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Penetration Tester - Bristol Full-Time Hybrid with Client Travel My client is a UK-based technology and cybersecurity consultancy delivering cutting edge solutions across sectors including telecoms, finance, defence, rail, and aerospace. With expertise in cybersecurity, software development, and R&D, they work on some of the most critical and challenging projects in the UK and beyond. The Role They're looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join their expert team in Bristol. You'll be responsible for conducting advanced penetration tests, red team exercises, and vulnerability assessments, helping clients strengthen their defences and reduce risk. What You'll Do Perform penetration testing across networks, systems, and applications Lead vulnerability assessments and red teaming activities Create detailed reports and communicate findings clearly to clients Contribute to internal research and tool development What You'll Bring 2+ years' experience in penetration testing or vulnerability assessment CHECK, CREST, or equivalent certification Strong technical understanding of networks, OS, and security tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, etc.) Excellent communication and problem solving skills Nice to Have Coding/scripting (Python, Bash, C#) Web/mobile app testing, reverse engineering, or malware analysis Audit experience (ISO27001, CTAS, CAS(T Mentoring or leadership capability Why Apply? Join a highly skilled team tackling complex cybersecurity challenges. This role offers real technical variety, professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible impact in the cyber sector. Interested? Apply today or reach out to learn more about this opportunity.

Duration: 6 Months Location: Manchester & remote (hybrid) IR35 Status: Inside Start: ASAP Role Overview: We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with excellent OCI experience (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) for our higher education client. This role is to support and evolve the clients cloud platform services and this role is critical in enabling secure, scalable and resilient platforms for teaching, learning, research and administrative systems. This role will involve you working closely with academic researchers and application teams and their central IT, to deliver reliable cloud platforms that will support their student systems, research workloads and institutional data; whilst ensuring compliance with higher education security and governance standards, Essential Skills & Experience Required As the Senior Platform Engineer (OCI) you will possess the following: Minimum 5+ years of proven industry experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering. Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in production environments. Solid experience with: OCI Compute, Storage (Block, Object, File), and Networking OCI IAM, Compartments, Policies, Security Lists, and NSGs Strong proficiency in GITLAB & Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools. Oracle Database awareness / experience. Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (OCI OKE desirable). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling . Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support diverse stakeholders, including academic and administrative users. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable / Nice to Have OCI certifications (e.g., OCI Architect Professional ). Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment. Exposure to research computing, data platforms, or HPC workloads . Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks relevant to universities. Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments . Responsibilities include: Design, build, and maintain OCI-based cloud platforms supporting HE systems, research computing, and student-facing services. Architect and manage OCI networking including VCNs, subnets, DRGs, Load Balancers, VPN/FastConnect, and network security controls. Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure consistency, repeatability, and auditability. Enable platforms for research workloads , including data-intensive and high-performance computing use cases (where applicable). Collaborate with academic faculties, research groups, and IT teams to deliver fit-for-purpose cloud solutions. Implement and enforce cloud security, governance, and compliance , including IAM, compartment design, data protection, and tagging standards. Support DevOps and CI/CD practices to enable application development teams across the organisation Monitor platform performance, availability, and costs, ensuring effective cost control and budget transparency . Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident support for critical systems. Document platform standards, architectures, and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to skills development within the IT team. Participate in On-Call support and planned maintenance activities as required. If this role is of interest then please email your CV to:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (MSI) to lead complexMaster System Integration projects, ensuring seamless connectivity betweenBMS, lighting, security, CCTV, and smart building technologies. In this role, you will manage large-scale MSI projects in Central London, acting as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and project teams. You will oversee design, documentation, and implementation, ensuring solutions meet and exceed client expectations. Your expertise in systems integration and project management will drive efficiency and innovation in smart building environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of intelligent, connected buildings. APPLY NOW! You must have a Right To Work in the UK - No sponsorship is available

