Senior Security Architect - Contract - Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect/Security Architect to play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the security architecture underpinning the organisation's future operating model. Working closely with executive stakeholders, enterprise architects, IT leadership, operational teams and external partners, the successful candidate will define the security architecture required to support a secure, scalable and compliant operation from inception. This role will focus on the creation of both High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) across technology, operational technology (OT), cloud, applications, networks and identity services, ensuring security is Embedded into the target operating model from the outset. Key Responsibilities: Security Architecture & Design Lead the development of security architecture for a newly established business function. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) covering enterprise security controls and platforms. Define security principles, standards and architecture patterns aligned with business objectives. Ensure security is Embedded throughout the target operating model and technology landscape. Target Operating Model (TOM) Work alongside business and technology leaders to design secure operating model capabilities. Translate business requirements into practical security architecture solutions. Support the development of governance frameworks, policies, processes and security controls. Ensure alignment between business, operational and technology security requirements. Infrastructure & Cloud Security Design secure hybrid infrastructure architectures. Define cloud security controls across Azure, AWS and/or multi-cloud environments. Implement security architectures supporting workload migration and digital transformation initiatives. Provide guidance on network segmentation, connectivity and secure access models. Operational Technology (OT) & Industrial Security Support the design and protection of operational environments where applicable. Assess risks associated with connected assets, machinery, IoT and operational technology. Develop security architectures that support both IT and OT environments. Ensure security designs are fit for highly operational and safety-critical environments. Identity & Access Management Define enterprise identity and access management strategies. Develop privileged access management and role-based access control approaches. Design modern authentication and Zero Trust security frameworks. Risk & Compliance Conduct security risk assessments and architecture reviews. Ensure solutions align with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Support audit and assurance activities. Develop security controls supporting ISO27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials requirements. Stakeholder Management Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders. Present security architectures and recommendations to executive audiences. Collaborate with solution architects, infrastructure teams, programme managers and third-party suppliers. Provide technical leadership and mentoring where required. Required Experience: Extensive experience as a Security Architect, Cyber Security Architect or Lead Security Consultant. Proven track record delivering security architecture within large-scale transformation programmes. Strong experience developing both High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). Experience contributing to Target Operating Model (TOM) design and implementation. Demonstrable expertise across infrastructure, cloud, network, application and identity security domains. Experience within Automotive, Heavy Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Utilities or other industrial environments. Strong understanding of operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS) and associated cyber security challenges. Experience working within complex multi-supplier environments. Technical Expertise: Security Architecture Enterprise Security Architecture Security-by-Design Principles Zero Trust Architecture Secure Network Design Security Governance Frameworks Cloud Security Microsoft Azure AWS Cloud Security Controls Secure Landing Zones Cloud Identity & Access Management Infrastructure Security Network Segmentation Firewalls & Security Gateways Endpoint Security Data Protection Secure Remote Access Identity & Access Management Azure AD/Entra ID Privileged Access Management (PAM) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) RBAC and Conditional Access Governance & Compliance ISO27001 NIST Cyber Security Framework Cyber Essentials Plus Risk Assessment & Threat Modelling If you are looking for your next opportunity, please contact me on my mobile.
24/08/2026
Contractor
Senior Security Architect - Contract - Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect/Security Architect to play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the security architecture underpinning the organisation's future operating model. Working closely with executive stakeholders, enterprise architects, IT leadership, operational teams and external partners, the successful candidate will define the security architecture required to support a secure, scalable and compliant operation from inception. This role will focus on the creation of both High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) across technology, operational technology (OT), cloud, applications, networks and identity services, ensuring security is Embedded into the target operating model from the outset. Key Responsibilities: Security Architecture & Design Lead the development of security architecture for a newly established business function. Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) covering enterprise security controls and platforms. Define security principles, standards and architecture patterns aligned with business objectives. Ensure security is Embedded throughout the target operating model and technology landscape. Target Operating Model (TOM) Work alongside business and technology leaders to design secure operating model capabilities. Translate business requirements into practical security architecture solutions. Support the development of governance frameworks, policies, processes and security controls. Ensure alignment between business, operational and technology security requirements. Infrastructure & Cloud Security Design secure hybrid infrastructure architectures. Define cloud security controls across Azure, AWS and/or multi-cloud environments. Implement security architectures supporting workload migration and digital transformation initiatives. Provide guidance on network segmentation, connectivity and secure access models. Operational Technology (OT) & Industrial Security Support the design and protection of operational environments where applicable. Assess risks associated with connected assets, machinery, IoT and operational technology. Develop security architectures that support both IT and OT environments. Ensure security designs are fit for highly operational and safety-critical environments. Identity & Access Management Define enterprise identity and access management strategies. Develop privileged access management and role-based access control approaches. Design modern authentication and Zero Trust security frameworks. Risk & Compliance Conduct security risk assessments and architecture reviews. Ensure solutions align with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Support audit and assurance activities. Develop security controls supporting ISO27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials requirements. Stakeholder Management Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders. Present security architectures and recommendations to executive audiences. Collaborate with solution architects, infrastructure teams, programme managers and third-party suppliers. Provide technical leadership and mentoring where required. Required Experience: Extensive experience as a Security Architect, Cyber Security Architect or Lead Security Consultant. Proven track record delivering security architecture within large-scale transformation programmes. Strong experience developing both High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). Experience contributing to Target Operating Model (TOM) design and implementation. Demonstrable expertise across infrastructure, cloud, network, application and identity security domains. Experience within Automotive, Heavy Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Utilities or other industrial environments. Strong understanding of operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS) and associated cyber security challenges. Experience working within complex multi-supplier environments. Technical Expertise: Security Architecture Enterprise Security Architecture Security-by-Design Principles Zero Trust Architecture Secure Network Design Security Governance Frameworks Cloud Security Microsoft Azure AWS Cloud Security Controls Secure Landing Zones Cloud Identity & Access Management Infrastructure Security Network Segmentation Firewalls & Security Gateways Endpoint Security Data Protection Secure Remote Access Identity & Access Management Azure AD/Entra ID Privileged Access Management (PAM) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) RBAC and Conditional Access Governance & Compliance ISO27001 NIST Cyber Security Framework Cyber Essentials Plus Risk Assessment & Threat Modelling If you are looking for your next opportunity, please contact me on my mobile.
The Opportunity Our client is a well established service business operating across the UK. They deliver a hands on, operational service to their customers every day, and technology is what holds that operation together. A well run, commercially minded group with a strong position in its market. This is the number one technology role in the business and a seat on the senior leadership team. You will own the strategy, the budget, the systems and the team. It is a hands on role. The function is lean and you will be doing the work as well as directing it. Why The Role Exists The business is investing in a major programme of work across its core business systems, including a full CRM replacement. This is not a refresh. It covers system selection, data migration, integration across the wider estate, cutover and the decommissioning of what is in place today. It will shape how the business sells, serves its customers and grows for the next decade. They want someone to own that programme, not administer it. What You'll Be Doing Systems, architecture and delivery Owning the portfolio of business systems across their full lifecycle, from selection and build through to replacement and decommissioning Leading the core systems and CRM programme end to end, including data migration, parallel running, cutover and decommissioning of the legacy platform Defining and maintaining the systems architecture, integrations, data flows and interface management Making and justifying build versus buy decisions Directing third party development partners against agreed technical standards and delivery commitments Identifying and prioritising opportunities to automate and simplify how the business works Strategy and commercial Defining an IT strategy that supports the commercial strategy of the business Owning the financial planning and reporting for all IT spend, capital and operational, including cloud consumption, licensing and support contracts Preparing budgets, seeking approval and delivering projects within them Negotiating and managing supplier agreements, and making the case for investment in terms of cost, risk and value Keeping the leadership team informed on relevant technical advances and where they could take the business Infrastructure and security Accountable for the IT and telecommunications estate, hardware and software Implementing and maintaining an effective information security framework, including threat assessment and periodic external evaluation Owning security operations end to end, covering vulnerability management, patching, incident containment and post incident review Directing the managed security provider Monitoring, reporting and capacity management across key platforms Team, suppliers and stakeholders Line managing the IT team, setting objectives and supporting development Balancing in house capability against outsourced delivery Managing relationships with external systems providers and service level agreements Supporting sales and account management colleagues with key customers and new prospects Reporting on system performance to key customers Risk, data and continuity Acting as Data Protection Officer for the business Owning data protection, privacy, security and retention policies Defining and testing backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes Owning the IT aspects of the risk register About You Proven experience running IT inside an operational service business, where technology supports the operation rather than being the product Demonstrable delivery of a CRM or equivalent core system replacement at genuine scale, including data migration and legacy decommissioning. You know what goes wrong, because it has gone wrong for you Still hands on. Real depth across a hybrid Microsoft estate, identity and endpoint management, public cloud and network security Experience building and owning an IT budget covering both capital and recurring spend, and negotiating with suppliers Experience leading a small technical team and deciding what is done in house and what is outsourced Commercially minded, able to explain technical risk and investment to people who are not technical Comfortable in front of customers, prospects and suppliers as well as colleagues Certifications such as ITIL 4, CISSP, CISM or BCS membership are welcome, our client is open on route as long as the capability is there Creative. Our client was emphatic on this point. They want somebody who will look at the business and say what could be done differently, rather than wait to be asked What's On Offer Salary of 80,000 to 100,000 depending on experience 6,000 car allowance Hybrid working, minimum two days per week in the office A seat on the senior leadership team with direct access to the Directors Genuine ownership of the technology function and of a major systems programme An established, profitable business with a long track record There is occasional out of hours work to support planned change and major incidents. You will need to be within a sensible commute of Hampshire for two days a week. The Background That Fits This is an operational business, not a software house. The people who do well in this environment have run IT inside businesses where technology supports the operation rather than being the product. Logistics, distribution, field service, installation, utilities, transport, manufacturing, facilities management and similar. If that is your background, you will recognise this environment straight away. This is a role for a Head of IT, or an IT Manager ready to step up, who wants to own the whole picture rather than one slice of it. If you want to lead a systems programme that genuinely changes how a business operates, and you would rather be in the detail than above it, this is worth a conversation. DMA Recruitment specialises in Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental & Recycling, Infrastructure & Construction and Business Services. To our mind, it isn't just a job.
