Summer-Browning Associates

Cyber Security Consultant / Security Assurance SME Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant for an initial 6 assignments with the option to extend. Location: London / Milton Keynes / Hybrid / Remote The ideal candidate will have an active Security clearance and a strong background in Cyber Security Assurance within a high-threat government environment. Skills and experience. Experience in producing GovAssure and Secure-By-Design assessments, including Risk Assessment Papers, Risk Treatment Plans, Risk Business Cases, and Security Management Plans. Knowledge and experience with security architecture and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, such as Splunk, Defender, Sentinel, ELK, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions. Extensive understanding of cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and security controls. Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, as well as SABSA and TOGAF. Experience in risk and threat modelling within high-threat government environments. Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer VMWare SME Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer for an initial six-month assignment, with the option to extend. Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and have a strong background in VMware engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Proven experience supporting VMware platforms in secure environments within the public sector. Proficiency in the design, configuration, administration, and support of VMware technologies, including ESXI, vSphere, HA configuration, vCenter, vSan & VmWare Aria Experience in VMware Private Cloud setup and management using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX architecture and design. VMware qualifications should include: VCP-DCV, NSX or VCAP. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client, who are seeking a Solution Architect on an initial 12 month contract located in East Kilbride (Hybrid) Essential Stakeholder Management: You will have proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines, crafting and advocating for long-term technical vision aligned with business strategy. Communicating & Influencing: You will have exceptional communication skills, adept at translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences. Delivery: You will have practical hands-on experience in technical and solution architecture and Making Effective Decisions: Technology Expertise : You will have a good understanding of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments, Software & Infrastructure Expertise: You will have a good understanding of both software and infrastructure design considerations and be comfortable working with engineers to understand and guide the datacentre environment that applications are deployed into. Architecture Leadership : You will have deep experience in working in an architecture function and leading the development of the vision, principles, and strategy for architects for a set of products, projects, and technologies. Cloud Expertise : Experience designing and implementing AWS/azure solutions. Optimising and automating (IaC) deployments for maximum security, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Exposure/knowledge to GCP Secure environments: The ideal candidate will have a recent background working for an IT Services/Consulting company within an Official/Secret/Top secret environment. (Tier 2/3) Location: Successful applicant MUST be willing to work up to 2/3 days in East Kilbride (non-negotiable as this aligns with the rest of the existing team) NB: successful applicant must be willing to undertake/be eligible for both SC/DV level vetting To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration.

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Operations - LINUX Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, which is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer for an initial six-month assignment, with the option to extend. Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Linux engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms in public sector secure environments. Extensive knowledge of system stability, performance, security, and troubleshooting across a range of Linux-based services. Significant experience in delivering Linux-based development activities, which include building and maintaining development environments, as well as containerising applications and services. Desirable qualifications include: RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Senior Developer Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our Central Government client, who is looking for a Senior Developer for an initial six-month assignment. Location: Milton Keynes Essential Skills: The ideal candidate will hold active SC Clearance and have a proven background in software engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Proficiency in developing production-grade applications utilising Python. Experience in designing scalable backend services using Golang. Expertise in constructing enterprise-grade applications using C#/.NET. Competence in building RESTful APIs and managing microservices-based architectures. Strong familiarity with Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines. Comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies and security best practices. Familiarity with secure environments in the public sector or defence is highly advantageous. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Technical Architect Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Technical Architect for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - London The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Technical Architecture, with the following skills and experience: Experience in defining, maintaining, and owning the technical strategy and roadmap for services. Proven ability to lead technical design across all domains, including Data, Digital, Security, and Technical areas. Experience in developing architectural strategies for cyber, cloud, data centres, storage, networks, mobile systems, and more. Deep technical expertise in a variety of areas, including Cloud, M365, Azure, AWS, Networks, Telephony, or Digital systems. Proficiency in Secure by Design principles and IT security documentation, including policies, standards, processes, procedures, and patterns. Familiarity with working in public sector or defence secure environments. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Digital Workspace: Senior M365 Engineer Application & Operations Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Senior M365 Engineer for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - Milton Keynes The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Digital Workspace MS 365 Applications & Operations engineering, with the following skills and experience: Demonstrated experience in providing third-line support for Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange, Defender, SharePoint, and Entra. Technical expertise in various software applications such as Intune, Power Platform (including Power Apps and Power BI), PowerShell scripting, and Purview Security. Solid practitioner-level knowledge of both hardware and software. A proven ability to develop clear and comprehensive technical and functional documentation. Familiarity with navigating public sector or defence secure environments effectively. Agile and ITIL Foundation level certification or equivalent Possession of a Microsoft role-based certification is highly advantageous. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Power Platform Architect (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI) Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Power Platform Architect for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - London The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and possess a strong background in Power Platform Technical Architecture, with the following skills and experience: Extensive experience in strategically managing Power Platform implementations. Proven ability to excel within a product-focused team. Expertise in establishing and leading a Centre of Excellence for Digital Services. A track record of successfully mentoring, coaching, and managing senior and mid-level technical architects. Strong capability to guide technical teams, influence critical technical decisions, and identify transformative digital opportunities. Experience in defining, maintaining, and owning the technical strategy and roadmap for services. Demonstrated leadership in technical design across all domains, including Data, Digital, Security, and Technical areas. Deep technical expertise across a range of areas such as Cloud, M365, Azure, AWS, Networks, Telephony, or Digital systems. Proficient in Secure by Design principles and comprehensive IT security documentation, including policies, standards, processes, procedures, and patterns. Familiarity with navigating public sector or defence secure environments effectively. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.