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Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of SIEM Engineer, candidates applying must have valid Security clearance. Inside of IR35/Umbrella only Daily Rate - of £500 - £700 depending on experience Duration - 6 months Location - UK wide This role provides specialist engineering expertise to support the ongoing development, optimisation and automation of our clients Microsoft Sentinel platform, ensuring effective security monitoring, detection engineering and operational resilience to support ECAF compliance. Key skills required: Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel engineering, administration and optimisation. LogRhythm expertise Check Point knowledge Experience developing Logic Apps, Playbooks and SOAR automation workflows. Experience onboarding and integrating diverse data sources Strong knowledge of KQL (Kusto Query Language), advanced query development and optimisation. Desirable skills: SANS SEC503 - Network Monitoring and Threat Detection. Please submit your updated CV for consideration.

Training & Adoption Lead | 8 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid, Edinburgh| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the role: Harvey Nash's Pub Sec client is seeking an experienced Training and Adoption Lead to work with their Digital Transformation team. Your core focus will be supporting a program with Microsoft 365 at its core. You will design and deliver a comprehensive training and adoption strategy and framework, defining the methodology, approaches, best practices, and processes for driving adoption and training for the programme. Thus, helping to ensure staff are equipped to maximise the benefits of new tools, data-driven ways of working, and innovative technologies, such as SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, and Power Platform. You will lead the training and adoption workstream, working closely with stakeholders to drive engagement, adoption, and sustainable change. This is a pivotal role in ensuring the Programme's success and supporting wide-ranging corporate information transformation. Essential Criteria Proven experience designing and delivering training and adoption approaches for large-scale digital and data programmes, ideally in a public sector or regulated environment. Experience leading a training and adoption workstream or similar function, including defining training strategies, approaches, and success measures. Ability to recommend the optimal training team structure and resource requirements to deliver the Programme's objectives, including identifying the necessary roles, skills mix, and capacity for effective training delivery and support. Strong understanding of change management, user adoption, and communications in the context of digital transformation. Ability to develop and deliver scenario-based, role-specific training and guidance materials (including but not limited to Microsoft Learning Pathways). Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of working collaboratively across departments and with technical and non-technical audiences. As the Training and Adoption Lead, you will: Lead the design and delivery of the training and adoption strategy, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and workstreams. Assess current and future training needs, and develop recommendations for the structure, size, and skill set of the training team required to support the programme's phased rollout and ongoing adoption. Develop and deliver guidance and training materials, deliver workshops and webinars tailored to staff roles and departmental needs. Define and implement approaches for measuring training effectiveness and staff adoption (eg, participation rates, feedback, tool usage data). Collaborate with workstream leads, communications, and change management teams to ensure consistent messaging and support. Support early adopter departments, gather feedback, and refine training approaches for wider rollout. Provide expert advice on embedding new ways of working, including data-driven decision-making, automation, and AI adoption. Ensure training supports compliance with information governance, security, and data protection standards. Contribute to the Programme's benefits realisation by building staff confidence and digital capability. Desirable Experience of developing and providing training for and adoption of M365 productivity applications. Qualifications in or relevant experience of applying adoption methodologies in real world scenarios. This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.

Senior Product Manager - UK based (2 days onsite) - £60,000 - £74,000 DOE (Permanent) Are you passionate about technology and love helping people get the best out of it? We're looking for a dynamic Senior Product Manager to be instrumental in shaping product visions, navigating complex policy environments, and delivering impactful digital services. In this role, you'll working with a range of public sector clients such as NHS, MOJ, MOD, DWP, DfE and more. Senior Product Manager - UK Based (2 days onsite) - Key Responsibilities : Engage with stakeholders to create a project vision and translate into a roadmap & prioritised backlog. Lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams delivering end-to-end digital services on behalf of high-profile Public Sector Clients Driving measurable outcomes and delivering true value for our clients. Communicating with an extremely diverse group of people, including experts in their field. Inspiring and guiding your colleagues by supporting them in understanding the client's needs, explaining the broader context and getting buy-in. Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance delivery, improve quality, and optimise execution. Provide team leadership and protect your team from unwanted distraction where possible, allowing them to focus solely on delivery. Benefits Package: 25 Days Holidays Critical illness cover Private health cover Private dental cover Life assurance and death in service cover Pension Scheme Volunteer days Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Senior Product Manager - UK based (2 days onsite) - £60,000 - £74,000 DOE (Permanent) If you're looking to join an organisation that's forward-thinking, people-focused, and serious about progression, this could be a great fit. Send your CV for immediate consideration or email (see below)

