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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

Network Operations Engineer - WAN & BGP and Linux or Kubernetes Must have an Active DV Clearance Can be located in London, Farnborough or Corsham You will work across traditional networking and cloud-native technologies, maintaining air-gapped Kubernetes environments, improving network performance, and driving automation across critical platforms. The position is ideal for an experienced Network Operations Engineer with strong networking, Kubernetes, and Linux expertise who enjoys solving complex technical challenges within secure environments. Network Operations Engineer Responsibilities Configure, maintain, and optimise secure cloud platform network infrastructure. Support air-gapped Kubernetes environments and maintain secure cross-cluster communications. Implement network changes that improve reliability, resilience, security, and performance. Troubleshoot complex networking and platform issues across cloud-native environments. Support Layer 2 to Layer 7 networking technologies, BGP, and multi-tenant WAN environments. Develop and maintain automation to improve operational efficiency and platform scalability. Work closely with engineering teams to support production Kubernetes workloads. Participate in an on-call support rota and resolve operational incidents. Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Network Operations Engineer Skills and Experience Essential: Active DV Clearance. Strong experience supporting WAN and BGP secure network operations within enterprise environments. Experience supporting Linux systems administration or Kubernetes Desirable - must have at 2-3 of the below: Experience with IP Networking, Layer 2 to Layer 7 protocols and multi-tenant WAN environments Air-gapped Kubernetes environments and cross-cluster networking. Good understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts and production Kubernetes platforms. Experience with CNI technologies such as Cilium and Service Mesh technologies such as Istio would be advantageous. Experience with MPLS Layer 3 VPNs or cloud-native networking technologies is desirable. Experience automating infrastructure using Git, Bash, or Python. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience working within telecommunications or highly secure operational environments. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. 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. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple 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.

DevOps Engineer - SC or DV Cleared - £60,000 - £70,000 + Gloucestershire, Manchester or London Are you someone who enjoys keeping critical systems running smoothly while continuously improvng how they work? Do you like balancing hands-on technical problem solving with structured ways of working in secure, high-impact environments? We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a collaborative team supporting business-critical platforms where reliability, security and service quality are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you'll work across both business-as-usual support and project delivery, helping to ensure platforms remain stable, resilient and fit for purpose. You'll take ownership of incidents, proactively monitor system health and act as a key point of contact for Elastic-related services. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll have the opportunity to share knowledge, develop your technical expertise and contribute to the continuous improvement of services while operating within established ITIL-based service management processes. Key Responsibilities Investigate, triage and resolve incidents, service requests and technical issues in a timely manner. Proactively monitor and maintain system health to ensure high levels of service availability. Act as the technical focal point for Elastic-related incidents, problems, changes and service requests. Support a combination of operational (BAU) activities and project-based work. Follow ITIL-based service management processes to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Contribute to service improvements through automation, monitoring and best practice. Skills Experience working with virtualised environments, including containerisation and Kubernetes. Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience using Scripting and automation to improve system reliability and operational efficiency. Working knowledge of networking concepts, including routing, Firewalls and proxies. Experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems. Understanding of digital certificates, authentication methods and certificate authority services Experience with Ansible and Bash Scripting. Experience using Terraform. Security Clearance This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We recognise that skills and experience can be gained in different ways, and we'd love to hear how your background could make a valuable contribution. DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared - £60,000 - £70,000 + Gloucestershire, Manchester or London

Linux Engineer x2 - government client - Glasgow - Hybrid (3 days onsite) - SC/DV Clearance I have 2x new Linux Engineering roles with our central government client in Glasgow. You will work across physical and virtual environments, supporting either BAU operations or project delivery within an Agile, DevOps-driven setup. These roles suit engineers who take ownership of complex estates and can work autonomously to deliver agreed outcomes. Due to the nature of the client with are looking for candidates who hold British Nationality and ideally hold active SC clearance and willingness to go through DV clearance. I am keen to speak with candidates who have Background in a similar senior Linux engineering role within a complex IT infrastructure environment. Experience acting as a key technical Linux resource across an engineering or platform function. Experience with virtualised networking platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Hands-on experience with containers, including Docker and Kubernetes. Advanced Scripting skills in Bash and Python. Strong understanding of HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL and related services and protocols. Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling and systems monitoring for infrastructure. Strong Linux troubleshooting capability up to 4th line level, with demonstrable Agile and DevOps experience and familiarity with tools such as Confluence, Jira and Jira Service Management. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!

