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hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Salary Range: £53,269 - £71,400 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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) This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: Location This role will be based at one of our UK sites - Yeovil. Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Salary Range: £53,269 - £71,400 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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 (Technical Specialist Path) 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, hybrid, and cloud 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) Privileged Access Management concepts and implementation (CyberArk or similar) Secure credential storage, rotation, and access control models Integration of PAM into enterprise platforms and services 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 Design and implementation of privileged access models across complex systems Delivery within highly controlled / secure environments (e.g. air-gapped, defence) Desirable: Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines Automation of account onboarding/offboarding (API-driven) Integration with SIEM / SOC tooling for audit and monitoring Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) Experience working with enterprise identity and access management solutions Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: Location This role can be based at one of our UK sites Yeovil. Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

Dynatrace Developer 6 months Remote Market rates - Outside IR35 Active SC clearance required - eligible candidates will be considered Role Overview Our client is expanding its Dynatrace Observability Practice and is seeking an experienced Senior Observability Consultant to lead the design and deployment of the Dynatrace platform for a UK client. This is a senior, client-facing role for a hands-on technical leader who can own observability solutions end to end - from architecture and design through implementation to ongoing operation and optimisation - while mentoring more junior consultants and acting as the technical point of contact for customer stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead observability solution design and architecture, producing High Level Design (HLD), Low Level Design (LLD) and Technical Design documentation, including network zone, environment group and host group design. Own end-to-end deployment of the Dynatrace platform: OneAgent (infrastructure and full-stack modes), Environment ActiveGate installation, and OpenTelemetry (OTEL) collector/agent deployment and configuration. Design and configure dashboards (standard and custom), alerting profiles/segments, problem notifications and workflows, tagging, process (OS service) monitoring, synthetic monitors and SLOs. Implement Dynatrace log management and custom event modelling: log buckets and retention, log events, custom metrics and metric events, and business events derived from logs. Build automation and integrations using the Dynatrace API and Dynatrace Workflows, including integration with ITSM tooling (ideally ServiceNow) for incident and problem management. Act as the technical lead on client engagements: run kickoffs and requirement-gathering workshops, manage the technical relationship with customer stakeholders, and provide regular status reporting. Support the ongoing operation, health and tuning of deployed environments, and contribute to managed / retained observability support services. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior consultants, and develop and deliver training and enablement sessions to customer teams. Required Technical Skills & Experience Proven, extensive hands-on experience designing, deploying and operating the Dynatrace Observability platform across enterprise environments. Typically 5+ years in observability, monitoring or APM disciplines, with at least 3 years of deep, hands-on Dynatrace delivery. Strong experience producing observability architecture and design documentation and leading technical implementation within structured, phased programmes. Working knowledge of the Dynatrace API and Workflows for automation, integration and data extraction. Awareness of data-protection considerations in observability tooling, including handling of PII in ingested telemetry and use of data-masking / pipeline controls. Familiarity with the wider observability ecosystem and associated technologies: Cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform Containers and orchestration: Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker Operating systems: Linux and Windows Server Telemetry and observability signals: OpenTelemetry (OTEL), application performance monitoring (APM), infrastructure monitoring, log monitoring, real user monitoring (RUM) and synthetic monitoring ITSM integration, Strong ServiceNow knowledge, for incident and problem management CI/CD and automation tooling such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible or Terraform Scripting for automation and data extraction: Python, Bash and/or PowerShell Core networking concepts: firewalls, ports, proxies, DNS and TLS Strong knowledge of Agentic AI technologies and autonomous operations principles Certifications Hold at least one Dynatrace certification appropriate to the level of the role (e.g. Dynatrace Professional). As a senior member of the practice, a professional-level certification is strongly preferred. Delivery & Consulting Skills Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and take day-to-day ownership of delivery within a structured, phased programme. Strong workshop and kickoff facilitation skills, engaging directly with customer stakeholders to gather requirements and validate configuration. Clear, confident written and verbal communication for customer status reporting and technical documentation. Comfortable coordinating with third-party suppliers (e.g. infrastructure / AMS providers) and working within formal change-control processes. Organised and self-sufficient; able to manage concurrent workstreams across multiple client engagements. Desirable / Nice to Have Prior experience delivering Dynatrace or observability onboarding programmes at scale (hundreds of hosts, dozens of applications). Experience contributing to or supporting managed / retained observability support services post go-live. Familiarity with ServiceNow incident and problem management workflows from the ITSM/ITOM side. Experience mentoring or line-managing consultants and shaping practice capability. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

