Methods Business and Digital Technology

A leading IT consultancy in the public sector is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to shape the technical direction of digital services critical for millions. This role involves designing robust applications, architecting cloud-native solutions on Azure, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C#, .NET Core, and Azure, ensuring solutions meet rigorous security standards and are aligned with Government Design Service guidelines. Join us for impactful project work that truly makes a difference.

Methods Methods is an established £100m Digital Transformation company, part of the Alten Group, which over the last 30+ years has provided innovative business and digital technology services. We have over 50 active clients many of which have been working with us for more than 10 years. Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Headquartered in central London, with seven regional offices, the company has over 300 colleagues in an organisation centred around distinct portfolio offerings and a further central support services function. Methods delivers multi disciplinary and full lifecycle services in a range of specialisms, all related to transitioning from monolithic legacy estates to new, user centric, cloud and hybrid based models. The company is a national leader in combining user centred digital service design with cloud based open architecture and modern technology services. The Role The Senior Salesforce Developer holds end to end responsibility for designing, developing, and enhancing Salesforce solutions that underpin the delivery of high quality services aligned to business requirements. The role provides technical leadership and direction, ensuring that development resources are effectively deployed to maintain business as usual capability while delivering agreed enhancements and transformation activity that support system stability, scalability, and long term sustainability. Acting as the senior technical point of contact for Salesforce delivery, the Senior Salesforce Developer ensures best practice governance, coding standards, and development methodologies are consistently applied. The role works closely with business analysts, product owners, architects, and third party suppliers to ensure solution continuity and alignment across the Salesforce ecosystem. The Senior Salesforce Developer contributes to the continuous improvement of development practices, supports capability uplift across the team, and ensures that Salesforce solutions continue to evolve in line with platform innovations and organisational needs. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and customisation of Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and related technologies. Own the technical design process, ensuring solutions meet architectural standards, security requirements, and business needs. Integrate Salesforce with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, and third party applications. Conduct code reviews, enforce development best practices, and ensure high quality, reusable, and scalable code. Maintain data integrity, system performance, and platform scalability through proactive monitoring and technical optimisation. Ensure adoption of Salesforce DevOps practices, including Salesforce DX, version control (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines. Remain up to date with Salesforce releases, evaluate new features, and recommend adoption within the organisation. Work closely with business analysts, solution architects, and stakeholders to gather, refine, and translate technical requirements into deliverable solutions. Act as the technical escalation point for complex issues across the Salesforce platform. Communicate technical decisions, platform considerations, and delivery status to senior stakeholders. Represent Salesforce technical delivery in governance forums and project meetings. Ensure alignment between Salesforce development activity and wider digital strategy, delivery priorities, and operational requirements. Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and support to junior developers and cross functional colleagues. Support knowledge management activities, ensuring documentation, patterns, and reusable components are maintained. Contribute to the uplift of internal Salesforce capability by enabling skills development and sharing best practice across teams. Support the creation of delivery collateral and technical input for bids or new project opportunities where Salesforce expertise is required. Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years' experience in Salesforce development (Apex, Lightning, Visualforce). Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, security model, data model, and governance. Proven experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise systems and APIs. Experience with DevOps practices including Salesforce DX and version control tools (e.g., Git). Demonstrable track record of delivering successful Salesforce implementations. Salesforce Platform Developer I & II certifications (preferred). Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (preferred). Additional Desired Skills Experience across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud. Advanced knowledge of SOQL, SOSL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS. Strong problem solving abilities, communication skills, and leadership capability. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer: Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts

A leading IT Services Consultancy in the UK is seeking a Software Tester to join their team. The candidate will execute functional and exploratory testing, collaborate in Agile ceremonies, and maintain automated test scripts. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in software testing and Agile methodologies, alongside familiarity with automation tools. This role offers competitive benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive environment conducive to personal growth.

