping, solution development, and implementation activities where required. Support engineering modernisation initiatives and continuous improvement across tooling and delivery practices. Key Requirements: Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or similar senior technical role. Strong background in backend software engineering and enterprise integration. Experience designing and implementing APIs, microservices, middleware solutions, and event-driven architectures. Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Sage, ERP, finance, or business-critical systems. Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-native architectures. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices. Experience with Python and/or other modern backend programming languages. Strong understanding of distributed systems, application resiliency, and operational support. Experience conducting architecture reviews, technical governance, and engineering quality assurance. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to remain hands-on while leading multiple engineering teams. Desirable: Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and site reliability practices. Experience supporting geographically distributed engineering teams. Exposure to AI-enabled engineering tools, automation frameworks, or developer productivity tooling. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

2nd Line IT Support Engineer 32,000 - 45,000 DOE Established MSP Career Progression Supportive Team Environment Looking for a 2nd Line role where you're more than just a ticket number? We're partnering with a well-established Managed Service Provider that has built its reputation on providing exceptional service to clients while creating a genuinely supportive environment for its team. With low staff turnover and a people-first culture, this is an opportunity to join a business where your contributions are recognised, your development is encouraged, and your work has an impact. You'll join a welcoming technical team, supporting a diverse client base across a broad range of technologies, giving you plenty of variety and exposure without the pressures often associated with larger service desk environments. The Role As an experienced MSP professional, you'll act as a key escalation point for 1st Line Engineers, taking ownership of more complex technical issues while continuing to develop your infrastructure and project skills. You'll be involved in: Managing and resolving 2nd Line support tickets and escalations Supporting a varied client base across multiple industries Assisting with new client onboardings and migrations Working closely with senior engineers on infrastructure projects Delivering outstanding customer service and technical support Technical Environment You'll gain exposure to technologies including: Microsoft 365 Windows Server Active Directory Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V) Citrix Firewalls and Networking Veeam Backups What We're Looking For Previous experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment Strong 2nd Line support experience with a broad technical skillset Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities A customer-focused approach and strong communication skills Organised, proactive, and keen to learn Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is ESSENTIAL (location not accessible by public transport) What's on Offer? Salary up to 45,000 DOE Genuine career progression into 3rd Line and project-focused work Supportive and collaborative team culture Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and environments A business that values its people as much as its clients If you're currently working within an MSP and looking for the next step in your career with a company that genuinely invests in its team, we'd love to hear from you. Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to 500! Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer. ME15644

Overview The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer will own the hands-on technical security of a leading healthcare and dental care provider's web estate, Azure cloud infrastructure, and emerging AI services. Reporting to the Director of IT, this role sits at the intersection of infra, product, and delivery teams. The focus is keeping the organisation secure without slowing it down - hardening web ingress controls, securing identity and access, and building security guardrails for AI adoption. Day-to-day security monitoring is handled by our SOC team; this role goes deeper: owning Azure security posture, managing WAF and edge security, and embedding security into how the organisation builds and runs software. Responsibilities Web Ingress & Application Security Own and maintain WAF configuration across Cloudflare and Akamai, tuning rules and responding to emerging threats. Review and improve web ingress controls including DDoS mitigation, rate limiting, and certificate management. Apply OWASP principles across the organisation's web applications, working with development teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Lead API security design and governance, ensuring consistent security controls across platform APIs. Cloud & Platform Security Own Azure security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, identifying and remediating risks across the hybrid estate. Define and maintain security baselines for Azure workloads, virtual networks, and on-premise systems in transition. Work with the Platform Engineering team to ensure cloud infrastructure is built and deployed securely, including network segmentation and least-privilege controls. Identity & Access Management Own and maintain Entra ID configuration, Conditional Access policies, Access Packages, and app registrations across the organisation. Define and enforce identity governance standards, ensuring access reviews, lifecycle management, and role