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AWS Platform Engineer - SC Cleared Rate: £535 a day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Clearance: SC Clearance required Location: Leeds - on site 1 day a month You will join a global IT consultancy who are bringing digital transformation to the NHS. You will join a team which has the ongoing responsibility for hosting, maintaining and supporting the critical Spine Core messaging platform and infrastructure. Core Skills Cloud architecture/AWS Terraform, other IaC tools welcome Github Actions, other pipeline tools welcome Observability tooling - any tool welcome Strong understanding of the S(ecure)SDLC Desirable Skills Any programming language experience; particularly but not exclusively Python Previous experience as a software engineer on a product-orientated team is a bonus Experience evangelising platform engineering practices and principles An understanding of what force multiplication looks like, for a DevOps/Platform team Experience building reusable, consumable, Infrastructure-as-Code and CI jobs Enthusiasm for maximising software teams' autonomy, whilst ensuring the appropriate levels of alignment and quality is assured

DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared Rate: £535 a day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: SC Clearance required Location : Largely remote - every 2nd Wednesday in Leeds for sprint reviews, planning etc Working as a DevOps Engineer for a global IT Consultancy, you will be integral to designing and operating the cloud platforms that make digital transformation possible within the NHS, helping them to move towards a secure, scalable, and modern identity ecosystem. Role Overview The DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in the design, build, and automation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines supporting the NHS IAM (Identity and Access Management) programme. This initiative aims to develop the Master Staff Index (MSI) which is a unified, secure digital identity and access management solution that ensures every NHS and social care staff member has a unique identity linked across local and national systems. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary delivery team to create reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure that underpins the MSI's authentication, single sign-on, and access capabilities across the NHS and social care landscape. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Design and Delivery: Deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Support the design and implementation of build, deployment, and automation pipelines across development, test, and production environments. Contribute to the definition and enforcement of platform standards under the guidance of the Principal DevOps Engineer. Cloud Engineering and Operations: Manage and optimise cloud environments, primarily in AWS (experience with Azure beneficial). Implement and maintain IAM, networking, and security configurations that comply with NHS security policies and Entra (Azure AD) integration. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Azure DevOps. Automate build, test, and deployment processes to increase delivery speed and reliability. Automation and Scripting: Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention. Contribute to IaC development using Terraform and configuration management tooling. Use Python or JavaScript (desirable) to extend platform automation and integration capabilities. Monitoring and Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging using Splunk, Grafana, and Cribl. Ensure visibility of system health, performance, and security posture. Collaboration and Delivery: Work as part of an agile, multidisciplinary team to support continuous delivery and improvement. Collaborate with developers, architects, and security specialists to embed DevOps practices. Support operational readiness and ensure platform reliability for the MSI solution. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering within cloud-based environments. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). AWS cloud engineering experience (Azure experience welcome). Practical understanding of cloud security, identity management, and IAM best practices. Familiarity with observability tooling (Splunk, Grafana, Cribl). Experience working in agile delivery teams and contributing to iterative development processes. Desirable Skills Programming/Scripting experience in Python or JavaScript (TypeScript, React, etc ) Exposure to NHS or large-scale public sector identity and access management systems. Experience integrating with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD). Familiarity with the NHS's Software Engineering Quality framework. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and secure authentication architectures.

Network Architect - Enhanced SC or DV Cleared - £715 a day - London Hybrid Rate: £700 - £750 a day (Inside IR35) Location : Hybrid - 3 days a week in London Clearance: Enhanced SC or DV + UK Sole National You will join a global IT consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to a central government agency. The role: Strategic network delivery of design artifacts in alignment with project schedule. Artefacts include, but not limited to: Site specific network design (HLD/LLD) Passive infrastructure design and laydown System specific active equipment installation design Rack layouts Patching schedules Enterprise, Local IT & Other Government Department (OGD) System Owner engagement to ensure alignment of proposed system implementation. Strong technical background with understanding of end-to-end system design and dependencies. Network Architecture & Design Network Implementation Passive (fibre & copper, vertical (backbone) & horizontal) infrastructure design LANs & WANs WAN circuit dependencies and provisioning Data Encryption (cryptos) End User Device (EUD), computer storage, etc dependencies upon network infrastructure. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Understanding of system delivery life cycle through Service Design, Service Transition, Service Acceptance and Live Service Working collaboratively with Service Architects on Service Assurance and Service Gate Reviews. Requirements analysis and ability to develop technical solutions in response. Impact Analysis and ability to understand the impact of certain technical decisions, internally and externally. Understand Dependencies, Assumptions, Issues & Risks. Understand impact on costs and schedules. Stakeholder (Internal & External) relationships and technical management: On-site contractors, project team and Agency suppliers. Team Lead the network and other technical aspects of the Programme Primary technical (network and certain other technical aspects) Point of Contact (PoC) Provide technical guidance, governance and assurance Teach and develop junior/less experienced project team members to streamline delivery

