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Technical Cyber Education & Awareness Manager Location: Sheffield (Hybrid: 60% Office, 40% Remote) Duration: 3 months Umbrella Rate: .00 per day Are you passionate about cybersecurity education and empowering technical teams? Our client, a leading organisation with over 250,000 employees, is seeking a dedicated Technical Cyber Education & Awareness Manager to help strengthen their cybersecurity culture across their technology functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead innovative training programmes, influence security practices, and work closely with a dynamic team to make a real impact. What you'll be doing: Lead and develop cybersecurity training for high-risk technical roles, including developers, architects, and engineers. Expand and mature existing control programmes, integrating diverse technical audiences. Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, and other stakeholders to design targeted learning solutions. Use data and insights to measure training impact, reducing incidents and vulnerabilities. Pilot new approaches, including third-party vendors, to enhance security awareness initiatives. Support communication efforts to foster a security-first mindset across technical teams. What you'll bring: Strong relationship-building and persuasion skills, with experience working across multiple teams. Deep technical knowledge in application security, DevSecOps, or Identity and Access Management. Proven ability to design needs-based, measurable training solutions that reduce risk. Experience working with third-party training vendors and platforms is a plus. Solid understanding of security principles, common vulnerabilities, and emerging tech threats. Background in enabling large-scale initiatives for technologists with proven results. Required Education & Certifications: Relevant technical qualifications in cybersecurity or related fields. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are desirable. This role offers a unique chance to shape cybersecurity awareness at a major organisation, working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join a company committed to security excellence and technological advancement. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

The Role: Salary: Market Leading Base + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: London (hybrid working) My client is a rapidly growing international main market listed organisation offering a range of solutions to the global Financial & Professional Services sector. As part of their exciting growth plans a new opportunity now exists for an experienced Cyber Security specialist to join their well established and growing technology team based in the London HQ. You will join the team as a Cyber Security Analyst, providing day-to-day operational security coverage across their extensive toolset. Working closely with their Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will maintain and administer key security platforms, support client-facing security assurance activities, and help strengthen the company's security posture ahead of ISO 27001 certification. Responsibilities: Implement, manage and actively monitor security controls across email, web, endpoint and cloud environments. Monitor and respond to security incidents using advanced threat detection tools. Day-to-day administration of Netskope web filtering platform including website unblocks and policy updates. Day-to-day administration of Mimecast email filtering system including email review and release. Day-to-day administration of CyberArk identity and privileged access management tooling. Microsoft Purview administration including DLP policy monitoring, sensitivity labels, Discovery Searches and compliance alerts. Maintain and respond to security-related DDQs, keeping the security evidence library current. Assist with compliance activities and audits for ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Provide technical expertise on security best practices and risk mitigation. Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure secure configuration and data protection. Participating in the out-of-hours support rota to provide cover for critical cyber incidents. The Person: Previous hands-on experience with Mimecast (or similar email security platform), Crowdstrike (or similar EDR platform) and Microsoft Purview - data governance, DLP and compliance tooling are essential for success in the role. Hands-on experience with Netskope - web filtering, CASB and cloud security and/or CyberArk - identity and privileged access management would be highly desirable skills. Experience with Rapid7, InsightVM or InsightIDR for vulnerability management and SIEM would also be highly desirable. Experience of responding to security DDQs and maintaining security evidence. Experience supporting ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Strong understanding of UK cyber security regulations and frameworks. Experience working in an FCA-regulated or similarly governed environment. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and identity governance, alongside familiarity with Microsoft Azure and M365 E5 security features. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prominent organisation at an exciting time with genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Alongside their compelling salary and bonus, they also offer a very generous pension contribution, private medical and the ability to 'buy and sell' holidays. The role is based from their London office, offering hybrid working with 3 days in the office, with travel to their other UK locations as and when required. If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Lee Rankin at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Peterlee office. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.

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.