hygiene are maintained. Work with the wider engineering team to ensure application-level identity is implemented consistently and securely. AI & Emerging Technology Security Define security guardrails and controls for the organisation's AI and automation capabilities, covering data handling, prompt injection risks, and model access controls. Work with the AI and Automation Lead to ensure AI solutions are designed and deployed with security by design from the outset. Stay current with AI security risks and emerging attack vectors, translating threat intelligence into practical controls. Security Engineering & Standards Embed security into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows, championing shift-left practices across engineering teams. Define and maintain security standards, patterns, and guidelines for use across platform and product delivery. Participate in architecture and design reviews, providing security input as part of the delivery lifecycle. Threat Intelligence & External Partnerships Act as the internal interface for Arctic Wolf, the organisation's outsourced MDR provider, triaging escalations and feeding intelligence back into the engineering environment. Use intelligence from Arctic Wolf and external sources to proactively harden controls before threats materialise. Monitor the external threat landscape relevant to the healthcare and dental sector. Skills and Experience Experience 5+ years in a hands-on cybersecurity engineering or security architecture role. Proven experience managing WAF and edge security at scale, using Cloudflare, Akamai, or equivalent platforms. Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Conditional Access policies, and Azure app registrations. Practical knowledge of API security, OWASP Top 10 remediation, and secure web application design. Experience working embedded in engineering or platform teams within an Agile/DevOps environment. Familiarity with AI and LLM security risks and emerging best practices for securing AI-powered systems. Experience working with or alongside outsourced MDR or SOC providers. Exposure to identity governance practices including access reviews, lifecycle management, and role-based access control. Experience in a healthcare, dental, or regulated industry context is a strong plus. Skills Ability to communicate security risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders without resorting to jargon. Pragmatic approach to risk: knows when to enforce, when to escalate, and when to accept, without becoming a blocker. Personal Attributes A collaborator first: builds trust with engineering, product, and platform teams rather than policing them. A role model of the organisation's people values who brings a calm, measured approach to incidents and a genuine curiosity for the threat landscape. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

About the Role We are seeking a versatile and senior AI Staff Security Engineer to serve as the linchpin of our security posture. You will be responsible for moving our organization toward a highly proactive security stance by engineering automated workflows that replace manual overhead. This role will be critical in managing the systemic risk of Shadow AI agentic frameworks and enforcing the principle of least privilege by leveraging configuration management to programmatically control software across the enterprise. You will secure our core AI-driven platforms and protect them from advanced threats. Key Responsibilities Augment the complete vulnerability management lifecycle to prioritize AI-centric risks, including supply chain attacks using tools for SBOM tracking, and targeting critical unpatched legacy infrastructure. Design, deploy, and operationalize AI Detection and Response (AIDR) solutions to protect proprietary models and systems from novel threats like prompt injection, data poisoning, and model inversion/extraction. Automate critical security workflows using Agentic/SIEM integration to achieve high operational velocity and enable rapid response to millisecond attack speeds generated by autonomous adversary AI. Execute regular offensive security operations, including AI Red Teaming and penetration testing of generative and agentic systems. Lead the defense against Shadow AI by developing and deploying AI access governance tools and enforcing strict adherence to our review process for all new tools. Drive security compliance and AI governance by aligning systems with frameworks like Google's SAIF and CSA's AICM, focusing on data privacy (GDPR/PII) and ethical AI principles. Enforce secure-by-design principles and integrate security checks into the continuous AI development lifecycle (CI/CD), ensuring coverage for all AI system testing pre and post-deployment. Present complex security concepts (e.g., prompt injection, model drift) to non-technical audiences to drive security awareness and culture across the broader organization. Required Qualifications Proven experience in offensive security, including AI Red Teaming/Penetration Testing against agentic frameworks and LLM integrations. Demonstrated ability to engineer or deploy AI Detection and Response (AIDR) workflows utilizing agentic and SIEM technologies, with a strong focus on AI-native threat modeling (e.g., MAESTRO framework). Understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), specifically managing AI governance policies and enforcing the principle of least privilege for human and AI identities. Upper-Intermediate English fluency to ensure world-class communication. Strong presentation skills with the ability to translate technical security data for non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work in time zone alignment (EST/PST) to seamlessly integrate with cross-functional teams for agile project execution and incident response. A self-directed, passionate thinker dedicated to continuous innovation and modernized security solutions.

