LA International Computer Consultants Ltd

As a Manager in our PE&D team, you will be responsible for key functional and delivery roles in our projects delivering PLM and Digital Engineering project and initiative both for our clients and internally within our business. Your roles will include: Leading workstreams and teams delivering assessment, strategy and implementation phases of our end-to-end client projects working alongside the client and collaborating with other workstreams and project leadership to contribute to successful delivery Leading and supporting functional requirements definition and assessment workshops with senior stakeholders across our clients Engineering and IT functions to understand challenges, priorities and objectives Developing optimised engineering processes through the product life cycle alongside our clients aligned to Deloitte's pre-configured business process methodology Supporting sales activities including developing bid response, thought leadership and eminence material/presentation development Supporting internal initiatives to continue to keep Deloitte at the cutting edge of Product Development trends including AI adoption, new PLM capabilities/modules and the latest model-based ways of working We are looking for someone with an Engineering or PLM background who is keen to sit at the cross-section between Engineering and Technology driving innovative ways to optimise the way products are developed and managed through their life cycle alongside our clients. We need an individual with a natural propensity for problem solving, who enjoys collaboration across functions and can bring teams with diverse, complimentary skillsets/knowledge together to drive to optimised, cohesive solutions. Essentials: Background either in engineering (educational or professional) or experience working with PLM (technical or functional) Knowledge of Engineering and Product Development/Asset Lifecycle processes A collaborative team player Bring energy and innovative thinking to the Analytical mindset and flexibility to adapt to dynamic project delivery scenarios The ability to quickly learn and apply new techniques and understand new technologies in the context of our projects and clients' business objectives Professional working proficiency in the English language Desirable: Technical or functional understanding of PLM systems or Digital Engineering technologies (requirements, MBSE, CAD/MBD, modelling & analysis, etc) Experience of a Digital Transformation programmes/initiatives Experience developing sales/bid material Eligibility for UK SC Clearance Please send your latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

We have a new requirement for an SAP Signavio Solution Architect for a client of ours. This role requires full onsite working in Yorkshire and has been deemed as Inside IR35. Start date: ASAP Skills required: Technical Skills: - Hands-on experience with SAP Signavio Suite administration. - Experience with workspace management, access control, and configuration. - Understanding of BPMN 2.0 and governance frameworks. - Experience with S/4HANA, SAP Cloud ALM, or Solution Manager integrations. - Strong background in SSO/IDP configuration and authorization models. - Knowledge of SaaS security, compliance standards, and data governance. Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and documentation skills. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. - Ability to work effectively with IT, business, and transformation teams. - Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage workload independently. To be considered please submit an up-to-date CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

