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Contract: OT SME Location: London, Sheffield or Birmingham - 3 days per week onsite Start Date: ASAP, subject to completion of background checks Duration: 6 months Rate: £500-£550 per day, inside IR35 Reference: 20687 Overview We are seeking an experienced OT Enterprise Solutions Engineer to lead the development and evolution of enterprise Operational Technology (OT) architecture across a complex, global environment. This role is responsible for defining future-state OT architecture, establishing standards and governance, and ensuring alignment across technology, engineering, cybersecurity, facilities and operational teams. You will translate strategic objectives into practical, secure and deliverable solutions across a diverse OT estate. The environment includes corporate buildings, critical facilities, data centres and operational environments , with technologies spanning Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC, electrical power, fire systems, lifts, smart building platforms and other cyber-physical systems. Working within established architecture governance, you will act as a technical authority for OT architecture, driving standardisation, secure-by-design principles, integration and best practice across a complex and diverse estate. A key focus will be the uplift and transformation of Legacy or immature OT environments , helping establish appropriate architecture, security controls, governance and risk management practices while taking account of different site risk profiles and operational constraints. Key Responsibilities Own and develop the enterprise OT architecture strategy, roadmap and target-state designs. Define architecture principles, standards, reference architectures and design patterns for OT environments. Lead the integration of OT with IT, IoT, cloud and edge technologies while maintaining appropriate security and operational boundaries. Design and advise on secure BMS, smart building, cyber-physical and industrial OT environments . Apply IEC 62443 concepts and secure-by-design principles in real-world OT and building technology environments. Develop and apply structured approaches to OT security assessment, risk scoring and security level attribution . Apply Purdue-aligned network segmentation and reference architecture principles to OT environments. Support the assessment and uplift of Legacy OT environments, moving from immature or inconsistent controls towards defined architecture, security and governance standards. Ensure architecture aligns with business objectives, resilience, safety, security and operational requirements. Consider relevant regulatory and resilience requirements, including NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks , where applicable. Chair and contribute to architecture governance, design reviews and technical decision-making. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, facilities, operations and delivery teams to produce integrated end-to-end solutions. Provide architectural guidance throughout delivery, from concept through implementation and transition into service. Review remediation evidence and produce clear, concise validation outcomes and recommendations. Identify and manage architecture risks, dependencies and technical decisions. Evaluate supplier solutions and ensure technology choices align with enterprise architecture rather than vendor-led designs. Support third-party and vendor management within the OT environment. Contribute to OT risk management frameworks, maturity assessments and target operating model development. Produce high-quality, traceable technical documentation, architecture artefacts, decisions and recommendations. Work effectively within sprint-based/agile delivery environments, managing multiple priorities and delivering outputs to agreed timescales. Skills & Experience Essential 10+ years' experience working with Operational Technology within large, complex estates, ideally across corporate buildings, critical facilities, data centres, industrial, utilities or manufacturing environments. 5+ years' experience designing, operating or securing OT systems , including BMS, HVAC, electrical power systems, fire systems, lifts and/or smart building platforms. Extensive experience designing enterprise OT/ICS architectures across complex programmes. Proven experience leading OT architecture, security and network design. Strong practical understanding of IT/OT convergence and enterprise integration . Demonstrable experience applying IEC 62443 in real-world OT and building technology environments, with the ability to tailor controls to different site risk profiles and operational constraints. Experience uplifting Legacy or immature OT environments , including the development of appropriate security, architecture and governance controls. Experience with cyber-physical systems (CPS) , including deployment, configuration, risk management and reporting. Strong understanding of Purdue-aligned network segmentation and OT reference architecture concepts. Knowledge of industrial and building automation protocols such as Modbus, OPC-UA, Profinet and DNP3 . Familiarity with OT/building automation vendors such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell and Johnson Controls , or equivalent. Experience developing architecture standards, governance frameworks and reference designs. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and business leaders and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong documentation discipline, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and traceable technical artefacts, decisions, validation reports and recommendations. Familiarity with enterprise architecture and security frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, ISO 27001 and NIST CSF . Understanding of relevant regulatory and resilience frameworks, including NIS2 and DORA , and their implications for OT design and operations. Comfortable working in agile/sprint-based delivery environments and managing multiple priorities. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Fulltime on site role in London MUST BE DV CLEARED CURRENTLY Up to 100,000 basic salary A global company are looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer fulltime in London on a permanent (37.5hr) basis. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting secure IT infrastructure, working across virtualisation, networking, storage, automation and platform technologies. You'll collaborate with technical teams to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions, provide technical leadership on complex issues, and support the ongoing health and optimisation of critical systems. Essential Skills VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cloud Foundation) Windows, Linux and/or macOS server administration Containers and Kubernetes NSX (Virtualisation & Networking) Networking and storage technologies Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or Java) Infrastructure automation and IaC using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Foreman, Kickstart/PXE or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Hertfordshire Hybrid Azure SQL Automation I'm recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a large organisation within the education sector that's investing heavily in its technology estate and digital transformation. This role would suit someone from an Infrastructure, Application Support, Database Administration, Platform Engineering or Data Engineering background who's looking to broaden their responsibilities and play a key role in modernising enterprise technology. You'll work across infrastructure, databases, enterprise applications and Azure DevOps, helping to improve performance, automate processes and deliver key technology projects that support thousands of users. Key responsibilities: Support and enhance enterprise applications and infrastructure platforms Deliver Azure DevOps and automation initiatives Administer and optimise SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases Lead application upgrades, integrations, patching and performance improvements Provide technical leadership, mentoring and 3rd line support across the IT function We'd love to hear from you if you have experience with: • Azure or Azure DevOps • SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL • Application or Infrastructure Support • Database Administration (DBA) • Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other enterprise applications • PowerShell, automation or CI/CD • Platform Engineering or Systems Administration This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and wants to transition into a broader infrastructure and DevOps-focused position while working on high-profile transformation projects. Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.

