Xact Placements Limited

Vulnerability Engineer High-Growth Cybersecurity Scale-Up Fully Remote (UK) Remote - UK Based £85,000 + benefits Permanent - Full time Want to spend your days hunting the vulnerabilities that actually matter - the RCEs, the auth bypasses, the bugs attackers will weaponise tomorrow? Join a research-driven, venture-backed cybersecurity scale-up trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises and critical infrastructure providers. Recognised by Gartner, $29M funded, and scaling fast worldwide. As a Vulnerability Engineer, you'll sit at the intersection of vulnerability research and software engineering - finding bugs, building tools, and pushing the limits of LLM-powered offensive security workflows. What you'll be doing: Hands on research across 0-days and n-days, with patch diffing on source available and binary only targets Building internal tooling for automated vulnerability discovery, exploit validation, and detection Implementing production grade, LLM powered research workflows Hunting the vulnerabilities that have real material impact - RCEs, auth bypasses, deserialisation bugs What they're looking for: 2+ years of hands on vulnerability research experience Familiarity with n day reproduction and patch diffing Exposure to both web and binary vulnerability classes Software engineering experience, ideally in Python Comfort with Burp Suite, Ghidra/IDA, debuggers, fuzzers Genuine interest in using LLMs to accelerate security workflows

Xact Placements Limited is hiring a Vulnerability Engineer for a fully remote position in the UK. The role involves hands-on vulnerability research and building tools to enhance cybersecurity workflows. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in vulnerability research, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with tools like Burp Suite and Ghidra. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a high-growth cybersecurity scale-up recognized by Fortune 500 enterprises.

A growing consulting business in the UK is seeking a talented Backend Python Developer to contribute to their AI-driven platform project. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python backend development and familiarity with cloud-native architectures. This role offers remote flexibility and the chance to work on impactful AI solutions in a collaborative environment, driving scalability, quality, and innovation in software delivery.

Backend Python Developer (Azure AI) Location: Remote / Hybrid Type: Full-time Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a strong Backend Python Developer to join their team and play a key role in delivering scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents. This is an opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter. The Role The successful candidate will: Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python, writing clean, maintainable, production grade code. Develop and deploy AI powered features using Azure native services including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Docker, and AKS. Architect and implement scalable, cloud native solutions. Work within tight development cycles - branch, commit, test, and ship via GitHub based CI/CD pipelines. Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to high code quality standards. Collaborate within agile sprints and contribute to technical design decisions. The Ideal Candidate Our client is seeking someone with: Strong commercial experience in Python backend development. Experience building APIs and working with cloud native architectures. Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems. Experience using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows. An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast paced, iterative environment. Desirable Experience Exposure to Azure's AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS). Experience integrating AI/LLM based services into production systems. Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI assisted coding tools. Why Apply? Work on a genuinely AI first product with real world commercial impact. Join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape. Remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation. If you are a backend Python developer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable systems in Azure and wants to work at the forefront of applied AI, this opportunity is worth exploring.

Data Cabling Engineer Location: Candidate will be based near Milton Keynes / Luton Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Overtime Opportunities Are you an experienced Data Cabling Engineer based in Milton Keynes or Luton? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and motivated team delivering high-quality structured cabling and network solutions across the UK. ? What You'll Be Doing Installing & terminating Cat5e to Cat6a data cabling Fibre optic installations Cabinet changes, builds, and re-patching Installing trunking, conduit, and other cable containment WiFi Access Point installations Voice cabling and fault finding Reading technical drawings & plans Leading a small team on-site Communicating directly with clients and head office Your Skills and Experience Valid CSCS or ECS card CNET certification Full UK driving licence essential Strong communication skills - face-to-face and over the phone Experience working on sites Flexibility for early starts, varied finish times, and occasional overnight stays