Infrastructure Windows Engineer with SC Clearance We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Windows Engineer to design, implement, support, and maintain enterprise Windows infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for Windows Server administration, Active Directory services, virtualization platforms, automation, security compliance, and infrastructure modernization projects while ensuring high availability and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Manage and support enterprise Windows Server environments (Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and later). Build, configure, maintain, and decommission physical and virtual servers. Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related Microsoft technologies. Perform system patching, upgrades, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation. Support virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V. Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell. Troubleshoot infrastructure incidents and perform root-cause analysis. Work with security, networking, storage, and cloud teams to deliver infrastructure solutions. Participate in infrastructure projects, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives. Ensure compliance with ITIL processes including Incident, Change, Problem, and Release Management. Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Participate in on-call support and planned out-of-hours maintenance activities. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server administration. Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP administration. PowerShell scripting and automation. VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V. Windows patch management and OS lifecycle management. Server build, deployment, and operational acceptance processes. Monitoring and troubleshooting enterprise environments. Security hardening and vulnerability remediation. Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and Windows update technologies is desirable. Professional Skills Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and within agile delivery teams. Experience operating within ITIL-based service management environments. Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills. Desired Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate VMware VCP certification ITIL Foundation Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience Desirable Experience Microsoft Azure infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). GitHub/Azure DevOps. Endpoint management (Intune, MECM). Linux administration experience. Enterprise security tooling and compliance frameworks Key Success Measures High availability and reliability of Windows services. Timely patching and vulnerability remediation. Successful delivery of infrastructure projects. Compliance with security and operational standards. Effective automation and reduction of manual administration tasks.

Role: Sentinel Engineer Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote Overview We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Engineer with a strong cyber security background to support the delivery, optimisation, and ongoing development of a large-scale Microsoft security environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing security monitoring, threat detection, automation, and SIEM capabilities, whilst helping drive security improvements across cloud and hybrid platforms. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on Security Engineer with proven experience implementing and managing Microsoft Sentinel, delivering SIEM migrations, and working across the wider Microsoft Security stack. You will work closely with Security Operations, Infrastructure, and Cloud teams to strengthen the organisation's security posture and improve incident detection and response capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and support Microsoft Sentinel solutions . Lead and support SIEM migration projects from legacy platforms into Microsoft Sentinel . Develop and maintain analytics rules, alerting capabilities and detection use cases. Create and optimise Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries for threat hunting, incident investigation and reporting. Integrate and onboard new log sources and security tooling into Sentinel. Configure and support Azure Monitor and Log Analytics environments . Develop automation and orchestration playbooks using Azure Logic Apps. Work with Microsoft Defender technologies to improve threat detection and response. Build dashboards, workbooks and reporting capabilities for operational and management teams. Support Security Operations teams with incident response, threat hunting and security investigations. Tune detections and reduce false positives whilst improving overall visibility and coverage. Implement security best practices aligned to industry frameworks and standards. Collaborate with internal and third-party stakeholders across security, infrastructure and cloud teams. Essential Skills & Experience Technical Skills Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Migration Experience Log Analytics Azure Monitor Microsoft Defender XDR Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft 365 Security Kusto Query Language (KQL) Azure Logic Apps Azure Lighthouse Experience Minimum 5 years' experience within Cyber Security, Security Engineering, SOC, SIEM Engineering or related disciplines. Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, threat detection and incident response. Demonstrable experience designing and implementing Microsoft Sentinel solutions. Experience developing detection rules, use cases and security monitoring capabilities. Strong threat hunting and security investigation experience. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and modern security operations practices. Experience working within enterprise-scale Azure and Microsoft security environments. Desirable Skills QRadar Devo SentinelOne Mimecast Check Point Qualys Azure Networking Terraform PowerShell Python GitHub Azure DevOps ServiceNow Azure RBAC Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) Data Collection Rules (DCR) Syslog CEF Windows Event Logging Linux Logging REST APIs Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a proactive and technically strong Security Engineer who combines deep Microsoft Sentinel expertise with a broad understanding of cyber security operations. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and driving improvements across monitoring, detection, automation and incident response capabilities.