The Release Manager role at the Student Loans Company (SLC) focuses on overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases, particularly the migration of the CLASS system to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This position involves managing releases in a regulated, multi-supplier environment to ensure safe and compliant delivery with minimal service disruption. The role requires collaboration with development, testing, infrastructure, and business teams throughout the release life cycle. * Release planning and execution: The Release Manager defines and manages the release calendar aligned with project milestones, coordinates releases across multiple suppliers and teams, facilitates planning sessions, and owns the full release life cycle from development through production. They also chair readiness and review meetings and ensure compliance with change governance and assurance frameworks. * Risk management and stakeholder communication: Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating release risks, managing incidents, ensuring rollback plans, and acting as the central contact point. The manager communicates release plans and outcomes clearly to both business and technical stakeholders. Essential skills include experience in release and change management, SDLC and Agile/DevOps practices, release tools, and strong organizational and communication abilities. Desirable skills cover cloud environments, ITIL frameworks, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure knowledge. The role is based out of Glasgow and the candidate is expected to attend office 3 days in a week. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

PARCOR is a multi-disciplinary property consultancy helping clients create safer, more sustainable and higher-performing homes. We work across the built environment, providing expert consultancy in Domestic Retrofit, Building Surveying and Project Management. Our clients trust us to solve complex challenges through technical expertise, practical advice and a collaborative approach. Whether supporting long-term asset management, improving building safety or delivering retrofit programmes, we are committed to achieving positive outcomes for our clients, their buildings and the communities they serve. People are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills and make a meaningful impact. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented people who share our ambition to deliver exceptional services and help shape the future of the built environment. Following a period of sustained growth over the last five years, we are looking for a Surveyor Manager to ensure PARCOR has an appropriately skilled, geographically balanced, reliable and commercially sustainable external surveyor and assessor network capable of meeting current project requirements and forecast demand. The role owns external-resource planning, recruitment, supplier relationships, capacity, commercial performance, deployment strategy and supplier-performance management. Key Responsibilities: 1. Capacity and demand planning • Maintain a forward view of surveyor and assessor demand by service, project, geography and competence, using live project requirements and the future pipeline. • Identify capacity gaps early and maintain recruitment, onboarding and contingency plans that support mobilisation lead times and reduce delivery risk. • Work with Project Managers to understand project phasing, productivity assumptions and priority areas, translating these into a practical resource plan. • Maintain visibility of available capacity, geography, onboarding, competence and project suitability across the external network. 2. Recruitment and network development • Lead proactive recruitment of freelance surveyors and assessors, prioritising direct relationships where commercially and operationally appropriate. • Build and maintain a geographically resilient network, with particular focus on known hard-to-resource areas and service-specific competence gaps. • Own the supplier onboarding process at a management level, ensuring required commercial, compliance and competence checks are completed before allocation. Routine document collection may be supported by the other support staff. • Develop preferred supplier/surveyor tiers based on competence, reliability, productivity, quality and commercial performance. 3. Supplier relationship and performance management • Own day-to-day commercial relationships with freelance surveyors, assessors and relevant agencies, ensuring expectations, rates, availability and service requirements are understood. • Monitor supplier performance using project, scheduling and QA data, including reliability, productivity, quality, no-access behaviour, communication and cost. • Hold performance conversations where required and agree improvement actions, increased monitoring, restricted allocation or removal from the active panel where appropriate. • Work with the Technical & Quality Manager so that technical QA findings and competence information directly inform supplier-performance and allocation decisions. 