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Senior Cloud engineer SC Cleared or eligible 6 month initial contract (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 Remote with occasional onsite Key requirements: Deep experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent). CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Strong Google Cloud experience, GKE in particular, and strong Linux systems administration. Understanding of secure, hardened deployments and network security, with security-conscious instincts suited to an environment subject to accreditation scrutiny. SC Clearance held or willingness to undergo. Desirable: Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, Go). Experience in defence, government or regulated environments. Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD). Experience supporting streaming, data or ML platforms at scale. Senior Cloud engineer SC Cleared or eligible 6 month initial contract (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 Remote with occasional onsite Please apply with up to date CV.

Azure DevOps Engineer - 6 month rolling contract - Fully Remote - INSIDE IR35 - ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED Job Description This role sits within a collaborative engineering team focused on designing, building and deploying secure Azure Services for one of our global technology clients. This role requires ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE in order for you to be considered. You will be joining a well established team to support a brand new project focusing on upgrading their current Azure estate and offerings. Essential Skills Experience with Kubernetes-based platforms (AKS, K3s) and cloud-native architectures. Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline engineering and YAML-based configurations. Understanding of DevSecOps practices. Deep hands-on Experience with the Azure cloud platform, including platform engineering and Infrastructure as Code. Proficiency in containerisation technologies and orchestration in production environments. Experience developing solutions using C#/.NET and Python in cloud-native or data-intensive contexts. Ability to work directly with customers and third parties - strong stakeholder management. Azure certification or equivalent demonstrable expertise in Azure engineering. Location Edinburgh, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Virtualisation SME + DV Cleared role + Working out of Corsham + 600 to 675 per day - Inside IR35 + Initially 7 months but will be long term The Role: Deliver hands-on engineering support to the OpNET programme, designing, building, and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. We are seeking an experienced VMware VCF / Virtualisation Engineer to design, build, automate and support enterprise virtualisation and software-defined infrastructure within a secure/regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms. Implement and support vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS . Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and API-driven automation using Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or SaltStack . Support platform lifecycle activities including builds, upgrades, patching, scaling and operational handover. Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise networking, DNS, identity and DevOps/CI/CD services. Translate architecture designs into secure, automated and deployable solutions. Produce LLDs, build guides and operational runbooks . Support integration, testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Ensure solutions follow secure-by-design, hardening and organisational security standards . Essential Skills Strong VMware experience across vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . Proven experience with VMware Cloud Foundation and SDDC technologies . Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code experience. Experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI or similar . Knowledge of enterprise networking and services including DNS and load balancing . Experience integrating platforms with DevOps and CI/CD toolchains . Experience working in secure or regulated environments . Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting and communication skills. Desirable Kubernetes / VKS experience. Hybrid cloud and multi-platform environments. GitOps and IaC best practices. Backup, disaster recovery and resilience. Agile delivery / Atlassian tools. VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist .

Lead Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 675 per day Hybrid working in London ideally but will consider fully remote Need to have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job description As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success. Key Responsibilities : Support the Principal Technical Architect in defining and maintaining LECN and enterprise-wide technical impacting strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with broader business objectives. Oversee design reviews, incorporating "Secure by Design" principles and compliance with architectural governance. Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, integrated solutions. Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, embracing best practices, and championing continuous improvement. Mentor and coach architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. Facilitate the design and delivery of complex systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security requirements are met. Lead multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, budgets, and timelines. Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future strategies, enabling sustainable, long-term solutions. Directly support the Principal Technical Architect in the development of presentation packs to Technical Design Authorities and Security Boards and where necessary deputise for the Principal Technical Architect for these presentation packs Support the LECN Security Architect in Police Digital Service (PDS) compliance obtaining authority to proceed for LECN in-house hosting/migration of the SD-WAN service. Evaluate project success post-integration, identifying best practices and lessons learned. Share feedback with leadership, adopting continuous improvement for future integrations. Lead, coach, and mentor junior Technical Architects, driving professional development. Renovate and transform the existing technology estate by leveraging innovative approaches (e.g., cloud, AI, IoT, and more). Skills and experience Essential Skills: You'll have a visible passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: CCNP certification or demonstrable knowledge of the following: networking concepts, switching, routing, firewalling and load balancing using (CISCO) SD-WAN technologies and use of BGP (Boarder Gateway Protocol). Consistent track record of ability to lead complex technical architectures, championing innovation and best practices. Experience working across multiple domains or projects, coordinating with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams. Aptitude for anticipating future technologies and aligning solutions with broader strategies and business outcomes. Expertise in delivering secure, reliable, and scalable systems within defined time and quality constraints. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical topics for diverse audiences. Strategy and Planning Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 3 Strategic Planning (ITSP) - Level 3 Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5 Advice & Guidance Consultancy (CNSL) - Level 4 Specialist Advice (TECH) - Level 4 Desirable skills Strong grasp of agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and design patterns, paired with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Communicating clearly in accessible language, adapting to varied audiences and channels. Exposure to large-scale technology change programs or complex system integrations. 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.