*INSIDE IR35* *HYBRID WORKING* We are seeking an experienced Tandem Developer to join our technology team in London, specializing in Cards domain and banking applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in HP NonStop (Tandem) systems and hands-on experience in payment processing, card transaction systems, and integration with banking platforms. This role involves developing, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical applications in a high-availability environment. Key Responsibilities: * Application Development & Maintenance: o Design, develop, and maintain applications on the HP NonStop (Tandem) platform. o Work with TACL, Cobol, C, and Guardian for application development and support. * Cards & Banking Domain Expertise: o Implement solutions for card transaction processing, settlement, and authorization systems. o Integrate with core banking systems, payment gateways, and regulatory compliance frameworks. * System Analysis & Optimization: o Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for high-volume transaction environments. * Compliance & Security: o Ensure adherence to PCI DSS, security standards, and regulatory requirements. * Collaboration & Governance: o Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions. * Production Support: o Provide L2/L3 support for critical banking and card systems, ensuring minimal downtime. Required Skills & Experience: * Technical Expertise: o Strong experience with HP NonStop (Tandem) systems. o Proficiency in TACL, Cobol, C, Guardian, and Enscribe/NonStop SQL. o Knowledge of ISO 8583 messaging, batch and online transaction processing. * Domain Knowledge: o Hands-on experience in Cards domain (credit/debit card processing, EMV standards, tokenization). o Familiarity with Base24, payment systems, and financial transaction processing. Other Skills: o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. o Experience with fault-tolerant systems and high-availability architectures. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with modernization strategies for Legacy Tandem applications. * Exposure to Visa/Mastercard schemes, fraud prevention, and settlement processes. * Banking certifications or domain-specific training in cards/payments. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Security Vetting Officer Location: Hatfield Office (Secure Area) SC Clearance Required: Must have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undergo government and customer-specific security clearance. Overview We are seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to join our secure operations team in Hatfield. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organisation and customers by ensuring that only appropriately cleared individuals gain access to sensitive environments. It requires a high level of integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to work with discretion and professionalism. You will be confident using computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication skills - both written and verbal. A proactive mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential. About the Team You'll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You'll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions. Full training will be provided, but the role demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays. * Monitor and manage government security clearances (CTC, SC, DV) via the UKSV portal (NSVS), ensuring compliance with national security protocols and internal policies. * Make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions on clearance outcomes in line with policy and vetting frameworks. * Conduct background checks and validate applicant information using secure third-party systems. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple secure platforms. * Respond to queries via Microsoft Teams, email, and telephone, often requiring clarification and follow-up. * Compile and present management information reports using Microsoft Excel. * Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. * Uphold strict confidentiality and always adhere to data protection and information security standards. Skills & Experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated experience in administrative or compliance-focused roles with a high degree of accuracy. * Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. * Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach. * Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Risk and Compliance Impact Security Vetting Officers play a critical role in national and organisational security. Their decisions directly impact who is granted access to sensitive environments. Errors in judgement or process can result in reputational damage, legal non-compliance, and increased risk of insider threats. This role is a specialist function requiring a high level of trust, responsibility, and alignment with government security standards. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our client is a global IT Service provider who provide services to public sector customers and require an additional Vetting Officer to work in their security and vetting department. START: 05/01/2026 DURATION: 6 months RATE: £17.05 - 18.17 PER HOUR (7.5 HOURS PER DAY) LOCATION: HATFIELD SC Clearance Required: Must have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undergo government and customer-specific security clearance. Overview We are seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to join our secure operations team in Hatfield. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organisation and customers by ensuring that only appropriately cleared individuals gain access to sensitive environments. It requires a high level of integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to work with discretion and professionalism. You will be confident using computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication skills - both written and verbal. A proactive mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential. About the Team You'll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You'll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions. Full training will be provided, but the role demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays. * Monitor and manage government security clearances (CTC, SC, DV) via the UKSV portal (NSVS), ensuring compliance with national security protocols and internal policies. * Make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions on clearance outcomes in line with policy and vetting frameworks. * Conduct background checks and validate applicant information using secure third-party systems. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple secure platforms. * Respond to queries via Microsoft Teams, email, and telephone, often requiring clarification and follow-up. * Compile and present management information reports using Microsoft Excel. * Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. * Uphold strict confidentiality and always adhere to data protection and information security standards. Skills & Experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated experience in administrative or compliance-focused roles with a high degree of accuracy. * Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. * Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach. * Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Risk and Compliance Impact Security Vetting Officers play a critical role in national and organisational security. Their decisions directly impact who is granted access to sensitive environments. Errors in judgement or process can result in reputational damage, legal non-compliance, and increased risk of insider threats. This role is a specialist function requiring a high level of trust, responsibility, and alignment with government security standards. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our telecoms client is currently looking for a Field Engineer for initial 5 months contracts to cover Mid Wales Area, Shrewsbury, Telford, Aberystwyth. This role is inside IR35. The Field Engineer is responsible for the coordination, management and execution of Field Services activities supporting other Service Function (SF) in Operations and Engineering when in-site activities must be performed, to ensure that services provided to customers are continuously available and performing to Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance levels. Requires Skills: - O&M on BTS/RAN + Microwave experience. - Ability to climb at heights. - Vendor Equipment experience: Huawei, Ericsson ERS, Nokia Airscale. - Used of own climbing equipment. - Own car.