23/08/2026
Full time
The Opportunity Our client is a well established service business operating across the UK. They deliver a hands on, operational service to their customers every day, and technology is what holds that operation together. A well run, commercially minded group with a strong position in its market. This is the number one technology role in the business and a seat on the senior leadership team. You will own the strategy, the budget, the systems and the team. It is a hands on role. The function is lean and you will be doing the work as well as directing it. Why The Role Exists The business is investing in a major programme of work across its core business systems, including a full CRM replacement. This is not a refresh. It covers system selection, data migration, integration across the wider estate, cutover and the decommissioning of what is in place today. It will shape how the business sells, serves its customers and grows for the next decade. They want someone to own that programme, not administer it. What You'll Be Doing Systems, architecture and delivery Owning the portfolio of business systems across their full lifecycle, from selection and build through to replacement and decommissioning Leading the core systems and CRM programme end to end, including data migration, parallel running, cutover and decommissioning of the legacy platform Defining and maintaining the systems architecture, integrations, data flows and interface management Making and justifying build versus buy decisions Directing third party development partners against agreed technical standards and delivery commitments Identifying and prioritising opportunities to automate and simplify how the business works Strategy and commercial Defining an IT strategy that supports the commercial strategy of the business Owning the financial planning and reporting for all IT spend, capital and operational, including cloud consumption, licensing and support contracts Preparing budgets, seeking approval and delivering projects within them Negotiating and managing supplier agreements, and making the case for investment in terms of cost, risk and value Keeping the leadership team informed on relevant technical advances and where they could take the business Infrastructure and security Accountable for the IT and telecommunications estate, hardware and software Implementing and maintaining an effective information security framework, including threat assessment and periodic external evaluation Owning security operations end to end, covering vulnerability management, patching, incident containment and post incident review Directing the managed security provider Monitoring, reporting and capacity management across key platforms Team, suppliers and stakeholders Line managing the IT team, setting objectives and supporting development Balancing in house capability against outsourced delivery Managing relationships with external systems providers and service level agreements Supporting sales and account management colleagues with key customers and new prospects Reporting on system performance to key customers Risk, data and continuity Acting as Data Protection Officer for the business Owning data protection, privacy, security and retention policies Defining and testing backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes Owning the IT aspects of the risk register About You Proven experience running IT inside an operational service business, where technology supports the operation rather than being the product Demonstrable delivery of a CRM or equivalent core system replacement at genuine scale, including data migration and legacy decommissioning. You know what goes wrong, because it has gone wrong for you Still hands on. Real depth across a hybrid Microsoft estate, identity and endpoint management, public cloud and network security Experience building and owning an IT budget covering both capital and recurring spend, and negotiating with suppliers Experience leading a small technical team and deciding what is done in house and what is outsourced Commercially minded, able to explain technical risk and investment to people who are not technical Comfortable in front of customers, prospects and suppliers as well as colleagues Certifications such as ITIL 4, CISSP, CISM or BCS membership are welcome, our client is open on route as long as the capability is there Creative. Our client was emphatic on this point. They want somebody who will look at the business and say what could be done differently, rather than wait to be asked What's On Offer Salary of 80,000 to 100,000 depending on experience 6,000 car allowance Hybrid working, minimum two days per week in the office A seat on the senior leadership team with direct access to the Directors Genuine ownership of the technology function and of a major systems programme An established, profitable business with a long track record There is occasional out of hours work to support planned change and major incidents. You will need to be within a sensible commute of Hampshire for two days a week. The Background That Fits This is an operational business, not a software house. The people who do well in this environment have run IT inside businesses where technology supports the operation rather than being the product. Logistics, distribution, field service, installation, utilities, transport, manufacturing, facilities management and similar. If that is your background, you will recognise this environment straight away. This is a role for a Head of IT, or an IT Manager ready to step up, who wants to own the whole picture rather than one slice of it. If you want to lead a systems programme that genuinely changes how a business operates, and you would rather be in the detail than above it, this is worth a conversation. DMA Recruitment specialises in Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental & Recycling, Infrastructure & Construction and Business Services. To our mind, it isn't just a job.
Permanent Position: Network Consulting Systems Engineer - Pre-Sales Consultant Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in London office (M4 Corridor) Salary: £75k -£110k base + Bonus + Travel Allowance + Benefits Reference: 20699 About the Opportunity Our client is a globally recognised technology solutions provider delivering advanced networking, cloud, automation and digital infrastructure solutions to some of the world's largest enterprises, telecommunications providers and managed service organisations. With a strong culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning, they invest heavily in their people, technology partnerships and professional development. You'll be joining a high-performing technical team where you'll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex customer challenges and help shape the next generation of networking solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for technical excellence, outstanding employee development and long-term career progression. The Role As a Network Technology Pre-Sales Consultant , you will act as the primary technical advisor for networking opportunities, partnering closely with customers and internal sales teams throughout the solution life cycle. You'll be responsible for understanding customer business drivers, capturing technical requirements and translating these into innovative, scalable networking solutions. Working across multiple technology domains, you'll develop solution designs, create pre-sales documentation and provide trusted technical guidance that helps customers achieve their strategic objectives. You'll play a key role in qualifying opportunities, presenting solution designs, developing business cases and supporting sales growth across Enterprise, Telecommunications, Managed Service Provider (MSP) and emerging cloud environments. Key Skills & Experience The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong networking expertise, commercial awareness and consultative pre-sales experience, including: 5-10 years' experience in a pre-sales, solutions consulting or technical sales engineering role delivering complex networking and infrastructure solutions. A proven ability to identify customer business challenges and translate them into innovative technology solutions through a consultative approach. Strong experience gathering customer requirements and producing solution designs, technical documentation and commercial pre-sales artefacts, including Bills of Materials (BoMs), Statements of Work (SoWs) and Levels of Effort (LoEs). Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage technical specialists, project teams and senior business stakeholders. Strong networking knowledge across at least one leading vendor such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista or Ciena. Experience designing solutions across Enterprise, Service Provider or Data Centre networking environments. Good understanding of optical networking technologies, including Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) and DWDM transport solutions. Knowledge of secure-by-design networking principles, including resilient Data Centre-to-Data Centre connectivity across trusted and untrusted environments. Broad technical understanding of cloud infrastructure technologies including compute, storage, networking, virtualisation, containers and enterprise security. Experience delivering both greenfield deployments and brownfield transformation or migration programmes. Knowledge of modern networking technologies including Network Automation, SDN, Segment Routing (SR/SRv6), Traffic Engineering, IP & Optical Convergence and AI-driven Data Centre Networking would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with recognised industry frameworks such as ITIL, TOGAF, TM Forum or eTOM. Relevant industry certifications are desirable, although equivalent commercial experience will also be considered. Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline is preferred, although equivalent industry experience is welcomed. Fluent English is essential, with additional European languages considered advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work on large-scale networking and digital transformation programmes. Exposure to leading-edge technologies across networking, automation, cloud and AI. Ongoing investment in training, certifications and professional development. Collaborative, innovative working environment with excellent long-term career progression. Hybrid working and regular engagement with customers across the UK and Europe. Travel The role will involve occasional travel across the UK and Europe to support customer engagements, workshops and project activities. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
23/08/2026
Full time
Permanent Position: Network Consulting Systems Engineer - Pre-Sales Consultant Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in London office (M4 Corridor) Salary: £75k -£110k base + Bonus + Travel Allowance + Benefits Reference: 20699 About the Opportunity Our client is a globally recognised technology solutions provider delivering advanced networking, cloud, automation and digital infrastructure solutions to some of the world's largest enterprises, telecommunications providers and managed service organisations. With a strong culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning, they invest heavily in their people, technology partnerships and professional development. You'll be joining a high-performing technical team where you'll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex customer challenges and help shape the next generation of networking solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for technical excellence, outstanding employee development and long-term career progression. The Role As a Network Technology Pre-Sales Consultant , you will act as the primary technical advisor for networking opportunities, partnering closely with customers and internal sales teams throughout the solution life cycle. You'll be responsible for understanding customer business drivers, capturing technical requirements and translating these into innovative, scalable networking solutions. Working across multiple technology domains, you'll develop solution designs, create pre-sales documentation and provide trusted technical guidance that helps customers achieve their strategic objectives. You'll play a key role in qualifying opportunities, presenting solution designs, developing business cases and supporting sales growth across Enterprise, Telecommunications, Managed Service Provider (MSP) and emerging cloud environments. Key Skills & Experience The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong networking expertise, commercial awareness and consultative pre-sales experience, including: 5-10 years' experience in a pre-sales, solutions consulting or technical sales engineering role delivering complex networking and infrastructure solutions. A proven ability to identify customer business challenges and translate them into innovative technology solutions through a consultative approach. Strong experience gathering customer requirements and producing solution designs, technical documentation and commercial pre-sales artefacts, including Bills of Materials (BoMs), Statements of Work (SoWs) and Levels of Effort (LoEs). Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage technical specialists, project teams and senior business stakeholders. Strong networking knowledge across at least one leading vendor such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista or Ciena. Experience designing solutions across Enterprise, Service Provider or Data Centre networking environments. Good understanding of optical networking technologies, including Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) and DWDM transport solutions. Knowledge of secure-by-design networking principles, including resilient Data Centre-to-Data Centre connectivity across trusted and untrusted environments. Broad technical understanding of cloud infrastructure technologies including compute, storage, networking, virtualisation, containers and enterprise security. Experience delivering both greenfield deployments and brownfield transformation or migration programmes. Knowledge of modern networking technologies including Network Automation, SDN, Segment Routing (SR/SRv6), Traffic Engineering, IP & Optical Convergence and AI-driven Data Centre Networking would be highly advantageous. Familiarity with recognised industry frameworks such as ITIL, TOGAF, TM Forum or eTOM. Relevant industry certifications are desirable, although equivalent commercial experience will also be considered. Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline is preferred, although equivalent industry experience is welcomed. Fluent English is essential, with additional European languages considered advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work on large-scale networking and digital transformation programmes. Exposure to leading-edge technologies across networking, automation, cloud and AI. Ongoing investment in training, certifications and professional development. Collaborative, innovative working environment with excellent long-term career progression. Hybrid working and regular engagement with customers across the UK and Europe. Travel The role will involve occasional travel across the UK and Europe to support customer engagements, workshops and project activities. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Newbury, Berkshire