Penetration Testing Specialist South Wales Hybrid £71,000 - £81,000 + bonus + excellent benefits The Role Working as part of an established cyber security function, you'll be responsible for planning and delivering penetration testing across a diverse technology estate, including traditional IT infrastructure, business applications and Operational Technology. Alongside hands-on testing, you'll work closely with technical teams and third-party security partners to prioritise remediation, improve security controls and provide expert guidance on emerging threats. This is a varied technical role offering exposure to modern enterprise environments as well as industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing: Deliver infrastructure, web application and internal penetration testing Assess Operational Technology (OT) and industrial environments using safe testing methodologies Research new vulnerabilities, exploits and attacker techniques Identify weaknesses across people, processes and technology, including social engineering and information leakage Produce clear technical reports with practical remediation advice Support vulnerability management and technical risk assessment Manage external penetration testing providers where required Work closely with security, infrastructure and engineering teams to improve resilience What We're Looking For: You'll ideally have experience in several of the following: Commercial penetration testing experience Infrastructure and application security testing Strong knowledge of attacker TTPs and offensive security methodologies Vulnerability assessment and security risk management Experience working with or assessing OT, ICS or industrial environments Excellent technical reporting and stakeholder communication skills What's on Offer? Competitive salary Annual bonus Excellent pension Hybrid working Ongoing technical training and certification support Exposure to enterprise-scale and Operational Technology environments Long-term career progression within a growing cyber security function Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on security challenges that genuinely make a difference. You'll be testing and protecting systems that underpin critical services used by millions of people across the UK. You'll join a collaborative cyber security team that values technical excellence, continuous learning and innovation, with opportunities to develop your offensive security expertise across both IT and OT environments. If you're passionate about offensive security and want to apply your skills in an environment where every assessment has genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Security Engineering Team Lead Leeds (Home with 1 HQ visit per quarter) Up to 82,500 (NEG) + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Security Engineer ready to lead from the front? We're supporting a leading international managed technology organisation in the search for a Senior Security Engineering Team Lead to head a dedicated cyber security engineering function supporting a major enterprise customer operating within a highly regulated environment. This is far more than a traditional management role. You'll remain hands-on, acting as the technical authority for Microsoft security technologies whilst leading a team of experienced Security Analysts and Engineers responsible for protecting a critical customer environment. If you're passionate about Microsoft security, detection engineering, automation and mentoring technical teams, this is an opportunity to influence the direction of an enterprise-scale security operation. The Opportunity As the technical lead for the Security Engineering function, you'll own the security platform estate, providing architectural guidance, driving continuous improvement and acting as the primary escalation point for complex cyber security incidents. You'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on engineering, working closely with Security Analysts, Infrastructure teams and customer stakeholders to ensure security platforms remain resilient, effective and continually evolving. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that invests heavily in technology, professional development and long-term career progression whilst working with some of the latest Microsoft security technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Security Engineers and Security Analysts Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex cyber security incidents Own the configuration, maintenance and optimisation of the Microsoft security platform Drive detection engineering, rule tuning and continuous platform improvement Lead SIEM and SOAR engineering activities, including automation and Logic Apps Oversee log ingestion, telemetry quality and detection coverage Support vulnerability management and exposure management tooling Work closely with customers and internal technical teams on security architecture and platform improvements Mentor engineers and analysts, helping raise technical capability across the team Contribute to platform roadmaps, governance, documentation and service improvements Technology Environment You'll work across a modern Microsoft-centric cyber security stack including: Microsoft Defender XDR Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Microsoft Sentinel Logic Apps SOAR Automation Microsoft Purview Qualys XM Cyber CyberArk Detection Engineering KQL Threat Hunting Platform Engineering About You We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with natural leadership skills. You'll likely have experience in areas such as: Security Engineering Detection Engineering SOC Engineering Microsoft Security Security Platform Management Cyber Security Architecture Security Automation Team Leadership You'll also possess: Expert knowledge of Microsoft Defender technologies Strong Microsoft Sentinel experience Experience building or improving security detections Knowledge of SOAR and security automation Experience within regulated or enterprise environments Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Previous leadership or mentoring experience Why Apply? This organisation is recognised as one of the world's leading managed technology providers, delivering cloud, cyber security, data and digital workplace solutions to thousands of enterprise customers across multiple countries. It combines the scale of an international business with a culture that genuinely invests in its people through continuous learning, technical certifications, structured development programmes and internal career progression. You'll be joining at an exciting stage of growth, leading a newly established security capability supporting a strategic customer where you'll have genuine influence over both the technology roadmap and the development of your team. Package Salary up to 82,500 (NEG) Home working with one visit to HQ per quarter Excellent benefits package Significant investment in training and certifications Career progression opportunities Opportunity to work with enterprise Microsoft security technologies Technical leadership role with genuine strategic influence