Fire and Security Engineer Bristol/Gloucester/Oxford/Bridgewater/Salisbury Permanent Full Time Salary £38,184 inc Callout Standby Fee Plus Vehicle and Package We are working exclusively with a reputable, fast growing and forward-thinking business. They have a fantastic company culture, are always looking to improve and develop and have big ambitions to continue expanding with the right team on board. Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit a Fire and Security Engineer to join the team: The Role To undertake Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder, and Access Maintenance, working within the Security and Fire team whilst operating in compliance with company policy and procedure. Representing the company in a professional and competent manner at all times and developing strong working relationships with colleagues and clients. Delivery of CCTV, Intruder, Access and Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting Maintenance works on site in compliance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and within agreed timescales. Liaison with the Service Team at all times striving to ensure that all works are delivered on time. Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, HSE management systems, procedures or instructions as they apply and to ensure that all colleagues and sub-contractors follow safe systems of work on site. Working on a stand by rota. Attending corrective calls efficiently. Identification and resolution of repair, maintenance and installation issues that may occur during service delivery. Ensuring company vehicle is kept clean, well maintained and serviced as required. Comply with any other reasonable management instruction. The Person You will have some levels of experience in the fire and security industry, however the business are open to candidates with 1 up to 20+ years as training is ongoing. You will be happy with a mobile role. You will have a fantastic attitude to work, be personable and ambitious. The Package Starting salary of £38,184 inc Callout Standby Fee. Permanent full time. Company car or van. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Working hours Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week. Travel paid except for the 1st and last 30 minutes of the day. Callout 1 in 4. Pension. Joining a passionate and friendly team. Ongoing training. Genuine progression for someone with the passion to do so.

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to join a higher education client. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 5 years in Platform Engineering with strong OCI experience. The successful candidate will design and maintain cloud platforms, manage OCI security and compliance, and collaborate with academic stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, with proficiency in GITLAB and Terraform being essential. This role also involves mentoring junior engineers and supporting DevOps practices.

A leading testing service provider is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to ensure successful project testing delivery. This fully remote role, preferably close to Bristol or London, requires experience in C# and Selenium as well as SC Clearance. Responsibilities include managing testing artifacts, mentoring junior testers, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong testing skills and knowledge of both agile and waterfall methodologies, alongside effective communication abilities.

A global recruitment agency is seeking an IT Data Engineering Expert to design and maintain data schemas within a trading environment. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in data modeling for commodities and be proficient in SQL. The role involves ensuring referential integrity and versioning across data transformation flows. Strong communication skills are essential. The position is expected to start ASAP and offers remote work in Amsterdam.

A government contractor is seeking a Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) for a 12-month hybrid contract based in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading the development of scalable open data services and ensuring compliance with government standards. Candidates should have significant software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python and Ruby, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a transformative project in the public sector.

Test Automation Engineer - fully remote, but probably preference for closer to a hub (Bristol or London mainly) - salary is £50,000 - £55,000 - i assume that's a SFIA 3 so 2 / 3 years experience - i'd just look at C# / Selenium skills, but need SC Clearance Description Reporting to the Professional Services Test Practice Lead, the Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for: The successful delivery of testing for projects covering all levels of testing including manual and automation/functional and non-functional testing. Take responsibility for allocated test deliverables, performing analysis activities during test preparation and test execution including recording the results and reporting issue through the agreed defect management process. Ensuring that all test deliverables produced are in accordance with the Civica Testing Policy and project test strategy and all deliverables are reviewed to drive quality into the process. Provision of coaching and mentoring to junior testers as required. Driving continuous improvement to increase product quality and achieve Civica Group business targets. Performing any project test activities as required. This role will involve "blended working" between home and Civica / customer offices. Within the boundaries of any government guidance on travel, it is expected that the successful candidate will need to travel to the Bristol and London offices, which are closest to the majority of our software engineering teams and UK wide for occasional meetings. Requirements Delivery: Manage the production, quality and accuracy of all relevant test artefacts and ensure that these adhere to the Civica Test Policy Provide Validation and verification of test inputs, functional specifications, requirements etc. for testability, ambiguity and completeness Produce test artefacts, Test Cases, Expected Results, Actual Results, Defects, Data, Defect Re-tests and Test Outcome Reports Manage the quality aspects of testing work and provide peer review of the testing artefacts produced by others in the testing team Provide accurate and concise progress updates Assess and document any risks or issues that threaten the achievement of the testing deliverables Ensure that effective communication is maintained with team members on the project team Able to execute manual tests and automated tests within the automation frameworks Participate in meetings with stakeholders. Undertake billable delivery work appropriate to SFIA grade and experience. Provide input to the Test Planning and Estimating test phases People and Culture: Act as a role model, mentor and coach to Junior Testers. Sales: Assist in any pre sales activities to current and potential customers, contributing personal expertise and experience of software engineering projects. Best practice: Contribute to and promote standards, continuously improving ways of working both within the Practice and the wider Engineering and Project Delivery team Essential Competencies: Strong well developed testing skills and in-depth knowledge of current testing techniques across the test phases (System, System Integration, Regression, UAT, etc) Experience and understanding of waterfall, agile and hybrid development methodologies. Strong experience and knowledge of testing lifecycle and approaches (e.g. functional / non-functional / automation) and of automation testing using technologies such as Selenium, Cucumber, SpecFlow). Ability to communicate effectively with both technical communities and "non-technical" senior management (internally and externally). Demonstrate initiative in developing solutions to problems encountered during testing ISTQB Foundation Qualified Preferred Skills Knowledge of a variety of Test Automation Tools Working knowledge of Azure DevOps (incl. Test Manager) and JIRA Approachable and motivational character. Good commercial awareness. Commands respect among peers and managers. Exhibits and lives Civica values. Excellent communication skills whether verbally, written or presentational. Excellent customer-facing skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to solve complex problems.