Required: Apps Developer Location: 2-3 days onsite per week in Newcastle Upon Tyne, rest remote IR35 Status: Inside Duration: 6 month initial contract Rate: £311pd We are seeking a new talent to join the Software Engineering team where you will have the opportunity to collaborate in the project. Responsibilities: As a Custom Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. You will utilize modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively. You will be responsible for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions. Additionally, you will provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Advanced proficiency in Node.js is required. Advanced proficiency in AWS DevOps & Development, GitLab CI/CD, and GitLab is recommended. Design and implement innovative software solutions that meet client requirements. Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements. Continuously improve software development processes and methodologies. Mentor junior team members and share knowledge to foster a collaborative environment. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

*Inside IR35* *Remote.* MUST HAVE: experience with SentinelOne and not Azure/Microsoft Sentinel We are seeking a highly skilled SentinelOne Security Architect & Engineer to own the design and implementation of an on-premises SentinelOne deployment. This role requires deep technical expertise in endpoint protection, architecture design, and hands-on implementation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and executing the build and configuration of the solution in a secure enterprise environment. Required Skills & Experience: * Proven experience architecting and deploying SentinelOne in enterprise environments. * Strong understanding of endpoint protection, threat detection, and response capabilities. * Experience with on-prem infrastructure on virtualized platform, networking, and storage. * Ability to produce HLDs and LLDs with clarity and precision. * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. * Involved with integrating SentinelOne with SIEM/SOAR platforms (eg, Splunk) and deployment to Windows and RHEL endpoints. Preferred Qualifications: * SentinelOne certifications (eg, SentinelOne Certified Architect or equivalent). * Scripting knowledge (eg, PowerShell, Python) for automation and integration. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

The OpenShift Senior Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing robust OpenShift cluster architectures that meet business and technical requirements. This includes multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities: * Design and implement OpenShift cluster architecture for multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem environments. * Collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to align solutions with the bank's strategic roadmap. * Configure and optimize OpenShift clusters for performance, resilience, and security. * Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and enterprise systems. * Troubleshoot complex issues related to container orchestration and networking. * Develop automation scripts and templates for cluster provisioning and life cycle management. * Ensure compliance with the bank's security and regulatory standards. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Required Skills & Experience: * Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift (installation, configuration, and administration). * Deep understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and microservices architecture. * Expertise in Linux systems, networking, and security principles. * Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP). * Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines. * Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

*12 hour shift patterns & inside IR35* As a SOC Analyst you will: * Work a combination of day and night shifts. * Respond to alerts. * Work closely with client organization analysts. * Perform detailed analysis of the data captured by monitoring systems. * Escalate incidents where necessary and act as a point of contact throughout * Under supervision, plan and conduct threat hunting across client environments. * Review and identify alerts for further tuning. * Conduct proactive threat research. * Support the recommendation and implementation of new detection signatures. * Support client engagements and/or service meetings. * Support the development of SOC playbooks. The following skills and experience are required for this role: * A good understanding of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware and security. * An understanding of cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them. * A good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application Firewalls, host intrusion prevention and antivirus. * Any relevant academic or industry specific training. Set yourself apart: * Ability to seek out new ways of working more efficiently. * Sustain a high level of focus, effort, and energy. * Proven history developing innovative & creative solutions. * Strives to learn new skills, applications, and technologies through focused effort. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