Role: Cyber Security Lead Location: Nottinghamshire Working Arrangement: 3 days a week in office Salary: Up to 70k Are you an experienced SOC professional who's ready to take the next step into leadership without leaving the technical work behind? We're looking for a Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead our in-house Security Operations capability while remaining deeply involved in the day-to-day technical aspects of detection, response and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone moving from a Senior SOC Analyst, Senior Security Engineer or SOC Team Lead position who wants to develop their leadership skills while staying hands-on. You'll spend around 80% of your time working on technical security operations and 20% leading and developing the team, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for their first management role. What you'll be doing Leading and mentoring a small SOC team while remaining an active technical contributor. Investigating and responding to security incidents across enterprise, cloud and operational technology environments. Improving detection capabilities, automation and SOC processes to stay ahead of emerging threats. Working closely with vulnerability management, incident response and governance teams to strengthen the organisation's security posture. Taking part in the on-call rota and providing technical leadership during security incidents. What we're looking for You'll likely have experience in a senior SOC or security operations role and be ready to take the next step into people leadership. You'll bring: Strong experience with security monitoring, threat detection and incident response. Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, SOAR and security tooling. A passion for improving detection capabilities and automating security operations. The confidence to mentor others and influence technical decisions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC or cloud security certifications are welcome but not essential. Why join us? This is an opportunity to shape the future of an evolving Security Operations function within a large, complex technology environment. You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, introduce new ideas and develop your leadership career while remaining close to the technology you enjoy. If you're looking for a role that combines technical depth with your first step into management, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Information Security Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK (phone number removed) p/a with BUPA, bonus, 4 day work week Reporting to the EMEA Information Security Officer, the Information Security Engineer will be responsible for the security engineering, accreditation, and lifecycle assurance of classified and sensitive IT systems. The role will support the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of secure IT environments, ensuring compliance with UK Government, MoD, and Lockheed Martin security requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with programme teams, architects, infrastructure engineers, accrediting authorities, and information assurance stakeholders to ensure security is embedded throughout the system lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of Secure by Design principles across classified IT systems and projects Provide security engineering expertise throughout the system development and operational lifecycle, ensuring security requirements are identified and implemented from concept through disposal. Conduct security architecture reviews, threat assessments, and technical risk analysis for classified environments. Support the development and maintenance of system security documentation, security architectures, and security operating procedures. Lead and coordinate system accreditation activities for classified and sensitive systems. Develop and maintain accreditation artefacts including Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Sets (RMADS), Security Cases, Security Management Plans, and supporting evidence. Work with Accreditors, Security Controllers, and customer security representatives to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals. Ensure continued compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer security requirements throughout system operation. Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks within classified IT environments. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and compliance audits against corporate and government security standards. Support risk treatment planning and remediation activities. Ensure alignment with NCSC, MoD, JSP, NIST, and Lockheed Martin security policies and standards where applicable. Support incident response investigations affecting classified systems. Assist with vulnerability management, patch management, and security monitoring activities. Participate in security reviews and technical investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions. Provide technical guidance to system administrators and engineering teams on security controls and best practices. Collaborate with programme managers, solution architects, IT teams, information assurance practitioners, and customer representatives. Provide security guidance to project teams during system design, implementation, and operational support phases. Support customer and regulatory audits and inspections. Required skills, qualifications and experience Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows Server, Linux operating systems, virtualisation technologies, and enterprise networking. Experience securing classified, air-gapped, or highly regulated IT environments. Knowledge of cloud security principles including AWS, IaaS, and PaaS technologies where applicable. Familiarity with security technologies including endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, encryption, and identity management solutions Demonstrable experience applying Secure by Design principles in complex IT systems and programmes. Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments. Strong understanding of system hardening, security controls implementation, and security testing methodologies. Experience supporting system engineering and security requirements management within regulated environments. Accreditation & ATO Experience Proven experience developing accreditation evidence and security assurance documentation. Experience obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for classified or regulated systems. Knowledge of UK Government and MoD accreditation processes and assurance frameworks. Experience working directly with accrediting authorities, security controllers, or customer assurance organisations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while supporting multiple programmes and stakeholders. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent Information Assurance certification. Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government, or National Security sectors. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. 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.