DevOps Engineer Reading Hybrid Permanent Build the infrastructure behind a mission-critical software platform. We're looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to take ownership of the delivery infrastructure supporting a sophisticated software product used in demanding operational environments. You'll play a key role in ensuring software is built, tested and deployed efficiently through highly automated, reliable and scalable delivery pipelines. Working closely with software engineers, platform specialists and test teams, you'll help drive continuous improvement across CI/CD, infrastructure automation and deployment processes while enabling fast, repeatable and dependable software releases. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, testing and release processes. Develop and improve deployment and upgrade automation using Infrastructure as Code principles. Build and manage development, integration and pre-production environments. Automate environment provisioning to ensure consistency and repeatability. Create and maintain monitoring, health checks and deployment reporting across multiple environments. Develop tooling and documentation that enables engineering teams to deploy and manage software independently. Work closely with development teams to improve build reliability, deployment efficiency and operational resilience. Maintain version control, traceability and release management processes across the software lifecycle. Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement of the engineering platform. Key Skills & Experience Commercial experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering supporting production software. Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins or similar tools. Excellent knowledge of Docker and containerised application deployment. Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Ansible, Terraform or equivalent. Scripting experience using Python, Bash or similar. Strong Linux administration skills. Experience deploying software into on-premises or restricted infrastructure environments. Familiarity with messaging platforms and relational databases such as RabbitMQ, MariaDB or equivalent technologies. Desirable Experience Azure platform administration. Monitoring and managing distributed software deployments. Experience working within highly regulated or mission-critical environments. Knowledge of modern observability, deployment automation and release management best practices. What's on Offer Hybrid working with regular collaboration from the Reading office. Opportunity to work on technically challenging, enterprise-scale software. Modern engineering practices with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement. Collaborative, highly skilled engineering teams. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and excellent opportunities for career progression. Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Automation Engineer National Grid Home-based Quarterly travel to Bristol SC Cleared Build something new from the ground up National Grid is developing a new greenfield computing environment within its IT portfolio, built around VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and the wider VMware technology stack. We're looking for an experienced VMware Cloud Foundation Engineer to join the team during the development of this new platform. This is a genuine greenfield engineering opportunity. The team is currently working through the development and validation stages, so you'll have the opportunity to influence how the platform is built, automated and ultimately transitioned into production. We're particularly interested in engineers who have enterprise-scale VMware deployment experience and who enjoy building platforms rather than simply maintaining existing environments. What you'll be doing You'll play a hands-on role in developing the new VMware platform, including: Building and configuring VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere and ESXi Supporting the development of VCF workload domains, clusters and compute infrastructure. Using VCF APIs, Ansible and Python to automate deployment and configuration. Developing repeatable Infrastructure as Code and Git-based deployment practices. Automating VM provisioning, configuration and standardisation. Working with the wider engineering team across NSX, networking, storage and security . Supporting the integration of the platform with enterprise monitoring and Splunk Cloud . Testing, troubleshooting and validating the platform as it progresses through development. Helping establish engineering standards, deployment patterns and operational processes for the new environment. What we're looking for You'll bring strong hands-on experience across the VMware technology stack, with particular expertise in: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) vSphere and ESXi Enterprise-scale VMware deployments Greenfield VMware platform builds VMware compute architecture and cluster design VMware APIs and infrastructure automation Ansible and/or Python Infrastructure as Code and Git/source control Understanding of NSX and software-defined networking We're looking for someone who can do more than administer VMware. You'll ideally have built and deployed large-scale VMware environments and be comfortable working through the technical challenges that come with developing a new platform. Experience with VCF Automation/Aria, NSX, CI/CD or GitOps, Splunk Cloud, Kubernetes and enterprise networking would be advantageous. The opportunity This is a chance to join National Grid at an early stage of a significant greenfield technology initiative and help shape a new enterprise VMware platform from the ground up. You'll work alongside an experienced engineering team, contributing to technical decisions and helping develop a platform that is automated, scalable, secure and production ready. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me