About Methods Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end to end business and technical solutions that are people centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Alten is a global engineering firm with approximately 57,000 employees specialising in engineering and IT services. Key Responsibilities Hands on Testing: Execute functional, regression, and exploratory testing across web and mobile applications. Automation: Build and maintain automated test scripts within existing frameworks to support CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration: Participate in Agile ceremonies (Stand ups, Sprint Planning, Refinement, Retrospectives) to provide test effort estimations, ensure requirements are testable and provide accurate reports of the testing activities. Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely progression and resolution. Technical Advocacy: Help the team maintain high standards for code quality and test coverage. Continuous Learning: Use your dedicated development time to explore new tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, K6) and share knowledge with the wider QA community. Qualifications Technical Mindset: Proven experience in software testing with a strong understanding of the SDLC and Agile methodologies. Test Planning: Writing and maintaining test plans including product quality, risk coverage, quality gates and test completion. Test Design: Ability to write clear, concise test cases based on user stories and technical requirements. Cloud Platforms: Exposure to testing in cloud native environments (AWS, MS Azure, or GCP). Experience with integrating testing as partLC and CI/CD tooling in an DevSecOps environment. Automation Skills: Practical experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress) and an understanding of Full testing lifecycle: Perform testing (unit, system integration, acceptance testing) API Testing: Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman,. Modern Tooling: Familiarity with version control and source code hosting platforms (Git/GitHub) and how testing integrates into CI/CD pipelines. Awareness of Application Lifecycle Management and IT Service Management using tools such as Splunk and ServiceNow. Analytics: Experience with analytics and interactive visualization tools such as Grafana or Kibana Problem Solving: A natural curiosity and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Communication: Ability to explain technical bugs to non technical stakeholders clearly and effectively. Desirable Requirements Accessibility: Experience with WCAG standards and accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, Wave). Performance & Security: Basic knowledge of performance testing (JMeter/K6/Gatling) or security principles (OWASP Top 10). Infrastructure: Understanding of containerisation (Docker) and how it affects the test environment. Public sector: Experience with testing Government citizen facing services. Certifications ISTQB Software Testing Foundation or Advanced Certification. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment. As well as this, we offer: Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included)

A digital transformation company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions, ensuring high-quality services that meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Salesforce development experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of Salesforce technologies. The position offers opportunities for skill development and a collaborative work environment that values employee growth.

Overview Location Home based (This role will require regular UK travel and at times need you to stay away from home). Travel 1-2 times per month. Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. We're looking for an Associate Cyber Security Consultant with a strong interest in GRC and Assurance, an ideal entry point for those early in their cyber careers, particularly with a Cyber Security degree or Master's, and some initial industry exposure. This role gives you broad visibility across cyber disciplines, with structured support to help you find your specialism over time. You'll support cyber consultants across assurance, governance, and risk activities, gaining hands-on exposure to how security operates in real, regulated environments. Supporting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities across client engagements Assisting with security assessments of systems, services, and suppliers against policies, standards, and regulatory requirements Contributing to risk assessments, risk registers, and treatment plans, helping organisations understand and manage cyber risk Supporting assurance, accreditation, and certification activities, including evidence gathering and audit support Researching threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, translating technical findings into clear risk and business impacts Identifying common risk indicators and control gaps, and supporting pragmatic mitigation approaches Maintaining accurate, auditable records to support governance and decision-making Acting as a point of coordination for client queries, escalating issues appropriately within the cyber team Supporting the planning, documentation, and continuous improvement of cyber services and delivery processes You'll work closely with consultants across GRC, architecture, operations, and delivery, giving you a wide cyber foundation early in your career. Travel & working pattern UK-based role UK-wide travel 1-2 times per month for client delivery, workshops, or assurance activities Flexible working outside of client commitments Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website (text only): Methods is committed to its people and benefits. The full list is available at the website.