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking talented individuals with UKIC DV clearance for various IT roles on a contract basis. Positions are available for Infrastructure Architects, Network Engineers, Data Scientists, Technical Consultants, and DevOps Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions (Infrastructure Architects) Managing and optimising network systems to ensure seamless operations (Network Engineers) Conducting data analysis and creating data-driven solutions (Data Scientists) Providing technical consultancy and support across multiple projects (Technical Consultants) Streamlining and automating IT operations using DevOps methodologies (DevOps Engineers) Job Requirements: Must hold UKIC DV clearance Experience in IT DevOps, IT Network, or IT Infrastructure roles Strong understanding of defence and security industry standards Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a high-security environment Relevant certifications and qualifications in your associated field Benefits: Opportunity to work on critical defence and security projects Work within a team of highly skilled professionals Challenging and dynamic work environment Professional development and training opportunities Competitive contract terms If you have a strong background in IT within the defence and security sector and hold a UKIC DV clearance, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team on a contract basis and contribute to vital defence and security initiatives.

Wintel and FAS Engineer +9 months + +Hybrid Corsham +SC cleared role +Inside IR35 + 575 - 650 a day The role: Deliver Wintel engineering across a secure enterprise environment (build, configure, support, troubleshoot). Act as an FMN Specialist / Federation Engineer supporting coalition connectivity and operational interoperability. I nteroperability SME input across architecture, integration, and operational readiness. Support/participate in CWIX activity (planning, technical integration, execution support, issue resolution). Integrate and support C4ISR capabilities across federated networks. Perform TVV engineering (test, verification & validation) to prove interoperability, performance and compliance. Essential experience (must-have) Demonstrable experience in at least several of the following: FMN specialist Federation engineer NATO interoperability SME CWIX participant C4ISR integrator TVV engineer Strong Wintel engineering background in secure / controlled environments. If you'd like to discuss this Wintel FAS Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Contract Principal RF Engineer Edinburgh (Hybrid - typically 3 days onsite) *Security Clearance is essential* Up to £75 p/h Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced security cleared Principal RF Engineer to join a team developing next-generation RF and microwave technology for advanced defence and aerospace programmes. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar and sensing technologies, contributing to the development of complex RF systems that will shape future air and defence capabilities. You'll play a key role throughout the complete hardware development life cycle, from concept through to integration and production, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams. Due to the nature of the work and security requirements, this is a hybrid position with the majority of time spent onsite in Edinburgh (typically around three days per week, depending on project requirements). Essential Skills & Experience Live security clearance (SC) RF and Microwave subsystem design RF system integration and verification Microwave circuit design and analysis RF laboratory measurements, including Signal generators, Spectrum analysers and Vector Network Analysers (VNAs) Microwave design and simulation tools GaAs and/or GaN MMIC design and application Passive microwave structure design Low phase noise design and measurement Microwave component selection Technical documentation and report writing Design reviews and engineering life cycle management Please only apply if you hold live security clearance and are willing/able to be based onsite in Edinburg on average Three days a week (Project dependant).