*SC CLEARED* Security Analyst/Detection Engineer 4 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Corsham - Max 3 days p/w onsite Rate: £500 - £537 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Security Analyst/Detection Engineer to join the team for an initial 4 month contract. The ideal candidate will have good Security analyst skills, knowledge of working in a SOC environment beneficial, knowledge of defence environment and culture. You will have the ability to operate standard SOC tools (SIEM), incident investigation, detection engineering Embedded with an existing Customer SOC. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct reactive monitoring of the networks to deliver a layered, agile cyber defence capability across all security domains. * Manage and triage alerts; conduct impact assessments and develop mitigating strategies to be briefed up the chain of command. * Improve and comply all extant cyber security policies, procedures and orders, review and amend when required. * Maintain and share knowledge of current cyber issues, vulnerabilities and exploits through research, technical reports and briefs Key Skills & Experience: * Experienced Tier 2 SOC analyst * Knowledge of Data networks * Knowledge & experience with SIEM tool sets and security management tools. Desirable Security Qualifications: * CompTIA S+/N+/CySA+, AWS, MS, SANS, CISSP etc. * Ideally have some experience with UK defence or military space. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our Telecoms client is looking for a Solution Architect/Network Design Architect that will be responsible for technical design and implementation SD-WAN services to the DCC. This is a contract role initially for 6 months with good possibility of extension. The rate is £300 per day outside IR35. This role can be either based in London or Manchester with Travel approx. Once a week, depending on customer requirements. Please note that candidate needs to either hold SC clearance or be eligible for one. Required skills and experience: * Leadership of customer solution integration is essential. * Palo Alto deployment experience (SD-WAN) * Experience in the utility sector is preferable * Customer engagement and interaction skills * Ability to generate quality documentation * Excellent knowledge of delivering network designs, IP-VPN, Cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS). * Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP and routing * Good to general understanding of SD-WAN technologies ideally Fortinet * Knowledge of Equinix services eg Equinix Fabric. Deliverables: * Responsible for the technical design and implementation SD-WAN services to the DCC * Manage/support/technical authority for customer circuit order forms to enable clean ordering process for VF * Engage and participate in the full life cycle of orders, supporting project manager * Technical lead and participate in the delivery of circuits and SD-WAN services. * Troubleshoot and remediate network connectivity during testing across environments * Collaborate with relevant internal/external parties where & when required * Travel to customer sites for meetings as necessary * Produce appropriate design documentation 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Software Engineer - Python 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Edinburgh - Occasional travel Rate: £400 - £450 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Python focused Software Engineer to join the team. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on developer who is well versed in developing application using Python language for Power Utilities domain Key Responsibilities: * Proficient in developing application in Python * Strong understanding of software development and delivery life cycles * Strong understanding of Agile methodology * Software Delivery, Strong understanding of Software testing * Experience in software delivery and release process Key Skills & Experience: * Python Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Power Transmission and Distribution domain This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Senior Service Assurance Manager (Service Management) 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite - Castle Donington Rate: £400 - £450 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Service Assurance Manager (Service Management) to join the team. This role will proactively monitor performance levels, identifying trends, risks and issues and will work collaboratively with the relevant Tribe leaders and its members to develop Insights, establishing root causes, and planning and tracking the implementation of required improvement initiatives and interventions. The Senior Service Assurance Manager is accountable for the performance achieved by the assigned Tribe(s) and will be able to demonstrate the increased performance and maturity over time. Key Responsibilities: The Senor Service Assurance Manager is a key role within Digital and Technology responsible for Service Management delivery assurance across their assigned D&T product, platform or infrastructure Tribe(s). Assigned to and Embedded within the D&T Tribes your will provide the primary link between Service Management practices and Tribe members; this role ensures that Service Management practices are fully Embedded, complied with and that the IT Services provided by the Tribe(s) are meeting the Service Levels required by the Business operations and it Stores. As an ambassador for Service Management, you will promote ITIL4, DevOps, and SecOps as complimentary frameworks, working with the various product and platform owners, squad leaders and their teams to support them to effectively balance velocity and throughput needs with the standardisation and risk reduction and operational stability achieved through adherence to the Service Management Practices. * Manage overall Tech services across the Distribution Centre * Managing overall change management, problem management and incident management * Communication with Senior stakeholders in business and technology teams * Working closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure stability across the distribution centre * Managing IT support teams * Driving service level performances and reporting Key Skills & Experience: * Experience in Service Management * Experience in managing major incidents, problem management * Preferable experience in Logistics and Retail industry This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