Overview are seeking an experienced Azure specialist with strong Terraform skills and on prem experience. The role requires SC clearance and offers a competitive, performance based salary. Responsibilities Azure expertise Terraform proficiency On prem infrastructure knowledge Qualifications SFIA level 4 - SC Cleared SC clearance expected within 3 years (preferred) Sole UK National for RTW Compensation & Benefits Base salary: £70-75k per year (potential up to £80k for a standout candidate) Permanent hire Start date: ASAP Remote role with limited travel to London (max once a month) Location Most of England & Wales Additional Information Consideration of lapsed SC status possible

Overview We are currently supporting a global end client of ours in their search for an IT Data Engineering Expert. You will be responsible for the design, documentation, and maintenance in the risk canonical schemas and data relationships, supporting the Dev Lead and ensuring a scalable, traceable and consistent model. Start: ASAP Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Duration: 12+ months Language: English speaking Role/Responsibilities Must have 5-10 years in data modeling for commodities, trading, or financial systems. Must have advanced data modeling (3NF/6NF, canonical modeling, lineage). Strong SQL comprehension (read + interpret). Strong conceptual and logical modeling capabilities. Design and maintain the canonical data schema for trades, positions, P&L, prices, valuation, and their entity relationships. Lead conceptual/logical data modeling for physical/financial commodities that support multiple business and regions. Ensure strong referential integrity, historical versioning, and lineage across ingestion and transformation flows. Familiarity with trading lifecycle, physical flows, and pricing mechanics. Experience with SAP, CTRMs, or similar systems is beneficial. Strong communication skills. If you are interested, please apply now and share your CV.

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst with DV clearance to join their government client's security team. The role involves monitoring systems for potential security incidents, analyzing alerts, and initiating response procedures. Essential skills include experience with SPLUNK, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of networking concepts. Successful candidates will demonstrate a methodical approach to incident management within a dynamic 24/7 team environment. Competitive daily rate of £600 offered for this 12-month contract.

A leading energy consultancy is hiring a Senior Engineer for a 30-month fixed term contract in Belfast. This role encompasses critical operations within the electricity transmission system and demands a strong engineering background. Responsibilities include analysis, operational planning, and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive benefits like medical cover and professional development opportunities.

A police force in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Governance and Compliance to oversee data protection and freedom of information responsibilities. This role will act as the primary contact for the Information Commissioner's Office and manage compliance issues. The ideal candidate will hold a professional qualification in Data Protection and have substantial experience in the field, including team management. Strong communication skills and keen attention to detail are required, with a commitment to integrity in a confidential setting.

