Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
On behalf of National Crime Agency (NCA), we are looking for a Senior Software Developer (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract. Hybrid working based in either London, Bristol, Birmingham or Warrington. Overview The NCA is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to support a high profile programme within the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) focused on disrupting the online facilitation of Organised Crime through AI and innovative technical capabilities. Working within a multidisciplinary technical team, you will help build, enhance and scale software capabilities that support operational outcomes through automation, cloud technologies and modern software engineering practices. As a Senior Software Developer you will: . Design, develop and maintain software solutions using Python . Build and deploy cloud native applications within AWS . Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform . Contribute across the full software development life cycle from design through to deployment and support . Solve complex engineering challenges and build scalable technical capabilities . Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions . Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational effectiveness . Support the scaling and enhancement of existing software capabilities . Contribute to AI enabled solutions and emerging technologies where appropriate Essential: . Strong commercial experience developing software using Python . Experience working with AWS cloud services . Experience managing infrastructure using Terraform . Strong software engineering fundamentals and problem solving skills . Experience delivering solutions across the full development life cycle . Ability to work independently within a highly technical environment . SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. Desirable: . Experience in mobile device and web browser automation . Experience working with Android emulation . Experience working with AI, machine learning or emerging technologies Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
04/08/2026
Contractor
On behalf of National Crime Agency (NCA), we are looking for a Senior Software Developer (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract. Hybrid working based in either London, Bristol, Birmingham or Warrington. Overview The NCA is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to support a high profile programme within the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) focused on disrupting the online facilitation of Organised Crime through AI and innovative technical capabilities. Working within a multidisciplinary technical team, you will help build, enhance and scale software capabilities that support operational outcomes through automation, cloud technologies and modern software engineering practices. As a Senior Software Developer you will: . Design, develop and maintain software solutions using Python . Build and deploy cloud native applications within AWS . Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform . Contribute across the full software development life cycle from design through to deployment and support . Solve complex engineering challenges and build scalable technical capabilities . Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions . Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational effectiveness . Support the scaling and enhancement of existing software capabilities . Contribute to AI enabled solutions and emerging technologies where appropriate Essential: . Strong commercial experience developing software using Python . Experience working with AWS cloud services . Experience managing infrastructure using Terraform . Strong software engineering fundamentals and problem solving skills . Experience delivering solutions across the full development life cycle . Ability to work independently within a highly technical environment . SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. Desirable: . Experience in mobile device and web browser automation . Experience working with Android emulation . Experience working with AI, machine learning or emerging technologies Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
On behalf of HS2, we are looking for a Head of Information & Cyber Security Inside IR35 for a 6 months contract based Birmingham Hybrid HS2 is Britain's new high-speed railway that supports the government's number one mission growth. When it's fully operational, the line will connect London and Birmingham in just 49 minutes. This will create better journeys for passengers. The railway links our two biggest economic centres, connects people with jobs and is attracting major investment before services begin. It then extends north of Birmingham to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Here, HS2 trains will connect to the West Coast Main Line for the Northwest and Scotland. HS2 provides benefits for everyone faster, more reliable journeys for passengers; better connections to markets and people for businesses; and investment in infrastructure and skills for local communities. As a Head of Information & Cyber Security, your main responsibilities will be: Key Responsibilities . Lead the development and delivery of the organisation-wide Information & Cyber Security Strategy. . Provide executive leadership for all Information & Cyber Security activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite. . Act as the senior authority and subject matter expert for cyber security, information security and cyber risk. . Leada multidisciplinary cyber security function covering: . Security Operations . Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) . Identity & Access Management (IAM) . Information Governance . Data Protection . Security Architecture . Incident Response . Own and continuously improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS). . Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, contractual and industry security requirements. . Lead the response to major cyber security incidents, directing investigation, remediation and recovery activities. . Provide regular cyber risk reporting and strategic advice to Executive Leadership and Board stakeholders. . Manage and develop a team of cyber security professionals while overseeing outsourced security service providers. . Drive a culture of security awareness, resilience and continuous improvement across the organisation. . Manage significant security budgets, resources and third-party suppliers. About You We are looking for a proven cyber security leader with experience leading enterprise-wide security functions within complex, regulated environments. Essential Experience . Experience leading a broad Information & Cyber Security function at Head of Cyber Security, Director, Deputy CISO or CISO level. . Demonstrable ownership of cyber security strategy, governance and risk management. . Experience leading cross-functional cyber security teams and managing security operations at scale. . Strong track record of executive and Board-level stakeholder engagement. . Experience leading and managing major cyber security incidents and remediation programmes. . Experience delivering and maturing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). . Experience working with outsourced and managed security service providers. . Proven responsibility for cyber security budgets, suppliers and resources. Technical Knowledge . Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance frameworks. . ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems. . NCSC guidance and recognised cyber security frameworks. . Cyber risk management and audit remediation. . Security Operations and Incident Response. . Identity & Access Management. . Security Architecture and infrastructure security controls. . ITIL, Agile or other recognised IT service management methodologies. Key Attributes . Strategic thinker with strong commercial and operational judgement. . Credible and influential leader capable of engaging at Executive and Board level. . Ability to translate complex cyber risks into clear business language. . Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills. . Resilient decision-maker, particularly in high-pressure incident scenarios. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
04/08/2026
Contractor
On behalf of HS2, we are looking for a Head of Information & Cyber Security Inside IR35 for a 6 months contract based Birmingham Hybrid HS2 is Britain's new high-speed railway that supports the government's number one mission growth. When it's fully operational, the line will connect London and Birmingham in just 49 minutes. This will create better journeys for passengers. The railway links our two biggest economic centres, connects people with jobs and is attracting major investment before services begin. It then extends north of Birmingham to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Here, HS2 trains will connect to the West Coast Main Line for the Northwest and Scotland. HS2 provides benefits for everyone faster, more reliable journeys for passengers; better connections to markets and people for businesses; and investment in infrastructure and skills for local communities. As a Head of Information & Cyber Security, your main responsibilities will be: Key Responsibilities . Lead the development and delivery of the organisation-wide Information & Cyber Security Strategy. . Provide executive leadership for all Information & Cyber Security activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite. . Act as the senior authority and subject matter expert for cyber security, information security and cyber risk. . Leada multidisciplinary cyber security function covering: . Security Operations . Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) . Identity & Access Management (IAM) . Information Governance . Data Protection . Security Architecture . Incident Response . Own and continuously improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS). . Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, contractual and industry security requirements. . Lead the response to major cyber security incidents, directing investigation, remediation and recovery activities. . Provide regular cyber risk reporting and strategic advice to Executive Leadership and Board stakeholders. . Manage and develop a team of cyber security professionals while overseeing outsourced security service providers. . Drive a culture of security awareness, resilience and continuous improvement across the organisation. . Manage significant security budgets, resources and third-party suppliers. About You We are looking for a proven cyber security leader with experience leading enterprise-wide security functions within complex, regulated environments. Essential Experience . Experience leading a broad Information & Cyber Security function at Head of Cyber Security, Director, Deputy CISO or CISO level. . Demonstrable ownership of cyber security strategy, governance and risk management. . Experience leading cross-functional cyber security teams and managing security operations at scale. . Strong track record of executive and Board-level stakeholder engagement. . Experience leading and managing major cyber security incidents and remediation programmes. . Experience delivering and maturing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). . Experience working with outsourced and managed security service providers. . Proven responsibility for cyber security budgets, suppliers and resources. Technical Knowledge . Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance frameworks. . ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems. . NCSC guidance and recognised cyber security frameworks. . Cyber risk management and audit remediation. . Security Operations and Incident Response. . Identity & Access Management. . Security Architecture and infrastructure security controls. . ITIL, Agile or other recognised IT service management methodologies. Key Attributes . Strategic thinker with strong commercial and operational judgement. . Credible and influential leader capable of engaging at Executive and Board level. . Ability to translate complex cyber risks into clear business language. . Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills. . Resilient decision-maker, particularly in high-pressure incident scenarios. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
