Syntax Consultancy Ltd

Test Engineer ( Cisco, Networks, Switches, Routers, Firewalls ) 3-6 Month Contract Newbury (Hybrid) £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) Test Engineer needed for an initial 3-6 Month Contract in Newbury. Hybrid working - typically 1 day/week working in the office + 4 days/week working remotely. Occasional travel to other sites including: Farnborough, Bath, Oxford, Warwick + Birmingham. Must have specific experience of testing Telecoms Network Infrastructure including: CISCO Switches, Routers, Firewalls, RFC 2544 testing + Network Connectivity testing. A chance to work with a global IT services consultancy for a large-scale Network Infrastructure programme for an end-client in the Telecoms domain. Key experience + tasks will include: Test Engineer needed to support a Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) network connectivity transformation programme. Creating test scripts from Test Plans and Low-Level Designs for Network infrastructure -e.g- Switches, Routers, Firewalls. Cisco Switch / Router console commands, setting up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing + handling fibre optic cabling. ALM Test case management, Defect Management, Reporting ALM testing ( Application Lifecycle Management) testing. Importing test cases, test case management, collecting test execution evidence, reporting execution and defect management in ALM. Test phases purposes: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster recovery, Operation Acceptance testing - OAT) Using StableNet Network and Service Management tools. Interpreting Network infrastructure design from HLD / LLD + understanding Data Centre operating procedures. Telecoms / National Network Infrastructure domain / Utility Gas & Electric experience preferred

Scrum Master (SC Cleared) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £550/day (Inside IR35) Scrum Master needed with active SC Security Clearance . 6 Month Contract working in Central London (Hybrid). Start asap in August 2025. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site in the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in large-scale Government related clients. Key experience, responsibilities + tasks: Scrum Master with strong business change programmes + ideally cloud data migration project experience. Experience of Agile release train in a scaled up Agile framework. In-depth knowledge of Agile Scrum methods + principles. Implementing + coaching Agile Scrum frameworks + practices Leading teams, facilitation, resolving conflict, managing multiple projects simultaneously + driving decision-making. Experience of Banking processes + regulations would be an advantage. Active SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.

Front end Developer Permanent £40,000 (doe) Peterborough (Hybrid) We re seeking a skilled Front end Developer with back-end exposure to join us in a newly created permanent role based in Peterborough. This is a hybrid opportunity, offering 2 days remote working and 3 days on-site each week following successful completion of the probation period. This is a new opportunity to work with a leading and rapidly expanding business specialising in healthcare management software solutions. Benefits include: 25 days holiday, Hybrid working, workplace pension scheme, option to enrol in private healthcare scheme, paid training and development! Key skills & experience: Proven experience working with Vue.js is essential Proficient in C# and JavaScript, with experience developing dynamic websites using Vue.js . An understanding of Dependency Injection, SOLID principles , and their function. Experience with MS SQL Server , web services, and API push notifications for backend integration. Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments, using Git for version control, and implementing CI/CD pipelines with agile tools. Strong communicator, capable of engaging effectively across all levels. Develop back-end objects and web services while designing and implementing responsive, user friendly front-end interactions. Write clean, efficient code and libraries to support high-quality, maintainable web applications. Desirable: experience with VB.NET, YAML, DevExpress, and Microsoft Azure.

Service Manager 3-6 month Contract Cheshire (Hybrid) £330/day Outside IR35 Service Manager required for an initial 3 6 month contract. This is a hybrid role, with on-site presence in Knutsford 2 days per week required. An immediate start is preferred, ideally in August or early September. An opportunity to join a leading global I.T Consultancy, delivery solutions for a major player in the telecommunications and energy sector. Key skills and experience: Communication and stakeholder management skills to build strong relationships and gain buy-in for initiatives. Highly organised , able to multi-task , deliver to strict deadlines, and maintain attention to detail. Experience working with third-party suppliers and within customer-focused environments . Proficiency in Microsoft Office with knowledge of analytical techniques . Knowledge of ITIL processes (or ITIL Foundation certification ). Experience with Agile , Technology Product Management , and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Technical knowledge of networking and infrastructure (switches, routers, LAN, firewalls, load balancers, wireless, telecoms domain). Strong team player, able to work independently and flexibly (including occasional on-site meetings in Cheshire under a hybrid model).

Network Security Engineer (SEA Security Engineering Authority, Firewall, Checkpoint, Juniper, F5) 6 Month Contract West Midlands (Hybrid) £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) SEA Security Engineering Authority Senior Network Security Designer/ Lead Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance Firewall Specialist . 6 Month Contract based in Warwick (Hybrid). Start ASAP in September/October. Network Security Lead Engineer / Security Engineering Authority SEA (Firewall Specialist Checkpoint, Juniper, F5, Bluecoat) The vast majority of work is expected to be remote. There may be occasional travel to customer sites to Data Centres in West/South England. Once or twice a month on average. Working with a global IT Consultancy on large-scale network solutions projects for a Telecoms end client. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Technical Ownership of a Telecoms end client's Network Security Infrastructure estate, processes, documentation + lifecycle management . Design of customer networks including input into High-Level and Low-Level design (HLD/LLD). Network Security Engineer / Security Engineering Authority SEA (Firewall Specialist Checkpoint, Juniper, F5, Bluecoat) Acting as the technical point of contact for all Network Security related projects, changes and modifications, including firewall rules base. Point of escalation and link to vendor support for Network Security infrastructure incidents. Technical Environment: Strong experience Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, F5 , Cisco networking, Cisco IPT / QoS / 802.1x, switches, wireless, Inflobox DNS, SSL VPN, DMVPN, IPsec, WAN, routing protocols. Technical support, change management (physical/remote), customer inventory management, EOL, hardware, software. Ensures designs and implementations comply with enterprise security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.