Job Title: SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager Location: Remote Salary: £75k - £85k plus 10% bonus and £6k car allowance Mon - Fri as well as an on-call rota - 1 week in 4. Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC security clearance for this role Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager to join our growing Security Operations Centre. This pivotal role will be responsible for leading our Tier 3 Security and Incident Response Analysts, overseeing advanced incident response activities, driving proactive threat hunting initiatives, and providing strategic direction for the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capability. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong technical background, exceptional management skills, and a strategic vision for cybersecurity. You will play a key role in mentoring and developing a high-performing team, leading complex incident response engagements from initial detection through to post-incident review, and significantly enhancing the security posture of our diverse customer base. The role demands a unique blend of strategic leadership, deep technical expertise in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), and a proactive mindset to anticipate and neutralise sophisticated and evolving cyber threats. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert guidance and technical oversight on complex security incidents and threat hunting operations. Lead and coordinate high-severity incident response engagements, acting as the primary incident lead when required. This includes managing cross-functional teams, communications, and critical decision-making under pressure. Ensure all incident response and threat hunting activities are thoroughly documented, with comprehensive reporting delivered to stakeholders. Drive the strategic development and maturity of the CTI team, enhancing their capabilities, visibility, and the actionable insights derived from their research-both internally and for customers. Your transferable skills and experience: Analytical problem-solving: ability to investigate complex data and identify patterns or anomalies Collaboration and teamwork: experience with working across functions to resolve time pressured issues. Communication: ability to explain technical findings in a clear manner to technical and non-technical audiences. Your benefits: 25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible) Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10% Life assurance Companywide incentive plans Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/travel/dental critical illness and more) Perks at work - employee discounts Employee assistance programme/virtual GP Role dependent benefits: Private medical/company car or car allowance If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV or call me   Many thanks

Cloud Network Engineer - Basingstoke - Defence - Up To £57,500 + 10% allowance Location: Basingstoke. Full time on site Salary: £50,000 - £57,500 + 10% Clearance Bonus + 3% Bonus Clearance: Candidates will hold current DV Clearance or be eligible for DV Clearance. The Company: Global IT Consultancy delivering digital transformation to the MoD Overview: We are looking for a 3rd Line Cloud Network Engineer to join a small team of 2nd and 3rd Line engineers. Your role will involve carrying out planned activities via a Change Management Process, monitoring the system using Event Management tooling and responding to incidents via the Incident Process including triage of incidents and escalation via the Service Management Team. Examples of tasks: Responding to escalations from 2nd Line Daily checks utilising ITSM tooling. PKI certificate management for Networking devices (physical and virtual). To distribute software, firmware & security updates for network devices. To collaborate and support the design and engineering teams. Maintaining and supporting the virtual and physical network solution providing timely updates to the Operations Lead. Carrying out a readiness assessment for new releases entering service from the Engineering Team Producing and maintaining documentation such as (Work Instructions and Patching Schedules). Key skills and experience: Cloud Administration (eg Broadcom: NSX-T) Your transferable skills and experience: Firewall Management (eg Cisco Firepower Management Centre) Network Devices (eg Cisco IOS, NXOS & FXOS / Juniper Devices & JUNOS) Network Authentication (eg Cisco ISE) Event Management Tooling (eg SolarWinds) ITSM Tooling & Processes Cloud Administration (eg Broadcom: vCenter - Use of, not Administration) Your benefits: 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible) Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10% Life assurance Companywide incentive plans Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/travel/dental critical illness and more) Perks at work - employee discounts Employee assistance programme/virtual GP Cloud Network Engineer - Basingstoke - Defence - To £57,500 + 10% allowance + 3% Bonus