On behalf of National Crime Agency, we are looking for a Scrum Master Inside IR35 for a 12 months contract based hybrid London. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance. We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master/Agile Coach to join the National Crime Agency's Project KEENNESS, a high-profile programme focused on disrupting Organised Immigration Crime through the use of AI, technology and innovative software solutions. Working within the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU), you will play a key role in driving the delivery of critical software capabilities, acting as the bridge between intelligence stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Key Responsibilities . Lead the day-to-day delivery activities of Agile software development teams. . Work closely with Intelligence teams to gather, refine and prioritise requirements. . Translate business and operational requirements into actionable technical work items and user stories. . Manage and maintain team backlogs, sprint planning and delivery roadmaps. . Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives. . Monitor delivery performance and communicate progress, risks and issues to stakeholders. . Remove blockers and drive continuous improvement across delivery teams. . Foster collaboration, engagement and psychological safety within development teams. . Champion Agile best practices and ensure a focus on quality throughout the software development life cycle. . Support knowledge transfer and upskilling of permanent staff. Essential Skills & Experience . Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or Agile Delivery Manager. . Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies. . Experience leading software delivery teams in complex environments. . Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into technical deliverables. . Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. . Experience managing risks, dependencies, priorities and delivery timelines. . Ability to work independently and drive outcomes in fast-paced environments. . Track record of building collaborative relationships across multiple teams. Desirable: Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
04/08/2026
Contractor
On behalf of National Crime Agency, we are looking for a Scrum Master Inside IR35 for a 12 months contract based hybrid London. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance. We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master/Agile Coach to join the National Crime Agency's Project KEENNESS, a high-profile programme focused on disrupting Organised Immigration Crime through the use of AI, technology and innovative software solutions. Working within the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU), you will play a key role in driving the delivery of critical software capabilities, acting as the bridge between intelligence stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Key Responsibilities . Lead the day-to-day delivery activities of Agile software development teams. . Work closely with Intelligence teams to gather, refine and prioritise requirements. . Translate business and operational requirements into actionable technical work items and user stories. . Manage and maintain team backlogs, sprint planning and delivery roadmaps. . Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives. . Monitor delivery performance and communicate progress, risks and issues to stakeholders. . Remove blockers and drive continuous improvement across delivery teams. . Foster collaboration, engagement and psychological safety within development teams. . Champion Agile best practices and ensure a focus on quality throughout the software development life cycle. . Support knowledge transfer and upskilling of permanent staff. Essential Skills & Experience . Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or Agile Delivery Manager. . Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies. . Experience leading software delivery teams in complex environments. . Ability to translate stakeholder requirements into technical deliverables. . Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. . Experience managing risks, dependencies, priorities and delivery timelines. . Ability to work independently and drive outcomes in fast-paced environments. . Track record of building collaborative relationships across multiple teams. Desirable: Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
Leeds, Yorkshire
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Senior Java Developer for a 12 month contract (Inside IR35) based Hybrid in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Join DWP's Digital team supporting the Government's Job Guarantee programme, helping young people into work. You'll play a key role in the ongoing development of the platform, building modern digital services that support citizen journeys, provider engagement and payment processes within Agile delivery teams. As a Senior Java Developer your main responsibilities will be: . Building and enhancing Spring Boot microservices . Developing scalable cloud based services in AWS . Writing automated tests using TDD practices and modern testing frameworks . Contributing to event driven solutions and integrations . Owning complex features from design through to delivery . Supporting code reviews and promoting engineering best practice . Collaborating with Product Managers, Architects, Business Analysts and QA teams . Supporting the delivery of a major DWP digital programme Essential: . Strong Java development experience (Java 17+) . Spring Boot . REST APIs and Microservices . Test Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito . Agile delivery environments . Experience building cloud native applications in AWS or Azure Desirable: . Event Driven Architecture . Kafka or messaging technologies . Docker . Kubernetes or OpenShift . CI/CD pipelines . MongoDB . Cucumber SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
04/08/2026
Contractor
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Senior Java Developer for a 12 month contract (Inside IR35) based Hybrid in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Join DWP's Digital team supporting the Government's Job Guarantee programme, helping young people into work. You'll play a key role in the ongoing development of the platform, building modern digital services that support citizen journeys, provider engagement and payment processes within Agile delivery teams. As a Senior Java Developer your main responsibilities will be: . Building and enhancing Spring Boot microservices . Developing scalable cloud based services in AWS . Writing automated tests using TDD practices and modern testing frameworks . Contributing to event driven solutions and integrations . Owning complex features from design through to delivery . Supporting code reviews and promoting engineering best practice . Collaborating with Product Managers, Architects, Business Analysts and QA teams . Supporting the delivery of a major DWP digital programme Essential: . Strong Java development experience (Java 17+) . Spring Boot . REST APIs and Microservices . Test Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito . Agile delivery environments . Experience building cloud native applications in AWS or Azure Desirable: . Event Driven Architecture . Kafka or messaging technologies . Docker . Kubernetes or OpenShift . CI/CD pipelines . MongoDB . Cucumber SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