Snr User Researcher Leeds (Hybrid) Permanent to £65,000 DOE + Benefits Senior User Researcher needed with strong Government Digital Service (GDS) experience to join a growing User Centred Design (UCD) practice. Hybrid Working: 2-3 days/week remote (WFH), and 1-2 days/week working on-site in the Leeds office. Leading UCD projects for clients and applying User Centred Design methods within GDS and Agile environments. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business delivering UCD solutions for both Government + private sector clients. Key experience, responsibilities + tasks: In-depth experience of conducting User Research and User Centred Design (UCD), and able to translate findings into actionable insights. Proficient with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, assessments + running discoveries to GDS. Scoping and delivering UCD components of end-to-end User Research activities across a range of complex client programmes. Creating User Research deliverables + executing User Research activities based on client requirements + project needs. Articulating project scope + success criteria to diverse audiences through clear communication. Supporting clients across all phases of the design process, from ideation through to implementation. Strong facilitation skills including in-person / remote workshops, research sessions + meetings. Stakeholder Management: ensuring alignment and buy-in, educating stakeholders on UCD approaches and methods, commercial awareness + flagging blockers. Applying UCD and Agile expertise to bids for transformation projects, ensuring fit with client requirements and needs. Commercial awareness including identifying new opportunities for cross-selling User Research / UCD services that could benefit clients. Contributing to UCD strategy + supporting the growth of the UCD community. Any experience of NHS Service Standards / Healthcare sector would be an advantage. Benefits: Salary to £65k (DOE) + Hybrid Working + Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.

ServiceNow Architect 6 Month Contract London / Reading (Hybrid) £550/day (Outside IR35) ServiceNow Architect needed for a 6 Month Contract. A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy on a ServiceNow project for an external client. Hybrid working - working 3 days/week remotely from home (WFH) + 2 days/week from the office in either London or Reading (depending on your preference). Paying up to £550/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally in September 2025. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Perform all aspects of Platform Administration, Design, Development and implementation of ServiceNow. Perform minor and major enhancements requests to a clients ServiceNow instance(s), including changes to the user interface, system properties, foundation data, existing workflows. Extensive experience of working with ServiceNow glide objects such as GlideRecords, GlideSystem, GlideAggregate, GlideAjax. Implementation of ServiceNow Modules, administration, improvement and support of latest ServiceNow platform. Facilitating rollout of new applications and modules in ServiceNow. Perform ServiceNow upgrade administration assistance to ensure clients leverage of the latest releases of the ServiceNow application ensuring implementation occurs in a timely manner with minimal disruption to client IT operations. Strong functional and technical knowledge of the ServiceNow and demonstrable experience with ServiceNow platform navigation, administration, configuration, and scripting. Deep experience in ServiceNow (ITSM, ITAM, CSM, ITOM, IRM, CMDB). Practical experience in creation or modification of the relevant CSM, ITSM, ITAM, ITOM, IRM, toolset components. Proven experience implementing ITSM tools; demonstrated experience with Incident Management, Service Request Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Configuration Management and other ITIL process area. Paying: to £550/day (Outside IR35).

IT Support Desk Engineer Derby Permanent to £28,000 (DOE) IT Support Desk Engineer needed for a permanent role in Derby . Providing IT technical support to clients across the midlands. Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle preferred. A chance to join an established IT Managed Services business with a proven track record spanning 20+ years. Start ideally in September / October 2025. Key skills, experience + tasks: Providing remote IT support for a range of customers to 1st/2nd line level. Ensuring all actions are logged and managed via the IT helpdesk + visiting customer sites to complete IT service requests. System monitoring, error logging, fault-tracking + IT incident management to ensure maximum service availability. IT asset tracking, service provisioning + managing IT accounts for new starters/leavers. Technical Environment: Windows Server, Active Directory (AD), DHCP, DNS, Group Policies, Office 365, RRAS + basic understanding of Networks. Soft skills: problem solving, attention to detail, logical, proactive, prioritisation + strong customer service skills. Benefits: Salary to £28k (DOE) + pension + healthcare + 28 days holiday (including BHs) + support to gain IT accreditations + more.

Firewall Security Engineer 6 Month Contract Warwick (Hybrid) £380/day (Outside IR35) Firewall Security Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and in-depth experience of F5 firewalls. 6 Month Contract based in Warwick (Hybrid). The vast majority of work is expected to be remote, plus occasional travel to Data Centre sites in the West/South of England, on average once/twice a month. Working with a global IT Consultancy on large-scale network solutions projects for a Telecoms client. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Must have in-depth F5 firewalls experience, plus Checkpoint or Juniper firewall security skills. Technical Ownership of a Telecoms end client's Network Security Infrastructure estate, processes, documentation + lifecycle management. Acting as the technical point of contact for all Network Security related projects, changes and modifications, including firewall rules base. Point of escalation and link to vendor support for Network Security infrastructure incidents. Design of customer networks including input into High-Level and Low-Level design (HLD/LLD). Technical support, change management (physical/remote), customer inventory management, EOL, hardware, software. Technical Environment: F5, Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, Cisco Networking, Cisco IPT / QoS / 802.1x, switches, wireless, Inflobox DNS, SSL VPN, DMVPN, IPsec, WAN, routing protocols. SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.