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DV-Cleared Application Support Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35) The Role We are seeking a DV-cleared Application Support Engineer to join our client's on-site team in the Cheltenham area. You will help maintain and support a managed cross-domain service, leveraging a broad range of technologies. The role focuses on site reliability engineering practices to ensure service resilience, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Area (on-site minimum 4 days per week) Rate: 500 - 600 per day Clearance: Active DV clearance required Start : ASAP Duration : 6 months Key Responsibilities Build & Deploy Manage and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Java, Maven, and NPM. Configure and execute automated test suites with Maven and Cypress. Deploy and configure services using Terraform and Ansible across OpenShift, RHEL/CentOS, and Docker. Configure and integrate third-party software and appliances. Monitoring & Verification Track service performance and availability using Influx and Grafana. Configure alerts to detect issues before they escalate. Analyse logs and investigate anomalies in system behaviour. Support & Troubleshooting Provide 2nd/3rd line support, resolving issues and answering business queries. Manage incidents, escalate problems, and conduct root cause analysis. Implement proactive changes to improve service stability. Maintenance Automate tasks to reduce manual workload. Conduct OS health checks, patching, and database housekeeping. Support multi-site data centre operations. Key Skills Experience in a managed service environment with strong service delivery focus. Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Application development experience (Java or similar). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with sound decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Proficient with Git version control. Desirable Skills Experience with microservices deployment and administration. Familiarity with messaging platforms (e.g., AMQP). Knowledge of S3 object storage. Experience with RDBMS (Oracle or similar) Services advertised are those of an Employment Business.

We are partnering with a fast-growing technology provider who deliver exceptional IT services to prestigious independent schools. They are seeking a highly skilled Network / Infrastructure Support Engineer to lead their Helpdesk provision and provide outstanding onsite and remote support to clients. Gloucestershire 1 day Office and 4 Days Remote Permanent - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional with strong 2nd/3rd line expertise to work with the latest technologies, support complex infrastructures, and play a key role in projects that directly enhance IT services within the education sector. About the Role As an Infrastructure Support Engineer , you will: Act as the lead for the Helpdesk function, ensuring outstanding client support. Deliver 2nd/3rd line technical support across networks, servers, firewalls, and cloud platforms. Carry out onsite technical assessments and contribute to project delivery. Support clients with Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, and security solutions. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and maintain accurate documentation. Build trusted, long-term client relationships through a consultative approach. Contribute to technical roadmaps and provide senior engineering cover when required. What We're Looking For We are looking for a proactive and confident engineer with excellent technical knowledge and strong customer service skills. Essential skills and experience: Strong 2nd/3rd line support experience across networks, servers, and firewalls. Advanced networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, IP Subnetting, Routing). Hands-on experience administering Fortinet Firewalls. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune, and Entra ID. Familiarity with web filtering and email protection technologies. Excellent communication, documentation, and customer service skills. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel. Desirable: Experience supporting IT within schools or educational organisations. Familiarity with Fortinet Fabric Suite, Barracuda, Veeam/Acronis, Hyper-V, or VMware. Knowledge of safeguarding and education-focused IT security tools. Why Apply? This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking IT provider with a reputation for excellence in the education sector. You'll enjoy: Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme. Hybrid working with home-based flexibility and regular office visits. Company pension and sickness pay schemes. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. 22 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off!), increasing with service. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Being part of a dynamic, supportive team shaping the future of IT in schools.

Infrastructure Support Engineer - Managed Service Provider Location: Hybrid (Home-based + weekly visits to Gloucestershire office) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits We're working with a high-growth Managed Service Provider who are seeking a talented Infrastructure Support Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering best-in-class IT services to their client base. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that's redefining what "great support" looks like - combining technical excellence with a consultative, customer-first approach. The Opportunity You'll act as the backbone of the IT support function, providing expert 2nd/3rd line support both remotely and on client sites. From advanced networking and firewalls to Microsoft 365, cloud, backup, and endpoint security technologies, you'll be working across a broad tech stack that will keep your skills sharp and your career progressing. Day-to-day, you'll: Lead on Helpdesk provision and act as a key escalation point. Troubleshoot and configure networks, firewalls, and Windows Server environments. Deliver remote and onsite project engineering for clients. Conduct technical assessments and produce high-quality reports. Build lasting relationships with clients, becoming a trusted technical partner. What We're Looking For We want someone with genuine passion for IT infrastructure and customer service. The ideal candidate will bring: Strong 2nd/3rd line skills across networking, firewalls (Fortinet preferred), and Windows Server. Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Entra ID . Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, IP subnetting, and routing. Knowledge of web filtering and email protection technologies. Experience in MSP or education environments (desirable, not essential). If you've also touched on backup tech (Acronis, Veeam), XDR/EDR platforms, or virtualisation (VMware/Hyper-V), even better. Why Apply? This is a chance to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and rewards results. You'll get: Competitive salary + performance bonus. Hybrid working with home office budget. 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service (plus your birthday off!). Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Company perks & wellbeing benefits. The freedom to innovate and a clear path for professional growth. If you're ready to take ownership, expand your skills across cutting-edge infrastructure technologies, and become a key player in a growing MSP - we'd love to hear from you.