Shape the Future of Cloud and Data Architecture What if your next architecture role gave you the opportunity to influence technology strategy, modernise critical platforms and drive large-scale digital transformation? We're partnering with a UK-wide, publicly funded organisation supporting the agriculture and food sector, helping improve industry competitiveness, sustainability and productivity through research, insight and market development. As part of a significant investment in digital and data capabilities, they're looking for a Cloud Solution Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of their technology landscape. This is an opportunity to influence major architectural decisions, define cloud and data platform strategy, and help deliver solutions that create tangible impact across a sector that underpins the UK's economy. This role offers a rare combination of strategic influence, technical leadership and hands-on architectural ownership. The Opportunity You'll sit at the heart of an ambitious transformation programme, working across cloud, data, integration and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with business leaders, delivery teams and technology partners, you'll help define the architectural vision, establish best practice and ensure technology investments deliver long-term value. You'll have the opportunity to: Lead the design of secure, scalable and future-ready cloud and data platform solutions. Shape technology roadmaps, architecture standards and reusable design patterns. Influence critical technology decisions across a complex digital estate. Drive cloud adoption, automation, interoperability and data accessibility. Support the modernisation and integration of Legacy platforms and applications. Provide architectural leadership across multiple programmes and projects. Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Champion innovation, collaboration and architectural excellence. What They're Looking For We're keen to speak with experienced architects who combine strong cloud expertise with a passion for designing modern, data-driven platforms. You'll likely bring: Proven experience leading solution architecture and cloud transformation initiatives within complex organisations. Strong Microsoft Azure expertise and experience designing cloud-native solutions. Experience architecting modern data platforms, integration solutions and governance frameworks. A track record of delivering solutions from discovery and design through to implementation and live service. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience establishing architecture standards, governance processes and technical best practice. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, data ingestion and modern interoperability approaches. Industry experience within agriculture, food production or a related sector would be advantageous, but is by no means essential. Why Apply? Alongside a highly visible architecture role, you'll benefit from: Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week onsite in Coventry 35-hour working week Generous annual leave allowance Market-leading pension scheme Life assurance Enhanced family leave policies Professional development and learning opportunities Paid volunteering day Employee wellbeing programme Recognition and reward initiatives Additional employee discounts and benefits Interested? If you're a Cloud Solution Architect looking for a role where you can influence strategy, shape large-scale technology decisions and help deliver meaningful digital transformation, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation with genuine purpose and help build the cloud and data foundations that will support its future growth and success.

Snr Operational Comms Engineer | 6 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, 2-3 days pw Glasgow| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £350 About the role: Harvey Nash's public sector client is looking for a Snr Operational Comms Engineer You will: Lead the support, monitoring, maintenance, and development of operational communications systems using ITIL best practices. Manage incidents, service requests, changes, problems, capacity management, and life cycle management of communications infrastructure. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers and direct reports. Undertake line management duties including workload allocation, performance management, leave management, and staff development. Lead documentation, disaster recovery, business continuity, innovation, and procurement activities. Deliver third-line support for critical systems including: Control Room systems Mobilising systems Airwave Firelink and MDTs VHF/UHF radio systems TETRA communications Paging systems Satellite communications Telephony systems Essential Criteria HND in Digital Technology, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline. Extensive technical knowledge and experience supporting operational communications technologies and control systems. Ability and willingness to learn new technologies. Experience providing technical leadership and support to junior colleagues. Desirable Requirements Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience. ITIL v4 Foundation (or higher). Expertise in areas such as Airwave, ESN, control room systems, mobilisation systems, radio systems, and telephony. Experience within emergency services and fire service mobilisation environments. This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.