As the Network Manager, you are responsible for overlooking the management, security, availability, maintenance and installation of the administrative and curriculum ICT network, this includes the software and hardware infrastructure of the school's ICT network. You will also have the responsibility of monitoring the IT technicians working on site. In addition, you will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to support in development of the school's IT infrastructure and establish and enact plans for projects. Your role is crucial in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective use by members of staff and students while ensuring its stability and security. It is crucial you have a high level of commitment to delivering the clients services in a way which successfully reflects the companies values. Within the role, you will be responsible for encouraging effective communication between MSP and school. This involves keeping up to date on the services and solutions the client on can offer, as well as managing customer accounts. Key Responsibilities include: Running the school's ICT based applications and network infrastructure. 2nd/3rd line support. Ensure work is in line with school policies. Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring that requests are dealt with quickly and effectively. Take responsibility and line manage the work produced by ICT support staff. Supplying technical advice, training, and support to staff to ensure they are able to make effective use of systems. Observation and maintenance of all key systems including virtual & physical server environments, switches, Microsoft 365, and backups. Training of internal staff. Ideal Candidate: Passionate for IT, it is required you are a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting. The ability to work independently and in collaboration with team, with a skill for problem-solving and a pro-active approach to identifying opportunities to improve the services given by the team. Is self-motivated, with great communication and interpersonal skills, additionally having top-end customer service skills. Has a high level understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of working within a school environment. Skilled in preforming upgrades to a school IT Network system. The role is on full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The client is offering a salary of between £40,000 - £44,000 negotiable for the right person, benefits include, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, salary sacrifice pension scheme, and others.

1st / 2nd Line Support Engineer Location: Aldershot Salary: £25,000-£28,000 per annum Our client, a well-established MSP based near Aldershot, is seeking an experienced IT Support Engineer to join their team. Supporting a diverse client base across the Education sector and local SMEs, this role offers excellent variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work across multiple technologies and environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer who enjoys working in a client-facing MSP environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver IT support to a variety of clients Provide both remote and onsite troubleshooting and fault resolution Install, configure and maintain Windows desktops, servers and applications Administer and support Microsoft 365 environments (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, user provisioning and permissions Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and basic network issues Maintain accurate documentation and update ticketing systems Ensure support tickets are managed in line with agreed SLAs Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear updates and managing expectations Assist with project work including migrations, upgrades and new deployments Required Skills & Experience 1+ years' experience in an IT support role (MSP experience highly desirable) Strong knowledge of: Windows 10/11 Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) Active Directory & Group Policy Microsoft 365 administration Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Experience troubleshooting end-user hardware and peripherals Strong customer service and communication skills Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple support requests Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Helpdesk Team Lead - £27,000 to £32,000 - Aldershot We're working with a growing MSP near Aldershot who are looking for a Helpdesk Team Lead . This is a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer to step into leadership while staying hands-on. Main Duties Lead and mentor a small helpdesk team Act as the escalation point for technical issues Provide remote and onsite client support Manage workload and ensure SLAs are achieved Install and configure systems and applications Keep clients updated and satisfied Contribute to process improvements Skills & Experience 2+ years in IT support (team lead/mentoring desirable) Microsoft Desktops & Windows Server Active Directory & Office 365 Basic networking (DNS, DHCP, routers, switches) Strong communication and client-facing skills Driving licence and own vehicle required Certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL) a bonus

Junior Cabling Engineer Location: Candidate will be based near Milton Keynes / Luton Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £28,000-£30,000 Overtime Opportunities Are you a Junior Cabling Engineer based in Milton Keynes or Luton?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and motivated team delivering high-quality structured cabling and network solutions across the UK. ? What You'll Do Install and terminate data/network cabling across multiple categories Perform cable pulls and installations to industry standards Read and follow technical drawings and documentation Install containment systems and network cabinets Assist with cable testing and certification Document work and help maintain project records Support senior engineers on larger projects What You'll Need Basic understanding of structured cabling systems Familiarity with different cable types and standards Ability to interpret technical instructions Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination Awareness of basic health & safety principles Attention to detail and pride in quality work Strong communicator with a team-first attitude Problem-solving mindset and willingness to adapt Nice to Have Valid CSCS or ECS card Entry-level experience with cable installation tools Basic IT/networking knowledge Understanding of cable standards and protocols