C# Developer Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with a leading technology and engineering company. Due to continued growth and an expanding product portfolio, they are now seeking a new C# Developer to join their growing team. Required Experience Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. Commercial experience developing software for production testing or process automation. Strong C# development experience, ideally with WPF and MVVM. Understanding of software release, configuration and change-control processes. Strong documentation and communication skills. Comfortable working across R&D, manufacturing and engineering environments. This is a great opportunity for a C# Developer who wants to play a key role in taking innovative products from R&D through to production. Think this could be your next move? Apply today by sending us your CV. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, FPGA, Python, Javascript, C#, Electronics, Secure Boot, Power Electronics, Digital Design, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation, contact us today.

Platform Engineer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid - London (2 days per week) Salary up to 61,000 + Exceptional Pension & Generous Holiday Allowance We're working with a prestigious organisation seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to help build and operate a modern cloud-native platform that underpins AI, automation and integration services across a large-scale enterprise environment. This is an opportunity to join a greenfield engineering programme where you'll play a key role in shaping a Kubernetes platform built on Microsoft Azure using modern DevOps and Platform Engineering practices. We're looking for someone who doesn't simply implement technical designs created by others. Instead, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, help define engineering best practice and work closely with architects and engineering teams to build a secure, scalable and highly reliable platform that supports a major strategic transformation programme. The Role You'll be responsible for building, operating and continuously improving a shared Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform used by application, AI and integration engineering teams. As a senior member of the engineering team, you'll take ownership of technical implementation decisions, champion Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud engineering practices, and help other engineering teams adopt Azure platform best practice. This is a collaborative role requiring excellent communication skills, as you'll regularly work with architects, developers and engineers to influence technical direction and improve engineering capability across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Build, operate and continually enhance Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Take ownership of technical implementation decisions and platform engineering best practice Design, build and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Develop and maintain GitOps CI/CD pipelines Manage Kubernetes networking, service mesh and gateway technologies Improve platform observability using Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Maintain platform security, resilience and automation Troubleshoot production platform issues and drive continuous improvement Work closely with architects to turn high-level designs into robust technical solutions Support and mentor engineering teams in adopting modern Azure and cloud-native engineering practices What We're Looking For You'll have strong commercial experience with: Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (essential) Kubernetes platform engineering within production environments Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Docker, GitOps and CI/CD pipelines Linux and Bash scripting Grafana, Prometheus and OpenTelemetry Kubernetes networking and service mesh technologies Production platform operations, troubleshooting and automation You'll also be able to demonstrate: Experience owning technical implementation decisions rather than simply delivering against architectural designs Confidence working independently on complex engineering challenges Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience supporting, coaching or influencing engineering teams to adopt modern cloud engineering practices A collaborative approach, working alongside architects while retaining ownership of technical delivery Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Cilium Istio ArgoCD or Flux Kafka or Redpanda Helm and Kustomize Python automation Policy as Code (OPA/Gatekeeper or Kyverno) What's on Offer Salary up to 61,000 Exceptional pension scheme Excellent annual leave entitlement Hybrid working (2 days per week in London) Opportunity to shape a greenfield cloud-native platform Modern Azure and Kubernetes technology stack Collaborative, high-performing engineering team Long-term strategic programme with excellent career development Who Will Succeed? The successful candidate will be an experienced Azure Platform Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex technical challenges and helping others succeed. You'll combine strong Azure and Kubernetes expertise with excellent communication skills, enabling you to influence technical direction, establish engineering best practice and raise capability across the wider engineering community. Please note: This role requires demonstrable commercial experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . Candidates whose experience is primarily AWS-focused are unlikely to be suitable. If you're passionate about Azure, Kubernetes and building modern cloud-native platforms-and want to play a key role in shaping both the technology and engineering practices-we'd love to hear from you. To progress matters, please send your CV to Laura at (url removed). Services advertised are those of an agency.