IT Support Engineer + SC Cleared role + Based onsite in Edinburgh - looking for local candidates + Paying 200- 220 per day + 5 month initial contract + potential extensions The role: Provide on-site and remote technical support for end-user computing devices, workplace technologies, and associated IT services. The role is responsible for troubleshooting hardware and software issues, assisting users, maintaining IT equipment, and ensuring excellent customer service while adhering to service level agreements Device build and roll out Assist users in day-to-day troubleshooting Maintain IT Equipment Both software and hardware troubleshooting Onsite datacenter assistance hands and eyes Essential knowledge: 1-2 years' experience in an IT support or technical support role. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10/11. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications. Basic understanding of networking concepts (LAN, WAN, TCP/IP). Basic Active Directory experience. Experience supporting desktop and laptop hardware. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Customer-focused approach. SC Clearance Desirable ITIL Foundation certification. CompTIA A+ certification. Microsoft Fundamentals certification. Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms. Mobile device support experience. If you'd like to discuss this IT Support Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Security Engineer - MOD / Defence / High Security Clearance Farnborough Hybrid 3 days p/week on site 75-80k + bonus and benefits High-level UK Security Clearance required Are you a Security Engineer with experience across privileged access management, identity security or enterprise security tooling? This is a hands-on security engineering role working within a highly secure Defence and National Security environment. You'll maintain and improve security platforms controlling privileged access, credentials and administrative activity across critical infrastructure. There is also a requirement within the team for Elastic SIEM capability, so if you have strong Elastic experience alongside your security engineering background, that would also be relevant. The role You'll work across identity, privileged access and wider security infrastructure, including: Managing passwords, SSH keys, API keys and privileged credentials. Configuring and troubleshooting automated password and credential rotation. Running discovery scans across Active Directory and network environments. Managing RBAC, permissions and user/group access. Monitoring privileged sessions and investigating failed authentication activity. Maintaining, patching and upgrading security platforms. Reviewing audit logs and integrating security events with SIEM tooling. Troubleshooting firewalls, load balancers and connectivity issues. Key experience Hands-on Security Engineering within complex environments. Privileged Access Management (PAM) or identity security solutions. Active Directory, identity providers, privileged and service accounts. Vulnerability scanning, EDR or SIEM tooling. Elastic SIEM experience would be a strong advantage. Understanding of RBAC, credential management and security monitoring. Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, ATT&CK or MOD security environments would also be useful. There is a great corporate benefits package. If your background is in PAM, identity security, Elastic SIEM or hands-on security engineering, this is an opportunity to work on complex systems where security has a direct operational impact.

Network Security Engineer (SC Cleared) UK Remote/Hybrid 6 Month Contract £380/day (Outside IR35) Network Security Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance for a 6 Month Contract. Start ASAP in August/September 2026. The vast majority of the work is expected to be remote. However, there may be occasional travel to UK customer sites including - Warwick, Wokingham, Corsham + Farnborough. Working with a global IT Consultancy supporting a leading Telecoms end client: Must have strong hands-on experience of: F5, Zscaler + Palo Alto technologies. Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, Cisco Network Solutions Technical Ownership of Customer Security infrastructure estate, processes, procedures, documentation + life cycle management. Acting as technical point of reference + escalation for Security related changes, modifications + projects for firewall rule bases. Technical point of contact for vendor support for security infrastructure incidents. Design of customer networks including the support of High Level design (HLD) and Low Level design (LLD). Providing technical support, Change management, for hard physical changes + soft remote changes, customer inventory management, hardware software, EOL. Advantageous Skills: Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, Cisco Network Solutions, Cisco IPT / QoS / 802.1x / Inflobox DNS, Switches, Wireless, VPN (ipsec, SSL VPN, DMVPN, WAN Routing Protocols. Telecoms industry sector experience preferred. Must have active SC Security Clearance .