On behalf of Network Rail we are looking for an IT Continuity/Disaster Recovery Specialist for a 7 month contract. Hybrid working with 3 days per week required in Milton Keynes. Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do! As an IT Continuity/Disaster Recovery Specialist your main responsibilities will be: . Execution and monitoring of Resilience strategies and processes, utilising KPIs to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these and create a culture of continuous improvement. . Provision of advice to the functions leadership team to provide awareness and an ability to manage and respond to risks. . Delivery of Resilience activities for the function including development, maintenance and continuous improvement of processes to manage Business Impact Analyses and Contingency Plans; to plan for the functions preparedness. . Support in the creation and delivery of an Exercise Programme and delivery of assurance activities to the functions leadership teams, in order to provide confidence in the functions preparedness. . Review and articulate internal, external, regulatory and legal requirements and relationships for resilience that the function must adhere to, providing assurance on the functions position. . Engage with external stakeholders, acting as the functions Resilience Specialist, to influence resilience with interested parties including those from the wider rail industry, regulators and government. . Facilitate the promotion of Resilience within the function through the influencing of key stakeholders and driving a change in behaviours such that Resilience becomes Embedded into business processes. . Undertake detailed reviews of technical solutions and plans to ascertain their level of resilience and produce detailed reports, encompassing recommendations to the functions Leadership Team. . Operational management of external suppliers to assess that their activities deliver against the needs of the organisation, identifying mitigation strategies for where critical activities are not protected. Essential: . An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) . Proven experience in one or more resilience disciplines (eg Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management and Emergency Planning) . Knowledge and experience in a range of technologies and tools for Continuity planning and execution. . Demonstrable knowledge of resilience standards, legislation and best practice . Able to set individual goals, objectives and priorities, and balance these with challenging deadlines in a fast moving environment that is dynamic, safety oriented and technology dependent . A proven communicator with influential, persuasive and negotiation skills across all levels in the organisation. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
03/08/2026
Contractor
On behalf of Network Rail we are looking for an IT Continuity/Disaster Recovery Specialist for a 7 month contract. Hybrid working with 3 days per week required in Milton Keynes. Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do! As an IT Continuity/Disaster Recovery Specialist your main responsibilities will be: . Execution and monitoring of Resilience strategies and processes, utilising KPIs to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these and create a culture of continuous improvement. . Provision of advice to the functions leadership team to provide awareness and an ability to manage and respond to risks. . Delivery of Resilience activities for the function including development, maintenance and continuous improvement of processes to manage Business Impact Analyses and Contingency Plans; to plan for the functions preparedness. . Support in the creation and delivery of an Exercise Programme and delivery of assurance activities to the functions leadership teams, in order to provide confidence in the functions preparedness. . Review and articulate internal, external, regulatory and legal requirements and relationships for resilience that the function must adhere to, providing assurance on the functions position. . Engage with external stakeholders, acting as the functions Resilience Specialist, to influence resilience with interested parties including those from the wider rail industry, regulators and government. . Facilitate the promotion of Resilience within the function through the influencing of key stakeholders and driving a change in behaviours such that Resilience becomes Embedded into business processes. . Undertake detailed reviews of technical solutions and plans to ascertain their level of resilience and produce detailed reports, encompassing recommendations to the functions Leadership Team. . Operational management of external suppliers to assess that their activities deliver against the needs of the organisation, identifying mitigation strategies for where critical activities are not protected. Essential: . An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) . Proven experience in one or more resilience disciplines (eg Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management and Emergency Planning) . Knowledge and experience in a range of technologies and tools for Continuity planning and execution. . Demonstrable knowledge of resilience standards, legislation and best practice . Able to set individual goals, objectives and priorities, and balance these with challenging deadlines in a fast moving environment that is dynamic, safety oriented and technology dependent . A proven communicator with influential, persuasive and negotiation skills across all levels in the organisation. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Senior Data Engineer for a 9 months Inside IR35contract based Hybrid Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: . Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation . Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now . Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society . Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Senior Data Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: Essential: Key Responsibilities . Lead the design, development and delivery of data engineering solutions within a cloud-based analytics platform. . Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, ingestion frameworks and ETL/ELT processes. . Integrate data from multiple source systems, including event-driven platforms and operational services. . Shape technical solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and engineering standards. . Provide technical leadership and oversight across data engineering products and services. . Coach, mentor and support Data Engineers, helping to develop capability and raise engineering standards across the team. . Drive the adoption of reusable, scalable and maintainable engineering practices. . Collaborate with Data Architects, Lead Data Engineers and other technical specialists to solve complex business and technical challenges. . Ensure robust documentation, quality assurance and adherence to engineering best practice. Essential Skills & Experience . Significant experience working as a Senior Data Engineer within large and complex organisations. . Strong experience designing and implementing data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and data integration solutions. . Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS. . Proven ability to design and deliver solutions that integrate multiple data sources into curated data platforms. . Strong understanding of data engineering principles, data modelling and metadata management. . Experience leading technical delivery and providing technical direction to engineering teams. . Demonstrable experience coaching, mentoring and developing Data Engineers, driving capability growth and engineering excellence. . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex issues and develop practical solutions. . Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Experience . Experience working within UK Government or large public sector organisations. . Experience with event-driven architectures and Events Platform integrations. . Knowledge of data governance, data quality and enterprise data practices. . Experience developing reusable frameworks, components and shared engineering capabilities. . Familiarity with Agile delivery environments and DevOps practices. What We're Looking For We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who combines strong hands-on engineering expertise with the ability to lead, coach and develop others. You'll be comfortable working through ambiguity, solving complex data challenges and helping build a high-performing engineering culture while delivering critical data capabilities for DWP. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
31/07/2026
Contractor
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Senior Data Engineer for a 9 months Inside IR35contract based Hybrid Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: . Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation . Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now . Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society . Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Senior Data Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: Essential: Key Responsibilities . Lead the design, development and delivery of data engineering solutions within a cloud-based analytics platform. . Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, ingestion frameworks and ETL/ELT processes. . Integrate data from multiple source systems, including event-driven platforms and operational services. . Shape technical solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and engineering standards. . Provide technical leadership and oversight across data engineering products and services. . Coach, mentor and support Data Engineers, helping to develop capability and raise engineering standards across the team. . Drive the adoption of reusable, scalable and maintainable engineering practices. . Collaborate with Data Architects, Lead Data Engineers and other technical specialists to solve complex business and technical challenges. . Ensure robust documentation, quality assurance and adherence to engineering best practice. Essential Skills & Experience . Significant experience working as a Senior Data Engineer within large and complex organisations. . Strong experience designing and implementing data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and data integration solutions. . Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS. . Proven ability to design and deliver solutions that integrate multiple data sources into curated data platforms. . Strong understanding of data engineering principles, data modelling and metadata management. . Experience leading technical delivery and providing technical direction to engineering teams. . Demonstrable experience coaching, mentoring and developing Data Engineers, driving capability growth and engineering excellence. . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex issues and develop practical solutions. . Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Experience . Experience working within UK Government or large public sector organisations. . Experience with event-driven architectures and Events Platform integrations. . Knowledge of data governance, data quality and enterprise data practices. . Experience developing reusable frameworks, components and shared engineering capabilities. . Familiarity with Agile delivery environments and DevOps practices. What We're Looking For We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who combines strong hands-on engineering expertise with the ability to lead, coach and develop others. You'll be comfortable working through ambiguity, solving complex data challenges and helping build a high-performing engineering culture while delivering critical data capabilities for DWP. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