Software Engineer - UK*C DV Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 DoE Location: Cheltenham - expect to attend site five days a week Clearance: Must hold current UK*C DV The company: Cyber Security and National Security SME. The company is large enough to offer stability, expert support and career progression while enabling you to work with a large degree of autonomy developing cutting edge solutions over a range of projects. Requirements: They are open to your background, but would expect you to have experience in some of the following tech stack and be proactive in learning new technologies. You will have a learning and development budget to support this. Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript React, Angular, React Kubernetes (k8s) Docker AWS, Azure Elasticsearch, MERN, Neo4J Benefits Excellent company benefits including significant pension contributions, BUPA, equity and training allowance.

Software Engineer - UK*C DV Salary: £40,000 - £85,000 DoE Location: London - expect to attend site five days a weel Clearance: Must hold current UK*C DV The company: Cyber Security and National Security SME. The company is large enough to offer stability, expert support and career progression while enabling you to work with a large degree of autonomy developing cutting edge solutions over a range of projects. Requirements: They are open to your background, but would expect you to have experience in some of the following tech stack and be proactive in learning new technologies. You will have a learning and development budget to support this. Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript React, Angular, React Kubernetes (k8s) Docker AWS, Azure Elasticsearch, MERN, Neo4J Benefits Excellent company benefits including significant pension contributions, BUPA, equity and training allowance.

Software Engineer - UK*C DV Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 DoE Location: Manchester - expect to attend site five days a weel Clearance: Must hold current UK*C DV The company: Cyber Security and National Security SME. The company is large enough to offer stability, expert support and career progression while enabling you to work with a large degree of autonomy developing cutting edge solutions over a range of projects. Requirements: They are open to your background, but would expect you to have experience in some of the following tech stack and be proactive in learning new technologies. You will have a learning and development budget to support this. Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript React, Angular, React Kubernetes (k8s) Docker AWS, Azure Elasticsearch, MERN, Neo4J Benefits Excellent company benefits including significant pension contributions, BUPA, equity and training allowance.

Cisco Webex & Meetings Engineer + £500 to £600 per day + 6-12 month contract + Hybrid working in UK + SC Cleared role We're seeking a Unified Communications & Network Support Engineer to deliver secure, high-quality collaboration and networking support across classified defence networks. You'll manage Cisco, Microsoft, and AV systems, ensuring resilient communication solutions that meet stringent security and operational standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver secure IT, AV, and Cisco networking support across classified environments. Administer and maintain collaboration platforms including Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Skype for Business . Support and configure AV systems such as Cisco P60, Crestron, and Polycom within secure meeting and operational spaces. Manage identity and authentication services via Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft Exchange . Lead Unified Communications migrations and Cisco Expressway upgrades , ensuring minimal disruption and full compliance with defence standards. Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational procedures aligned with MOD/Defence Information Assurance frameworks. Troubleshoot complex UC/network issues, working closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience supporting secure IT and Unified Communications environments (Defence, Government, or similarly regulated sectors). Strong hands-on experience with Cisco collaboration tools , AV systems, and networking technologies . Proficiency in Active Directory , Azure AD , and Exchange administration . Solid understanding of network security principles , identity management , and UC integration . Experience with Expressway deployments , UC migrations, and hybrid collaboration environments. Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Cisco certifications (eg, CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration ) Microsoft certifications (eg, MS-700, MS-720 ) Familiarity with MOD JSP standards , Defence Digital , or similar governance frameworks. Experience working in classified or restricted IT environments.