*SC Cleared* Desktop Support Engineer 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite - Leiston, Suffolk Rate: £200 - £250 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Desktop Support Engineer to join the team. Desktop Support IT Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operation of organisation computer systems by providing technical assistance and support to Windows Server SME and user The primary objective is to diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. Implementation and maintenance of IT Infrastructure to meet the operation and project need. Key Responsibilities: * Troubleshooting and resolving issues relating to networks, applications, software, hardware, VPN's, Printers and mobile phones. * Managing incident queues * Handling calls with Customers, VIP user management * Vendor management * Responding in a timely fashion to reactive or proactive incidents * Recording and documenting incident tickets * Monitoring Phones, emails, Microsoft Team chat for any incoming incidents * Management of Win-10 devices (MMD - Microsoft Managed Devices) * Technical troubleshooting, issues identification and resolution of various services running in WIN-10 operating system. * Antivirus Management (Defender/McAfee) * Device movement from one desk to another as per requirement/project requirement. * Unpacking and Repackaging of Laptop/Desktop Delivery and putting shipping label for delivery at users desk/home/another office as part of device handover/collection * Help creating any technical project documentation, reporting and manuals * Building & deploying workstations (Laptops/Desktops) with the standard approved image * Providing Tech-Bar support for users queries/technical resolution. * Hardware Asset and CDM Management * IT Desk Moves, patching, training/meeting room setup, loan laptop management & setup. * Managing the IT kit retirement and moving the device to disposal area. * Printers - providing primary support including replacing consumables. * Active Directory group management, account unlocks and password resets. Key Skills & Experience: * Experience to troubleshoot issues on Windows 10 Operating systems. * Knowledge in Installing configuring Starlink satellite network devices * Experience in configuring iPhone/iPad * Creating or deleting ID's for Joiner/Leaver/Mover on Azure portal * Knowledge in new Microsoft Team creation in Teams admin portal * L1 Support knowledge of Application & SharePoint * L1 support troubleshoot office Apps. * Should have effective communications skills * Ability to multitask and time management skills * Should have Customer Service experience * Proven strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. * Self-motivated and willingness to learn * Proven ability to work well with technical and non-technical staff across numerous areas. * Proven ability to work independently on multiple tasks with commitment and willingness to see issues through to resolution * Excellent problem solving and Root Cause Analysis skills * Proficiency in understanding, analysing and defining corrective actions any tickets raised by users * Understanding of virtualization and environments ability to understand Intune administration * Knowledge on supporting conference room devices * Knowledge on managing cloud printing * Managing asset inventory. * Desktop support experience on Microsoft Managed desktop environment * ITIL certifications or process knowledge This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

A Security Solution Architect is required for an initial 2 month contract which is likely to extend. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week on site in Sheffield and is inside ir35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Role Description: Our client is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the organisation. One of the pillars of that programme is Privileged Access Management (PAM). They are working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements. We are seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Key skills and experience: Cybersecurity Expertise: *Experience as a Solution Architect with knowledge of identity & access management, and especially PAM. *Strong experience documenting High-Level and Low-Level designs. *Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level. *Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes. *Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea/Thycotic and OneIdentity. Qualifications & Certifications: *CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate. Platform & Technology: *BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs. *Working proficiency in Jira for project & tasks management. *Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our client is looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and requires an active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

We are seeking a NOC Team Lead for our client based in Droitwich, Worcestershire. The NOC Team Lead will oversee our Network Operations Centre, ensuring the highest levels of service availability and performance across our nationwide FTTP and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) networks. The role will manage a mixed team of in-country and offshore engineers, driving operational excellence, continuous improvement and incident resolution for more than 650 live network locations. The NOC Team Lead will report into the Head of Networks. This is a contract role initially for 3 months with good possibility of extension. The rate is £350-375 per day outside IR35. Please note that this role is 4 days per week on client's site and 1 day remote. Required skills and experience: * Broadband with FTTH, FTTX, Fixed wireless access, Routing, Switching, CCNP & Above certifications. * Proven experience in a NOC, Service Operations, or similar network management environment. * Strong technical knowledge of IP Networking, FTTP, and fixed wireless access networks. * Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, ideally with experience leading distributed or offshore teams. * Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management abilities. * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. * Experience with monitoring platforms, ticketing systems and incident management tools. Certificates/Qualifications: * Essential - experience working within an ISP or carrier environment NOC * Desirable: CCNA or equivalent vendor certification. Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management * Lead, coach and develop a team of 3 in-country and 4 offshore NOC engineers * Set clear objectives, performance metrics and ensure regular feedback and reviews. * Ensure seamless collaboration between in-country and offshore teams, maintaining consistent process and standards. Incident & Problem Management * Oversee 24/7 incident detection, response and resolution across FTTP and FWA services. * Act as an escalation point for high-priority incidents, ensuring timely and effective communication with stakeholders. * Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions. Operational Excellence * Maintain NOC procedures, playbooks and SLAs and ensure adherence to them. * Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and improve monitoring and fault management processes. * Monitor team workload and ensure efficient resource allocation. Stakeholder Communication * Provide clear and concise updates to internal stakeholders during incidents and planned works. * Collaborate with engineering, field, and project teams to support network change and maintenance activities. * Produce regular reporting on incident trends, team performance, and network health. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.