Job Title: Senior EC&I Engineer Location: Norwich Job ID: 41162 Salary: Up to £60k (based on skills, training and competence) Hours: 39 hours per week Monday to Friday - Flexible working hours available Contract/Permanent: Permanent Site Based/Office/Remote: Site Based Start Date: ASAP Overview We have in excess of 65 years of chemical manufacturing heritage and an established reputation for excellence, through continuous improvement, dependability, social & environmental responsibility. Our vision is to cultivate innovative and sustainable solutions through partnerships: meeting the changing needs of a diverse planet. The Role We currently have a permanent vacancy for a permanent Senior EC&I Engineer to join our Engineering department. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior EC&I Engineer to assist operational staff with the resolution of complex problems and implement EC&I improvements to a range of chemical process plants. What You'll Be Doing Implementing continuous improvement to maintain and enhance production on an Upper Tier COMAH site Plan, prioritise and execute inspection, design, maintenance, and testing activities in line with the planned maintenance system Apply strong EC&I technical expertise to deliver immediate positive impact across manufacturing plants Work effectively at both macro (plant wide) and micro (component level) scales, balancing diverse internal customer demands Demonstrate knowledge and practical application of PLC and DCS systems-preferably Rockwell and/or Siemens S7 Participate in standby and call out rota once competent, adapting to changing business requirements Key Skills Required Knowledge and application of PLC and DCS systems, namely Rockwell and/or Siemens S7. You should be able to work within tightly focused teams and as an individual professional, solving a wide range of technical problems. Ability to prioritise demands over a number of systems across a single site. Ensure cost effective delivery to the site. Proficient working within teams as well as leading them. Balance a range of technical responsibilities. Ability to implement Process Improvement Techniques. Experience of effectively managing sub contractors. What We Look For Candidates will ideally be qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering, with membership or recognition by a relevant nationally recognised body such as TUV, IET or ICE. Experience is required working under the Electricity at Work Regulations in an industrial environment, and of managing contractors. They shall also understand in depth knowledge of applicable legislation including HaSaWA, COMAH, DSEAR, CompEx and relevant HSE Codes of Practice. What we offer Competitive salary and annual performance bonus Group pension scheme employer match contributions plus 2% 25 days annual leave Private healthcare Discounted gym membership Flexi time available

Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) Duration: 12 Months Location: London & remote (hybrid) Rate: £650 per day IR35 Status: Inside Start: ASAP A Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) is required for our government client, where you will be working on a specific project where they are transforming and redesigning their data hub, which provides access to a variety of public sector data. Responsibilities include: Work within a multi-disciplinary product team and lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable open data services and APIs Provide strategic technical leadership by setting software architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction across the team Define and evolve scalable, secure design patterns and coding standards, ensuring alignment with government standards and cross-government platforms Collaborate with teams to select technologies, shape roadmaps, and deliver resilient, maintainable digital services that meet programme goals Represent the department at technical forums, open-source communities, and government working groups Ensure delivery aligns with the Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice, and departmental governance processes Essential Skills & Experience required Significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services. Strong coding ability in Python /Ruby and at least one other modern language Strong experience working with GIT as a version control system and effectively documenting development. Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud. Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams Hybrid working This role requires two days per week onsite at the clients office in London. However; if preferred you can be based two days per week at their Manchester office instead.

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking an experienced Azure specialist with strong Terraform skills. The successful candidate will utilize Azure and Terraform capabilities, alongside on-prem infrastructure knowledge, to support our projects. This permanent hire offers a competitive salary, with potential up to £80k for exceptional candidates. The role is remote with limited travel required to London. An SC clearance is essential, and consideration for lapsed SC status is possible.

Role Overview This role focuses on building and enhancing electronic trading systems used in fast-paced capital markets environments. You'll develop backend services that support high-volume trading, working closely with product and trading stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop backend services using Java Enhance performance, scalability, and reliability Work closely with trading and product teams Support production systems Contribute to system design decisions Required Experience Strong Java development experience Trading systems or financial services exposure High-throughput or low-latency systems experience SQL and messaging knowledge Production system support experience Nice to Have FIX protocol exposure Linux environment experience Cloud-native development Why Join Core trading technology role High-performance systems Strong engineering culture

Civica Election Services - Democracy software - used by public and private sector orgs Ideally someone from a SaaS background - Experience with cloud-hosted platforms, APIs, integrations, multi-tenant architectures, and configuration rather than on-prem installations. Preference for B2B products Things to look out for are C# & React ideally

A chemical manufacturing company in Norwich is seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer to enhance production and implement improvements at their site. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of PLC and DCS systems, experience managing contractors, and a degree in a relevant field. This permanent position offers a competitive salary up to £60k, flexible working hours, and benefits including healthcare and a pension scheme.