About Methods: Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Alten is a global engineering firm with approximately 57,000 employees specializing in engineering and IT services. Security Clearance: BPSS (Required) / SC (Preferable) Overview We are looking for a Senior .NET Developer with a deep mastery of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem to lead the delivery of critical digital services for the public sector. This isn't just about writing code; it's about shaping the technical direction of high impact programmes that serve millions of citizens. As a Senior member of the team, you will act as a bridge between complex architectural requirements and high quality execution, ensuring that our solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with Government Design Service (GDS) standards. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead the design, evolution, and maintenance of robust applications using .NET 8/Core and C#, setting the gold standard for code quality within the team. Architectural Oversight: Drive the implementation of cloud native architectures on Azure, making high level decisions on service selection (Functions, Service Bus, CosmosDB, etc.) to ensure cost effectiveness and performance. Security & Compliance: Take ownership of secure coding practices. You will ensure all solutions meet rigorous government security classifications and accessibility standards (WCAG). Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to mid level and junior developers, conducting code reviews and fostering a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and Architects to translate complex policy requirements into technical roadmaps. DevOps Culture: Champion a "you build it, you run it" mindset by refining CI/CD pipelines and improving automated testing strategies. Essential Skills & Experience Expert .NET Mastery: Extensive experience with C# and .NET Core/6+, including deep knowledge of dependency injection, middleware, and asynchronous programming. Azure Expert: Proven track record of architecting and deploying complex solutions using Azure App Services, Logic Apps, Key Vault, and Azure SQL. Modern Patterns: Expert knowledge of Microservices, Event Driven Architecture, and RESTful API design. Data Integrity: Strong experience with both SQL Server and NoSQL environments, including performance tuning and data modelling. Public Sector Fluency: Direct experience working within GDS frameworks or similarly regulated environments (e.g., Health, Defence, or Finance). Engineering Rigor: Experience leading CI/CD transformations using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, emphasizing Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform). Desirable Attributes Containerisation: Hands on experience with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) or Docker for orchestrating complex deployments. Frontend Savvy: Experience with modern frameworks like Angular or React to support full stack initiatives. Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate. Active SC Clearance: While BPSS is required, an existing SC clearance is a significant advantage. What We Look For in a Senior We need more than a coder; we need a problem solver who is comfortable with ambiguity. You should be able to explain the "why" behind a technical choice to a non technical stakeholder and be willing to challenge the status quo to deliver better outcomes for the public. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment. As well as this, we offer: Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension salary exchange scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary company bonus based on company and individual performance Life assurance of 4 times base salary Private medical insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included)

A UK-based consultancy firm is seeking an Associate Cyber Security Consultant to join their team, requiring a Cyber Security degree or Master's. This entry-level position offers exposure to governance, risk, and compliance activities while assisting with security assessments and risk management tasks. The role includes regular UK travel for client delivery and workshops, with flexible working arrangements. You will develop skills and grow within a supportive environment, emphasizing training and career development.