Python Developer Location: London or Ipswich - Office based Start Date : ASAP Contract Rate: 420 per day inside IR35 Duration: 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking a Python Developer to develop and maintain automation solutions, backend services, and tooling supporting large-scale telecom network operations. Working closely with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams, you will build REST APIs, automation scripts, and data-driven applications that improve testing, monitoring, and operational efficiency across 5G and enterprise platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and scripts for network testing, data processing, and operational workflows. Build RESTful APIs using Flask or FastAPI. Work with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Develop and maintain Docker-based applications and environments. Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD. Write Linux shell scripts and manage deployments on Linux servers. Integrate with telecom network systems and APIs for validation, monitoring, and health checks. Implement logging, monitoring, and error-handling solutions. Collaborate with QA, Network Engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable automation solutions. Skills & Experience Essential: 4+ years of Python development experience in automation or backend development. Experience building REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI. Knowledge of HTML/CSS and Jinja2. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. Experience with Docker and Docker Compose. Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD experience. Experience with Git version control. Knowledge of Python libraries including requests, paramiko, subprocess, schedule, and pandas. Understanding of HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, and API integrations. Desirable: Telecom or network automation experience, including 4G Core, 5G, or Service-Based Architecture (SBA). Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka. Knowledge of OpenStack and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. Experience with Pytest, Selenium, or Playwright. Knowledge of Grafana, ELK Stack, or Prometheus. Agile or Scrum experience. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered.

Threat Detection Engineer - Permanent - SOC, KQL, Active Directory, Powershell, Python - Hedge Fund Our Hedge Fund clients SOC is going through a transformation, we are looking for an experienced Threat Detection Engineer to drive our best-in-class posture. This is a highly technical role, and successful candidates will have demonstrable knowledge and experience across a range of business and security technologies within a fast-paced, innovative organization. Principal Responsibilities Threat Hunting - The ability to leverage multiple data sources to identify modern evolving threats and develop new detection and response approaches. Detection Engineering - Creation and operation of high-fidelity detections mechanisms that drive efficient, effective and repeatable response. Playbook Creation - Own, operate and automate detection and response workflows, that enable the team to focus on strategic objectives. Lead Information Security response activities for the firm. Team Player - Ability to work across business and technology teams to deliver positive outcomes across the firm. Technical Prowess - Comfortable explaining complex technology and information security related concepts to a wide range of stakeholders. Security Ambassador - Enforce security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring appropriate systems, events and answering stakeholder queries. Threat Intel - Actively monitor new and emerging security and privacy related technologies, trends, issues, and solutions and assess their applicability to Millennium key business initiatives and business strategies. Operational Excellence - Ensure Millennium Information Security capabilities remain fit for purpose and evolve to meet the changing threat landscape. Qualifications/Skills Required Bachelor or master's degree in computer science or cyber security with strong IT background or equivalent demonstrable experience. 3 years' experience working in a security engineering role, financial industry experience preferred. Experience in creating detections in modern query languages (KQL, SQL, SPL). Possesses security certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP, CEH, GCIA, GCIH). Experience with modern security tooling across security domains; network, endpoint, data, identity and cloud. Experience in standard enterprise technology stack, Active Directory, Entra, Group Policy, Intune, DNS, TCP/IP, PKI, Microsoft 365, Windows, Linux, MacOS, etc. Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential materials with appropriate discretion. Required Scripting, development and automation skills using PowerShell or Python and proficient development tools. Experience in OSINT, Threat hunting and analysing malicious emails. London based - 5 days a week in office - Permanent By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

IT Infrastructure Laboratory Technician | DV Clearable We're looking for a hands-on IT Infrastructure Laboratory Technician to manage, maintain and support physical and virtual testing environments. You'll own the hardware life cycle, network provisioning and day-to-day troubleshooting of lab infrastructure used by engineering and development teams. This is a great role if you genuinely enjoy working with physical hardware, have solid networking fundamentals, and take pride in keeping things properly organised. What you'll be doing: Hardware & Asset Management: installing, racking, stacking and cabling Servers, Switches and storage arrays; tracking inventory, spares and component replacements Environment Provisioning: configuring and deploying operating systems, hypervisors and baseline software images; setting up isolated test networks, VLANs and testbeds to engineering requests Maintenance & Troubleshooting: hardware diagnostics and component replacement (RAM, CPUs, drives, PSUs); keeping BIOS and switch firmware up to date Lab Operations: monitoring environmental controls (temperature, power distribution, cable management); maintaining data-wiping and decommissioning protocols for retired equipment Helpdesk Support: acting as primary point of contact for lab users on access, connectivity and hardware allocation tickets What you'll need: Deep understanding of server architecture, storage systems and components Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnets, VLAN configuration, structured cabling Experience installing and configuring Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and virtualisation platforms (VMware, KVM or Hyper-V) Familiarity with basic Scripting (Bash, PowerShell or Python) for automation is a plus Active DV clearance or DV clearable Able to work 5 days a week on-site Apply now to find out more. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