4. Commercial and deployment efficiency • Manage supplier rates and commercial terms within agreed parameters, escalating material exceptions for approval. • Reduce avoidable travel, agency dependency and inefficient deployment by balancing geography, availability, competence, productivity and cost. • Set allocation principles and capacity priorities for the Operations Scheduler and Project Managers; the Scheduler remains responsible for day-to-day appointment execution. • Identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality or delivery resilience. 5. Risk, reporting and improvement • Maintain contingency plans for regional shortages, specialist competence gaps, supplier failure and peak-demand periods. Report capacity, recruitment, supplier performance, commercial risks and improvement opportunities to the Head of Operations and relevant Project Managers. • Chair or lead regular resource and supplier-performance reviews, with clear actions and ownership. • Work with the IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager to improve visibility, automation and reporting of external-resource data. • Continuously improve network-management processes so the model can scale without adding unnecessary fixed overhead. What you'll bring: • Experience managing an external workforce, supplier network, field resource or comparable operational supply chain. • Strong planning and forecasting skills, with the ability to translate project pipelines into resource requirements. • Commercial awareness and confidence discussing rates, cost, value and supplier performance. • Strong data-analysis skills and the ability to use performance information to make allocation and supplier-management decisions. • Excellent relationship-management and communication skills across suppliers, internal teams and senior stakeholders. • Proactive problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate shortages and put contingency plans in place before delivery is affected. • Good understanding of geographically distributed field operations; knowledge of surveying, EPC or retrofit delivery would be advantageous. • Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where demand and regional resource requirements can change quickly. Benefits Package: • Competitive salary • Progression opportunities • Central office location with excellent transport links • Hybrid working • Flexible working hours • Pension scheme

Role: Data Architect Length: Initial 6-month engagement Location: Hybrid - Telford IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £550 - £650 per day Clearance: Active SC Clearance They're looking for a Data Architect who can take ownership of the solution design and guide delivery teams through complex technical decisions ensuring solutions are robust, governable and deliverable into live service. Essential Skills & Experience Strong, hands-on data architecture experience and the ability to lead technical delivery in complex environments. Senior client stakeholders and internal delivery leadership Experience with multiple data storage technologies used in data warehouse and data lake solutions, such as: Relational DBMS, NoSQL, Graph databases, Cloud object storage & DB as a service Architecture and design concepts for ETL/ELT solutions, using a range of tooling Designing and applying data virtualisation technologies, particularly at enterprise scale Architecture and design concepts for data exploitation solutions and technologies, including: Analytics, Reporting, APIs Expertise in data modelling within large, complex IT estates, implementing multiple data architectures and integrating data management / governance tooling Modern ways of working such as Agile, CI/CD, DevOps and test automation Delivery across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, including cloud migration programmes Key responsibilities include: Designing data architectures, including cataloguing, metadata, lineage, quality, ownership and classification, to ensure data is trusted, discoverable, secure and fit for purpose from source to consumption. Providing architectural direction on the safe and governed adoption of AI and agent based capabilities within data and analytics platforms Producing architectures and designs for complex end-to-end data solutions, including data storage and management, ETL/ELT, reporting and analytics Advising clients on architecture/infrastructure, platform and engineering best practices across data warehouse / data lake solutions and modelling concepts Taking ownership of client requirements, deliverables and accountabilities, ensuring adherence to architecture governance processes, industry best practices and alignment with the client s architecture vision Driving solution development and documentation, ensuring good architectural practices are applied throughout the lifecycle Managing relationships with vendors, third parties and key internal stakeholders Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with your CV and I will be in touch ASAP.