About Methods: Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Alten is a global engineering firm with approximately 57,000 employees specializing in engineering and IT services. Domain Expert Role Overview As a Cloud Transformation and Modernisation Expert, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of client engagement, strategic delivery, and brand representation. You will shape how Methods communicates its value, supports business growth, and showcases its transformation expertise through pre sales activity, thought leadership, and high impact marketing content. You will collaborate closely with Delivery, Sales, and Marketing to translate our work into clear, compelling, and outcome focused narratives. This includes designing persuasive bid responses, presentations, and strategic content that resonate with clients and articulate the measurable impact Methods delivers. You will also drive the evolution of our service offerings, ensuring they remain aligned with changing client priorities, industry best practice, and emerging technologies across IT operations, service management, automation, and digital service excellence. As the senior technical authority for your domain, you will anticipate market trends, define the future skills required within the discipline, and guide Methods' strategic direction. You will build and mentor a community of Specialists, recruiting talent and nurturing capability with support from Competency Centre leadership. In addition, you will contribute to specialist client assignments, support pre sales and bid activities, and help shape new and existing service propositions. Methods is appointing seven Domain Experts, each matched to a core strategic offering. Client Side Transformation Partner User Centred Design & Delivery Cloud Transformation & Modernisation Data Intelligence & Applied AI IT Operations & Service Excellence Enterprise Platform Adoption & Value Realisation Cyber Resilience These experts will be the thought leaders and subject matter authorities for their domains, shaping propositions, guiding client delivery, and strengthening Methods' position in the market. Key Responsibilities Project Expertise Provide expert consultancy, technical leadership, and delivery assurance across client assignments. Lead discovery activities, assessments, stakeholder interviews, and service maturity reviews. Develop strategies, operating models, transformation roadmaps, and business cases. Design and facilitate client workshops, including vision setting, prioritisation, and technical decision making. Offer hands on delivery support as an interim lead or specialist where required. Support implementation of the skills matrix and deliver project specific training to uplift team capability. Participate in programme governance, risk assessment, and quality assurance for major initiatives. Pre Sales Shape early client conversations, understand challenges, and define clear, compelling responses. Lead scoping activities and host client workshops to refine requirements and solution options. Develop high quality proposals, presentations, and capability statements for bids and frameworks. Support Sales and Bid Teams with subject matter expertise and strategic narrative development. Contribute to account planning, pipeline development, and identification of future market opportunities. Provide insight on competitive positioning, market trends, and emerging client needs. Service Offerings Work with Competency Centre leadership to develop, refine, and evolve service propositions. Identify future customer or market challenges and ensure our offerings reflect best practice and emerging trends. Build and maintain partnerships with external organisations to strengthen service capability. Curate and maintain reusable assets such as case studies, templates, and playbooks, updated quarterly. Training & Community Mentor and support Specialists, providing technical guidance and career development. Produce training materials and deliver capability building courses aligned to domain expertise. Continue developing your own skills in line with Competency Centre objectives. Lead an active professional community by organising events, sharing insights, and promoting collaboration. Participate in the recruitment of Specialists, including conducting technical interviews. External Communication Represent Methods through thought leadership, attending events, speaking engagements, and external forums. Produce high quality blogs, insight articles, whitepapers, or multimedia content to showcase expertise. Support Marketing to develop compelling stories and campaigns that highlight client outcomes and Methods' value. Ensure domain specific messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with corporate priorities. Key Experience To be effective in this role, you must have relevant delivery experience sufficient to interact with senior clients, delivery teams, and respond to tenders. This will include the following areas for your domain. Cloud Optimisation Assessments Cloud Readiness Assessment & Strategy Migration Planning & Execution (Lift and Shift or Cloud Native Modernisation) Cloud Architecture Design Platform Selection (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and identity management Workload Optimisation, Application Modernisation & Performance Tuning and Integration Services Security, Governance & Compliance Management Cloud Cost Management & FinOps Automation & DevOps Enablement (CI/CD, IaC) Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Capability Uplift & Embedded Knowledge Transfer Benefits led portfolio management Change readiness and engagement Data Architecture Design & Assurance Security Architecture Design & Assurance Data Migration Design & Delivery Why you'll love this role You will love the role if you want to make a real impact while growing your career in a supportive, forward thinking organisation. Methods combines the agility of a consultancy with the purpose of public sector transformation, giving you the opportunity to shape meaningful outcomes for citizens, government and national services. In this hybrid sales and delivery role, you will build trusted relationships with clients, spot opportunities to solve complex challenges and then lead the teams that bring those solutions to life. You will have the freedom to innovate, the backing of experienced colleagues, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity and continuous development. At Methods, your work matters, your voice is heard, and your career can thrive. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment. As well as this, we offer: Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included)

A digital technology company is seeking a skilled Network Infrastructure Engineer for a 12-month contract in Newport. The role focuses on maintaining a secure LAN environment, requiring solid networking experience (CCNA/CCNP) and hands-on skills with firewalls. Responsibilities include configuring network access control and troubleshooting issues. Strong applicants should be eligible for security-conscious environments and comfortable with on-site work in Newport.

Network Infrastructure Engineer (Contract) Location: Newport (on-site / hybrid as required) Contract: 12 months Rate: £600 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Overview We're looking for a hands-on Network Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain a secure enterprise LAN environment. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone operating around CCNA / CCNP level , comfortable working across network security, access control, and core LAN services. Support and maintain LAN infrastructure in a secure enterprise environment Configure and troubleshoot firewalls and proxy services Operate and support Network Access Control (NAC) using Cisco ISE Manage remote access solutions (Cisco VPN / AAA) Support DDI services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), ideally using EfficientIP Investigate incidents, implement fixes, and support ongoing network improvements Maintain documentation and follow standard operational processes Essential Skills & Experience CCNA / CCNP-level networking experience Strong understanding of LAN technologies (VLANs, routing, switching, ACLs, NAT) Hands-on experience with firewalls (preference for Palo Alto and/or Fortinet ) Experience using Cisco ISE for network access control Experience with remote access / VPN technologies Solid troubleshooting skills in live environments Desirable Experience with DDI platforms , particularly EfficientIP Proxy technologies (explicit or transparent) Experience working in secure or regulated environments Additional Notes On-site presence in Newport will be required Candidates must be eligible to work in security-conscious environments