Network Security Architect Hampshire / Hybrid 6 month contract SC cleared circa 600 per day We are looking for a Senior Networking & Security Specialist to take a technical lead role in the design, implementation and delivery of complex multi-vendor network and security solutions. This is a hands-on position requiring strong expertise across routing & switching, network security, data centre networking and SD-WAN , alongside the ability to produce high-quality technical designs and lead delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of complex network and security solutions. Produce HLDs, LLDs, implementation plans and operational runbooks . Configure and troubleshoot enterprise and service-provider network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and act as a senior escalation point. Work with customers, architects, project teams and vendors to deliver solutions. Lead technical discussions and present solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Mentor and support other engineers. Conduct design validation, testing and technical assessments. Key Technical Experience Strong Cisco, Juniper and Fortinet experience. Advanced routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, VPC/LACP, QoS . Cisco ACI , including spine/leaf, tenants, VRFs, BDs, EPGs and contracts. Network security including NGFWs, IPsec, SSL VPN and SD-WAN security . F5 BIG-IP , L4/L7 load balancing, SSL offloading and GSLB. Data centre networking and high-availability architectures. Network automation using Python, Ansible or network APIs is desirable. If this Network Security Architect role is of interest apply now or email your CV to me at (url removed)
21/08/2026
Contractor
Network Security Architect Hampshire / Hybrid 6 month contract SC cleared circa 600 per day We are looking for a Senior Networking & Security Specialist to take a technical lead role in the design, implementation and delivery of complex multi-vendor network and security solutions. This is a hands-on position requiring strong expertise across routing & switching, network security, data centre networking and SD-WAN , alongside the ability to produce high-quality technical designs and lead delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of complex network and security solutions. Produce HLDs, LLDs, implementation plans and operational runbooks . Configure and troubleshoot enterprise and service-provider network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and act as a senior escalation point. Work with customers, architects, project teams and vendors to deliver solutions. Lead technical discussions and present solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Mentor and support other engineers. Conduct design validation, testing and technical assessments. Key Technical Experience Strong Cisco, Juniper and Fortinet experience. Advanced routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, VPC/LACP, QoS . Cisco ACI , including spine/leaf, tenants, VRFs, BDs, EPGs and contracts. Network security including NGFWs, IPsec, SSL VPN and SD-WAN security . F5 BIG-IP , L4/L7 load balancing, SSL offloading and GSLB. Data centre networking and high-availability architectures. Network automation using Python, Ansible or network APIs is desirable. If this Network Security Architect role is of interest apply now or email your CV to me at (url removed)
Network Security Architect Hampshire/Hybrid 6 month contract SC cleared circa £600 per day We are looking for a Senior Networking & Security Specialist to take a technical lead role in the design, implementation and delivery of complex multi-vendor network and security solutions. This is a hands-on position requiring strong expertise across routing & switching, network security, data centre networking and SD-WAN , alongside the ability to produce high-quality technical designs and lead delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of complex network and security solutions. Produce HLDs, LLDs, implementation plans and operational runbooks . Configure and troubleshoot enterprise and service-provider network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and act as a senior escalation point. Work with customers, architects, project teams and vendors to deliver solutions. Lead technical discussions and present solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Mentor and support other engineers. Conduct design validation, testing and technical assessments. Key Technical Experience Strong Cisco, Juniper and Fortinet experience. Advanced routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, VPC/LACP, QoS . Cisco ACI , including spine/leaf, tenants, VRFs, BDs, EPGs and contracts. Network security including NGFWs, IPsec, SSL VPN and SD-WAN security . F5 BIG-IP , L4/L7 load balancing, SSL offloading and GSLB. Data centre networking and high-availability architectures. Network automation using Python, Ansible or network APIs is desirable. If this Network Security Architect role is of interest apply now or email your CV to me at (see below)
21/08/2026
Contractor
Network Security Architect Hampshire/Hybrid 6 month contract SC cleared circa £600 per day We are looking for a Senior Networking & Security Specialist to take a technical lead role in the design, implementation and delivery of complex multi-vendor network and security solutions. This is a hands-on position requiring strong expertise across routing & switching, network security, data centre networking and SD-WAN , alongside the ability to produce high-quality technical designs and lead delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of complex network and security solutions. Produce HLDs, LLDs, implementation plans and operational runbooks . Configure and troubleshoot enterprise and service-provider network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and act as a senior escalation point. Work with customers, architects, project teams and vendors to deliver solutions. Lead technical discussions and present solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Mentor and support other engineers. Conduct design validation, testing and technical assessments. Key Technical Experience Strong Cisco, Juniper and Fortinet experience. Advanced routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, VPC/LACP, QoS . Cisco ACI , including spine/leaf, tenants, VRFs, BDs, EPGs and contracts. Network security including NGFWs, IPsec, SSL VPN and SD-WAN security . F5 BIG-IP , L4/L7 load balancing, SSL offloading and GSLB. Data centre networking and high-availability architectures. Network automation using Python, Ansible or network APIs is desirable. If this Network Security Architect role is of interest apply now or email your CV to me at (see below)
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Are you an AWS expert who thrives on building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments? We're working with a leading technology organisation that is investing heavily in its cloud capabilities and is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) to play a key role in shaping and managing its cloud platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking technology team where you'll have real influence on cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimisation. With a mix of project delivery, platform improvement, and operational support, you'll be at the heart of driving cloud innovation across the business. The Role As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting AWS infrastructure that underpins critical business services. You'll work closely with internal technology teams to ensure cloud environments remain secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of cloud initiatives, from infrastructure automation and migration projects to governance, security, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Lambda. Optimise cloud environments for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Support cloud migration and transformation projects. Implement and maintain cloud governance, security controls, and compliance standards. Monitor cloud services and proactively investigate incidents and performance issues. Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. Act as a senior technical escalation point for AWS-related issues. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Evaluate new AWS services and technologies, recommending improvements where appropriate. About You You'll be an experienced cloud professional with strong AWS expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. Essential Experience Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS environments. Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation. Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, AWS CLI). Good understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience Experience with container technologies including Docker, ECS, or EKS. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms. Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives. Understanding of ITIL-based service management practices. Exposure to AWS cost management and optimisation strategies. Apply Now If you're passionate about AWS cloud engineering and want to join a business where your expertise will help shape the future of its cloud platform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
21/08/2026
Full time
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Are you an AWS expert who thrives on building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments? We're working with a leading technology organisation that is investing heavily in its cloud capabilities and is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) to play a key role in shaping and managing its cloud platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking technology team where you'll have real influence on cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimisation. With a mix of project delivery, platform improvement, and operational support, you'll be at the heart of driving cloud innovation across the business. The Role As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting AWS infrastructure that underpins critical business services. You'll work closely with internal technology teams to ensure cloud environments remain secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of cloud initiatives, from infrastructure automation and migration projects to governance, security, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Lambda. Optimise cloud environments for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Support cloud migration and transformation projects. Implement and maintain cloud governance, security controls, and compliance standards. Monitor cloud services and proactively investigate incidents and performance issues. Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. Act as a senior technical escalation point for AWS-related issues. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Evaluate new AWS services and technologies, recommending improvements where appropriate. About You You'll be an experienced cloud professional with strong AWS expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. Essential Experience Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS environments. Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation. Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, AWS CLI). Good understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience Experience with container technologies including Docker, ECS, or EKS. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms. Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives. Understanding of ITIL-based service management practices. Exposure to AWS cost management and optimisation strategies. Apply Now If you're passionate about AWS cloud engineering and want to join a business where your expertise will help shape the future of its cloud platform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world. We are looking for a Security & Compliance Manager to own the security of how our products and systems are deployed, operated and maintained in customer environments around the world, and to lead the security assurance and certification activity that stands behind them. This is a senior, customer-facing leadership role sitting at the intersection of secure delivery, customer operations and corporate security. You as a Security & Compliance Manager will work closely with our delivery, customer-facing, network & infrastructure and corporate IT teams, and with our external security partners, to make sure the systems we deploy remain secure throughout their operational life. The role is focused on leadership, coordination and communication rather than hands-on engineering. Much of the knowledge needed already exists across the business - your job is to bring it together into a coherent programme, and to be the champion who drives it through, backed by enough technical understanding to hold detailed conversations with customers, auditors and developers. The role of Security & Compliance Manager is primarily based from our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, and from time to time to customer sites worldwide, with good flexibility for Hybrid working. Responsibilities - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Act as the senior voice and champion for security across our delivery and customer operations, ensuring deployed systems receive the same security attention as new ones. Define the customer operating policies, principles and patterns that delivery and customer-facing teams should follow for the secure implementation and operation of SRT systems. Own the through-life security of equipment deployed in customer environments, including patching, secure configuration, and equipment lifecycle and end-of-life replacement. Lead SRT's responses to customer security requirements, assurance questionnaires and connection approvals, including for sophisticated government and defence customers. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering and operational reality supports the security claims we make to customers, partners and auditors. Lead our assurance and certification activity, including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and other relevant standards. Bring together the security expertise that already exists across the business into one coherent, prioritised programme of improvement. Direct our external security partners as an extended resource pool for monitoring, assessments and remediation. Assign pragmatic risk levels and support sensible prioritisation of remediation alongside project delivery and other commitments. Report clearly to senior leadership on risk, progress and priorities in business terms. Requirements - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Strong experience in security management, security assurance, compliance or a similar role, ideally where systems are delivered into and operated within customer environments. A track record of achieving and maintaining certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, including managing audits. Practical understanding of securing deployed infrastructure, including firewalls, patching, secure configuration and equipment lifecycle management. Experience leading customer-facing security engagements, including security questionnaires, accreditation and third-party assurance. The presence and communication skills to champion change across teams and to influence stakeholders without direct authority. The judgement to assess risk and business impact pragmatically. Experience coordinating third-party security providers such as managed SOC or security service partners. Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST CSF or similar. Experience in an engineering or manufacturing business delivering long-lived systems would be helpful. Experience in high-trust, regulated or mission-critical environments would be valuable. Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
20/08/2026
Full time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world. We are looking for a Security & Compliance Manager to own the security of how our products and systems are deployed, operated and maintained in customer environments around the world, and to lead the security assurance and certification activity that stands behind them. This is a senior, customer-facing leadership role sitting at the intersection of secure delivery, customer operations and corporate security. You as a Security & Compliance Manager will work closely with our delivery, customer-facing, network & infrastructure and corporate IT teams, and with our external security partners, to make sure the systems we deploy remain secure throughout their operational life. The role is focused on leadership, coordination and communication rather than hands-on engineering. Much of the knowledge needed already exists across the business - your job is to bring it together into a coherent programme, and to be the champion who drives it through, backed by enough technical understanding to hold detailed conversations with customers, auditors and developers. The role of Security & Compliance Manager is primarily based from our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, and from time to time to customer sites worldwide, with good flexibility for Hybrid working. Responsibilities - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Act as the senior voice and champion for security across our delivery and customer operations, ensuring deployed systems receive the same security attention as new ones. Define the customer operating policies, principles and patterns that delivery and customer-facing teams should follow for the secure implementation and operation of SRT systems. Own the through-life security of equipment deployed in customer environments, including patching, secure configuration, and equipment lifecycle and end-of-life replacement. Lead SRT's responses to customer security requirements, assurance questionnaires and connection approvals, including for sophisticated government and defence customers. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering and operational reality supports the security claims we make to customers, partners and auditors. Lead our assurance and certification activity, including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and other relevant standards. Bring together the security expertise that already exists across the business into one coherent, prioritised programme of improvement. Direct our external security partners as an extended resource pool for monitoring, assessments and remediation. Assign pragmatic risk levels and support sensible prioritisation of remediation alongside project delivery and other commitments. Report clearly to senior leadership on risk, progress and priorities in business terms. Requirements - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Strong experience in security management, security assurance, compliance or a similar role, ideally where systems are delivered into and operated within customer environments. A track record of achieving and maintaining certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, including managing audits. Practical understanding of securing deployed infrastructure, including firewalls, patching, secure configuration and equipment lifecycle management. Experience leading customer-facing security engagements, including security questionnaires, accreditation and third-party assurance. The presence and communication skills to champion change across teams and to influence stakeholders without direct authority. The judgement to assess risk and business impact pragmatically. Experience coordinating third-party security providers such as managed SOC or security service partners. Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST CSF or similar. Experience in an engineering or manufacturing business delivering long-lived systems would be helpful. Experience in high-trust, regulated or mission-critical environments would be valuable. Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration Location: Reading - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Rate: 65- 71 per hour, inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Nationality: Sole British National required Contract: 6 Months + The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a secure digital platform within a highly regulated defence and aerospace environment. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, support and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms and hosting services. The role provides technical leadership across hybrid environments, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business and programme objectives . You will work across Microsoft Azure, on-premises infrastructure, virtualisation, storage, networking and container platforms including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Working closely with security, architecture, application and service delivery teams, you will support business-critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native infrastructure. Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, resilience and availability requirements. Monitor system performance, capacity and operational health. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Work with security teams to implement secure-by-design infrastructure solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents, problems and technical issues. Maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Support infrastructure transformation, cloud migration and technology refresh programmes. Key Objectives Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions. Support the adoption and governance of cloud services. Maintain high levels of platform availability, performance and resilience. Drive infrastructure modernisation initiatives. Platform & Container Services Design and support Kubernetes and OpenShift hosting platforms. Enable secure deployment of containerised workloads. Improve automation, observability and operational efficiency. Support platform scalability and lifecycle management. Operational Excellence Maintain infrastructure services against agreed service level objectives. Identify and resolve recurring operational issues. Improve monitoring, alerting and performance management. Ensure operational processes follow industry best practice. Automation & Continuous Improvement Promote Infrastructure as Code and automation-first approaches. Develop and maintain automation using scripting and orchestration tools. Reduce manual operational overhead through process improvement. Drive continuous service improvement and innovation. Planning & Technical Assurance Support infrastructure roadmaps and strategic plans. Manage technical risks, dependencies and operational challenges. Participate in capacity planning and technology lifecycle management. Provide technical assurance and delivery confidence across programmes and projects. Escalate issues and risks appropriately. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering or a similar role. Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure within defence, aerospace or highly regulated environments . Active SC Clearance . Sole British National . Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure. Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Experience working within classified or secure environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems. Experience with enterprise virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Strong understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, load balancing, firewalls and routing. Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters. Practical experience supporting Red Hat OpenShift environments. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise container platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates or Ansible . Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar . Experience with monitoring, logging and observability platforms. Experience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions. Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and support junior engineers. Experience working within Agile, DevOps or Platform Engineering environments. Desirable Experience Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator certification. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Red Hat OpenShift Administration certification. VMware VCP certification. ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification. Knowledge of Azure Arc and hybrid cloud management technologies. Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN). Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles. Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles. Experience with edge or distributed computing architectures. Experience supporting infrastructure transformation and cloud migration programmes. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, alongside significant professional experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud or platform engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift and secure infrastructure experience to work on technically challenging programmes within a critical UK defence and aerospace environment.