Senior Linux Systems Administrator (DV Cleared / DV Eligible) Location: Near Reading (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + 5,000 DV Allowance (where applicable) Senior Linux Systems Administrator We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering secure technology solutions that support some of the UK's most critical national infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale data platform that underpins advanced cyber security and data science capabilities. Working within a DevOps environment, you'll help deliver continuous improvements across a secure, mission-critical infrastructure. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing enterprise Linux environments while driving automation and operational excellence across the platform. You'll work alongside experienced infrastructure, security and DevOps engineers, solving complex technical challenges in an environment where reliability, performance and security are paramount. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain and optimise enterprise Linux server environments across production and development platforms. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, virtual machines and resource allocation. Develop and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible and related tooling. Troubleshoot complex operating system, networking, storage and performance issues. Support secure platform operations within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver continuous improvements through DevOps best practices. Assist with integration and interoperability between Linux and Windows Server environments where required. Essential Skills Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Shell scripting (Bash) Infrastructure automation experience Continuous Integration / DevOps experience Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure Knowledge of IT security principles Desirable Experience VMware vSphere / ESXi administration Ansible or similar configuration management tools Networking, storage and Linux permissions Windows Server administration Experience supporting highly secure or regulated environments Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. To be eligible, you will typically need to have: Lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years. Be willing to undergo comprehensive government security vetting. A DV allowance of 5,000 per annum may be payable whilst holding active clearance and working within a qualifying role. Working Pattern Based near Reading Week 1: Monday-Friday on-site Week 2: Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote 37.5 hours per week Benefits Annual performance bonus Excellent pension contribution Private healthcare options 24/7 online GP for you and your immediate family Enhanced family leave Holiday purchase scheme Flexible benefits package including dental and gym membership options Ongoing technical training and career development Opportunity to work on nationally significant technology programmes Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Senior Site Reliability Engineer Southampton HQ - 2 Times a week in Office Cloud, SaaS, AWS, The company deliver cutting-edge enterprise software solutions across both cloud and on-premises environments, empowering organisations to enhance customer experiences, maintain regulatory compliance, and proactively fight fraud. The company are trusted by businesses worldwide to drive seamless, intelligent customer interactions. In this role, you'll oversee the production environment by ensuring system availability and maintaining a comprehensive perspective on overall health. You'll develop tools and software to support and streamline the management of platform infrastructure and key applications. A major focus will be enhancing the dependability, performance, and delivery speed of our software products. You'll also be responsible for analysing and fine-tuning system performance to anticipate user demands and drive innovation. Additionally, you'll take the lead in providing operational support and technical oversight for several large-scale distributed applications. How You'll Contribute: Monitor and interpret system and application metrics to fine-tune performance and troubleshoot issues effectively Collaborate closely with developers to enhance service quality through thorough testing and structured release practices Engage in architectural discussions, manage platform operations, and contribute to capacity forecasting Design and implement automated solutions to build resilient, scalable systems Maintain a strong focus on delivering new features while ensuring stability and adherence to service level goals You'll Stand Out If You Have: Practical experience managing large-scale Kubernetes clusters; certifications in Kubernetes are a strong bonus Hands-on familiarity with the Grafana Observability Suite, including tools like Loki, Mimir, and Tempo Background in administering or developing with popular monitoring and automation tools such as Splunk, Datadog, PagerDuty, or Rundeck Experience using configuration management platforms like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef Professional certifications in cloud DevOps, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer, or similar credentials Do You Have What It Takes? 3-6 years of hands-on experience in a similar role, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering, automation, and service reliability Proficient in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or C#, along with scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell Solid grasp of cloud platforms like AWS, including an understanding of how core services like EC2, ECS, Lambda, and DynamoDB operate under reliability constraints Practical experience using infrastructure-as-code tools like CloudFormation or Terraform In-depth knowledge of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI Strong understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture Skilled in using observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or AWS CloudWatch Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, especially within complex distributed systems Proven experience handling incident management and conducting blameless postmortems, including leading cross-functional teams through resolution and communication during critical outages Benefits Life Insurance - 4 x Annual Salary Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid Working - 3 Days from Home GP Online Assistance Portal. + Much More Please click the "Apply" button to state your interest in this position. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior/Specialist Cloud Engineers (AWS & Secure Infrastructure) Location: London, Ipswich, or Cheltenham (100% On-site) Salary: Up to 100,000 % Bonus Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance (10+ years UK residency required) About the Role We are recruiting for a global security organisation supporting critical national infrastructure and global defence systems. You will design, build, and deploy high-availability AWS solutions and secure cloud architecture. Working as part of an agile delivery team, you will automate complex processes, deliver zero-trust cloud solutions, and mentor junior engineers. Key Responsibilities Cloud Design & Build: Lead the design and hands-on build of secure AWS cloud architecture and solutions. Automation & Infrastructure: Manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automate time-intensive administrative processes. Support & Maintenance: Provide 3rd line support for deployed cloud systems and collaborate with support teams on system monitoring. Leadership: Line manage, mentor, and foster the professional development of junior engineers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Expertise: Strong experience on core AWS services (compute and managed services). Development & IaC: Full-stack cloud development skills (Python, Node.js) and hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation). Containers & Orchestration: Demonstrated experience delivering Kubernetes or AWS EKS solutions. Key Vetting Requirements Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance. Must have lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 10 years . Package Salary upto 100,000 Up to 10% annual bonus Market-leading pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced family leave & 2 weeks paid carer's leave Private 24/7 virtual GP access, healthcare, and wellness support Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Cyber Security Architect 12-month contract Berkshire / Reading Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week on-site Immediate start available We're supporting a leading organisation operating within the UK as they continue to invest in strengthening their cyber resilience capabilities. We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cyber resilience and backup solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a major transformation programme, helping to protect both IT and operational environments against evolving cyber threats. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end cyber resilience and backup architectures across enterprise environments. Develop secure backup and recovery strategies for both IT and operational technology (OT) environments. Architect ransomware protection, immutable backup and cyber recovery solutions. Define disaster recovery and business continuity strategies aligned to business requirements. Work closely with infrastructure, cloud and cyber security teams to deliver resilient hybrid environments. Conduct cyber resilience assessments, threat modelling and recovery planning. Support cyber recovery testing and resilience exercises. Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple workstreams. Engage with senior stakeholders, engineering teams and third-party technology partners. Required Experience Proven experience as a Solution or Security Architect within cyber security or enterprise infrastructure. Strong hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies: Rubrik Cohesity Veeam (Immutable Backup) Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery Experience designing cyber resilience and ransomware recovery solutions. Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS and/or GCP). Experience with enterprise security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR and IAM/PAM. Strong understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity principles. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within highly regulated sectors. Exposure to OT / ICS environments. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF or Azure/AWS Architecture certifications. Experience with automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible. If you're an experienced Cyber Security Architect with a background in cyber resilience, enterprise backup and recovery architecture, we'd be keen to hear from you. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Logistics & Business Operations - Automotive & Aerospace High-Value Product Private Equity-Backed Our client is a private equity-backed logistics and business operations group serving the automotive and aerospace sectors, specialising in high-value product. Recently separated from a large corporate parent, the business is entering an ambitious growth phase - including a buy-and-build acquisition strategy - and investing heavily in its systems, processes and people. We are seeking a Group Head of Finance to lead the finance function day-to-day, acting as principal deputy to the CFO and a senior member of the leadership team - building a finance function from the ground up while contributing directly to acquisition strategy and the shift to standalone, private equity-backed ownership. Key Responsibilities Own financial control, reporting and compliance: management accounts, balance sheet control, statutory reporting, budgeting/forecasting, cash and treasury, tax, and the external audit relationship. Prepare board, investor and lender reporting, including KPI and covenant packages for the private equity sponsor. Act as commercial partner to the CEO, CFO and leadership team, providing analysis on pricing, contract profitability, and route-level margins. Lead systems and process transformation, including ERP/finance system selection, automation, and separation from the former parent (exit from transitional service agreements, new banking/insurance/payroll infrastructure). Support M&A activity: due diligence, integration planning, and financial modelling for the buy-and-build strategy. Build and lead a high-performing finance team, positioning finance as a commercial enabler rather than solely a reporting function. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience. Experience at Finance Director / Head of Finance level, or ready to step up, within a private equity- or investor-backed business. Strong technical grounding in financial control, reporting and compliance, with experience managing the external audit relationship. A track record of business change - carve-outs, systems implementation, restructuring, or rapid growth - and of building and developing finance teams. Confidence operating close to a CFO, CEO and PE investor, with a hands-on, pragmatic, execution-focused style. Desirable: a logistics, transport or freight background; MBO or comparable ownership-transition experience; ERP implementation; or prior exposure to a private equity sponsor. What's on Offer A seat on the senior leadership team during a defining period of independent ownership and growth, genuine influence over transformation and M&A activity, and direct engagement with the CFO, CEO and private equity investor. Competitive salary and benefits, including participation in the management incentive scheme, commensurate with experience - full package details on application. Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.

Senior IT Security Analyst required to act as a senior technical contributor within a global cyber security team, owning selected cyber security domains end-to-end and driving practical improvements to reduce cyber risk. The role combines analyst and engineering responsibilities across security tools, vulnerability and exposure management, web and email security, incident response, and threat-informed remediation. The role works closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, identity and business teams to identify security issues, prioritise actions based on real-world attacker behaviour, and deliver measurable improvements to the organisation cyber defence posture. Owned or materially contributed to one or more cyber security domains, such as endpoint security, vulnerability management, identity security, network security, incident response or Microsoft 365 / Azure security. Used CrowdStrike or equivalent EDR tooling to investigate detections, support incident response and improve endpoint security controls. Used Zscaler ZIA/ZPA or equivalent secure web gateway, private access, zero trust or network access security technologies. Performed vulnerability assessment, exposure analysis or remediation prioritisation across enterprise technology environments. Applied threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK or exploitation-based evidence to prioritise mitigations. Supported or led cyber security investigations and incident response activities. Collaborated with infrastructure, cloud, application, identity and business teams to deliver security improvements. Used scripting, queries, automation or data analysis to improve security outcomes. Strong hands-on experience administering, tuning and operationalising CrowdStrike Falcon , including endpoint protection, EDR investigations, detection analysis and response workflows. Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting Zscaler ZIA and ZPA , including policy design, access control, traffic analysis and security troubleshooting. Practical experience leading or supporting vulnerability and exposure management programmes , including vulnerability analysis, risk-based prioritisation, remediation tracking and validation of control effectiveness. Strong knowledge of real-world attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and the ability to translate threat intelligence, attack paths and exploitation trends into actionable security improvements. Experience conducting security investigations and incident response activities, including alert triage, root cause analysis, containment, remediation and lessons learned. This is a hybrid role working 3 days a week in the London office and 2 days remotely.