HPC Engineer (Linux) - Sussex, Onsite 75,000- 85,000 Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking a Senior HPC Engineer to join a high-performing global infrastructure and platform team supporting enterprise-scale HPC and Linux environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Linux/HPC Engineer looking to work on complex infrastructure projects, emerging technologies, and next-generation compute platforms within a fast-paced technical environment. Key Responsibilities Act as senior escalation point for complex Linux and HPC issues Lead deployments of new infrastructure and compute platforms Deliver technical projects from planning through to implementation and handover Evaluate and pilot new technologies and platform improvements Optimise Linux environments for performance, scalability, and availability Support automation and configuration management initiatives Work closely with global teams on upgrades and infrastructure enhancements Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures Participate in on-call support rota and continuous service improvement activities Mentor junior team members and communicate technical solutions to stakeholders Required Skills & Experience 5+ years Linux Systems Administration experience, ideally within HPC environments Strong commercial experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet or GitLab Containerisation experience including Docker and orchestration technologies Scripting experience with Bash, Python or Perl Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience managing technical projects and working within ITSM environments Desirable Skills Kubernetes, OpenStack or CI/CD tooling experience Cloud infrastructure and virtualisation exposure Knowledge of GPUs, RAID technologies, and HPC clustering Relevant Linux or ITIL certifications Package Annual bonus scheme Enhanced pension contribution Private medical and dental options Life assurance and income protection Flexible benefits platform and wellbeing support

Network Automation Architect Daily Rate: Up to 740 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 8 months Hybrid working - London, Bristol or Birmingham Join Our Innovative Team! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client is seeking a talented Network Automation Architect to drive the future of complex network and data centre solutions. If you're passionate about automation, network engineering, and creating impactful solutions, we want to hear from you! About the Role: As a pivotal member of our team, you will play a vital role in translating low-level designs into production-grade automation solutions. You'll work at the intersection of network engineering and automation, utilising your deep expertise in Cisco data centre networking while building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines. Your work will ensure stability, repeatability, and change assurance across customer environments. What You'll Be Doing: Build and maintain network automation solutions aligned with approved designs and governance. Develop Infrastructure as Code workflows for Cisco data centre networks (NX OS/NDFC driven). Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines for network changes. Integrate automation with platforms like NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Create reusable automation patterns and templates for network configuration. Execute automation-driven configuration changes and support migration activities. Collaborate with the Lead TDA to ensure all automation aligns with architecture and governance controls. Support pre and post-change validation, ensuring automation outputs meet expectations. Troubleshoot automation pipelines and network behaviours during delivery. Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation tooling and processes. What You'll Need to Succeed: 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 in structured delivery environments with change control and governance. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work collaboratively with various teams. Essential Skills: Cisco NX OS (VXLAN BGP EVPN, vPC, SNMPv3, TACACS+). Python for production-quality automation and REST API integration. GitHub/GitLab experience, including self-hosted runner configuration. YAML and JSON data handling. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Experience producing HLD/LLD documentation aligned to FCA/PRA standards. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with Batfish, VMware NSX, Docker containers, and automation testing frameworks. If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will make a significant impact, apply now! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shape the future of network automation. Apply Today! Join us in delivering excellence in network solutions. Your journey starts here! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Role: Senior Network Engineer Type: Contract (7 Months) Location: Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) The Role We are seeking a highly hands-on Senior Network Automation Engineer to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centers. What You'll Do Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations. Champion GitOps principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks. Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Must-Have Skills Networking: Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC. Automation: Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). CI/CD & Testing: GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation. Governance: Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards). This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Senior Network Engineer Type: Contract (7 Months) Location: Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) The Role We are seeking a highly hands-on Senior Network Automation Engineer to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centers. What You'll Do Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations. Champion GitOps principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks. Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Must-Have Skills Networking: Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC. Automation: Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). CI/CD & Testing: GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation. Governance: Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards). This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Senior Network Engineer Type: Contract (7 Months) Location: Bristol, Birmingham & London, UK Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) The Role We are seeking a highly hands-on Senior Network Automation Engineer to eliminate manual network configurations and drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). You will translate low-level designs into production-grade automation workflows, building robust CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Cisco data centers. What You'll Do Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated network changes and migrations. Champion GitOps principles, treating Git as the ultimate source of truth with strict pipeline gates and automated rollbacks. Integrate automation seamlessly across enterprise platforms including NDFC, NetBox, ServiceNow, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Must-Have Skills Networking: Deep