Nigel Wright Group

The OpportunityWe are working with a large public sector organisation in the North East to recruit a Senior Cyber Security Engineer into a small but growing cyber security team. This is a hands-on technical role, created to strengthen engineering capability, reduce single-person dependency and support a significant programme of security improvement across the organisation.This role is ideal for a practitioner who enjoys configuring, building and improving security controls, rather than a purely analytical or governance-led position.They operate a hybrid working pattern where you would be expected to be in the office 3 days a week. Our client doesn't sponsor visas so candidates will require a permanent right to work in the UK.The RoleReporting into the Cyber Security Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day engineering and ongoing development of the organisation's cyber security controls. The focus is firmly on technical delivery, working closely with infrastructure, networking and a managed SOC provider.Key areas of responsibility include: Engineering, configuration and ongoing management of a large firewall estate Working extensively with next-generation firewalls Firewall policies, VPN configuration and firewall lifecycle management Technical implementation and configuration of Microsoft 365 E5 security tooling, including: Microsoft Defender (endpoint, identity, cloud) DLP and Purview policy implementation Acting as the internal engineering counterpart to a managed SOC provider Supporting vulnerability management by consolidating findings, engaging technical teams and driving remediation activity Contributing to future security initiatives, including Privileged Access Management (PAM) and improvements to secure SDLC practices The PersonWith proven hands-on experience in cyber security engineering from a either a purely or predominantly cyber security focussed role, you will possess: Good firewall experience Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewall policies, VPNs) Experience configuring and working directly with security tooling in live environments Cloud security (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS) Strong technical exposure to security tooling, such as: SIEM/SOAR, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, patch management, CASB, DLP Desirable experience: Microsoft Defender, Purview and M365 E5 security capabilities Privileged Access Management (PAM) tooling Background in infrastructure or networking prior to moving into security Exposure to secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices

CompanyA dynamic and forward-thinking organisation is embarking on a major ERP replacement project, with the selection process set to complete by the end of the year. With over 100 major systems across the estate and a best-of-breed approach to technology, this role places a strong emphasis on the need to understand their master data and the mapping of data flows. This is a pivotal time to join a business that is investing heavily in its digital transformation journey.Role We are seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the development and management of our enterprise solution portfolio. Reporting to the IT Director, this role will define architectural blueprints, assess technology trends, and ensure alignment with business objectives. You'll be responsible for interpreting business needs, analysing current and future state architectures, and guiding governance and compliance activities. Key responsibilities include: Mapping current Master data and data flows Designing future-state solutions aligned with strategic goals Leading technology assessments and identifying areas for improvement Collaborating with internal teams and external partners Supporting the ERP replacement project and broader transformation initiatives Location: Middlesbrough, 2 days in the office required Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits: Bonus up to 20%, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package Person You are a strategic thinker with a strong technical foundation and excellent communication skills.You bring a blend of commercial awareness, technical expertise, and leadership capability.You're comfortable navigating complex environments and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Essential qualifications and skills: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent TOGAF certification or similar Proven experience in solution architecture and enterprise-level projects Strong understanding of integration, network, and security architecture Ability to work with outsourced development teams Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills Valid UK driving licence You'll thrive in a collaborative environment and be motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of a large, complex IT estate.

The CompanyMy client is at the early stages of an exciting digital transformation. Looking at changes to business processes and their application landscape they're looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join the team, helping to design and deliver the new IT services and software. They're implementing Salesforce and will be looking to compliment that with best of breed solutions to service the current, and future, range of business needs. The RoleThe Solutions Architect will work alongside an Enterprise Architect, guiding the development and management of a diverse portfolio of solutions. These include projects and products, systems (including applications, technologies, processes and information), shared infrastructure services and shared application services. You will need to understand the concepts of business goals, objectives and business outcomes, business capabilities, value-streams and business processes and their importance in solution architecture. The solutions architect provides the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. With an understanding of Salesforce, strong architectural design skills and experience working on integration solutions you'll play a key role in building up the business systems, allowing data to flow through applications, into a clean and clear strategy. You should be able to liaise closely with the technical teams, defining details of the integration platform, and also wider business allowing them to see the benefits of the transformation. The PersonIdeal candidates will have a broad range of technical experience including exposure to; Architectural design practices such as TOGAF Integration work, including exposure to Mulesoft or other integration tools Working closely with technical teams, steering them through the design and build process, ensuring processes are followed Helping to implement best practice into architecture and also wider technical teams Candidates will need to be able to work from the office 3 days per week. Please get in touch if you have any queries or would like to find out more about the role and requirements.

The RoleExciting opportunity to join a Newcastle based business as the IT Operations Manager. In this role you will oversee and maintain the organisation's IT systems, servers, and network infrastructure. Lead implementation of new technologies aligned with strategic goals. Act as deputy for the Head of IT when required.This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to travel across multiple sites. This is a role leading their infrastructure and network operations and does not have responsibility for the service desk, therefore someone must have experience leading and managing infrastructure. Role Responsibilities Leadership & Management Promote continuous professional development across the team. Model and uphold organisational values and behaviours. Ensure fair and consistent application of people management policies. Operational Duties Develop IT infrastructure and policies in collaboration with the IT team. Advise on system upgrades and improvements. Lead and mentor the IT Operations Management Team, ensuring clear objectives and collaboration with the Service Delivery Team. Establish reporting structures for visibility across IT leadership. Ensure robust and tested business continuity plans. Contribute to budget planning with recommendations based on industry trends. Manage third-party suppliers to meet service level agreements. Review and enhance IT-related policies and procedures. Support team development through coaching and training. Provide IT support during major organisational events. Perform other duties as required. Skills Required Essential: Proven experience in a similar role. Strong problem-solving under pressure. Clear communication and documentation skills. Self-motivated with proactive issue resolution. In-depth knowledge of IT hardware and systems. Desirable: Supervisory or team leadership experience. Familiarity with IT ticketing systems. Understanding of IT security best practices.