As a M365 Engineer at Howdens, you'll play a key role in shaping and evolving the digital workplace experience for thousands of users. Working within our Modern Workplace team, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting modern workplace technologies, with a strong focus on the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and telephony. From enabling collaboration and productivity through Teams, SharePoint Online and OneDrive, to PowerApps, Power automate, Copilot and Copilot Agents you'll help ensure our technology landscape remains modern, secure and user-focused. This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering the flexibility to work onsite at least 2 days per week at our Brackmills office in Northampton. You'll work closely with architects, analysts and infrastructure teams to deliver technical projects, drive automation initiatives, improve operational efficiency and support business-critical services. Key responsibilities include: Designing, building and maintaining Microsoft 365 solutions including Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Viva Copilot and Power Leading technical improvements that enhance collaboration, productivity and user experience Developing automation solutions using PowerAutomate, PowerShell, Graph API and related technologies Supporting Microsoft 365 migrations, deployments and integrations Monitoring service performance and proactively identifying opportunities for optimisation Working with security teams to maintain compliance, governance and information protection standards Managing incidents, service requests and changes in line with ITIL best practice Producing technical documentation, knowledge articles and support materials Keeping ahead of Microsoft's roadmap and evaluating emerging technologies, including Copilot and AI-powered workplace solutions Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the wider team What we need from you We're looking for a technically capable and proactive engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering innovative workplace solutions. You'll have: Strong experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 technologies Excellent knowledge of Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Exchange Online, telephony Experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell A track record of successfully delivering infrastructure or workplace technology projects Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across modern workplace platforms Experience working within service management frameworks such as ITIL The ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders A passion for continuous improvement and service optimisation Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously It would be advantageous if you also have: Microsoft certifications such as MS-700 or MS-102 Experience with Microsoft Graph API Experience implementing automation and process improvements at scale Knowledge of Microsoft security, compliance and governance tooling Exposure to Copilot, Viva Suite or other modern workplace technologies What we can offer you: Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days Staff Discount Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa £2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Why join us? This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of workplace technology within a growing FTSE-listed business. You'll have the chance to work with some of Microsoft's latest technologies, influence digital transformation initiatives, and play a key role in delivering a modern, secure and collaborative employee experience across the organisation. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

750 per day Umbrella Inside IR35 London / Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) 12-Month Contract Start ASAP My client is a leading international financial services organisation seeking an experienced IT Network Operations Support Engineer to join their Technology Services team. This role will focus on maintaining and supporting critical enterprise and data centre network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, operational stability, and rapid incident resolution across a complex technology estate. You will support a large-scale infrastructure consolidation programme and work closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, implement network changes, improve performance, and maintain secure network services. Key Requirements 8+ years' experience supporting large-scale enterprise and data centre network environments. Strong troubleshooting experience across L2-L7 networking, including BGP, OSPF, routing, and switching technologies. Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI administration, operations, and fault analysis. Strong experience supporting Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall environments. Experience with MPLS, SD-WAN, hybrid WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and cloud connectivity. Knowledge of AWS and Azure networking within hybrid environments. Experience leading incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration activities. Strong understanding of network security principles including segmentation and Zero Trust architecture. Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills within complex production environments. Hands-on automation experience using Python, Ansible, APIs, or Infrastructure Automation tooling. Nice to Have Financial Services or other highly regulated industry experience. Experience supporting low-latency, high-availability production environments. Experience working within Cisco-based enterprise networks. Experience supporting network transformation, migration, or modernisation initiatives. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in fast-paced production environments, resolving complex network incidents, supporting critical infrastructure services, and driving operational stability throughout a major network and infrastructure transformation programme. 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)

850 per day Umbrella Inside IR35 London / Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) 12-Month Contract Start ASAP. My client is a leading international financial services organisation seeking an experienced IT Network Hosting Services Engineering Lead to join a major infrastructure consolidation programme. This role will focus on the design, delivery, and optimisation of enterprise hosting environments across on-premise, cloud, internet-facing, and market data platforms. You will play a key role in a multi-year transformation programme focused on consolidating data centres, networks, hosting platforms, storage, and compute services across multiple business entities. The position requires strong hands-on technical capability combined with architecture and engineering leadership experience. Key Requirements 8+ years' experience in Network Engineering, Hosting Architecture, or Network Infrastructure Engineering. Strong knowledge of enterprise networking across L2-L7 technologies. Experience designing and supporting hosting environments across data centres, cloud, and internet-facing platforms. Proven expertise with AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or Oracle Cloud networking. Strong understanding of BGP, multicast, low-latency networking, and high-availability architectures. Experience supporting market data platforms, trading infrastructure, or real-time data distribution environments. Strong knowledge of network security architecture, segmentation, and Zero Trust principles. Experience with Microsoft 365 connectivity, SaaS integrations, and hybrid networking. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business teams. Hands-on experience with network automation technologies such as Python, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, or API-driven platforms. Nice to Have Financial Services, Investment Banking, or Capital Markets experience. Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters, exchange connectivity, or market data platforms. Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure consolidation, cloud migration, or data centre transformation programmes. Knowledge of Cisco networking environments and enterprise security platforms. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating within a complex transformation programme, driving hosting architecture decisions, supporting infrastructure consolidation initiatives, and delivering resilient, secure hosting platforms across critical business services. 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)

SRE Technical Lead Location: Hybrid (UK - office, client site and home-based working) Salary: Up to 100,000 + 5% bonus We're looking for an experienced SRE Technical Lead to take ownership of the reliability, availability and operational excellence of critical platforms within complex, multi-vendor environments. This is a senior technical leadership role where you'll act as the technical authority for Site Reliability Engineering, working closely with stakeholders, engineering teams and delivery partners to drive reliability across large-scale cloud platforms. Essential Security Requirements To be considered for this role, you must: Hold active SC (Security Check) clearance. Be a sole UK national. Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet both of these essential requirements cannot be considered. The Role As the SRE Technical Lead, you will: Define and drive the SRE strategy, standards, SLAs, SLOs and error budgets. Embed reliability engineering principles into platform and service design. Lead the adoption of core SRE practices including reliability reviews, operational readiness and toil reduction. Drive automation across monitoring, incident response, recovery and remediation. Govern reliability-focused Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines and operational tooling. Identify and remove systemic causes of operational overhead while improving scalability, resilience and operability. Act as the senior technical escalation point for major incidents and high-risk releases. Lead blameless post-incident reviews and ensure measurable service improvements. Define and oversee observability, monitoring and capacity management practices. Ensure SRE approaches align with security, governance and compliance requirements. Mentor and coach senior engineers, helping to improve SRE maturity across engineering teams. This role provides technical leadership through influence rather than direct line management and works closely with Cloud, Platform, Security and Operations teams. About You You'll have strong technical expertise gained within enterprise-scale environments, including: Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and OpenShift. Experience designing and supporting hybrid and multi-cloud platforms. Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio. Strong hands-on experience with observability tooling including Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo and OpenTelemetry. Infrastructure as Code and GitOps expertise using tools such as Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD and Tekton. Experience building and improving CI/CD pipelines with a focus on reliability engineering. Familiarity with Red Hat ACM/ACS, Submariner networking and enterprise databases such as PostgreSQL. A proven track record of providing technical leadership across complex, multi-vendor environments. What's on Offer Salary up to 100,000 5% annual bonus Hybrid working model Opportunity to lead reliability engineering across large-scale, business-critical platforms Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies and complex enterprise environments Please note: Active SC clearance and sole UK nationality are mandatory requirements for this position. Applications from candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be progressed.

Test Specialist Location: London Duration: 12 months Clearance: DV Clearance required UMBRELLA only If you're passionate about engineering quality for business-critical services-and you thrive in structured, high-impact programmes-this is a fantastic opportunity to support a team focused on safeguarding critical national infrastructure. Hiring for a reputed client, you'll lead QA strategy and bring clarity, confidence and rigour to testing delivery. What you'll be doing: Lead and execute product quality strategies for the clients service offerings and products Design test strategies for business-critical initiatives, helping deliver time, cost and quality across multiple workstreams Execute testing activities including test case creation, diagnostics, and test data strategy for a portfolio Account for first/second level diagnostics to enable smooth test delivery Lead full lifecycle integration testing to support complex projects and drive required deliverables Contribute to the design and development of test automation solutions to validate application functionality Perform complex defect and issue analysis-identifying impacts and root causes, then defining advanced solutions Share knowledge and continuously develop team capability in line with emerging QA engineering trends and best practices Mentor other QA engineers as a technical resource What you'll bring: Strong test management, test planning and test case design/writing experience Experience with functional and non-functional testing Experience with test management tooling such as JIRA and Confluence Experience with automated test tools and supporting test automation Ansible coding experience OSI model awareness Experience working on complex, large-scale programmes Awareness of ISO 9001 and ISO 29119 ISTQB certification DV cleared Apply now to take on a role where your QA expertise directly strengthens critical services-and where your technical leadership can make a measurable difference. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