expertise in Cisco NX-OS, VXLAN BGP-EVPN, vPC, and Cisco NDFC. Automation: Python (REST APIs, data modeling), YAML, JSON, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). CI/CD & Testing: GitHub/GitLab workflows, pyATS, and Genie for pre- and post-change validation. Governance: Experience working in strictly regulated environments requiring detailed LLD documentation (FCA / PRA standards). This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with an established market leader in managed communications technology and systems integration who develop their own products. For over 40 years, they ve been at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer experiences through smarter communications, automation, analytics and AI. They deliver transformative communication and CX solutions throughout the UK and internationally, supporting clients with global reach and ambition. As the business expands, they are looking to onboard a DevOps SysAdmin to support teams across the business for both internal and hosted infrastructures including hardware, operating systems and server-based applications. As a Senior DevOps Systems Administrator, you ll lead automation efforts, work with cutting-edge tools, and be trusted to make key decisions that influence the direction of the business. The DevOps Engineer will help architect robust hybrid cloud solutions and streamline infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions. You ll be working in a collaborative environment that invests in your development with clear progression, technical certifications, and the opportunity to mentor others whilst growing your leadership skills. Key Responsibilities will include: Design, deploy and support infrastructure across AWS and private cloud Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Implement observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Work across teams to improve reliability and security Manage hybrid networks, IAM, firewalls and VPNs The successful DevOps Systems Administrator will have: At least 3-5 years of DevOps experience, including hands-on AWS, Experience with VMware or Proxmox. Strong Linux skills with networking and cloud security knowledge. Experience of working with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (e.g. EKS) Confident scripting in Bash, Python or Go AWS Certifications and knowledge of security tools such as Trivy would be beneficial. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer or Platform/Cloud Engineer to work as part of a people-first company that holds exceptional staff retention rates and career development opportunities. The role comes with a generous benefits package, including retail discounts, private healthcare, flexible working arrangements and many more. If you re ambitious, curious and can demonstrate loyalty as an employee, this is your chance to learn and grow your career in a company with pedigree, purpose and potential. Please not that this is a permanent position seeking candidates that can demonstrate longevity of service with their former employers.

Cloud Systems Engineer Manchester/Stockport (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) (Apply online only) per day Inside IR35 Contract length TBC (Likely 12 months+) PCR Digital are delighted to be partnering with an exciting FinTech company who are a global leader in payment technology, on the appointment of a Cloud Systems Engineer II to join their growing cloud infrastructure team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure or Platform Engineer looking to work across both Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS , helping to design, automate and optimise highly available cloud environments that underpin mission-critical financial services platforms used by businesses around the world. You'll be joining an established engineering function where automation, Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices are central to how technology is delivered. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of designing, building and supporting cloud infrastructure whilst working closely with software engineering and platform teams to improve scalability, security and operational excellence. This role offers plenty of variety, covering infrastructure design, automation, cloud networking, security, reliability and continuous improvement across a modern multi-cloud estate. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across GCP and AWS Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation and configuration management Build resilient, secure and highly available cloud environments Work closely with development teams to support application deployments Improve automation, monitoring and operational efficiency Optimise cloud performance and spend across multiple environments Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis Implement networking, security and disaster recovery best practices Produce clear technical documentation and infrastructure standards We're looking for experience in: Commercial experience as a Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Good commercial experience with AWS Terraform (essential) Ansible automation Linux administration Docker and Kubernetes Bash and/or Python scripting Cloud networking (VPCs, IAM, Load Balancers, routing) Infrastructure automation and CI/CD Strong understanding of cloud security and best practices Highly desirable Any experience with the following would be advantageous: GKE and/or Amazon EKS Prometheus, Grafana or CloudWatch GitOps (ArgoCD / Flux) Service Mesh technologies PCI DSS or regulated financial environments FinOps or cloud cost optimisation ELK Stack or centralised logging Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning Professional AWS or GCP certifications Why apply? Join one of the world's leading payment technology organisations Work with modern cloud technologies across both AWS and GCP Highly collaborative engineering culture Long-term programme with strong extension potential Hybrid working from the Manchester office If you're an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer , Platform Engineer , Cloud Infrastructure Engineer or DevOps Engineer with strong Terraform, GCP and AWS experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your latest CV and one of the PCR Digital team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Systems Engineer - Azure months + +Hybrid working in Reading +SC cleared role +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project +Inside IR35 + 500 - 535 a day Working within the Infrastructure & Platform Services team, you will help support, maintain and enhance enterprise infrastructure, cloud services and platform technologies. You'll contribute to secure, reliable and resilient services across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments while supporting automation and modern infrastructure initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support and administer cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Microsoft Azure services. Support virtualisation platforms including VMware and Hyper-V. Assist with Kubernetes and OpenShift platform administration. Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity. Support incident, problem and change management activities. Assist with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives. Produce and maintain technical documentation. Work closely with senior engineers to improve platform reliability and operational performance. Essential Skills & Experience Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments. Understanding of Microsoft Azure services and cloud technologies. Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls. Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and operational support. Understanding of security principles and access management. Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery concepts. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative engineering team. Desirable Skills Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and/or Azure Administrator (AZ-104). Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker. Exposure to Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code tools. Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python. Experience with Grafana, Prometheus or Azure Monitor. Knowledge of DevOps practices and hybrid cloud environments. ITIL Foundation certification. If you'd like to discuss this Systems Engineer - Azure role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Network Cisco Specialist (3rd Line) Hybrid working, London 2/3 times per week. Salary up to 90k. My client is looking for a skilled Cisco networking professional to join thier expanding team, acting as the highest technical escalation point for complex network and security issues across our managed customer base. You'll take ownership of major incidents, deliver network projects, perform root cause analysis, and support cutting-edge Cisco technologies including ISE, DNA Center, Wireless, Security, and Automation. What You'll Be Doing Resolving complex 3rd line network and security incidents Supporting Cisco ISE, DNA Center and Wireless environments Delivering network upgrades, migrations and security projects Managing firmware lifecycles and disaster recovery testing Producing RCA documentation for major incidents Acting as a technical SME and mentoring junior engineers Working closely with customers, vendors and internal teams Participating in an on-call rota for critical incidents What We're Looking For Strong Cisco networking experience (CCNP level or above) Expertise in routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs and STP Experience with Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco ISE, DNA Center and Wireless solutions Knowledge of NGFW platforms such as Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto or Fortinet Network automation using Ansible and/or Python Azure or AWS networking knowledge Experience within an MSP environment This is an excellent opportunity for a senior network engineer looking to work with enterprise Cisco technologies, automation platforms, and modern security solutions in a technically challenging environment.

Infrastructure Engineer Location: Hereford (full time on-site) Duration: 12-month contract Rate: 53.73 PAYE / 72.54 Umbrella Clearance: UK Eyes Only - must be eligible for SC and a sole british national due to the nature of the work. A defence and security organisation is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to help design, build, manage and support the IT infrastructure underpinning a tactical mission network in an on-premise environment . You'll work as part of an IT engineering team supporting a critical communications system used by hundreds of deployed users. What you'll be doing Maintaining and supporting IT infrastructure in a secure, on-prem environment Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues (hands-on problem management) Developing and deploying new infrastructure capabilities Monitoring performance and improving reliability/user experience Supporting end-user device build processes Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., security and project teams) Essential experience / skills Minimum 3 years as an Infrastructure Engineer (and 8+ years in a related IT field) Strong knowledge across: Linux OS Windows Server Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V) Networking fundamentals (routing/switching - Cisco) Strong troubleshooting ability and attention to detail Confident written and verbal communication Desirable Infrastructure as Code exposure (Ansible, Terraform) Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash) Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes/Podman) Admin of enterprise platforms (Atlassian, GitHub, M365) Security/compliance knowledge (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials+)

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. The Role: This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. BlueBear - A Saab Company is a leading autonomy and unmanned systems company. We are continuously innovating within the core area of Autonomy and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/UAV) such as autopilots, navigation solutions, mission systems and ground control stations. We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the continued evolution of our development and delivery capability across the software team delivering desktop and embedded applications. This role will be instrumental in administering and improving our core engineering tooling, as well as designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines that enable efficient, high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities: Administer, maintain and improve software development tools including: GitLab JFrog Artifactory Jira/YouTrack Bookstack Etc Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, TeamCity and be willing to suggest new or improved tools and techniques. Integrate Artifactory with CI/CD pipelines to manage build artifacts and versioned releases. Ensure build, test and deployment pipelines are scalable, reliable, and secure. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management processes. Manage integrations between tooling systems to enable seamless developer workflows Support software teams in onboarding, troubleshooting, and optimising their development environments. Monitor, maintain and optimise build infrastructure performance and availability. Implement best practices in version control, branching strategies, and release management Ensure systems meet security, reliability and compliance requirements. Proactively engage with engineering teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks in the development lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement of DevOps practices across the business. Document tooling, processes and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing across teams. Qualifications and Skills: Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and/or TeamCity. Experience administering Git-based platforms (e.g. GitLab). Experience with artifact repository management (e.g. JFrog Artifactory) and dependency management strategies. Working knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible. Experience designing and maintaining automated build and deployment pipelines. Strong understanding of mixed Windows and Linux environments and system administration. Experience with scripting (e.g. Bash, Python, or similar) for automation. Understanding of software development lifecycles and DevOps best practices. Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker) and/or orchestration concepts. Strong track record in automating workflows, maintaining developer platforms, and building resilient build and release pipelines. Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g. TCP/IP) and system integration. Development in Java and/or C++. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving systems. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams using. Experience mentoring or supporting engineering teams. Understanding of software quality practices (testing, automation, release gating) Existing SC Clearance would be desirable but not a requirement. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Senior Observability Engineer (Dynatrace) 6 months Remote Market rates - outside IR35 Active SC clearance required - eligible candidates will be considered Role Overview Our client is expanding its Dynatrace Observability Practice and is seeking an experienced Senior Observability Consultant to lead the design and deployment of the Dynatrace platform for a UK client. This is a senior, client-facing role for a hands-on technical leader who can own observability solutions end to end - from architecture and design through implementation to ongoing operation and optimisation - while mentoring more junior consultants and acting as the technical point of contact for customer stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead observability solution design and architecture, producing High Level Design (HLD), Low Level Design (LLD) and Technical Design documentation, including network zone, environment group and host group design. Own end-to-end deployment of the Dynatrace platform: OneAgent (infrastructure and full-stack modes), Environment ActiveGate installation, and OpenTelemetry (OTEL) collector/agent deployment and configuration. Design and configure dashboards (standard and custom), alerting profiles/segments, problem notifications and workflows, tagging, process (OS service) monitoring, synthetic monitors and SLOs. Implement Dynatrace log management and custom event modelling: log buckets and retention, log events, custom metrics and metric events, and business events derived from logs. Build automation and integrations using the Dynatrace API and Dynatrace Workflows, including integration with ITSM tooling (ideally ServiceNow) for incident and problem management. Act as the technical lead on client engagements: run kickoffs and requirement-gathering workshops, manage the technical relationship with customer stakeholders, and provide regular status reporting. Support the ongoing operation, health and tuning of deployed environments, and contribute to managed / retained observability support services. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior consultants, and develop and deliver training and enablement sessions to customer teams. Required Technical Skills & Experience Proven, extensive hands-on experience designing, deploying and operating the Dynatrace Observability platform across enterprise environments. Typically 5+ years in observability, monitoring or APM disciplines, with at least 3 years of deep, hands-on Dynatrace delivery. Strong experience producing observability architecture and design documentation and leading technical implementation within structured, phased programmes. Working knowledge of the Dynatrace API and Workflows for automation, integration and data extraction. Awareness of data-protection considerations in observability tooling, including handling of PII in ingested telemetry and use of data-masking / pipeline controls. Familiarity with the wider observability ecosystem and associated technologies: Cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform Containers and orchestration: Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker Operating systems: Linux and Windows Server Telemetry and observability signals: OpenTelemetry (OTEL), application performance monitoring (APM), infrastructure monitoring, log monitoring, real user monitoring (RUM) and synthetic monitoring ITSM integration, Strong ServiceNow knowledge, for incident and problem management CI/CD and automation tooling such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible or Terraform Scripting for automation and data extraction: Python, Bash and/or PowerShell Core networking concepts: firewalls, ports, proxies, DNS and TLS Strong knowledge of Agentic AI technologies and autonomous operations principles Certifications Hold at least one Dynatrace certification appropriate to the level of the role (e.g. Dynatrace Professional). As a senior member of the practice, a professional-level certification is strongly preferred. Delivery & Consulting Skills Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and take day-to-day ownership of delivery within a structured, phased programme. Strong workshop and kickoff facilitation skills, engaging directly with customer stakeholders to gather requirements and validate configuration. Clear, confident written and verbal communication for customer status reporting and technical documentation. Comfortable coordinating with third-party suppliers (e.g. infrastructure / AMS providers) and working within formal change-control processes. Organised and self-sufficient; able to manage concurrent workstreams across multiple client engagements. Desirable / Nice to Have Prior experience delivering Dynatrace or observability onboarding programmes at scale (hundreds of hosts, dozens of applications). Experience contributing to or supporting managed / retained observability support services post go-live. Familiarity with ServiceNow incident and problem management workflows from the ITSM/ITOM side. Experience mentoring or line-managing consultants and shaping practice capability. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer - DV Cleared - £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance - Gloucestershire, London or Manchester Are you an experienced DevOps professional ready to lead a high-performing team and drive automation across secure, enterprise-scale environments? We're looking for a Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer to take ownership of our DevOps and automation capability. This is an opportunity to shape engineering best practice, lead talented engineers, and deliver innovative automation solutions that improve the way technology is designed, deployed and managed. As the Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and embedding DevOps practices while leading a team responsible for delivering automation and infrastructure solutions. You'll work across complex, highly secure environments, champion Infrastructure as Code, and support both technical delivery and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of DevOps Engineers, supporting their technical growth and career development. Drive the adoption of DevOps principles, automation, and modern engineering practices. Design and implement automation solutions across enterprise infrastructure. Develop services, scripts, and configurations to support an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and troubleshooting throughout project life cycles. Support pre-sales activities by helping define technical solutions and identifying opportunities to address customer challenges. Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and operational efficiency. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or mentoring DevOps or infrastructure engineering teams. Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, automation pipelines, and systems integration. Experience delivering automation initiatives from concept through to implementation. Production experience supporting Microsoft technologies, with exposure to Linux, within secure, highly available enterprise environments. Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Experience Scripting in languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash. A proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes, and driving innovation Experience designing complex infrastructure solutions and producing high-quality technical documentation. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab. Security Clearance This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Lead DevOps & Automation Engineer - DV Cleared - £65,000 - £80,000 + car allowance - Gloucestershire, London or Manchester

DevOps Architect +9 months + +DV cleared +Hybrid 2 days a week on site in Corsham +Inside IR35 + 650 - 700 a day We're looking for an experienced DevOps Architect to join a high-profile UK Government programme, designing and delivering secure DevOps platforms within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the DevOps capability that underpins critical national infrastructure, working with modern tooling and providing technical leadership across architecture, automation and platform assurance. The Role You'll lead the design, implementation and ongoing assurance of secure DevOps tooling, ensuring solutions meet stringent security and accreditation standards while enabling efficient software delivery in disconnected environments. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement secure DevOps platforms using GitLab, Jira, Confluence and Ansible Design integrated CI/CD solutions for air-gapped environments Develop secure software promotion, patching and update processes Define toolchain integration and automation strategies Champion Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps best practices Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs), operational documentation and security artefacts Conduct technical design reviews, security assurance and compliance activities Support platform optimisation, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement across secure customer sites Essential Skills Active DV Clearance Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or regulated environments Strong expertise with: GitLab (CI/CD, repositories, runners and security) Jira Confluence Ansible VMware technologies Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms in offline/air-gapped environments Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, configuration management and automation Experience producing HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, runbooks and security documentation Scripting experience with Bash, Python and Ansible YAML Knowledge of secure build and release management, access control and audit requirements Experience supporting security accreditation and assurance activities If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Architect role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

DevOps Engineer - Linux months + +On site in Hampshire +Outside IR35 + 600 - 700 a day +DV cleared role - current active clearance is essential +Sole British national only - due to the nature of the project We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile defence programme, supporting the delivery and operation of secure, mission-critical infrastructure. This is a hands-on role for an engineer with strong Linux administration skills and a solid DevOps background, working within highly secure environments. Key Responsibilities Build, automate and maintain secure Linux-based environments. Develop and support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. Administer and troubleshoot Linux servers and associated services. Deploy and manage containerised applications. Work closely with infrastructure, software and security teams to deliver resilient platforms. Monitor, maintain and optimise system performance and availability. Essential Skills Active DV Clearance . Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu). DevOps tooling including Jenkins, Git, GitLab or Azure DevOps. Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Ansible. Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift. Bash and/or Python scripting. Experience with version control (Git). Knowledge of networking, system hardening and security best practices. If you'd like to discuss this DevOps Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.