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. We're seeking a SharePoint Developer with strong experience building modern SharePoint Online solutions and working within Visual Studio Code. This fully remote role supports a project focused on delivering scalable, high quality SharePoint components, with Azure DevOps serving as the backbone for source control, pipelines, and agile collaboration. Key Responsibilities Develop custom SharePoint Online solutions using SPFx, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS Use Visual Studio Code as the primary environment for building, debugging, and maintaining SharePoint components Manage source control, work items, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Create and maintain SharePoint lists, libraries, workflows, and site structures Integrate SharePoint with Microsoft 365 services including Teams, Power Automate, and Power Apps Collaborate with cross functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Follow best practices for code quality, security, and performance Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint related issues across environments Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement Required Skills & Experience Hands on experience with SharePoint Online and SPFx development Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS Experience using Visual Studio Code for modern web development Practical experience with Azure DevOps for repositories, pipelines, boards, and release management Familiarity with Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs Understanding of SharePoint architecture, permissions, and content management Ability to work independently in a remote environment Strong communication and documentation skills Nice to Have Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) Knowledge of Azure AD, Azure Functions, or serverless architectures Experience with automated testing or CI/CD best practices for SPFx What We Offer Fully remote work environment Flexible hours and a collaborative culture Opportunity to work on a modern SharePoint Online project Professional growth across Microsoft 365 and Azure technologies Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer: Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts

Methods is currently recruiting for a Security Business Partner to join our team on a permanent basis. The Security Business Partner will be expected to manage the Onboarding and Security team that work as part of the Methods Compliance and Security Team. They will manage, support and administer Methods and its associated businesses onboarding and offboarding of all permanent staff, contractors and associates. In close coordination with the Recruiters they are responsible for processes and workflows that enable the smooth onboarding and offboarding of resources, and their individual aftercare requirements. The team represents Methods and the Alten Group as one of the first contact points and as such offering a smooth onboarding experience that is welcoming and professional setting up new starters for the journey ahead is paramount. The role will require a self motivated individual to provide largely independent day to day management of the team and to advise senior management and stakeholders on the development of policy and protocol. Responsibilities Onboarding Offboarding Security Clearance (SC) and Vetting Management Contract, Supplier documentation Management of the SLA's in the ticketing system to ensure that we have initiate onboarding checks and Security Clearance (DBS, BPSS, SC, etc.) for all staff, contractors and associates ensuring they are completed in the correct time frame to begin work. Defining processes in line with government regulations and managing the checking of documentation, ID and Right to Work, references and managing DBS checks. Managing the processes and SLA's with offboarding all staff, contractors and associates; this will include the creation of termination and offboarding letters and the deactivation of Security Clearances. Ensure adherence with HMG GovS007 and IPSA requirements Creating a smooth onboarding experience and advising all new starters of actions and documentation needed Manage the tracking of clearances at all levels, including transfer of security clearance between Government departments or other companies Ensuring all information is appropriately stored in the correct systems and tools, updating systems with relevant details for each individual, supplier and client kept up to date. Managing the recording and tracking information for new and current clearances against current supplier records ensuring new certificates or vetting renewals are requested in timely manner. Responsibility for the filing and documentation for security related contracts Act as a point of contact and SME for all Group staff to manage any queries on clearances and engaging effectively in the formation and maintenance of day to day working relationships with all stakeholders, liaising with project and account managers on project clearance requirements and interpreting SALs. Be the escalation point for the security team Ensure the timely communication with suppliers and clients about status of clearances and onboarding. Issue security clearance confirmation letters and administer SC Aftercare requirements. Will undertake responsibility for internal and external Auditing support and Non conformance logging material and contribute to wider site audits in support of HMG SPF. Support and manage facility security requirement implementation. Internal and external Auditing support and Non conformance logging. This includes support for the businesses certifications. Will record all security incidents and assist in their investigation and reporting. Responsible for oversight of the secure storage, destruction and accountability of Company Sensitive and Protectively Marked material ensuring that material is appropriately stored in the correct systems and tools, updating Salesforce with relevant details for each individual, supplier and client kept up to date. Responsible for developing and delivering effective security awareness advice to programme teams and senior management. Responsible for contributing to the compilation and updating of new employee security induction material, creating security policies and procedures to meet corporate and regulatory requirements. Mentor others within the Onboarding and Security team in a technical and consultancy capacity. Liaise with the company Security Controller with any queries or complex issues. Be the deputy Security Controller. Any other reasonable requests from management aligned to security related matters. Essential Skills and Experience Experience of working with Defence and government security vetting requirements, with at least five years of experience in this role. Good organisational and time management skills are a must as you will have multiple priorities. Strong knowledge of recruitment administration. Excellent attention to detail. Great communication skills and the ability to cultivate trusting relationships. Articulate with a high level of verbal and written English. Flexible attitude with the ability to adapt whilst working under pressure. Experience with Salesforce beneficial. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance and be a sole UK national. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By Joining Us You Can Expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience. Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society. Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership. A supportive and collaborative environment. Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training. Wellness 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme. Flexible Working including home working and part time. Social office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes. Time Off 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year. Volunteering 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation. Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution. Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance. Life Assurance of 4 times base salary. Private Medical Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included). Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included). Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. For a full list of benefits please visit our website

Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Alten is a global engineering firm with approximately 57,000 employees specializing in engineering and IT services. Role summary As a Level 2 SOC Analyst, you are the senior technical responder within the secure operations team, responsible for owning security incidents end-to-end using the Microsoft security platform. You will act as the escalation point for Level 1 analysts and as the technical lead during active incidents, conducting deep investigations across Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Entra ID to validate threats, contain attackers, and coordinate remediation. Alongside incident response, you will drive continuous improvement of detection quality, playbooks, automation, and analyst capability to ensure the SOC operates at a consistently high standard. You also act as a senior technical leader within the SOC, contributing to the maturity, evolution, and operational effectiveness of SOC, MDR, and XDR services. Key responsibilities Incident investigation & response (primary focus) Act as a escalation point for all security alerts raised by Level 1 analysts. Validate incidents and determine severity, scope, root cause, and business impact. Lead technical investigations using: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, workbooks, hunting) Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps) Entra ID (Azure AD) sign-in and audit logs Correlate identity, endpoint, email, and cloud activity to reconstruct attack chains and timelines. Own incidents through: Identification Containment Eradication coordination Recovery validation Post-incident review and documentation Execute or coordinate containment actions including: Device isolation via Defender for Endpoint Account disablement and credential resets Revocation of tokens and sessions Blocking malicious indicators Email purge/quarantine via Defender for Office 365 Conditional Access policy enforcement Produce high-quality incident records including: Evidence and KQL queries used Actions taken Root cause analysis MITRE ATT&CK mapping Lessons learned and improvement actions SOC operations & stakeholder communication Serve as technical incident lead during major security events. Provide accurate, timely updates to IT, security leadership, and affected teams. Maintain clear case management, documentation, and shift handovers within Sentinel/ITSM tooling. Contribute to operational reporting: Incident volumes Time to detect / contain Alert fidelity Repeat incident drivers Participate in a business-hours operating model with an on-call rotation for out-of-hours incidents. Act as a trusted technical point of contact for SOC service discussions, supporting leadership in understanding risk, response options, and technical trade offs during live incidents. Detection engineering & continuous improvement (Microsoft-focused) Tune Sentinel analytics rules to reduce false positives and missed threats. Improve correlation logic, entity mapping, and severity scoring. Develop and maintain: Sentinel investigation playbooks Incident response runbooks Triage guides for Defender alerts Build and refine SOAR workflows using Logic Apps / Sentinel automation rules. Perform quality assurance on Level 1 investigations and provide structured coaching feedback. Introduce threat-informed detection improvements based on real incidents and Microsoft threat intelligence. Take ownership of defined components of the SOC, MDR, or XDR service, ensuring they are operationally effective, well documented, and aligned to current threat and platform capabilities. Identify gaps in detection coverage, tooling, or process maturity and propose practical, Microsoft aligned improvements. Support service innovation by evaluating and piloting new Microsoft security features, detection approaches, and automation capabilities, assessing their operational value before wider adoption. Translate incident learnings into service improvements, updated playbooks, enhanced automation, and refined escalation models. Leadership, Collaboration & Platform Maturity Provide informal technical leadership to Level 1 analysts through mentoring, coaching, and example, raising investigation quality and analyst confidence. Set and reinforce expectations for investigative rigour, documentation quality, and decision making within the SOC. Work closely with: Microsoft 365 administrators Identity and access management teams Endpoint engineering Cloud platform teams Support onboarding of new Microsoft data connectors and Defender features. Advise on security telemetry requirements for new services or architectural changes. What success looks like Incidents are accurately classified and contained quickly. Sentinel alert quality continuously improves. Stakeholders trust SOC technical judgement and communication. Level 1 analysts steadily increase investigation quality and independence. Playbooks and automation remain current and operationally useful. The service is viewed as proactive, technically credible, and continuously improving. Required experience & skills 2+ years' experience in a SOC or security operations role with ownership of complex investigations. Strong hands on experience with: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL querying, investigations, analytics rules) Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Defender for Office 365 Defender for Identity Defender for Cloud Apps Entra ID (Azure AD) logs and Conditional Access Solid understanding of: Windows internals and endpoint telemetry Identity-based attacks and token abuse Email threat techniques Common attacker TTPs and kill chains Confident writing technical incident reports and stakeholder updates. Demonstrated ability to influence service quality and operational maturity without formal line management responsibility. Certifications (desirable) Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) Microsoft SC-100 / SC-300 CompTIA CySA+ / Security+ GIAC certifications (GCIH, GCIA, GMON) Security Blue Team Level 2 Working pattern Monday to Friday, business hours Participation in a rotating on call schedule for evenings/weekends to support major security incidents Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