20/08/2026
Contractor
Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration Location: Reading - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Rate: 65- 71 per hour, inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Nationality: Sole British National required Contract: 6 Months + The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a secure digital platform within a highly regulated defence and aerospace environment. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, support and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms and hosting services. The role provides technical leadership across hybrid environments, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business and programme objectives . You will work across Microsoft Azure, on-premises infrastructure, virtualisation, storage, networking and container platforms including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Working closely with security, architecture, application and service delivery teams, you will support business-critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native infrastructure. Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, resilience and availability requirements. Monitor system performance, capacity and operational health. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Work with security teams to implement secure-by-design infrastructure solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents, problems and technical issues. Maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Support infrastructure transformation, cloud migration and technology refresh programmes. Key Objectives Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions. Support the adoption and governance of cloud services. Maintain high levels of platform availability, performance and resilience. Drive infrastructure modernisation initiatives. Platform & Container Services Design and support Kubernetes and OpenShift hosting platforms. Enable secure deployment of containerised workloads. Improve automation, observability and operational efficiency. Support platform scalability and lifecycle management. Operational Excellence Maintain infrastructure services against agreed service level objectives. Identify and resolve recurring operational issues. Improve monitoring, alerting and performance management. Ensure operational processes follow industry best practice. Automation & Continuous Improvement Promote Infrastructure as Code and automation-first approaches. Develop and maintain automation using scripting and orchestration tools. Reduce manual operational overhead through process improvement. Drive continuous service improvement and innovation. Planning & Technical Assurance Support infrastructure roadmaps and strategic plans. Manage technical risks, dependencies and operational challenges. Participate in capacity planning and technology lifecycle management. Provide technical assurance and delivery confidence across programmes and projects. Escalate issues and risks appropriately. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering or a similar role. Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure within defence, aerospace or highly regulated environments . Active SC Clearance . Sole British National . Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure. Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Experience working within classified or secure environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems. Experience with enterprise virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Strong understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, load balancing, firewalls and routing. Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters. Practical experience supporting Red Hat OpenShift environments. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise container platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates or Ansible . Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar . Experience with monitoring, logging and observability platforms. Experience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions. Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and support junior engineers. Experience working within Agile, DevOps or Platform Engineering environments. Desirable Experience Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator certification. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Red Hat OpenShift Administration certification. VMware VCP certification. ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification. Knowledge of Azure Arc and hybrid cloud management technologies. Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN). Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles. Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles. Experience with edge or distributed computing architectures. Experience supporting infrastructure transformation and cloud migration programmes. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, alongside significant professional experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud or platform engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift and secure infrastructure experience to work on technically challenging programmes within a critical UK defence and aerospace environment.
SRT Marine Systems plc
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world. We are looking for a Security & Compliance Manager to own the security of how our products and systems are deployed, operated and maintained in customer environments around the world, and to lead the security assurance and certification activity that stands behind them. This is a senior, customer-facing leadership role sitting at the intersection of secure delivery, customer operations and corporate security. You as a Security & Compliance Manager will work closely with our delivery, customer-facing, network & infrastructure and corporate IT teams, and with our external security partners, to make sure the systems we deploy remain secure throughout their operational life. The role is focused on leadership, coordination and communication rather than hands-on engineering. Much of the knowledge needed already exists across the business - your job is to bring it together into a coherent programme, and to be the champion who drives it through, backed by enough technical understanding to hold detailed conversations with customers, auditors and developers. The role of Security & Compliance Manager is primarily based from our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, and from time to time to customer sites worldwide, with good flexibility for Hybrid working. Responsibilities - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Act as the senior voice and champion for security across our delivery and customer operations, ensuring deployed systems receive the same security attention as new ones. Define the customer operating policies, principles and patterns that delivery and customer-facing teams should follow for the secure implementation and operation of SRT systems. Own the through-life security of equipment deployed in customer environments, including patching, secure configuration, and equipment lifecycle and end-of-life replacement. Lead SRT's responses to customer security requirements, assurance questionnaires and connection approvals, including for sophisticated government and defence customers. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering and operational reality supports the security claims we make to customers, partners and auditors. Lead our assurance and certification activity, including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and other relevant standards. Bring together the security expertise that already exists across the business into one coherent, prioritised programme of improvement. Direct our external security partners as an extended resource pool for monitoring, assessments and remediation. Assign pragmatic risk levels and support sensible prioritisation of remediation alongside project delivery and other commitments. Report clearly to senior leadership on risk, progress and priorities in business terms. Requirements - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Strong experience in security management, security assurance, compliance or a similar role, ideally where systems are delivered into and operated within customer environments. A track record of achieving and maintaining certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, including managing audits. Practical understanding of securing deployed infrastructure, including firewalls, patching, secure configuration and equipment lifecycle management. Experience leading customer-facing security engagements, including security questionnaires, accreditation and third-party assurance. The presence and communication skills to champion change across teams and to influence stakeholders without direct authority. The judgement to assess risk and business impact pragmatically. Experience coordinating third-party security providers such as managed SOC or security service partners. Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST CSF or similar. Experience in an engineering or manufacturing business delivering long-lived systems would be helpful. Experience in high-trust, regulated or mission-critical environments would be valuable. Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
20/08/2026
Full time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world. We are looking for a Security & Compliance Manager to own the security of how our products and systems are deployed, operated and maintained in customer environments around the world, and to lead the security assurance and certification activity that stands behind them. This is a senior, customer-facing leadership role sitting at the intersection of secure delivery, customer operations and corporate security. You as a Security & Compliance Manager will work closely with our delivery, customer-facing, network & infrastructure and corporate IT teams, and with our external security partners, to make sure the systems we deploy remain secure throughout their operational life. The role is focused on leadership, coordination and communication rather than hands-on engineering. Much of the knowledge needed already exists across the business - your job is to bring it together into a coherent programme, and to be the champion who drives it through, backed by enough technical understanding to hold detailed conversations with customers, auditors and developers. The role of Security & Compliance Manager is primarily based from our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, and from time to time to customer sites worldwide, with good flexibility for Hybrid working. Responsibilities - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Act as the senior voice and champion for security across our delivery and customer operations, ensuring deployed systems receive the same security attention as new ones. Define the customer operating policies, principles and patterns that delivery and customer-facing teams should follow for the secure implementation and operation of SRT systems. Own the through-life security of equipment deployed in customer environments, including patching, secure configuration, and equipment lifecycle and end-of-life replacement. Lead SRT's responses to customer security requirements, assurance questionnaires and connection approvals, including for sophisticated government and defence customers. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering and operational reality supports the security claims we make to customers, partners and auditors. Lead our assurance and certification activity, including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and other relevant standards. Bring together the security expertise that already exists across the business into one coherent, prioritised programme of improvement. Direct our external security partners as an extended resource pool for monitoring, assessments and remediation. Assign pragmatic risk levels and support sensible prioritisation of remediation alongside project delivery and other commitments. Report clearly to senior leadership on risk, progress and priorities in business terms. Requirements - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Strong experience in security management, security assurance, compliance or a similar role, ideally where systems are delivered into and operated within customer environments. A track record of achieving and maintaining certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, including managing audits. Practical understanding of securing deployed infrastructure, including firewalls, patching, secure configuration and equipment lifecycle management. Experience leading customer-facing security engagements, including security questionnaires, accreditation and third-party assurance. The presence and communication skills to champion change across teams and to influence stakeholders without direct authority. The judgement to assess risk and business impact pragmatically. Experience coordinating third-party security providers such as managed SOC or security service partners. Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST CSF or similar. Experience in an engineering or manufacturing business delivering long-lived systems would be helpful. Experience in high-trust, regulated or mission-critical environments would be valuable. Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world. We are looking for a Security & Compliance Manager to own the security of how our products and systems are deployed, operated and maintained in customer environments around the world, and to lead the security assurance and certification activity that stands behind them. This is a senior, customer-facing leadership role sitting at the intersection of secure delivery, customer operations and corporate security. You as a Security & Compliance Manager will work closely with our delivery, customer-facing, network & infrastructure and corporate IT teams, and with our external security partners, to make sure the systems we deploy remain secure throughout their operational life. The role is focused on leadership, coordination and communication rather than hands-on engineering. Much of the knowledge needed already exists across the business - your job is to bring it together into a coherent programme, and to be the champion who drives it through, backed by enough technical understanding to hold detailed conversations with customers, auditors and developers. The role of Security & Compliance Manager is primarily based from our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, and from time to time to customer sites worldwide, with good flexibility for Hybrid working. Responsibilities - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Act as the senior voice and champion for security across our delivery and customer operations, ensuring deployed systems receive the same security attention as new ones. Define the customer operating policies, principles and patterns that delivery and customer-facing teams should follow for the secure implementation and operation of SRT systems. Own the through-life security of equipment deployed in customer environments, including patching, secure configuration, and equipment lifecycle and end-of-life replacement. Lead SRT's responses to customer security requirements, assurance questionnaires and connection approvals, including for sophisticated government and defence customers. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering and operational reality supports the security claims we make to customers, partners and auditors. Lead our assurance and certification activity, including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and other relevant standards. Bring together the security expertise that already exists across the business into one coherent, prioritised programme of improvement. Direct our external security partners as an extended resource pool for monitoring, assessments and remediation. Assign pragmatic risk levels and support sensible prioritisation of remediation alongside project delivery and other commitments. Report clearly to senior leadership on risk, progress and priorities in business terms. Requirements - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Strong experience in security management, security assurance, compliance or a similar role, ideally where systems are delivered into and operated within customer environments. A track record of achieving and maintaining certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, including managing audits. Practical understanding of securing deployed infrastructure, including firewalls, patching, secure configuration and equipment lifecycle management. Experience leading customer-facing security engagements, including security questionnaires, accreditation and third-party assurance. The presence and communication skills to champion change across teams and to influence stakeholders without direct authority. The judgement to assess risk and business impact pragmatically. Experience coordinating third-party security providers such as managed SOC or security service partners. Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST CSF or similar. Experience in an engineering or manufacturing business delivering long-lived systems would be helpful. Experience in high-trust, regulated or mission-critical environments would be valuable. Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
20/08/2026
Full time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world. We are looking for a Security & Compliance Manager to own the security of how our products and systems are deployed, operated and maintained in customer environments around the world, and to lead the security assurance and certification activity that stands behind them. This is a senior, customer-facing leadership role sitting at the intersection of secure delivery, customer operations and corporate security. You as a Security & Compliance Manager will work closely with our delivery, customer-facing, network & infrastructure and corporate IT teams, and with our external security partners, to make sure the systems we deploy remain secure throughout their operational life. The role is focused on leadership, coordination and communication rather than hands-on engineering. Much of the knowledge needed already exists across the business - your job is to bring it together into a coherent programme, and to be the champion who drives it through, backed by enough technical understanding to hold detailed conversations with customers, auditors and developers. The role of Security & Compliance Manager is primarily based from our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, and from time to time to customer sites worldwide, with good flexibility for Hybrid working. Responsibilities - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Act as the senior voice and champion for security across our delivery and customer operations, ensuring deployed systems receive the same security attention as new ones. Define the customer operating policies, principles and patterns that delivery and customer-facing teams should follow for the secure implementation and operation of SRT systems. Own the through-life security of equipment deployed in customer environments, including patching, secure configuration, and equipment lifecycle and end-of-life replacement. Lead SRT's responses to customer security requirements, assurance questionnaires and connection approvals, including for sophisticated government and defence customers. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering and operational reality supports the security claims we make to customers, partners and auditors. Lead our assurance and certification activity, including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and other relevant standards. Bring together the security expertise that already exists across the business into one coherent, prioritised programme of improvement. Direct our external security partners as an extended resource pool for monitoring, assessments and remediation. Assign pragmatic risk levels and support sensible prioritisation of remediation alongside project delivery and other commitments. Report clearly to senior leadership on risk, progress and priorities in business terms. Requirements - Security & Compliance Manager - not exhaustive: Strong experience in security management, security assurance, compliance or a similar role, ideally where systems are delivered into and operated within customer environments. A track record of achieving and maintaining certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, including managing audits. Practical understanding of securing deployed infrastructure, including firewalls, patching, secure configuration and equipment lifecycle management. Experience leading customer-facing security engagements, including security questionnaires, accreditation and third-party assurance. The presence and communication skills to champion change across teams and to influence stakeholders without direct authority. The judgement to assess risk and business impact pragmatically. Experience coordinating third-party security providers such as managed SOC or security service partners. Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST CSF or similar. Experience in an engineering or manufacturing business delivering long-lived systems would be helpful. Experience in high-trust, regulated or mission-critical environments would be valuable. Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Senior Security Architect (contractor)- Data Protection & Azure Cloud Security Rate: Flexible Duration: 1 year Hybrid working - 8 days onsite per month (Inside of IR35) We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a major enterprise cybersecurity function, taking a leading role in the design and governance of security architecture across Data Protection and Cloud Security . This is a senior architecture position within a large, complex and highly regulated environment. You will work across business, technology, engineering, risk and security teams to ensure new applications, platforms and cloud solutions are designed securely from the outset. A major focus of the role will be enterprise data protection and Azure cloud security , including the architecture and governance of controls covering data classification, discovery, labelling, lifecycle management and protection of sensitive information. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end security architecture across enterprise applications, platforms and cloud environments. Develop high-level security designs and translate business, technology and risk requirements into practical security architecture. Define and maintain security architecture principles, standards, patterns and reusable design guidance . Provide architecture governance and design assurance, challenging proposed solutions and ensuring security requirements are addressed throughout the delivery lifecycle. Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Data Protection and Cloud Security , providing technical guidance to architecture, engineering and business teams. Design and govern enterprise data protection and data security controls , including: Data discovery and inventory Data classification and sensitivity labelling Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Data governance Data retention and disposal Data lifecycle controls Protection of structured and unstructured information Encryption and access controls Support the secure design and adoption of Microsoft Azure , alongside AWS, SaaS and hybrid-cloud environments. Ensure appropriate security controls across applications, infrastructure, identities, networks and data. Translate cyber risks and regulatory requirements into appropriate security controls and non-functional requirements (NFRs) . Conduct and support security architecture reviews, threat/risk assessments and design validation. Work closely with Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, Cloud, DevSecOps, Risk, Compliance and CISO teams. Identify gaps within the existing security landscape and recommend improvements. Support secure technology adoption and major transformation initiatives. Essential Experience We are looking for candidates with strong experience across both Security Architecture and Data/Cloud Security . You should have: Significant experience as a Security Architect, Cyber Security Architect, Security Solution Architect or Enterprise Security Architect . Proven experience delivering end-to-end security architecture within large and complex organisations. Strong knowledge of security architecture governance, including standards, patterns, design reviews and architecture assurance . Strong Data Protection / Data Security Architecture experience. Experience with data classification, discovery, inventory, labelling, governance, retention/disposal and lifecycle controls. Understanding of security controls for both structured and unstructured data . Strong Microsoft Azure Security architecture experience. Good knowledge of AWS, SaaS and hybrid/multi-cloud security. Experience securing enterprise applications, infrastructure and cloud platforms. Understanding of IAM, Zero Trust, encryption, key management and access-control principles. Ability to translate risk assessments and regulatory requirements into technical security architecture. Experience working within regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA, PCI-DSS, SOX and/or SWIFT CSP . Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, architects, engineers, risk and compliance teams. Highly Desirable Experience with Microsoft Purview , particularly Information Protection, data classification, sensitivity labelling, DLP and information governance. Experience defining data-protection architecture across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. Financial Services, Banking, Payments, Market Infrastructure or other highly regulated/critical infrastructure experience. Experience with security architecture frameworks such as SABSA, TOGAF or similar . Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices. Experience working within Agile delivery environments and across multiple release trains. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, Azure Security/Architecture, CISM or equivalent . Rates depend on experience and client requirements