Role: Enterprise Architect Location: Newcastle (Hybrid) Salary: £90,000 + 10% Bonus Shape the Future of an Iconic British Brand We're partnering with an iconic British brand to appoint an Enterprise Architect - a newly created position that will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of technology across a global organisation. With a rich heritage, a highly recognisable product portfolio, and ambitious plans for growth and transformation, our client is investing heavily in its technology capability. This role offers a rare opportunity to establish Enterprise Architecture from the ground up, creating the frameworks, governance, roadmaps and strategic direction that will underpin the organisation for years to come. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business outcomes, engage with senior stakeholders, and leave a lasting Legacy, this is an opportunity worth exploring. The Opportunity Like many successful organisations that have grown and evolved over time, our client operates a diverse technology landscape supporting retail, E-commerce, supply chain, wholesale and corporate functions. As Enterprise Architect, you'll be tasked with understanding the current environment, defining a clear future-state vision, and creating the architectural capability required to bridge the gap. You'll work closely with both business and technology leaders to understand strategic priorities, translate business challenges into technology solutions, and establish the governance needed to support better decision-making across the organisation. This is a highly visible role with significant influence and scope. You'll be expected to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, helping the organisation move from localised technology decision-making towards a more cohesive enterprise-wide approach. About You We're looking for a broad, commercially minded architect who can operate confidently with both business and technology stakeholders. You may already be working as an Enterprise Architect or be a Senior Solution Architect who has operated at enterprise level and is ready for a role with greater scope and influence. You'll likely bring. Significant experience within architecture roles in complex end-user organisations A broad understanding of enterprise applications, integrations, cloud technologies, infrastructure and data Experience defining architecture strategy, governance frameworks and technology roadmaps Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in clear business language Experience working with enterprise ERP platforms and integration technologies Knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies and frameworks such as TOGAF A pragmatic and outcome-focused approach to architecture. Experience within consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, logistics, distribution or other product-led organisations would be particularly beneficial. Why This Role? There are two things that make this opportunity genuinely unique: Firstly, the organisation. You'll be joining one of Britain's most respected and recognisable brands, with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and commercial success. Secondly, the challenge. This isn't about maintaining an established architecture function. You'll be defining it. You'll have the opportunity to create the vision, establish the governance, influence investment decisions and help shape how technology supports the business for years to come. For the right architect, opportunities to combine the prestige of a household-name organisation with the chance to build Enterprise Architecture from the ground up are rare. Key Responsibilities. Establish and lead the Enterprise Architecture function, including architecture principles, standards, governance and best practices Define and maintain current-state and target-state architecture across applications, data, integrations and infrastructure Develop technology roadmaps that support business strategy, growth and transformation objectives Provide architectural leadership across key technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives Build capability maps and architectural artefacts that improve understanding of business capabilities and technology dependencies Work closely with business stakeholders to understand challenges and identify opportunities where technology can deliver value Chair architecture governance forums and support strategic technology investment decisions Define integration patterns, data flows and application interactions across a complex enterprise estate Support vendor selection and management activities within a multi-supplier environment Promote consistency, simplification and reuse across technology platforms and services.