Network Architect - Defence and National Security Salary: £70k - £78k 10% DV Clearance Allowance paid monthly Car Allowance: £6k 15% Bonus Total Compensation circa: £90k - £103k You will join a global IT Consultancy, and help government clients through their digital transformation journey. Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV clearance for this role. Due to the nature of the clearance involved candidates must be sole UK Nationals Responsibilities: Provide day to day support to the Programme and Project Managers to deliver the required network designs within all work streams (Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests and Requests for Change). Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs in line with requirements. Support the Network Design Engineers and Support Engineers with delivery and operational challenges. Create and be responsible for HLD/LLD components for specific key areas of the solution: Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper WAN and LAN, Endace, NTP, Data Centre Firewall and LAN. Ensure designs produced are fit for purpose and are capable of going through review and governance. Provide input into reports, when required, to the customer and Programme. Skills Required: Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilising technologies from a variety of industry leading technology vendors. Experience in requirements management and associated tooling. Demonstrable experience in the creation of IP Addressing designs or in the configuration and support of said design. Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution. Strong technical networking knowledge (with vendor certifications) of routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, Security zones and policies, QoS, high availability Experienced in configuring Juniper (SRX, EX), Cisco and Gigamon network products Solid understanding of customer end to end life cycle Excellent communications skills (with different teams), willing to share knowledge, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions

Exchange Specialist (Hybrid Exchange Build) Location: Hybrid - expenses for travel and accommodation in Ireland. Occasional visits to London. Contract: 4-6 months Start: ASAP +Outside IR35 +£500 - £535 a day We're looking for an Exchange Specialist with the technical chops and real-world experience to design and build a hybrid Exchange environment . This is a hands-on role for someone who's done this before and knows the difference between "it works in theory" and "it works in production." You'll be working as part of a project delivery team to implement a secure, scalable hybrid Exchange solution - integrating on-prem Exchange with Exchange Online, ensuring seamless coexistence, mail flow, and identity synchronization. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and configure a hybrid Exchange environment (on-prem + Exchange Online). Lead migration planning and execution for mailboxes, distribution lists, and shared resources. Implement best practices for security, authentication, and compliance (MFA, DKIM, SPF, DMARC, etc.). Work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to integrate with Active Directory and Azure AD. Troubleshoot complex mail flow and hybrid connectivity issues. Document the environment, configuration, and migration procedures. Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to in-house IT teams. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience designing and implementing hybrid Exchange environments (Exchange 2016/2019 + O365). Deep understanding of Exchange Online, Azure AD Connect, and mail routing . Strong knowledge of PowerShell for automation and administration. Familiarity with M365 security & compliance features. Comfortable working independently and remotely, with occasional travel to Dublin for key project phases. Excellent communication skills - clear, direct, and able to translate tech into action. If you'd like to discuss this Exchnage SME in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch.

UCCE Consultant - SC Cleared + 9 month initial contract + £560 to £625 per day + Hybrid working out of Berkshire + Inside IR35 Key Skills: + UCCE + WxCCE + SC Cleared We are looking for a skilled UCCE Engineer to join our team and take ownership of Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise environments. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and optimizing enterprise-level contact center solutions. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, troubleshooting skills, and stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless, resilient, and scalable voice/contact center operations. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and deploy Cisco UCCE solutions including ICM, CVP, CUIC, CUCM, and Finesse. Manage integrations with third-party systems (WFM, CRM, CTI, SIP gateways, etc.). Monitor and troubleshoot voice infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. Perform regular upgrades, patching, and capacity planning. Support end-to-end call flows, routing scripts, and reporting solutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and knowledge base articles. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions. Provide tier-3 support for complex incidents and root cause analysis. Ensure compliance with security and data governance standards. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience working as a UCCE Engineer in enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of Cisco UCCE components : ICM, CVP, CUIC, CUCM, Finesse. Proficiency in Scripting and call routing strategies. Solid understanding of SIP, VoIP, and telephony protocols . Experience with CTI integrations and multi-channel contact center solutions. Good troubleshooting skills across network, voice, and application layers. Cisco Webex - WxCCE Familiarity with Windows Server, SQL Server, and Active Directory in a UCCE context. Ability to work under pressure and resolve issues in mission-critical environments. Desirable Skills Cisco certifications (CCNP Collaboration, CCIE Collaboration, or equivalent). Knowledge of Genesys, Avaya, or other CCaaS platforms . Exposure to cloud-based contact centers (Webex CC, Amazon Connect, Five9, etc.). Experience with automation tools, Scripting (PowerShell, Python), or APIs .