The company deliver cutting-edge enterprise software solutions across both cloud and on-premises environments, empowering organisations to enhance customer experiences, maintain regulatory compliance, and proactively fight fraud. The company are trusted by businesses worldwide to drive seamless, intelligent customer interactions. In this role, you'll oversee the production environment by ensuring system availability and maintaining a comprehensive perspective on overall health. You'll develop tools and software to support and streamline the management of platform infrastructure and key applications. A major focus will be enhancing the dependability, performance, and delivery speed of our software products. You'll also be responsible for analysing and fine-tuning system performance to anticipate user demands and drive innovation. Additionally, you'll take the lead in providing operational support and technical oversight for several large-scale distributed applications. How You'll Contribute: Monitor and interpret system and application metrics to fine-tune performance and troubleshoot issues effectively Collaborate closely with developers to enhance service quality through thorough testing and structured release practices Engage in architectural discussions, manage platform operations, and contribute to capacity forecasting Design and implement automated solutions to build resilient, scalable systems Maintain a strong focus on delivering new features while ensuring stability and adherence to service level goals You'll Stand Out If You Have: Practical experience managing large-scale Kubernetes clusters; certifications in Kubernetes are a strong bonus Hands-on familiarity with the Grafana Observability Suite, including tools like Loki, Mimir, and Tempo Background in administering or developing with popular monitoring and automation tools such as Splunk, Datadog, PagerDuty, or Rundeck Experience using configuration management platforms like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef Professional certifications in cloud DevOps, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer, or similar credentials Do You Have What It Takes? 3-6 years of hands-on experience in a similar role, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering, automation, and service reliability Proficient in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or C#, along with scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell Solid grasp of cloud platforms like AWS, including an understanding of how core services like EC2, ECS, Lambda, and DynamoDB operate under reliability constraints Practical experience using infrastructure-as-code tools like CloudFormation or Terraform In-depth knowledge of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI Strong understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture Skilled in using observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or AWS CloudWatch Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, especially within complex distributed systems Proven experience handling incident management and conducting blameless postmortems, including leading cross-functional teams through resolution and communication during critical outages Benefits Life Insurance - 4 x Annual Salary Private Medical Insurance Bonus Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid Working - 3 Days from Home GP Online Assistance Portal. + Much More Please click the "Apply" button to state your interest in this position. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Cloud Security Consultant Up to 100,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: UK Wide (Predominantly Remote) - London / Birmingham / Manchester / Newcaste / Glasglow Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Secure the Cloud. Shape the Future! We're working with a global technology consultancy that's expanding its award-winning Cyber Security practice. They're looking for an experienced Cloud Security Consultant to help design and deliver secure cloud solutions for some of the UK's largest organisations. If you're passionate about cloud security, architecture and Secure by Design, this is an opportunity to work on high-profile transformation programmes using the latest cloud technologies. What You'll Be Doing Design secure architectures across AWS, Azure and hybrid cloud environments Develop cloud security strategies, governance and security standards Conduct threat modelling and security architecture reviews Embed security into cloud deployments through DevSecOps and automation Advise clients on best practice and modern cloud security technologies Collaborate with architects, engineers and security teams on large-scale cloud programmes What We're Looking For You'll have experience with several of the following: Cloud Security Architecture AWS, Azure and/or GCP Secure by Design & Threat Modelling Zero Trust principles DevSecOps & Infrastructure as Code Cloud Governance & IAM Relevant cloud security certifications (desirable) What's On Offer Up to 100,000 basic salary Performance bonus Excellent benefits package Predominantly remote working UK-wide office locations Industry-leading training and career progression Work on some of the UK's most exciting cloud transformation programmes Please Note Due to the nature of the work, active SC Clearance is required for this position. Interested? Apply today to learn more about this fantastic opportunity with one of the world's leading technology consultancies.

Senior Operations Engineer Cardiff (Hybrid) Salary: Up to 50,000 CPS Group are working with a leading financial services organisation seeking an Senior Operations Engineer to join their IT Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, supportive environment, taking ownership of core operational platforms while helping drive automation, service improvements and operational resilience. You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits and a culture built around collaboration, wellbeing and continuous improvement. The Role As an Operations Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the stability, availability and performance of critical banking and payment systems. You'll act as a senior technical escalation point, lead major incident response and help shape the future of operational tooling and automation. Key responsibilities include: Leading technical response during major incidents and coordinating service recovery. Providing expert 3rd line support for complex operational issues. Maintaining and improving platform monitoring, automation and job scheduling. Supporting system administration, performance tuning, resilience and disaster recovery. Managing complex system changes and releases. Working closely with Infrastructure, Development, Security and third-party suppliers. Driving continual service improvement and promoting ITIL best practices. Mentoring colleagues and helping develop technical capability across the team. What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting enterprise operational environments and mission-critical platforms. You'll ideally have experience with: Unisys mainframe environments (highly desirable). OpCon job scheduling or another enterprise scheduling platform. SQL Server administration, troubleshooting and performance tuning. Windows Server environments. PowerShell scripting. SFTP. Azure DevOps. ITIL / ITSM practices. Major Incident Management within a production support environment. Automation and operational improvement initiatives Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)