SOC Engineer required for global legal firm. You will be responsible for advancing the maturity of the SIEM platform alongside other strategic security solutions, working closely with internal teams to improve the organisation's overall security posture. This position focuses on onboarding new log sources, optimising data pipelines, developing advanced detection use cases, and strengthening overall security monitoring and response. It's an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys building scalable, high-performing SOC environments and driving continuous improvement. The Role This role also involves contributing to security service improvements and core operational processes, including incident, change, and problem management, as well as supporting the design, implementation, and review of security controls. There may occasionally be a requirement to support out-of-hours changes or respond to critical security incidents. Key Responsibilities SIEM Engineering & Optimisation Enhance and optimise SIEM performance, coverage, and detection fidelity Assess and improve SIEM architecture, including ingestion pipelines, parsing, and correlation logic Implement automation and orchestration (SOAR) to streamline response activities Log Source Onboarding & Integration Identify and onboard new log sources across cloud, network, endpoint, and application environments Develop custom parsers, connectors, and ingestion playbooks Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliable, high-quality telemetry Detection Engineering Design and implement detection use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence Build and tune correlation rules, anomaly detections, dashboards, and alerting workflows Continuously refine detections to reduce false positives and improve effectiveness SOC & Incident Response Support Partner with SOC analysts to validate and improve detection logic Support investigations through advanced SIEM queries and data analysis Act as a subject matter expert on complex security incidents Documentation & Governance Maintain clear documentation of data models, integrations, and detection logic Ensure alignment with security standards, controls, and compliance requirements Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic, ArcSight, LogRhythm, or Exabeam Strong understanding of log formats (JSON, syslog, XML, CEF) and ingestion methods (APIs, Kafka, Event Hubs, agents) Experience in detection engineering, threat modelling, and attacker behaviour analysis Proven ability to build and tune correlation rules, dashboards, and alerts Familiarity with SOAR tools and automation workflows Security Knowledge Solid understanding of networking, Windows/Linux systems, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), identity systems, and endpoint security tools Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK , cyber kill chain, and threat hunting techniques Requirements Degree (Level 4+) in a computing-related subject or equivalent experience Background across IT infrastructure and information security roles Relevant certifications (eg GIAC, SC-200/SC-100, CISSP, SSCP, CSIS ) Strong Scripting skills ( Python, PowerShell, PowerApps ) Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Proactive, self-driven approach with strong analytical capability Desirable Experience Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Secure remote access solutions Network security technologies Threat intelligence and open-source security tools Experience with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and DaaS environments Business continuity and disaster recovery planning Knowledge of data privacy regulations

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. Proxmox desirable but not essential. 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.

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

Want to support software that truly matters? This software helps emergency services respond faster, make better decisions and protects communities across the UK. If you're a DevOps Engineer who wants your work to have genuine purpose, this is an opportunity to build the cloud platforms that underpin mission-critical technology used by organisations people rely on when it matters most. We're partnering with an established UK technology business that is investing in the future. As they modernise their engineering function, you'll help build secure, resilient cloud infrastructure that supports life-changing software, while introducing modern DevOps practices, automation and AI-assisted engineering. This is more than keeping the lights on. You'll influence how engineering is done, help shape technical direction and play a key role in delivering technology that has a real impact on people's lives. Full SC Clearance required. Up to £65,000 + Benefits Hybrid - Leicestershire (Tuesday & Wednesday onsite) Due to the location, you must have a full UK driving license. What you'll be doing Designing, building and evolving secure AWS cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code. Developing robust CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, safer software delivery. Embedding DevSecOps principles and security tooling throughout the development lifecycle. Improving platform resilience, monitoring, observability and operational performance. Driving automation and adopting AI-assisted engineering to improve efficiency. Working closely with software engineers, infrastructure specialists and support teams to continuously improve engineering standards. Influencing the future DevOps strategy and introducing new ideas that make a lasting difference. What we're looking for You'll have experience with most of the following: AWS Terraform Kubernetes (EKS would be advantageous) CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Docker, containers and Linux DevSecOps, SAST/DAST and cloud security best practices Monitoring, logging and observability platforms Agile software delivery environments Why join? Build technology that has a genuine positive impact on society. Join a business investing heavily in cloud, automation and AI. Influence engineering standards rather than simply following them. Work alongside talented engineers solving complex technical challenges. Be part of a collaborative culture focused on innovation, learning and continuous improvement. Security requirements Due to the nature of the work, you'll need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK, hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