Role Title: Splunk SIEM Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 587.33 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Join us as Splunk SIEM Engineer where you must design, develop and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Looking for a successful Splunk SIEM Engineer, where one should have experience with: Minimum Qualification - bachelor's degree Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: Proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. Some other highly valued skills may include: Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerized environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

I am currently looking for Test Automation Engineers for a contract role in Farnborough (3-4 days onsite a week). Location: Farnborough 3-4 days a week on site. Hours: 37.5 per week Duration of contract: 4-6 months Rate: Negotiable depending on experience IR35: Inside Clearance Required: DV - suitable candidates must have current, transferrable DV Clearance Top 3: Python Test Automation experience AWS Testing Experience Security Testing experience The company are seeking a mid level Test Automation Engineer to join its UK team in the Farnborough area on an initial four-month contractor engagement. The role will support the delivery of secure, reliable technical solutions through a combination of manual testing, Python-based test automation, AWS, database and security-testing expertise. The successful contractor will be a seasoned technical individual contributor who is fully proficient in applying testing principles, theories and concepts, can become productive quickly, and can work independently on technically difficult or unclear problems within a time-bound assignment. What You Will Be Doing Define, develop, execute and maintain manual and automated test approaches across functional, integration, system and regression testing. Design and implement scalable Python test automation frameworks, reusable libraries and supporting utilities. Test AWS-hosted services and applications, including interfaces, data flows, permissions, logging and operational behaviour. Plan and perform security testing against applicable CIS Security Controls and Safeguards, confirming that required controls are implemented, configured correctly and supported by suitable evidence. Assess security controls across AWS, applications, databases and supporting infrastructure, including secure configuration, identity and access management, vulnerability management, audit logging, data protection, network monitoring and application security. Document security test plans, control-to-test traceability, findings, evidence, residual risks and remediation recommendations, and verify corrective actions through retesting. Validate relational and/or non-relational databases through data interrogation, reconciliation, integrity checks and backend testing. Analyse requirements, designs and acceptance criteria to determine test coverage, traceability and risk-based priorities. Investigate failures, identify root causes, record high-quality defects and collaborate with engineering teams through resolution and retest. Produce clear test plans, test cases, automation assets, evidence, results and completion reports. Support estimation, planning, technical reviews and continuous improvement of test practices, tooling and quality controls. Provide technical guidance, coaching and constructive review to less experienced technical staff. Communicate technical findings, risks and recommendations to internal stakeholders, project leaders and client team members. What We Are Looking For Strong practical experience of manual testing, including test analysis, design, execution, defect management and reporting. Proven experience creating and maintaining automated tests using Python. Hands-on experience testing applications or services hosted in AWS. Practical security testing experience focused on assessing CIS Security Controls and Safeguards, including the ability to translate control requirements into measurable test cases and evidence-based findings. Experience testing security controls within cloud and hybrid environments, with particular attention to secure configuration, access control, logging, vulnerability management, data protection and application security. Strong database testing skills, including the use of SQL for data validation and fault investigation. Ability to develop solutions to difficult or unclear technical testing problems through deep analysis and collaboration with internal experts. Deep understanding of software testing principles, test techniques, quality risks and the software development lifecycle. Broad awareness of related engineering disciplines, including software development, infrastructure, security and deployment practices. Experience working independently and taking ownership of complete testing projects or processes within a technical area. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence project and team leaders on test design, process and technical approach. Desirable Skills Experience integrating automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Experience using Selenium for browser-based test automation. Proficiency with Git-based version control, branching, pull requests and peer review. Experience with API testing, test doubles, service virtualisation or performance testing. Familiarity with containerised environments and infrastructure-as-code delivery practices. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Level Requirements Operate as a seasoned technical individual contributor, fully proficient in applying technical principles, theories and concepts within the testing discipline. Work independently to deliver objectives that have a significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Take responsibility for entire projects or processes within the assigned technical testing area. Develop solutions to technical issues that are difficult, unclear and dependent on deep technical knowledge. Collaborate with internal experts and consider the impact of testing solutions on the end product or service. Communicate effectively with internal and client project team members. Influence project and team leaders regarding solution design, processes and technical approaches. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical testing domain and a broad understanding of related specialist areas. Coach and review the work of lower-level technical staff where required. If this role is of interest, please send an updated CV to (url removed) and I will call you to discuss further

Fortinet Network Security Engineer Permanent Remote / UK Travel Are you an experienced Fortinet Network Security Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and security projects? This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers, leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade Fortinet environments for a diverse client base, including secure and highly regulated organisations. As a Fortinet Network Security Engineer, you'll work on a mixture of remote and customer-site projects, taking ownership of solutions from design through to delivery while influencing technical decisions and supporting continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, configure and support FortiGate firewalls across complex customer environments. Implement and maintain firewall policies, security profiles, VPNs (IPSec and SSL), SD-WAN and High Availability (HA) solutions. Manage and support the wider Fortinet ecosystem, including FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiClient EMS and FortiSwitch/FortiAP where required. Perform firewall reviews, optimisation and security hardening following best practice. Monitor security events, investigate incidents and support root cause analysis. Produce and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams and change records. Support compliance initiatives including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and GDPR. Lead technical delivery on customer sites and provide guidance throughout project lifecycles. Collaborate with internal teams and customers to improve network resilience, security and performance. Support firmware lifecycle management, patching and vulnerability remediation. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Fortinet Network Security Engineer or similar network security position. Strong hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls and FortiAnalyzer in production environments. Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS and network security principles. Experience deploying SD-WAN and managing multi-site network environments. Ability to design and deliver network infrastructure projects from start to finish. Strong troubleshooting skills across both network and security technologies. Experience with physical infrastructure as well as cloud networking. Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune and MDM technologies would be beneficial. Experience with Proxmox, Azure or AWS would be advantageous. Previous experience within an MSP or multi-client environment is desirable. Current SC clearance or SC Clearance eligibility. Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK as required. Fortinet Network Security Engineer Permanent Remote / UK Travel Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this Fortinet Network Security Engineer position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.