A leading IT services consultancy is seeking a SharePoint Developer to work remotely. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building modern SharePoint Online solutions using SPFx, React, and Azure DevOps. Responsibilities include developing custom solutions, managing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with teams to meet project requirements. The position offers professional growth opportunities and a collaborative culture, along with benefits such as a pension scheme, training access, and flexible working hours.

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A leading technology consulting firm in Greater London is looking for a Security Business Partner to manage the onboarding and security team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience with government security vetting and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing the onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with security regulations, and fostering effective communication with stakeholders. This permanent role offers opportunities for professional development and a flexible working environment.

Description Technical Architect - Contract Role - 3 months Location: Hybrid (UK-Based) Engagement Length: 3 Months Clearance: BPSS Organisation: Methods Business and Digital Technology Overview Methods is looking for an experienced Technical Architect. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong architecture governance capability, and experience aligning platforms to Government Digital Services (GDS) standards, information governance policies and enterprise best practice. Key Responsibilities Architectural Strategy & Leadership Ensure architectural decisions align with enterprise strategy, programme outcomes and wider organisational objectives. Produce high quality architectural artefacts including HLD's/LLD's, roadmaps, integration patterns and data models. Lead technical design governance, ensuring compliance with GDS, enterprise architecture principles and security standards. Provide architectural assurance across delivery teams, vendor and stakeholders. Platform Design and Integration Oversee integration patterns with upstream/downstream systems. Collaborate with developers, platform engineers, information governance specialists and cyber teams to deliver robust solutions. Policy Governance & Best Practice Develop, document and enforce policies, standards and operational best practices. Ensure alignment with appropriate legislation and governance requirements. Establish repeatable patterns, guidelines and architectural controls. Support training, coaching and enabling teams to adopt consistent best practice. Technical Delivery Support Provide expert guidance to delivery teams on configuration, architecture constraints and recommended patterns. Support troubleshooting, risk identification, technical assessments and proof of concept design activities. Contribute to sprint ceremonies and delivery planning to ensure architecture is embedded across the lifecycle. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Technical Architect within large public sector or regulated environments. Expertise in designing and governing solutions. Excellent understanding of information architecture and lifecycle management. Knowledge of GDS service standards, cloud security principles and secure design patterns. Ability to define technical policy, governance frameworks and platform best practice. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including presenting complex architecture concepts clearly. GCP .NET Core Python Data Pipelines

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Architect for a 3-month contract role. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning architectural decisions with enterprise strategy, leading governance, and producing architectural artefacts such as high-level designs. Essential skills include experience in public sector environments, knowledge of GDS standards, and proficiency in cloud security, along with strong communication skills. This hybrid position supports the delivery of robust solutions in a technical landscape.

A technology consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Architect for a 3-month contract. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in aligning platforms with Government Digital Services standards. Responsibilities include ensuring architectural decisions align with enterprise strategy, producing high-quality architectural artefacts, and providing expert guidance to delivery teams. Key skills include experience in public sector environments, knowledge of GDS standards, and strong communication skills.