Role: Solutions Architect Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 Take ownership of Application Architecture Modernisation and Cloud Adoption for a leading Financial Services Organisation. We're supporting a leading Financial Services organisation on a multi-year evolution of its core platforms and technology landscape. This role offers a rare opportunity to step in as the Architect, taking full ownership of architectural direction, governance, and process across the business. You'll operate across both technical depth and enterprise-level thinking, helping the organisation move from a predominantly on-prem Microsoft estate towards a more modern, API-led and cloud-ready architecture, at a pace that aligns with business risk and regulatory requirements. What You'll Be Doing This is a broad, high-impact role where you'll combine hands-on technical decision-making with strategic architectural leadership. Own the Architecture Function Act as the organisation's primary Architect, establishing architecture practices, governance, and processes, including involvement in and shaping of Technical Design Authority (TDA). Technical Leadership & Decision-Making Work closely with Engineers and senior stakeholders to drive key decisions across areas such as APIs, authentication, integration patterns, and application design Application & Platform Architecture Lead the evolution of a core Microsoft-based platform, currently on-prem, introducing scalable, modern architectural patterns. API & Integration Strategy Play a key role in shaping a more API-led ecosystem, including the potential introduction of an API Gateway and improved service-to-service communication Cloud Readiness & Transformation Support early-stage cloud adoption, helping define a pragmatic, low-risk path to Azure, balancing innovation with regulatory and operational considerations Collaboration Across Technology Partner closely with an established Infrastructure SME, ensuring a clear separation and alignment between infrastructure and application architecture Governance & Standards Introduce structure, best practices, and architectural governance across the technology landscape, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security. What You'll Bring. Strong Engineering Background Previous hands-on development experience (ideally within the Microsoft stack), with the credibility to engage deeply with engineering teams Architectural Experience (Solution or Enterprise) Able to operate both tactically and strategically, with a clear understanding of how solutions fit within a wider enterprise context Microsoft-Centric Expertise Strong knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL Server, and designing within Microsoft-based environments API & Integration Knowledge Experience designing or working with API-driven architectures, authentication models, and modern integration patterns Cloud Awareness (Azure Preferred) Exposure to cloud architecture and migration concepts, even if the majority of experience to date is within on-prem environments Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Comfortable setting up architectural processes, contributing to design authorities, and influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Apply. Be THE Architect Take true ownership of architecture within the organisation, with the autonomy to define standards and direction Make a Visible Impact Play a central role in shaping how technology evolves across a key, business-critical platform Blend Strategy and Hands-On Influence Stay close to engineering while influencing enterprise-wide decisions Transformation Without Chaos Join a business that is committed to modernisation, but taking a considered, pragmatic approach to cloud and change. This role is ideal for an experienced Solutions Architect who wants to step into a lead, high-ownership position, balancing hands-on technical influence with the opportunity to build and mature an architecture function from the ground up.

Role: Lead Enterprise Architect Salary & Package: £93,500 + Bonus, Car Allowance, Strong Pension, Medical Location: North East England or Yorkshire (On-Site) An opportunity to shape the future of critical UK infrastructure. We're partnering with a major organisation responsible for delivering essential services to millions of homes and businesses across the UK. As the sector undergoes rapid change, driven by digital transformation, decarbonisation and evolving customer expectations, this organisation is investing heavily in modernising its technology landscape. This is a pivotal hire, offering the chance to build and lead a high-impact architecture capability, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and play a key role in a multi-year transformation journey. If you're motivated by scale, complexity and genuine societal impact, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference. The Role As Lead Architect, you will head up a team of domain and solution architects, taking ownership of defining the future-state architecture and creating a pragmatic, deliverable roadmap to get there. You will operate at the intersection of business and technology, shaping strategy, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring that architectural best practice is Embedded across a complex, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities. Lead and develop a team of architecture specialists, guiding business leaders, product owners and delivery teams through transformation and optimisation initiatives. Enable business and technology innovation by establishing clear architectural processes, standards and governance to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes. Partner with senior stakeholders to shape enterprise strategy, supporting investment planning, innovation initiatives and long-term technology direction. Maintain oversight of the full architectural landscape across applications, data and infrastructure, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives. Establish and mature a business architecture capability, increasing overall enterprise architecture maturity and upskilling the wider team. Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative architecture function, setting clear objectives and developing team capability. Develop and maintain multi-year architectural roadmaps aligned to business priorities, investment cycles and budget planning Skills & Experience Essential. Proven experience leading and developing teams of architects or domain experts within complex environments. Broad architectural background spanning at least three disciplines, such as business, data, solution or technical architecture, application development, Middleware, or operations. Strong understanding of modern technology ecosystems, including SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture and data/analytics capabilities. Solid commercial awareness, including business and operating models, financial planning, cost-benefit analysis and risk management. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, tools and modelling techniques. Understanding of both project-led and product-led delivery models, alongside Agile principles and methodologies. Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks and best practices Desirable. Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (eg computer science, engineering, business or systems analysis). Experience within large-scale, asset-intensive or regulated environments (eg utilities, infrastructure or similar). Knowledge of IT service management, SDLC, Agile/Lean delivery and enterprise frameworks such as ITIL Why Apply? Play a central role in a major technology transformation programme. Build and shape an enterprise architecture function with real influence. Work on systems that underpin critical national infrastructure. Join at a time of significant investment, change and opportunity