Server Engineer SC Cleared Windows Server PowerShell VMware Active SC Clearance is essential for this opportunity. Are you an experienced Server Engineer with expertise in Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, VMware, and server build and decommissioning? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector seeking an engineer to support and enhance its enterprise server infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative infrastructure team, working in a secure enterprise environment where you'll be responsible for maintaining business-critical systems while contributing to infrastructure upgrades and transformation projects. Location: Central London (2 3 days onsite per week) Key Responsibilities Build, configure, deploy, maintain, and decommission both physical and virtual Windows Servers. Manage and support enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate server administration and improve operational efficiency. Administer core Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Support and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure (Hyper-V experience also considered). Carry out Windows Server patching, upgrades, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation. Investigate and resolve server and infrastructure incidents, performing root cause analysis where required. Support infrastructure projects including migrations, upgrades, and server refresh activities. Produce and maintain technical documentation while working within ITIL service management processes. Participate in an on-call rota and occasional planned out-of-hours maintenance. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (required). Proven experience as a Server Engineer , Windows Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role. Strong experience with Windows Server administration in enterprise environments. Hands-on experience building, deploying, and decommissioning physical and virtual servers. Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills. VMware vSphere administration experience (Hyper-V knowledge is beneficial). Excellent knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Experience with Windows Server patch management, operating system lifecycle management, and infrastructure security best practices. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with experience supporting critical server infrastructure. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: Microsoft Azure MECM / SCCM Microsoft Intune Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Linux administration If you're an SC Cleared Server Engineer with strong Windows Server, VMware, and PowerShell expertise looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Senior SOC Engineer - Hybrid Join a leading cyber security services organisation as a Senior SOC Engineer , taking ownership of the technology, automation, and engineering capabilities that support a modern Security Operations Centre (SOC). The Role You'll design, deploy, and enhance core SOC platforms including SIEM, XDR, SOAR, automation, and security tooling , driving improvements in threat detection, response, and operational efficiency. Working closely with operational teams, you'll support customer onboarding, develop automated workflows, and help shape the future direction of SOC engineering. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and optimise SIEM, XDR and SOAR platforms. Build security automation, integrations, and response workflows. Develop log parsing, data normalisation and telemetry solutions. Lead technical onboarding and implementation projects. Act as an escalation point for complex security engineering issues. Mentor SOC analysts and engineers. Improve detection, response and operational processes through automation. Maintain engineering documentation, standards and best practices. Skills & Experience 3-5+ years' experience within a SOC or cyber security engineering environment. Strong experience with SIEM, SOAR and EDR/XDR technologies. Scripting and automation expertise (Python, Go, APIs). Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP. Knowledge of vulnerability management and threat intelligence integrations. Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Eligibility for UK security clearance desirable. What's on Offer 2 Days in the Office Per Month Exposure to a wide range of security environments and technologies. Opportunity to influence SOC strategy and engineering direction. Dedicated training, development, and lab environments. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Ideal for an experienced SOC Engineer looking to step into a senior, technically focused role with significant ownership, automation responsibilities, and career progression opportunities.