Join an award-winning B2B consultancy at the forefront of enterprise AI, building and owning the cloud-native platform infrastructure that powers production-grade conversational and generative AI products at scale. The role This is a platform and infrastructure engineering role - not a data science or ML engineering position. You'll own the runtime, infrastructure, and operational layers that RAG pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector search, and evaluation workflows run on, across AWS and Databricks. The focus is on building scalable, observable, secure, and cost-efficient platform infrastructure that enables AI engineering teams to ship and operate AI products reliably in production. What you'll do Design, build, and operate cloud-native AI platform infrastructure across AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch) and Databricks Deploy and operate containerised services on Kubernetes using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code Own and scale vector search infrastructure (OpenSearch, Algolia, AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases) and embedding pipelines Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for inference services, retrievers, ingestion workflows, and RAG components Implement observability across AI workloads using CloudWatch, MLflow, and OpenTelemetry - covering latency, throughput, cost, and system health Apply secure-by-design principles including IAM, encryption, network controls, and audit logging Work closely with AI engineers to translate prototypes and proof-of-concepts into production-ready, well-architected platform components What we're looking for Proven experience in platform, infrastructure, or software engineering roles delivering production-grade systems on AWS Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience, specifically with EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and ECS (Elastic Container Service) in production environments Strong Terraform experience for infrastructure-as-code, provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure at scale Experience operating containerised services, managing CI/CD pipelines, and owning observability and reliability Familiarity with vector databases or search infrastructure (OpenSearch, Algolia) is a strong advantage Python proficiency for scripting, automation, and deploying production services Solid grasp of distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, microservices, and API design Ownership mindset - comfortable operating autonomously across reliability, performance, cost, and security Why join? You'll own the foundational platform infrastructure behind a growing suite of generative AI products, working directly with senior AI and engineering leaders. This is a deep technical ownership role with long-term architectural impact, within an organisation investing heavily in AI at scale. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Senior Network Engineer 3 Month Contract Location: Belfast City Centre Working Arrangement: Hybrid - Must be 3 days onsite/2 days remote Contract: 3 months Day Rate - £400 - £450 DOE Sector: Telecommunications/Technology Services Start: Immediate/ASAP Working Rights: Candidates must have Full time working rights in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a technical infrastructure team on an initial 3-month contract, supporting a busy operational environment in Belfast. The successful candidate will provide hands-on support across BAU network operations, while also assisting with ongoing network infrastructure and project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Network Engineer with proven experience across both Fortinet and Cisco technologies. Key Responsibilities Provide senior-level support across enterprise network infrastructure and BAU operations. Configure, troubleshoot and maintain Fortinet network technologies, with particular focus on routing, switching and wireless. Support and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching environments. Assist with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Support enterprise wireless infrastructure across Fortinet and Cisco environments. Investigate and resolve complex network incidents and performance issues. Assist with network changes, upgrades, migrations and project delivery. Work closely with internal technical teams to ensure network availability, performance and security. Produce and maintain technical documentation relating to network infrastructure and changes. Provide hands-on technical expertise across both operational support and project activities. Key Skills & Experience Cisco Strong commercial experience as a Senior Network Engineer or similar. Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet technologies. Strong knowledge of Fortinet routing, switching and wireless. Fortinet certification at NSE 4-5 level or equivalent hands-on experience. Strong Cisco networking experience. Cisco certification at CCNP/CCIE level or equivalent practical experience. Experience with Cisco routing and switching. Experience with Cisco SDA. Experience with Cisco ISE. Strong enterprise wireless networking experience. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working across both BAU support and project delivery environments.