On behalf of the NCA, we are looking for a Service Designer (Inside IR35) for an 8 month hybrid contract based up to 1 day per week in London, Birmingham, Warrington or Bristol. An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) Key Role Responsibilities . Provide and gain approval of all key Service Management and Integration products required to define the outcome based scope for the Strategic Gateways procurement . Support the development of all ITT related (including requirement definition, transition and finance aspects of the ITT etc) . Provide supporting documentation including creating any collateral required to provide bidders with an understanding of the current operating environment which Strategic gateways will integrate including any services across all tiers that they are required to consume from other MSPs in order to build and operate the Strategic gateways Service . Lead on Agency/supplier engagement to agree Service management on boarding which includes but is not limited too . All SM operational processes and procedures defined and approved (SIAM target op model). . ITSM tooling on boarding . Service performance framework (SMRD) delivered and implemented . Identification and addressing of gaps in the service provision. . Delivery of a Service Design Pack (SDP) including Service Support Model for the integration of the SG service across all security environments into the DDaT ecosystem . Support the financial modelling for this procurement with the relevant Agency stakeholders eg Commercial, OCM, Finance. . Identification of interdependencies between the SIAM and other teams in the DDaT ecosystem and ensure these interface points are documented and agreed in the Service Design Packs . Identification of service boundaries and agreement of associated RACIs. . Creation of all artefacts required by Service Design and Transition (SDP, SAC Checklist, ORR and FORR packs) . Support the service Transition Manager in the end to end implementation of the SG services to ensure all stakeholders remain engaged and support the SDT process in order to gain OSCDs to plan . Publication of relevant Knowledge Articles. . Lead on service and supplier onboarding, including SIAM onboarding. . Support the cross-checking of obligations and requirements to the RTM. Key Skills and Experience: . Clearly explain complex problems and ideas to teams or stakeholders . Develop a strategy defining the purpose, impact and stages of your work to design content or services, aligning it with wider goals . Use risks, opportunities and constraints in technology, systems and policy to shape your design work . Identify and create new design patterns and components . Advise others how to effectively plan and run design sessions with a team, users or stakeholders . Independently find, analyse and synthesise evidence from trusted sources . Use complex research and data to develop and test design ideas . Adapt designs effectively to changes in requirements, priorities or user needs . Help your team to define a minimum viable product (MVP) and determine what to prioritise for iteration . Lead and coordinate design work in your team, with support . Communicate the value of user-centred design to your team or others in your organisation Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the NCA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. Armed Forces Covenant The NCA guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
30/07/2026
Contractor
On behalf of the NCA, we are looking for a Service Designer (Inside IR35) for an 8 month hybrid contract based up to 1 day per week in London, Birmingham, Warrington or Bristol. An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) Key Role Responsibilities . Provide and gain approval of all key Service Management and Integration products required to define the outcome based scope for the Strategic Gateways procurement . Support the development of all ITT related (including requirement definition, transition and finance aspects of the ITT etc) . Provide supporting documentation including creating any collateral required to provide bidders with an understanding of the current operating environment which Strategic gateways will integrate including any services across all tiers that they are required to consume from other MSPs in order to build and operate the Strategic gateways Service . Lead on Agency/supplier engagement to agree Service management on boarding which includes but is not limited too . All SM operational processes and procedures defined and approved (SIAM target op model). . ITSM tooling on boarding . Service performance framework (SMRD) delivered and implemented . Identification and addressing of gaps in the service provision. . Delivery of a Service Design Pack (SDP) including Service Support Model for the integration of the SG service across all security environments into the DDaT ecosystem . Support the financial modelling for this procurement with the relevant Agency stakeholders eg Commercial, OCM, Finance. . Identification of interdependencies between the SIAM and other teams in the DDaT ecosystem and ensure these interface points are documented and agreed in the Service Design Packs . Identification of service boundaries and agreement of associated RACIs. . Creation of all artefacts required by Service Design and Transition (SDP, SAC Checklist, ORR and FORR packs) . Support the service Transition Manager in the end to end implementation of the SG services to ensure all stakeholders remain engaged and support the SDT process in order to gain OSCDs to plan . Publication of relevant Knowledge Articles. . Lead on service and supplier onboarding, including SIAM onboarding. . Support the cross-checking of obligations and requirements to the RTM. Key Skills and Experience: . Clearly explain complex problems and ideas to teams or stakeholders . Develop a strategy defining the purpose, impact and stages of your work to design content or services, aligning it with wider goals . Use risks, opportunities and constraints in technology, systems and policy to shape your design work . Identify and create new design patterns and components . Advise others how to effectively plan and run design sessions with a team, users or stakeholders . Independently find, analyse and synthesise evidence from trusted sources . Use complex research and data to develop and test design ideas . Adapt designs effectively to changes in requirements, priorities or user needs . Help your team to define a minimum viable product (MVP) and determine what to prioritise for iteration . Lead and coordinate design work in your team, with support . Communicate the value of user-centred design to your team or others in your organisation Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the NCA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. Armed Forces Covenant The NCA guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