Junior Cabling Engineer Location: Candidate will be based near Milton Keynes / Luton Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £28,000-£30,000 Overtime Opportunities Are you a Junior Cabling Engineer based in Milton Keynes or Luton?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and motivated team delivering high-quality structured cabling and network solutions across the UK. ? What You'll Do Install and terminate data/network cabling across multiple categories Perform cable pulls and installations to industry standards Read and follow technical drawings and documentation Install containment systems and network cabinets Assist with cable testing and certification Document work and help maintain project records Support senior engineers on larger projects What You'll Need Basic understanding of structured cabling systems Familiarity with different cable types and standards Ability to interpret technical instructions Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination Awareness of basic health & safety principles Attention to detail and pride in quality work Strong communicator with a team-first attitude Problem-solving mindset and willingness to adapt Nice to Have Valid CSCS or ECS card Entry-level experience with cable installation tools Basic IT/networking knowledge Understanding of cable standards and protocols

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as an IT Support Engineer to be based near Aldershot? Main Duties of the Role Provide both remote and onsite support to a variety of local clients Keep clients up-to-date on any issues Resolve hardware and software faults Installing and configuring computer operating systems and applications Manage client expectations and adhere to support SLA's Your Skills and Experience 2+ years' experience providing IT support Microsoft Desktops and Windows Server Active Directory Office 365 Basic networking knowledge Driving license and own vehicle essential Any certifications are a bonus

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as a 1st/2nd Line Support Engineer to be based near Aldershot? Main Duties of the Role Provide both remote and onsite support to a variety of local clients Keep clients up-to-date on any issues Resolve hardware and software faults Installing and configuring computer operating systems and applications Manage client expectations and adhere to support SLA's Your Skills and Experience 1+ years' experience providing IT support Microsoft Desktops and Windows Server Active Directory Office 365 Basic networking knowledge Driving license and own vehicle (highly desired) Any certifications are a bonus

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as a Service Desk Analyst to be based near Aldershot? Main Duties of the Role Provide both remote and onsite support to a variety of local clients Keep clients up-to-date on any issues Resolve hardware and software faults Installing and configuring computer operating systems and applications Manage client expectations and adhere to support SLA's Your Skills and Experience 1+ years' experience providing IT support Microsoft Desktops and Windows Server Active Directory Office 365 Basic networking knowledge Driving license and own vehicle (highly desired) Any certifications are a bonus

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to be based in Welwyn Garden City? You will be working for a successful Managed Service Provider who have rapid growth plans for the future. The role will provide telephone, remote and onsite support to a range of customers. Main Duties of the Role Provide telephone and remote support at desktop and server level. Visiting client sites to resolve problems and install new equipment. Managing support tickets through to completion. Manage server installations and migration. Record and maintain technical records and documentation. Proactively maintain client systems and responding to monitoring alerts. Your Skills and Experience 2+ years IT Support Experience Full driving license and car essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid experience with Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Active Directory and Hyper-V Experience working with server-based antivirus & backup systems. Knowledge of TCP/IP, and configuring routers & firewalls. Salary c. £23,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working for one of the leading IT outsourcing companies as a 2nd / 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer based in South West London? The role is customer facing, technical and varied, involving occasional site visits around London. Project initiation, management and implementation will be a key part of your role. You will be able to write consultant reports to advise clients of the best strategy to move their IT systems forward and you will be responsible for the technical delivery of many of these projects as well as overseeing some of our key clients. Your Skills and Experience 3+ years industry experience Network configuration with deep understanding of any major firewalls Windows Server configuration and migration experience. Exchange or Office 365 setup. Some Mac exposure. Implementation experience of DR software. Experience dealing with major virus outbreaks. Good understanding of Virtualisation Excellent communication skills Full driving licence Salary £30,000-£35,000 per annum 22 days holiday + bank holidays