Head of Information Security - CISSP, CISM, ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, SIEM, SOC, AI Security. Permanent, West London, Hybrid Working. c.£100k +Benefits Head of Information Security/CISO/Senior InfoSec Consultant required to lead and develop a modern, security-first function within a growing technology business. Reporting to the CTO, you'll combine strategic leadership with a hands-on technical approach, working closely with Engineering, Infrastructure and Operations teams to embed security across the organisation. The role will adopt Information Security strategy, governance, risk and compliance while implementing practical security controls, automation and DevSecOps best practice. This is an excellent opportunity to influence technology strategy, lead security initiatives and help shape a mature, AI-enabled security capability whilst remaining hands-on in the early stages. In time, you will build a small team of InfoSec and Cyber Security Analysts around you. Key Responsibilities: Define and deliver the Information Security strategy, policies and governance framework. Define and develop robust security controls inline with both business practices and compliance requirements inc ISO27001, CE+, SOC2, NIST CSF, GDPR and PCI DSS. Embed Secure by Design and DevSecOps principles across engineering teams. Lead cyber risk management, incident response, threat modelling and vulnerability management using a range of contemporary tools. Drive AI and automation to enhance security operations and threat detection. Oversee third-party security, supplier assurance and client audits. Recruit, mentor, lead and develop the Information Security team. As such, we're looking for candidates with experience leading Information Security or Cyber Security functions within technology-led organisations. You will possess: CISSP, CISM or equivalent security certification. Strong knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR and Information Security Governance. Experience developing security strategy, GRC and cyber risk programmes including definition of security controls Strong technical knowledge across cloud, network, endpoint, application and data security. Experience with SIEM, SOC, vulnerability management and incident response. Knowledge of DevSecOps, security automation and modern cloud environments. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills. You may have been working as a CISO, Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Consultant or within another senior InfoSec/CyberSec capacity which has granted you experience in both security control definition and hands-on practical management of security threats and incidents including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll shape the security strategy, influence technology direction and build a modern Information Security function using the latest cloud, automation and AI technologies.

Job title: Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect Duration: 9 months Clearance required: DV or DV Eligible Rate: To be discussed Location: Hybrid, onsite in Corsham twice a week Specification: Below Overview: We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise PAM solutions, with a strong focus on CyberArk. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic oversight, and hands-on delivery capability within secure, high-assurance environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing critical systems and sensitive data, supporting a UK secure account, and engaging directly with stakeholders across customer sites. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of CyberArk-based PAM solutions across on-premise complex enterprise environments Act as the technical SME for PAM, providing expert guidance on best practices, standards, and emerging capabilities Deliver end-to-end CyberArk deployments, including Privileged Access Security (PAS), Privilege Cloud, and associated components Define and implement privileged access policies, credential management, session monitoring, and vaulting strategies Work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate PAM controls into existing environments Conduct security assessments and gap analyses, providing remediation recommendations aligned to industry standards (eg, NIST, ISO 27001) Support audit and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to security policies and regulatory obligations Provide technical leadership and mentoring to internal teams and stakeholders Engage directly with internal and external stakeholder with visiting customers on-site, building trusted relationships and ensuring successful delivery outcomes Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovation within the PAM domain Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a PAM Architect or Senior SME role Strong hands-on expertise with CyberArk (PAS, CPM, PSM, PVWA, PTA, desirable) Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale PAM solutions Demonstrable experience producing high-quality design documentation, including: High-Level Designs (HLDs) Low-Level Designs (LLDs) Security architecture documents Implementation and operational runbooks Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles and security best practices Strong knowledge of privileged credential life cycle management, session isolation/recording, and least privilege models Experience integrating CyberArk with: Active Directory/LDAP SIEM tools ITSM tools Familiarity with DevSecOps and secrets management is advantageous Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Industry Experience: Prior experience working in the Defence and/or Aerospace sector is highly desirable Understanding of high-assurance, regulated environments and secure system delivery Desirable Certifications CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE)/Defender (CDP)/Sentry CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications TOGAF or other architecture frameworks (desirable) If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.