Security Platform Engineer - Cloud and Kubernetes Must have an Active DV Clearance Can be based in London, Farnborough or Corsham You will work closely with platform engineers, security specialists, and cloud teams to deliver resilient, secure, and highly automated cloud infrastructure. The position is ideal for an experienced Security Platform Engineer with strong Kubernetes security expertise and a passion for cloud-native security engineering. Security Platform Engineer Responsibilities Design, deploy, configure, and manage cloud security platforms and tooling. Implement and maintain SIEM, IDS, and IPS technologies. Develop security monitoring, logging, and detection capabilities across Kubernetes environments. Investigate, analyse, and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation. Perform forensic investigations into suspicious activity and security events. Automate security workflows and operational processes using Scripting and Infrastructure as Code. Support Kubernetes platform security, workload isolation, RBAC, and network policies. Participate in an on-call rota to support security incidents and operational resilience. Security Platform Engineer Skills and Experience Active DV Clearance Experience within Cloud Security Engineering, DevSecOps, or Cloud Platform Engineering is essential Extensive experience using Kubernetes Security Strong experience securing Kubernetes environments, including RBAC, workload isolation, and network policies. Experience with Kubernetes threat detection, anomaly detection, Istio, Linkerd, or workload identity would be advantageous. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or OSCP would be beneficial. 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.

4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Must have an Active DV Clearance 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Responsibilities Respond to escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve incidents. Perform change activities in line with defined processes. Support life cycle management of platforms to maintain vendor supportability. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation and support materials. Provide technical leadership across support activities where required. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Skills and Experience VCF experience is essential. Strong experience across VMware stack including vCenter, ESXi and NSX. Experience supporting Horizon VDI environments. Strong knowledge of Windows environments including AD, DNS, SQL, and SCOM. Understanding of physical networking concepts. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to take ownership of technical issues and lead resolution. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Desirable Experience Experience with cloud administration such as vCloud Director. Exposure to event monitoring tools such as SCOM or Aria Operations. Automation and Scripting using PowerShell. Server administration across Windows Server environments. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Additional Information Work within a secure environment supporting critical systems. Opportunity to develop across cloud and infrastructure technologies. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button 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.

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.

Location: Bridgwater Working Pattern: 100% Onsite Employment Type: Contract Security Clearance: Active and transferable SC clearance required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Desktop Support Engineer to provide high-quality onsite IT support at the Bridgewater site. The successful candidate will support end users across desktop, laptop, mobile and peripheral technologies, ensuring IT services remain stable, available and effective. You will work closely with end users, Service Desk teams, infrastructure teams and third-party suppliers to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network and Microsoft 365-related issues. This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring strong troubleshooting skills, excellent customer service and the ability to manage incidents and service requests independently through to resolution. Key Responsibilities Provide onsite desktop and end-user IT support. Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, application, network, VPN, printer and mobile-device issues. Support Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments. Manage incidents and service requests in line with agreed service levels. Monitor and manage incoming support requests through phone, email and Microsoft Teams. Record, update and maintain accurate incident and service-request tickets. Build, configure and deploy laptops and desktop computers using approved standard images. Support Microsoft Managed Desktop devices. Provide hardware break-fix support. Support Microsoft 365 and Office applications. Provide L1 support for applications and SharePoint. Carry out Active Directory group management, account unlocks and password resets. Support joiner, mover and leaver activities through Azure. Support Microsoft Teams administration, including Teams creation where required. Support Intune administration and managed-device environments. Configure and support iPhones and iPads. Provide primary printer support, including consumable replacement and cloud-printing support. Provide Tech Bar support for end-user technical queries. Support VIP users and provide a high standard of customer service. Manage hardware assets and maintain accurate asset inventory records. Support IT desk moves, device relocations and workplace technology installations. Set up training rooms, meeting rooms and conference-room technology. Manage loan laptops and associated equipment. Support device handover, collection, packaging, shipping and equipment movement. Manage IT equipment retirement and transfer devices to designated disposal areas. Liaise with third-party vendors and suppliers when required. Assist with technical documentation, reporting and user manuals. Contribute to continuous service improvement activities. Work in accordance with client IT security policies, operational procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant industry standards. Skills & Experience The successful candidate should have: Previous desktop or onsite IT support experience. Strong Windows 10 and Windows 11 troubleshooting experience. Experience supporting Microsoft Managed Desktop environments. Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Office applications. Experience supporting Active Directory user and group administration. Knowledge of Azure-based joiner, mover and leaver processes. Understanding of Microsoft Intune administration. Experience supporting iPhones and iPads. L1 support experience for applications and SharePoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams administration. Experience supporting printers and cloud-printing environments. Experience supporting meeting-room and conference-room technology. Hardware asset-management and inventory-management experience. Knowledge of antivirus technologies such as Microsoft Defender or McAfee. Knowledge of networking, VPNs and general end-user connectivity troubleshooting. Knowledge of installing and configuring Starlink satellite network devices. Strong troubleshooting, analytical and root-cause-analysis skills. Ability to identify issues and define appropriate corrective actions. Strong incident-management and ticket-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users. Good organisational, multitasking and time-management skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A proactive, flexible and delivery-focused approach. Willingness to learn and adapt to changing operational requirements. Desirable ITIL certification or practical knowledge of ITIL processes. Security Requirement Candidates must hold active and transferable SC clearance . Appointment is subject to successful security-clearance checks.