DEVOPS ENGINEER TRAINEESHIP Become a DevOps Engineer and Build Real-World Experience Are you interested in cloud computing, software development, automation, and building reliable technology platforms? Do you want to gain practical experience while developing technical skills that are in high demand across the technology industry? We are offering a DevOps Engineer Traineeship designed to help aspiring DevOps professionals develop industry-relevant knowledge through structured learning and practical projects. What You Will Learn Throughout the traineeship, you will develop an understanding of: DevOps Fundamentals Linux System Administration Command Line and Shell Scripting Version Control with Git Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Continuous Integration (CI) Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment (CD) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Containerisation with Docker Container Orchestration Cloud Computing Fundamentals Cloud Platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud) Configuration Management Monitoring and Logging Security Best Practices (DevSecOps) Networking Fundamentals Automation and Scripting Incident Management and Reliability Engineering Practical Experience You will work on realistic DevOps projects that may include: Building CI/CD pipelines Deploying applications to cloud environments Creating Infrastructure as Code templates Managing Docker containers Automating software deployment processes Configuring monitoring and logging solutions Implementing basic cloud infrastructure Applying security best practices to deployment pipelines Troubleshooting deployment and infrastructure issues Portfolio projects demonstrating your DevOps capabilities This practical experience will help you develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates your capabilities to future employers. Ideal Candidate We are looking for individuals who: Have an interest in technology, software development, and cloud computing Enjoy solving technical problems Have strong analytical and logical thinking skills Pay close attention to detail Are willing to learn new skills Can work independently and manage their time effectively Have basic computer skills No previous DevOps experience is required. Successful applicants will undertake our paid DevOps Engineer training programme before progressing into employment. The cost of the training is the responsibility of the learner, and full guidance and support will be provided throughout the programme. Benefits Remote and flexible learning Industry-relevant curriculum Portfolio development opportunities Practical project experience Mentoring and personalised feedback Career guidance and employability support Opportunity to develop skills sought by modern employers Entry Requirements A good level of written English Access to a computer and internet connection Motivation to learn and develop professionally Career Opportunities Upon successful completion, learners may pursue roles such as: Junior DevOps Engineer DevOps Engineer Cloud Support Engineer Platform Engineer Infrastructure Engineer Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Build and Release Engineer Cloud Operations Engineer Systems Administrator Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Apply Today If you are looking to start a career in DevOps and want to gain practical experience while developing a professional portfolio, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today and begin your journey towards a rewarding career in DevOps Engineering. We advertise this role across multiple UK locations - you only need to apply once and you'll be considered for all of them.