Job Title: Programme Lead - Repairs System Organisation Overview: Our Client operates within the technology sector, specialising in innovative repair and maintenance solutions essential to modern infrastructure and industrial processes. Known for fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, they are recognised for their dynamic environment that encourages growth and values employee contributions. Committed to innovation and sustainability, Our Client provides a supportive workplace with outstanding benefits and opportunities for career advancement, making it an excellent place to develop your expertise. Role Summary: In response to growing strategic initiatives, Our Client is seeking an experienced Programme Lead to direct and oversee their Repairs System programme. This pivotal role is designed to shape the future of repair operations, enhance system efficiency, and support the organisation's commitment to operational excellence. The successful candidate will have the chance to influence impactful projects that underpin critical service delivery, working within a forward-looking company at the forefront of technological advancement. Responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of repairs system programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Develop detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource plans to facilitate smooth operations. Coordinate cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve programme milestones. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimise repair processes. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and mitigate issues proactively to ensure successful outcomes. Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for senior management, ensuring transparency and accountability. Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and methods to enhance repair cycle times, quality, and cost-efficiency. Foster a team-oriented environment, mentoring and motivating staff involved in programme activities. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven track record in leading complex programmes within repair, maintenance, or industrial systems. Strong project management expertise, with practical knowledge of methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMI, or Agile. Excellent communication skills, able to engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders. Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects. Ability to interpret technical data and translate it into strategic programme actions. Solid understanding of repair processes, system integration, and operational workflows. Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. Desirable Skills & Experience: Certification in programme management or related fields (eg, PMP, MSP). Experience with digital repair systems or Asset Management Software. Knowledge of industry standards and regulations relevant to repair services. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Senior Enterprise Architect Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Senior Enterprise Architects to be based at their client's office in London/Manchester/Leeds/Bristol, UK. This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the London/Manchester/Leeds/Bristol office 2-3 days per week . This is a 12 month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate The Role The Enterprise Architect will provide enterprise architecture capability within the CTO Consumer Home Lending. Working within agreed architectural direction, the role supports the development, documentation, and assurance of end to end architectures across multiple domains. This includes shaping solution designs, supporting feasibility assessments and roadmaps, producing architectural artefacts, identifying cross domain dependencies and risks, and contributing to architecture governance. The role works closely with delivery, platform, and engineering teams to maintain architectural coherence while enabling pragmatic delivery.The role requires strong technical architecture skills across applications, integration, data, infrastructure, and cloud platforms. This includes hands on capability in defining hybrid cloud and hosting architectures, API led and event driven integration patterns, and non functional design covering security, resilience, availability, and regulatory requirements. The Enterprise Architect is expected to produce and assess solution designs, architecture decision records, and target-state models, applying sound engineering judgement and trade off analysis. Success in the role depends on the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams, understand modern delivery practices, and working within technology guardrails from across the broader organisation. Experienced Enterprise Architect with a proven track record of shaping and delivering architecture vision, strategy, and transformation within Consumer Banking. Extensive knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Public and Private Cloud platforms, API-led integration, traditional hosting, and event-driven architectures, enabling the design of scalable, resilient, and customer-centric banking solutions. Strong expertise in feasibility assessments, architecture governance, technology evaluation, and strategic road-mapping, supporting investment decisions and large-scale transformation programmes. Recognised for aligning technology strategy with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer outcomes while driving innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term architectural sustainability across Consumer Banking Key Responsibilities Produce highlevel architecture, future/north star and emerging technology views and roadmaps - with a view to start implementing 'ARchitecture as Code' Provide architectural guidance, including external expertise on trends and best practice for strategy, principles, standards and guardrails. Help with transition states, designs and architecture delivery Embedded within the programme and work with workstreams leads to help drive scope, requirements, archiecture and design roadmaps Stakeholder engagment both Internal and External involved in the programme. Responsible for delivering designs, tooling strategy and data delivery patterns Key Requirements Essential Skills: Must be strong across architecture disciplines but also have a understanding and ability to take on 'Architecture as Code', concept of composiblty, ability to work across business domains and the capability to build architecture components themselves Desirable Skills: Expertise across multiple technologies supporting CTO Architecture Platforms, combined with strong stakeholder management and architectural leadership. Extensive banking domain knowledge spanning Consumer Banking, including Consumer Home Lending alongside experience in Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence, and Agentic AI solutions. Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