Security Engineer - MOD/Defence/High Security Clearance Farnborough | Hybrid 3 days p/week on site £75-80k + bonus and benefits High-level UK Security Clearance required Are you a Security Engineer with experience across privileged access management, identity security or enterprise security tooling? This is a hands-on security engineering role working within a highly secure Defence and National Security environment. You'll maintain and improve security platforms controlling privileged access, credentials and administrative activity across critical infrastructure. There is also a requirement within the team for Elastic SIEM capability, so if you have strong Elastic experience alongside your security engineering background, that would also be relevant. The role You'll work across identity, privileged access and wider security infrastructure, including: Managing passwords, SSH keys, API keys and privileged credentials. Configuring and troubleshooting automated password and credential rotation. Running discovery scans across Active Directory and network environments. Managing RBAC, permissions and user/group access. Monitoring privileged sessions and investigating failed authentication activity. Maintaining, patching and upgrading security platforms. Reviewing audit logs and integrating security events with SIEM tooling. Troubleshooting Firewalls, load balancers and connectivity issues. Key experience Hands-on Security Engineering within complex environments. Privileged Access Management (PAM) or identity security solutions. Active Directory, identity providers, privileged and service accounts. Vulnerability scanning, EDR or SIEM tooling. Elastic SIEM experience would be a strong advantage. Understanding of RBAC, credential management and security monitoring. Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, ATT&CK or MOD security environments would also be useful. There is a great corporate benefits package. If your background is in PAM, identity security, Elastic SIEM or hands-on security engineering, this is an opportunity to work on complex systems where security has a direct operational impact.

Hays are now looking for a Senior Azure & Modern Workplace Engineer / Architect for one of our local clients: 550 p/d Inside IR35 Remote 6 month+ contract Must be currently SC Cleared Overview We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure & Modern Workplace Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud and endpoint solutions. The role combines hands-on engineering with architecture, focusing on Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and enterprise device management. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver Azure cloud, hybrid infrastructure, and modern workplace solutions. Implement and manage Microsoft 365 services including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Administer Entra ID (Azure AD), identity governance, access management, and security controls. Manage Intune and Autopilot for endpoint provisioning, compliance, and lifecycle management. Deliver secure, automated device deployments across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Design resilient, cloud-first architectures and support migration away from legacy environments. Implement security best practices using tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Key Vault. Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions. Lead or support complex infrastructure and transformation projects across multiple locations. Drive automation, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, networking, and hybrid cloud experience. Proven experience delivering Microsoft 365 solutions in enterprise environments. Deep expertise in Entra ID, Intune, and Autopilot. Enterprise endpoint and mobile device management experience. Cloud architecture and design experience. Strong understanding of security, governance, and compliance. Experience working in regulated environments and following structured change processes. Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. Tech (Must Have) Microsoft Azure Microsoft Intune Windows Autopilot Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Microsoft 365 (M365) SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams OneDrive ( Very Important) Azure Architecture Azure Networking Hybrid Cloud Endpoint Manager Mobile Device Management (MDM) Conditional Access Identity Governance RBAC Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enterprise Device Management (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) If you are currently SC Cleared and you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Title: DV Cleared Principal Engineer Location: Malvern 5 days due to system security purposes Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Market rates Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where you'll help deliver complex IT infrastructure activities end-to-end-building, configuring, testing and supporting changes that keep mission-critical environments secure and reliable. If you enjoy hands-on technical delivery and clear documentation, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing: Build and configure Windows infrastructure including Domain setup with GPOs and licensing configuration Update and configure 3rd party applications and services, including integrations and security tooling Configure networking and monitoring components (e.g., QSWAN/IMPEX, vulnerability scanning, SolarWinds, Ivanti Device Control) Prepare development environments and build/validate SQL Server and Windows templates (virtual client) Set up logging/monitoring with Splunk, including forwarder deployment and implementation support Design logging approaches, build assets/base servers and import/install required components Support penetration testing activities (prep, escort, cleanup) and produce a remediation plan Conduct user onboarding support and provide architectural/early capability assistance Update documentation, perform system acceptance reviews, and support service transition activities What you'll bring: Strong experience in technical delivery across Windows-based platforms, configuration and environment build activities Confidence integrating and configuring monitoring, security and endpoint controls A structured approach to testing, readiness reviews and system acceptance Comfortable working with documentation updates throughout project reviews Clear, professional communication during transition/handover to operational teams Additional information: This role suits a Compute and Storage engineer; many tasks can be completed by this specialist skillset. If Splunk skills aren't a perfect match, support can be provided to supervise or implement. If you hold DV clearance and you're excited by practical delivery and impactful improvements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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