Senior Network and Security Engineer - L2/L3 Network Infrastructure - Cyber Security - SIEM tools My client who are leaders in their field are looking for a Senior Cyber Security and Network Analyst to provide effective and timely operational support, development and management of the IT network and security infrastructure to meet business requirements and objectives. Responsibilities: Support the delivery and maintenance of the organisation's cyber security and network infrastructure, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and aligned to business needs Manage day-to-day security operations, including monitoring SIEM platforms, Firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat detection tools Investigate security incidents and vulnerabilities, recommending and implementing corrective actions where required Maintain and support network technologies including LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet connectivity, and Layer 2/3 infrastructure Contribute to cyber security and infrastructure projects, including the implementation of new security controls and technologies Perform patching, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance across security and network environments to minimise risk and downtime Develop and maintain security policies, operational procedures, technical documentation, and compliance standards Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning, testing, and readiness activities Key Experience & Skills: Palo Alto Firewalls and all associated NG services Endpoint detection and remediation Proven track record in Cyber security and understanding of cyber security analysis, tools and software Experience of implementing, supporting and developing L2/3 network infrastructure Qualys Vulnerability Management Aruba Wifi L2/3 switching - Cisco Nexus Network Load balancing Penetration Testing (3rd Party) Incident management Data Security

Job Title: Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Engineer Location: Livingston Salary: Competitive Why Apply? A leading technology and media organisation is looking for a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Engineer to strengthen its cyber security capabilities across enterprise platforms, products and customer-facing services. This is an opportunity to work within a specialist Cyber Security team, supporting the protection of critical systems and data used by millions of customers. The role will focus on CyberArk, identity security, privileged access controls and security governance, working across multiple teams to improve security standards and embed best practice. You will have the opportunity to influence PAM strategy, deliver complex security projects and work with industry frameworks including NIST, NCSC, ISO27001 and CIS. Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Engineer Responsibilities Design, implement and manage Privileged Access Management solutions, ensuring secure access to critical systems and sensitive data. Administer and configure CyberArk environments, including credential management workflows and privileged account controls. Monitor PAM activity, investigate alerts and identify potential security risks or policy breaches. Conduct audits, assessments and evidence gathering to support compliance requirements. Work with internal teams and stakeholders to improve identity security baselines across the organisation. Develop security recommendations aligned to industry standards including NIST, NCSC and ISO27001. Support threat modelling, vulnerability assessments and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to wider cyber security teams. Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Engineer Requirements CyberArk Certified Defender level or above. Strong recent experience administering and configuring CyberArk and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID. Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms, ideally One Identity. Strong Scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash or similar technologies. Good understanding of authentication protocols, access controls and identity life cycle management. Experience working with security frameworks including ISO27001, NIST and CIS. Knowledge of Web APIs including SOAP, REST and GraphQL. Understanding of threat modelling methodologies such as STRIDE. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently on complex security projects. What's in it for me? Hybrid working model with flexibility across Livingston, Osterley or London locations. Competitive pension package with up to 9% employer contribution. Private healthcare, mental health support and digital GP services. Discounts across a range of technology, broadband, mobile and entertainment products. Access to sharesave schemes, technology benefits and employee rewards. The opportunity to work on large-scale cyber security initiatives within a globally recognised technology organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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.

Penetration Testing Specialist South Wales Hybrid 71,000 - 81,000 + bonus + excellent benefits The Role Working as part of an established cyber security function, you'll be responsible for planning and delivering penetration testing across a diverse technology estate, including traditional IT infrastructure, business applications and Operational Technology. Alongside hands-on testing, you'll work closely with technical teams and third-party security partners to prioritise remediation, improve security controls and provide expert guidance on emerging threats. This is a varied technical role offering exposure to modern enterprise environments as well as industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing: Deliver infrastructure, web application and internal penetration testing Assess Operational Technology (OT) and industrial environments using safe testing methodologies Research new vulnerabilities, exploits and attacker techniques Identify weaknesses across people, processes and technology, including social engineering and information leakage Produce clear technical reports with practical remediation advice Support vulnerability management and technical risk assessment Manage external penetration testing providers where required Work closely with security, infrastructure and engineering teams to improve resilience What We're Looking For: You'll ideally have experience in several of the following: Commercial penetration testing experience Infrastructure and application security testing Strong knowledge of attacker TTPs and offensive security methodologies Vulnerability assessment and security risk management Experience working with or assessing OT, ICS or industrial environments Excellent technical reporting and stakeholder communication skills What's on Offer? Competitive salary Annual bonus Excellent pension Hybrid working Ongoing technical training and certification support Exposure to enterprise-scale and Operational Technology environments Long-term career progression within a growing cyber security function Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on security challenges that genuinely make a difference. You'll be testing and protecting systems that underpin critical services used by millions of people across the UK. You'll join a collaborative cyber security team that values technical excellence, continuous learning and innovation, with opportunities to develop your offensive security expertise across both IT and OT environments. If you're passionate about offensive security and want to apply your skills in an environment where every assessment has genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Cyber Security Manager / InfoSec Manager Location Bedord / Hybrid 1-2 days a Week in the office Salary > 75k We're looking for an experienced Information Security Manager (Network / Infrastucture) with a strong technical background in network security, infrastructure security and cyber security. This role would suit someone who has progressed from a technical infrastructure or security engineering position into Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) or Security Assurance. Working closely with Infrastructure, IT Operations and Engineering teams, you'll help ensure security is embedded across networks, servers, cloud environments and business systems. You'll provide technical guidance on security architecture, vulnerability management, secure configuration, patching, identity and access management, firewalls, endpoint security and infrastructure hardening, while also leading information security governance, risk management and compliance activities. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the Information Security Management System (ISMS), supporting ISO 27001 certification, managing security audits, supplier assurance, security incidents and business continuity planning. You'll also work with technical teams to assess vulnerabilities, review penetration testing results, oversee remediation activities and ensure security controls are implemented effectively across on-premise and cloud infrastructure. To be successful, you'll have previous experience in Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Engineering, Systems Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering before moving into an Information Security or Cyber Security Management role. You'll have a strong understanding of firewalls, switches, routing, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, networking principles and infrastructure hardening, alongside experience with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), security audits and information security frameworks. Key skills: Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Cyber Security, ISO 27001, ISMS, Azure Security, Microsoft 365 Security, Active Directory, Firewalls, Network Infrastructure, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Endpoint Security, Security Operations, Governance, Risk & Compliance, GRC, Security Assurance, Security Audits, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Cyber Essentials.