On behalf of UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) we are looking for a IT Infrastructure Engineer (Wintel & Security) INSIDE IR35 for a 6 months contract based Abingdon Hybrid. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance. UKAEA run the UK's national fusion energy research programme, sponsored by the Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. They are on a mission to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from fusion, achieving maximum scientific and economic benefit along the way. As a IT Infrastructure Engineer (Wintel & Security), your main responsibilities will be: . Design, build, configure, harden, and deploy secure infrastructure solutions. . Administer and support Windows Server and core Wintel services. . Manage and maintain Active Directory, including users, groups, OU structures, and authentication services. . Design, implement, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and operational standards. . Implement and maintain secure configuration baselines aligned to CIS Benchmarks and security best practice. . Support infrastructure migrations, platform upgrades, and technology refresh programmes. . Deploy and manage solutions using Microsoft Intune, MECM/SCCM, and Microsoft Endpoint Management technologies. . Support vulnerability remediation, patch management, and security hardening initiatives. . Monitor and remediate configuration drift across infrastructure platforms. . Implement endpoint security, device compliance, and Zero Trust controls. . Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and configuration management tools. . Produce technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures. . Work closely with architects, delivery teams, and security specialists to deliver secure and resilient services. Essential Skills & Experience . Strong experience in an Infrastructure Engineer, Wintel Engineer, or Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer role. . Hands-on experience supporting Windows Server environments. . Strong administration experience with Active Directory. . Proven experience designing and managing Group Policy (GPO). Good knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including: . Windows Server . Active Directory . Intune . MECM/SCCM . Microsoft Endpoint Management . Experience implementing and maintaining secure configuration baselines. . Knowledge of security hardening, vulnerability management, and endpoint security. . PowerShell Scripting and infrastructure automation experience. . Experience delivering infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and deployments. . Understanding of Zero Trust principles and secure infrastructure design. Desirable . Experience working within highly regulated or secure environments. . Knowledge of CIS Benchmarks and NCSC guidance. . Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools. . Exposure to disaster recovery, cyber recovery, and resilience programmes. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. DE&I Commitment CLIENT NAME guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.D1 This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. CLIENT NAME guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
30/07/2026
Contractor
On behalf of UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) we are looking for a IT Infrastructure Engineer (Wintel & Security) INSIDE IR35 for a 6 months contract based Abingdon Hybrid. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance. UKAEA run the UK's national fusion energy research programme, sponsored by the Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. They are on a mission to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from fusion, achieving maximum scientific and economic benefit along the way. As a IT Infrastructure Engineer (Wintel & Security), your main responsibilities will be: . Design, build, configure, harden, and deploy secure infrastructure solutions. . Administer and support Windows Server and core Wintel services. . Manage and maintain Active Directory, including users, groups, OU structures, and authentication services. . Design, implement, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and operational standards. . Implement and maintain secure configuration baselines aligned to CIS Benchmarks and security best practice. . Support infrastructure migrations, platform upgrades, and technology refresh programmes. . Deploy and manage solutions using Microsoft Intune, MECM/SCCM, and Microsoft Endpoint Management technologies. . Support vulnerability remediation, patch management, and security hardening initiatives. . Monitor and remediate configuration drift across infrastructure platforms. . Implement endpoint security, device compliance, and Zero Trust controls. . Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and configuration management tools. . Produce technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures. . Work closely with architects, delivery teams, and security specialists to deliver secure and resilient services. Essential Skills & Experience . Strong experience in an Infrastructure Engineer, Wintel Engineer, or Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer role. . Hands-on experience supporting Windows Server environments. . Strong administration experience with Active Directory. . Proven experience designing and managing Group Policy (GPO). Good knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including: . Windows Server . Active Directory . Intune . MECM/SCCM . Microsoft Endpoint Management . Experience implementing and maintaining secure configuration baselines. . Knowledge of security hardening, vulnerability management, and endpoint security. . PowerShell Scripting and infrastructure automation experience. . Experience delivering infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and deployments. . Understanding of Zero Trust principles and secure infrastructure design. Desirable . Experience working within highly regulated or secure environments. . Knowledge of CIS Benchmarks and NCSC guidance. . Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools. . Exposure to disaster recovery, cyber recovery, and resilience programmes. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. DE&I Commitment CLIENT NAME guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.D1 This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. CLIENT NAME guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