The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join a high-profile engineering programme, helping to build, operate, and continuously improve a secure cloud-native DevSecOps platform. You'll play a key role in delivering secure, automated software delivery pipelines, managing Kubernetes environments, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. Working closely with architecture, software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams, you'll help drive automation, platform reliability, and secure application delivery across complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain DevSecOps solutions aligned with approved architectures and engineering standards. Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, testing, security validation, and deployment. Deploy, manage, and optimise Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads across multiple environments. Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation technologies. Configure deployment automation, release management, and GitOps workflows. Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines, including code analysis, container scanning, dependency scanning, and compliance validation. Support monitoring, logging, observability, and overall platform health. Troubleshoot deployment issues and continually improve pipeline performance and reliability. Collaborate with software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Produce technical documentation, operational runbooks, and deployment procedures. Support platform maintenance, upgrades, patching, and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory). Proven experience implementing DevOps or DevSecOps solutions within enterprise environments. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (including OpenShift and/or Kubernetes). Experience developing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools. Linux administration experience with scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Experience with Docker and container-based application deployment. Good understanding of Git version control and GitOps methodologies. Experience working with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms. Knowledge of cloud-native security best practices and container security. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on a technically challenging programme delivering modern cloud-native infrastructure and secure software delivery capabilities. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where automation, security, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the delivery approach. If you're an SC-cleared DevSecOps Engineer looking for your next contract, we'd like to hear from you. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Senior UNIX Engineer Location: Glasgow (Preferred) or Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary: Up to £65,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid with client-site attendance as required We are seeking an experienced Senior UNIX Engineer to join a highly skilled infrastructure engineering team responsible for managing and evolving critical enterprise platforms across a large-scale client environment. The team owns and supports core infrastructure technologies including Linux server estates, VMware virtualisation platforms, F5 load balancers, Infoblox DNS, and an extensive suite of internally developed automation tools used to configure, maintain and operate these services. This role has arisen due to an increasing requirement to respond rapidly to emerging vulnerabilities and platform risks. The successful candidate will help drive the automation capabilities needed to deliver large-scale operating system upgrades, patching activities and infrastructure lifecycle management at enterprise scale. Whilst experience within Financial Services would be advantageous, candidates from other complex, large-scale technology environments are encouraged to apply. Location & Travel Glasgow is the preferred location due to the existing team presence. Candidates based near Newcastle will also be considered. During the first few months, successful candidates will be expected to travel regularly to London to embed with the wider engineering team and gain a detailed understanding of the environment. Following this onboarding period, travel requirements will reduce and align with business needs. The Role You will join a team responsible for maintaining and modernising critical infrastructure platforms supporting a complex enterprise environment. A major focus of the role will be helping the organisation transform its ability to patch, upgrade and manage infrastructure at scale through the development of robust automation solutions. This includes: Large-scale Linux operating system upgrades. Kernel patching across extensive server estates. Automation of infrastructure operations and maintenance activities. Development of orchestration workflows using Apache Airflow. Building automation tooling using Python and Ansible. Enhancing observability, monitoring and operational controls. Supporting the introduction of live-patching technologies. The role requires a strong infrastructure engineering mindset, with particular emphasis on UNIX/Linux fundamentals and operating large-scale production environments. Key Responsibilities UNIX & Linux Engineering Administer and support large-scale Linux/UNIX environments. Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis across operating systems and infrastructure platforms. Support operating system lifecycle management, upgrades and patching activities. Work closely with engineering teams responsible for virtualisation, networking and load balancing technologies. Contribute to platform reliability, resilience and operational excellence. Automation Engineering Design, develop and maintain infrastructure automation solutions. Develop tooling and integrations using Python and Ansible. Build and enhance orchestration workflows within Apache Airflow. Create automated pre-change validation and post-change verification processes. Improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention through automation. Platform Observability Implement monitoring and observability capabilities across automated infrastructure workflows. Develop dashboards, alerting and operational reporting. Work with tooling including: Prometheus Grafana Loki Ensure automation can be monitored, controlled and supported effectively. Engineering Collaboration Work alongside specialist Engineering teams across UNIX, Load Balancing and Virtualisation. Participate in technical discussions and design reviews. Share knowledge and contribute to engineering best practice. Produce high-quality technical documentation. Essential Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong UNIX/Linux engineering and administration experience. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments. Advanced command-line and troubleshooting skills. Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and internals. Experience developing automation using Python. Experience using Ansible for configuration management and automation. Understanding of networking fundamentals and common protocols. Knowledge of filesystems, operating system processes and infrastructure architecture. Experience managing production systems within critical environments. Personal Skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work within highly technical engineering teams. Proactive and self-driven approach to improvement and innovation. Desirable Experience Financial Services or other highly regulated environments. F5 Load Balancers. VMware Virtualisation technologies. Infoblox DNS. Apache Airflow. Prometheus, Grafana and Loki. Live patching technologies. Enterprise-scale infrastructure transformation or automation programmes. What We're Looking For This role would suit a candidate who is fundamentally a strong UNIX Engineer first and foremost. Candidates should be comfortable operating at the command line, troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, understanding operating system behaviour and working with core technologies such as networking, filesystems and system services. The successful candidate will combine deep infrastructure knowledge with the ability to automate and modernise operational processes through code. Interview Process Stage 1 30-minute introductory discussion Stage 2 60-minute technical interview Focus on: UNIX/Linux fundamentals Infrastructure engineering Automation Consulting and stakeholder engagement Stage 3 30-minute cultural fit interview with leadership

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.