Senior Linux Engineer Location: Glasgow (Preferred) or Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary: Up to £65,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid working with client-site attendance as required We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to join a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineering team responsible for supporting and evolving critical enterprise platforms within a large-scale, complex technology environment. The team is responsible for a substantial Linux server estate alongside supporting technologies including VMware, F5 Load Balancing, Infoblox DNS and a suite of internally developed automation tools used to manage and maintain the wider infrastructure platform. This role has been created to support a major programme of infrastructure modernisation, with a particular focus on improving the organisation's ability to perform operating system upgrades, vulnerability remediation and platform lifecycle management through automation at scale. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong Linux expertise who enjoys combining infrastructure operations, automation and platform engineering. Location & Travel Glasgow is the preferred office location due to the existing engineering team presence. Candidates based within commuting distance of Newcastle will also be considered. During the initial onboarding period, successful applicants will be expected to travel regularly to London to collaborate with the wider engineering teams. Travel requirements will reduce significantly following this period. The Role As a Senior Linux Engineer, you will be responsible for the ongoing support, maintenance and enhancement of enterprise Linux infrastructure. A key focus of the position will be helping the organisation improve the way infrastructure is managed through automation, reducing operational overhead and enabling faster response to security vulnerabilities and platform risks. Key initiatives include: Large-scale Linux operating system upgrades. Enterprise patching and vulnerability remediation. Infrastructure lifecycle management. Development of automation tooling and processes. Platform monitoring and observability improvements. Supporting the adoption of modern infrastructure engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Linux Infrastructure Engineering Administer and support large-scale enterprise Linux environments. Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis across production infrastructure. Support operating system upgrades, patching and lifecycle activities. Ensure platform availability, stability and performance. Work closely with networking, virtualisation and infrastructure teams. Contribute to platform resilience and operational excellence. Automation & Platform Engineering Design and develop automation tooling using Python and Ansible. Automate operational and maintenance processes. Develop orchestration workflows to improve infrastructure efficiency. Create validation and verification processes to support change activity. Reduce manual intervention through automation and engineering best practice. Monitoring & Observability Enhance monitoring, alerting and observability capabilities across infrastructure platforms. Develop dashboards and operational reporting. Work with technologies such as: Prometheus Grafana Loki Support proactive platform monitoring and issue prevention. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with Linux, Networking and Virtualisation specialists. Participate in technical design discussions and reviews. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring activities. Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation. Essential Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong experience administering Linux server environments. Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms. Advanced Linux troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Good understanding of Linux operating systems and core system services. Experience developing automation solutions using Python. Strong Ansible experience. Knowledge of networking fundamentals and infrastructure concepts. Experience supporting mission-critical production environments. Understanding of system performance, processes, storage and operating system internals. Personal Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively within highly technical engineering teams. Proactive approach to continuous improvement and automation. Desirable Experience Experience within Financial Services or other highly regulated environments. VMware virtualisation platforms. F5 Load Balancers. Infoblox DNS. Apache Airflow. Prometheus, Grafana and Loki. Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies. Enterprise patching programmes and operating system lifecycle management. Platform modernisation or automation initiatives. What We're Looking For We are looking for a Linux Engineer with a strong infrastructure background who is comfortable operating within complex enterprise environments. You'll possess excellent Linux administration skills, be confident troubleshooting production issues, and have experience using automation to improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical infrastructure knowledge with modern engineering practices and a passion for automation, reliability and continuous improvement.