Performance Tester Rate: 300 - 365 Clearance required: BPSS + DV (SC issued in last 5 years / willingness to go for DV (DV Preferred) Nationality requirement: UK passport holder only Location: London Work type: Hybrid - Able to work 3 days per week on site. Security Cleared software testing test management test scripts agile methodology performance tests Apache JMeter Microsoft Visual Studio Atlassian Jira Atlassian Confluence Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester to define and deliver the non-functional test approach for a complex, highly customised SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE) platform and its supporting AWS-hosted infrastructure. The role will be responsible for developing realistic performance test scenarios, establishing baselines across application, database, infrastructure and integration layers, and executing load, stress, scalability and resilience testing to validate platform performance under expected and peak conditions. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong analytical capability, close collaboration with architects, engineers and the Test Manager, and the ability to turn performance findings into clear recommendations that support technical governance, operational readiness and go/no-go decisions. Performance Test Strategy & Planning Define the performance testing approach for the SharePoint Subscription Edition platform and its supporting AWS infrastructure Develop performance test scenarios covering expected user activity, document operations, search behaviour, integration traffic and core business workflows Agree scope, entry criteria, assumptions and success measures for performance proving activities across delivery stages Ensure performance testing aligns with programme priorities, environment constraints and non-functional requirements Performance Test Execution Execute load, stress, scalability and resilience testing to confirm the platform can operate within agreed performance and capacity expectations Use performance testing tools to simulate realistic workload patterns, transaction volumes and concurrent user behaviour Support performance validation during environment proving, migration activities, cutover rehearsals and production transition Maintain high-quality performance test artefacts, evidence packs and execution records Required Skills & Experience Core Experience Proven experience in performance testing on complex enterprise platforms, ideally within SharePoint, collaboration platforms or similarly integrated environments Experience designing and executing load, stress, scalability and resilience tests across application, infrastructure, database and integration layers Strong understanding of performance bottleneck analysis, baseline establishment and tuning recommendations Experience working in multi-supplier or large programme delivery environments with close collaboration across test, engineering and architecture teams Technical Skills & Tools Hands-on experience with performance and test tooling such as NeoLoad, JMeter and Visual Studio Working knowledge of .NET / C# and basic SQL to support scripting, data validation and analysis activities Experience using Jira, Confluence and GitLab to manage test activity, documentation, defects and change control Useful additional experience with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured and Postman Desirable ISTQB certification and/or relevant AWS certification Familiarity with AWS-hosted environments, SQL Server, network and storage considerations, and integrated enterprise platforms Strong communication skills with the ability to present performance findings, risks and recommendations clearly to technical and delivery stakeholders 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.' If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.