We are supporting a leading global technology services organisation on a high-profile UK Government programme and are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a specialist team delivering security architecture and assurance within highly secure, mission-critical environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional with expertise in platform security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and secure infrastructure design to work on a complex programme supporting defence-critical systems. The Role As the Security Architect, you will lead the design, implementation and assurance of security controls across Back End platforms and endpoint environments operating within secure, offline (air-gapped) networks. Working closely with infrastructure, platform and security teams, you will ensure solutions meet UK Government and MOD security standards while supporting security accreditation and operational assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of enterprise security solutions. Design platform security controls aligned to NIST Cybersecurity Framework and MOD security policies. Deliver enterprise Anti-Virus, Endpoint Protection and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) capabilities. Design vulnerability management frameworks, scanning strategies and remediation processes. Develop secure patching, update and threat intelligence processes for air-gapped environments. Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), security architecture documentation and operational procedures. Support security assurance, compliance assessments and accreditation activities. Work closely with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure secure-by-design delivery. Define penetration testing scope for Back End platforms and endpoint environments. Engage with technical and business stakeholders across secure customer sites. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Architect or senior Security SME. Strong background designing enterprise security architectures within secure or regulated environments. Experience with: Endpoint Protection Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Anti-Virus platforms Vulnerability Management Endpoint Hardening Platform Security Controls Experience working within air-gapped or highly secure environments . Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, remediation and risk management. Experience producing technical design documentation including HLDs, LLDs and security architecture documents. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Security & Compliance Knowledge Experience working with one or more of the following is highly desirable: NIST Cybersecurity Framework NCSC Cyber Security Design Principles Secure by Design JSP 440 JSP 604 JSP 453 Security Accreditation & Assurance Risk Management & Compliance

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Next.js Developer at SFIA Level 4 to join our multidisciplinary agile teams and help deliver world-class digital services for UK government clients. In this role, you will lead the development of modern, accessible, and performant Front End applications using Next.js, working in structured and governed environments where quality, accessibility, and user experience are paramount. Location: Swansea (with a regular expectation of up to 60% on-site attendance). Security Clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) required, with the willingness and eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance prior to accessing production environments or live data. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Next.js Developer to join a large-scale UK government agency. You will be a core member of a blended agile delivery squad consisting of civil servants and supplier staff, building user-centred, high-volume digital services. These critical services facilitate nearly 5 billion digital interactions and process tens of millions of customer transactions annually. In this role, you will take ownership of designing, building, and supporting accessible, responsive Front End applications primarily using Next.js and React. You will seamlessly integrate these user interfaces with a modern API-first ecosystem built on Java Spring Boot and AWS serverless technologies. Operating at SFIA Level 4, you will take on complex technical challenges, champion modern software engineering standards, and actively mentor colleagues to uplift the overall capability of the multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Software Development: Design, build, and support robust, user-centred web applications using Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, ensuring clean, performant, and maintainable code. API Integration: Integrate intuitive Front End interfaces with Back End Java Spring Boot microservices and AWS serverless components (such as Lambda and API Gateway). Standards & Accessibility: Ensure all digital services rigorously meet the Government Digital and Data (GDD) Service Standard, WCAG 2.2 accessibility guidelines, and secure-by-design principles. Agile Collaboration: Work collaboratively within blended, multi-supplier agile squads alongside Product Owners, Agile Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, and SDETs to define acceptance criteria and deliver value in iterative sprints. Quality Assurance & CI/CD: Strengthen continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, embedding automated testing practices (TDD/BDD) to ensure high-quality release cycles and robust service reliability. Service Assessments: Actively contribute to production readiness and formal government service assessments across the discovery, Alpha, private beta, and live phases of delivery. Mentorship & Leadership: Facilitate knowledge transfer, conduct code reviews, and coach team members to build in-house capability and support sustainable, long-term service ownership. Essential Skills & Experience Core Programming: Deep, commercial expertise in developing scalable web applications using Next.js, React.js, and modern Front End tooling. Public Sector Delivery: Proven experience delivering secure, user-centric digital services aligned to the GDS Service Standard within complex, high-volume government environments. Accessibility First: Comprehensive understanding of inclusive design and strict adherence to WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance. Modern Architecture: Strong practical knowledge of API-first design principles, interacting with RESTful microservices, and working within cloud-native environments. Quality & Automation: Hands-on experience integrating Front End code into CI/CD pipelines (eg, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and writing comprehensive automated tests (eg, Jest, Cypress, Playwright). Agile Mindset: A strong track record of operating effectively in blended, multidisciplinary agile environments, adapting smoothly to legislative or policy-driven changes. Desirable Skills & Experience Broader Tech Stack: Experience or familiarity with Ruby on Rails, to assist in migrating, maintaining, or integrating with existing Legacy Front End estates. Cross-Government Platforms: Prior experience integrating digital products with strategic cross-government capabilities, such as GOV.UK One Login, GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, or digital wallets. Legacy Transformation: Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes migrating away from Legacy systems (eg, older Java, AIX, Oracle, or Mainframe environments). Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS serverless patterns, infrastructure-as-code principles, and proactive observability monitoring. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.