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world. We are looking for a Product Security Architect to help ensure security is properly built into our products, our engineering decisions, our product priorities and the way our products are deployed for customers. This is a senior individual contributor role sitting at the intersection of product security, application security and secure delivery. You as a Product Security Architect will work closely with the product, development, network & infrastructure and customer-facing teams to improve the security of what we build, how we build it, and how it is securely implemented in client environments. The role is focused primarily on influencing product and development decisions, backed by enough technical depth to review designs and code intelligently, assess risk pragmatically, and help drive secure development practices across the business. The role of Product Security Architect is primarily based from our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, with good flexibility for Hybrid working. Responsibilities - Product Security Architect - not exhaustive: Act as a senior security voice across the product and development teams, ensuring security is properly represented in roadmap, backlog and design decisions. Work with colleagues across product, development, and networks & infrastructure to embed security across the product lifecycle. Carry out threat modelling, secure design reviews and technical risk assessments for new and existing product capabilities. Assign pragmatic risk levels and support sensible prioritisation of remediation alongside feature delivery and other technical work. Help improve secure software development and delivery practices, including CI/CD and related controls. Support vulnerability remediation, including root cause analysis and long-term fixes. Contribute to security standards, metrics and ways of working that improve product security maturity over time. Provide security leadership and architectural guidance for the secure implementation and operation of SRT products in customer environments, including defining the principles, patterns and guidance that customer-facing and implementation teams should follow. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering reality supports the security claims we make to customers, partners and auditors. Contribute to wider assurance and certification activity, including ISO 27001 or other relevant standards. Requirements - Product Security Architect - not exhaustive: Strong experience in product security, application security, secure software engineering, security architecture or a similar role in a software-led environment. Good understanding of how product and development teams operate, including how security considerations are balanced alongside product delivery. Strong experience of threat modelling, secure design review, vulnerability assessment and remediation prioritisation. The judgement to assess exploitability and business impact pragmatically Practical experience applying security across the software development lifecycle, including areas such as threat modelling, secure coding, testing, vulnerability management and secure delivery. Ability to influence product, development and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority. Strong communication skills, with the ability to turn technical security concerns into clear, actionable decisions. Familiarity with recognised frameworks or certifications such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF or similar would be helpful. Experience in a product, platform or SaaS business. Experience in high-trust, regulated or mission-critical environments would be valuable. Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Role Overview We are partnering with a global enterprise organization undertaking a massive ERP transformation from SAP ECC to S/4HANA on RISE. This is a highly specialized, dual-capability role embedded within the SAP Architecture, Integrations & Transversals Design Team. This is not a generalist PM position. We are looking for a "unicorn" candidate who can seamlessly blend enterprise-scale programme leadership ( 70%) with genuine, hands-on SAP Basis and infrastructure depth ( 30%). You must be comfortable chairing executive steering committees one hour, and deep-diving into Basis configuration, RISE environment management, and landscape design the next. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Own and drive the end-to-end delivery framework for the Infrastructure and Basis workstream, including integrated project plans, RAID management, cutover documentation, and Hypercare plans. Vendor Management: Independently manage, challenge, and hold accountable multiple tier-one System Integrators (SIs) and technology partners. Technical Direction: Provide hands-on guidance across SAP Basis configuration, landscape design, and environment builds. RISE with SAP Ownership: Manage provisioning, hyperscaler landing zone readiness (Azure/GCP/AWS), and multi-instance environment configuration across the entire project lifecycle. Architecture & Security: Lead HA/DR planning and testing, manage system refreshes and transport management (ActiveControl), and coordinate SAP security and vulnerability management. Governance: Act as the technical workstream lead's proxy in detailed technical and Basis meetings, holding your own with senior engineers and architects. Required Experience 10+ years of senior SAP Programme Management experience on complex, global S/4HANA transformations. Deep SAP Basis Technical Depth: Must possess direct, hands-on knowledge sufficient to pass rigorous technical questioning on SAP infrastructure engineering. RISE with SAP Expertise: Proven track record in provisioning, configuration, and multi-region landscape management across hyperscalers. SI Management: Demonstrated ability to independently manage and challenge tier-one SIs at an executive level. Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certified. Desirable: SAP Certified Technology Associate (Basis or HANA), familiarity with Cloud ALM / Solution Manager, and experience within the CPG/FMCG sector. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.