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Senior Security Architect (contractor)- Data Protection & Azure Cloud Security Rate: Flexible Duration: 1 year Hybrid working - 8 days onsite per month (Inside of IR35) We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a major enterprise cybersecurity function, taking a leading role in the design and governance of security architecture across Data Protection and Cloud Security . This is a senior architecture position within a large, complex and highly regulated environment. You will work across business, technology, engineering, risk and security teams to ensure new applications, platforms and cloud solutions are designed securely from the outset. A major focus of the role will be enterprise data protection and Azure cloud security , including the architecture and governance of controls covering data classification, discovery, labelling, lifecycle management and protection of sensitive information. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end security architecture across enterprise applications, platforms and cloud environments. Develop high-level security designs and translate business, technology and risk requirements into practical security architecture. Define and maintain security architecture principles, standards, patterns and reusable design guidance . Provide architecture governance and design assurance, challenging proposed solutions and ensuring security requirements are addressed throughout the delivery lifecycle. Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Data Protection and Cloud Security , providing technical guidance to architecture, engineering and business teams. Design and govern enterprise data protection and data security controls , including: Data discovery and inventory Data classification and sensitivity labelling Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Data governance Data retention and disposal Data lifecycle controls Protection of structured and unstructured information Encryption and access controls Support the secure design and adoption of Microsoft Azure , alongside AWS, SaaS and hybrid-cloud environments. Ensure appropriate security controls across applications, infrastructure, identities, networks and data. Translate cyber risks and regulatory requirements into appropriate security controls and non-functional requirements (NFRs) . Conduct and support security architecture reviews, threat/risk assessments and design validation. Work closely with Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, Cloud, DevSecOps, Risk, Compliance and CISO teams. Identify gaps within the existing security landscape and recommend improvements. Support secure technology adoption and major transformation initiatives. Essential Experience We are looking for candidates with strong experience across both Security Architecture and Data/Cloud Security . You should have: Significant experience as a Security Architect, Cyber Security Architect, Security Solution Architect or Enterprise Security Architect . Proven experience delivering end-to-end security architecture within large and complex organisations. Strong knowledge of security architecture governance, including standards, patterns, design reviews and architecture assurance . Strong Data Protection / Data Security Architecture experience. Experience with data classification, discovery, inventory, labelling, governance, retention/disposal and lifecycle controls. Understanding of security controls for both structured and unstructured data . Strong Microsoft Azure Security architecture experience. Good knowledge of AWS, SaaS and hybrid/multi-cloud security. Experience securing enterprise applications, infrastructure and cloud platforms. Understanding of IAM, Zero Trust, encryption, key management and access-control principles. Ability to translate risk assessments and regulatory requirements into technical security architecture. Experience working within regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA, PCI-DSS, SOX and/or SWIFT CSP . Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, architects, engineers, risk and compliance teams. Highly Desirable Experience with Microsoft Purview , particularly Information Protection, data classification, sensitivity labelling, DLP and information governance. Experience defining data-protection architecture across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. Financial Services, Banking, Payments, Market Infrastructure or other highly regulated/critical infrastructure experience. Experience with security architecture frameworks such as SABSA, TOGAF or similar . Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices. Experience working within Agile delivery environments and across multiple release trains. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, Azure Security/Architecture, CISM or equivalent . Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Job Title: Network Support Engineer Location: Chester - Hybrid (3 days in office is essential) Working Pattern: 4 days on 3 days off shifts Contract: 12 months with possible extension. Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Network Operations Support professional to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the stability and performance of their network infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring and Management: Oversee Monitoring Event Management and Incident Management, ensuring timely Level 1 triage of networking issues. Network Operations: Provide operational support for network environments, including switching, routing, perimeter security, traffic management, and content inspection. Proactive Troubleshooting: Utilise advanced tools such as Splunk, SevOne, IBM Watson AI Ops, Wireshark, NetScout, and Gigamon to identify service impacts and interpret monitors, dashboards, and logs. Incident Response: React effectively to production failures, managing triage efforts, engaging appropriate teams, and communicating with management and technical escalation. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain data quality and completeness of incident tickets, ensuring all impacts are accurately recorded in the system of record. Prepare professional documents and ad-hoc reports as directed by senior team members or leadership. Governance and Compliance: Promote and enforce production governance during triage and testing efforts, adhering to design standards and global authority processes. Ideal Candidate Profile: Technical Expertise: Familiarity with enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN. Hands-on experience with Splunk for data ingestion, searches, and dashboard creation would be a big plus. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with an attention to data quality, capable of translating raw telemetry into actionable insights for operations teams. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Operations teams. Agile Methodology: Basic understanding of JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks, with experience in Networking-related disciplines within design, implementation, or operations roles. What Our Client Offers: A vibrant work environment where innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation. The chance to work with emerging technologies in network operations. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for network operations and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be your next career move. Don't miss the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic financial services environment! Take the next step in your career and apply today! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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Job Title: Network Support Engineer Location: Chester - Hybrid (3 days in office is essential) Working Pattern: 4 days on 3 days off shifts Contract: 12 months with possible extension. Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Network Operations Support professional to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the stability and performance of their network infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring and Management: Oversee Monitoring Event Management and Incident Management, ensuring timely Level 1 triage of networking issues. Network Operations: Provide operational support for network environments, including switching, routing, perimeter security, traffic management, and content inspection. Proactive Troubleshooting: Utilise advanced tools such as Splunk, SevOne, IBM Watson AI Ops, Wireshark, NetScout, and Gigamon to identify service impacts and interpret monitors, dashboards, and logs. Incident Response: React effectively to production failures, managing triage efforts, engaging appropriate teams, and communicating with management and technical escalation. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain data quality and completeness of incident tickets, ensuring all impacts are accurately recorded in the system of record. Prepare professional documents and ad-hoc reports as directed by senior team members or leadership. Governance and Compliance: Promote and enforce production governance during triage and testing efforts, adhering to design standards and global authority processes. Ideal Candidate Profile: Technical Expertise: Familiarity with enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN. Hands-on experience with Splunk for data ingestion, searches, and dashboard creation would be a big plus. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with an attention to data quality, capable of translating raw telemetry into actionable insights for operations teams. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Operations teams. Agile Methodology: Basic understanding of JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks, with experience in Networking-related disciplines within design, implementation, or operations roles. What Our Client Offers: A vibrant work environment where innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation. The chance to work with emerging technologies in network operations. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for network operations and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be your next career move. Don't miss the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic financial services environment! Take the next step in your career and apply today! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Senior Systems Engineer Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration Reading Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite) 6-Month Contract £64 per Hour (Inside IR35) Winsearch is recruiting for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure, cloud services and platform operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior infrastructure professional to play a key role in the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of modern hybrid platforms, working across cloud, on-premises and containerised environments. You'll be involved in supporting critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence initiatives. The Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a complex infrastructure landscape, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business objectives. Working closely with architects, security teams, application owners and service delivery functions, you'll support enterprise platforms while contributing to infrastructure transformation and cloud adoption programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native technologies. Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux-based environments. Deploy, configure and support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, resilience and availability requirements. Monitor system health, performance and capacity across multiple platforms. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and service incidents. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing. Support cloud migration, infrastructure transformation and technology refresh projects. About You We're looking for a technically strong Systems Engineer with experience operating within complex enterprise or large-scale infrastructure environments. You should have hands-on experience across a number of the following areas: Microsoft Azure administration and cloud services Hybrid infrastructure environments Windows Server and Linux platform support Kubernetes and OpenShift container platforms Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks Scripting and orchestration tools Infrastructure monitoring, alerting and observability solutions Disaster recovery and business continuity planning Infrastructure security and compliance best practices Cloud migration and modernisation programmes Key Areas of Focus Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Deliver reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure solutions. Support cloud adoption and governance initiatives. Improve platform availability, resilience and performance. Contribute to infrastructure modernisation programmes. Container & Platform Services Support and develop Kubernetes and OpenShift environments. Enable secure deployment of containerised applications. Improve platform automation and operational efficiency. Support platform lifecycle management and scalability. Automation & Continuous Improvement Promote an automation-first approach across infrastructure operations. Develop solutions that reduce manual effort and improve consistency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across platforms and services. Enhance monitoring, reporting and operational processes. Requirements Proven experience in a Senior Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or Platform Engineer role. Strong background supporting enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure environments. Experience working with Microsoft Azure and modern container platforms. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work effectively across multiple technical teams and stakeholders. Excellent communication and documentation skills. What's on Offer? £64 per hour (Inside IR35) Initial 6-month contract Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week onsite in Reading Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud and infrastructure transformation programmes Exposure to modern cloud, containerisation and automation technologies Collaborative environment with high-performing technical teams If you're an experienced Systems Engineer looking for a contract opportunity where you can make a tangible impact across cloud, infrastructure and platform services, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact Winsearch for a confidential discussion. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks
20/08/2026
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Senior Systems Engineer Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration Reading Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite) 6-Month Contract £64 per Hour (Inside IR35) Winsearch is recruiting for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure, cloud services and platform operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior infrastructure professional to play a key role in the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of modern hybrid platforms, working across cloud, on-premises and containerised environments. You'll be involved in supporting critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence initiatives. The Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a complex infrastructure landscape, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business objectives. Working closely with architects, security teams, application owners and service delivery functions, you'll support enterprise platforms while contributing to infrastructure transformation and cloud adoption programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native technologies. Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux-based environments. Deploy, configure and support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, resilience and availability requirements. Monitor system health, performance and capacity across multiple platforms. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and service incidents. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing. Support cloud migration, infrastructure transformation and technology refresh projects. About You We're looking for a technically strong Systems Engineer with experience operating within complex enterprise or large-scale infrastructure environments. You should have hands-on experience across a number of the following areas: Microsoft Azure administration and cloud services Hybrid infrastructure environments Windows Server and Linux platform support Kubernetes and OpenShift container platforms Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks Scripting and orchestration tools Infrastructure monitoring, alerting and observability solutions Disaster recovery and business continuity planning Infrastructure security and compliance best practices Cloud migration and modernisation programmes Key Areas of Focus Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Deliver reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure solutions. Support cloud adoption and governance initiatives. Improve platform availability, resilience and performance. Contribute to infrastructure modernisation programmes. Container & Platform Services Support and develop Kubernetes and OpenShift environments. Enable secure deployment of containerised applications. Improve platform automation and operational efficiency. Support platform lifecycle management and scalability. Automation & Continuous Improvement Promote an automation-first approach across infrastructure operations. Develop solutions that reduce manual effort and improve consistency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across platforms and services. Enhance monitoring, reporting and operational processes. Requirements Proven experience in a Senior Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or Platform Engineer role. Strong background supporting enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure environments. Experience working with Microsoft Azure and modern container platforms. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work effectively across multiple technical teams and stakeholders. Excellent communication and documentation skills. What's on Offer? £64 per hour (Inside IR35) Initial 6-month contract Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week onsite in Reading Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud and infrastructure transformation programmes Exposure to modern cloud, containerisation and automation technologies Collaborative environment with high-performing technical teams If you're an experienced Systems Engineer looking for a contract opportunity where you can make a tangible impact across cloud, infrastructure and platform services, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact Winsearch for a confidential discussion. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Are you an AWS expert who thrives on building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments? We're working with a leading technology organisation that is investing heavily in its cloud capabilities and is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) to play a key role in shaping and managing its cloud platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking technology team where you'll have real influence on cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimisation. With a mix of project delivery, platform improvement, and operational support, you'll be at the heart of driving cloud innovation across the business. The Role As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting AWS infrastructure that underpins critical business services. You'll work closely with internal technology teams to ensure cloud environments remain secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of cloud initiatives, from infrastructure automation and migration projects to governance, security, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Lambda. Optimise cloud environments for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Support cloud migration and transformation projects. Implement and maintain cloud governance, security controls, and compliance standards. Monitor cloud services and proactively investigate incidents and performance issues. Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. Act as a senior technical escalation point for AWS-related issues. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Evaluate new AWS services and technologies, recommending improvements where appropriate. About You You'll be an experienced cloud professional with strong AWS expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. Essential Experience Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS environments. Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation. Strong Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, AWS CLI). Good understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience Experience with container technologies including Docker, ECS, or EKS. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms. Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives. Understanding of ITIL-based service management practices. Exposure to AWS cost management and optimisation strategies. Apply Now If you're passionate about AWS cloud engineering and want to join a business where your expertise will help shape the future of its cloud platform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
20/08/2026
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Are you an AWS expert who thrives on building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments? We're working with a leading technology organisation that is investing heavily in its cloud capabilities and is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) to play a key role in shaping and managing its cloud platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking technology team where you'll have real influence on cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimisation. With a mix of project delivery, platform improvement, and operational support, you'll be at the heart of driving cloud innovation across the business. The Role As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting AWS infrastructure that underpins critical business services. You'll work closely with internal technology teams to ensure cloud environments remain secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of cloud initiatives, from infrastructure automation and migration projects to governance, security, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Lambda. Optimise cloud environments for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Support cloud migration and transformation projects. Implement and maintain cloud governance, security controls, and compliance standards. Monitor cloud services and proactively investigate incidents and performance issues. Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. Act as a senior technical escalation point for AWS-related issues. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Evaluate new AWS services and technologies, recommending improvements where appropriate. About You You'll be an experienced cloud professional with strong AWS expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. Essential Experience Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS environments. Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation. Strong Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, AWS CLI). Good understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience Experience with container technologies including Docker, ECS, or EKS. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms. Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives. Understanding of ITIL-based service management practices. Exposure to AWS cost management and optimisation strategies. Apply Now If you're passionate about AWS cloud engineering and want to join a business where your expertise will help shape the future of its cloud platform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Are you an AWS expert who thrives on building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments? We're working with a leading technology organisation that is investing heavily in its cloud capabilities and is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) to play a key role in shaping and managing its cloud platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking technology team where you'll have real influence on cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimisation. With a mix of project delivery, platform improvement, and operational support, you'll be at the heart of driving cloud innovation across the business. The Role As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting AWS infrastructure that underpins critical business services. You'll work closely with internal technology teams to ensure cloud environments remain secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of cloud initiatives, from infrastructure automation and migration projects to governance, security, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Lambda. Optimise cloud environments for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Support cloud migration and transformation projects. Implement and maintain cloud governance, security controls, and compliance standards. Monitor cloud services and proactively investigate incidents and performance issues. Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. Act as a senior technical escalation point for AWS-related issues. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Evaluate new AWS services and technologies, recommending improvements where appropriate. About You You'll be an experienced cloud professional with strong AWS expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. Essential Experience Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS environments. Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation. Strong Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, AWS CLI). Good understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience Experience with container technologies including Docker, ECS, or EKS. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms. Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives. Understanding of ITIL-based service management practices. Exposure to AWS cost management and optimisation strategies. Apply Now If you're passionate about AWS cloud engineering and want to join a business where your expertise will help shape the future of its cloud platform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
20/08/2026
Full time
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Are you an AWS expert who thrives on building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments? We're working with a leading technology organisation that is investing heavily in its cloud capabilities and is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) to play a key role in shaping and managing its cloud platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking technology team where you'll have real influence on cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimisation. With a mix of project delivery, platform improvement, and operational support, you'll be at the heart of driving cloud innovation across the business. The Role As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting AWS infrastructure that underpins critical business services. You'll work closely with internal technology teams to ensure cloud environments remain secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of cloud initiatives, from infrastructure automation and migration projects to governance, security, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Lambda. Optimise cloud environments for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Support cloud migration and transformation projects. Implement and maintain cloud governance, security controls, and compliance standards. Monitor cloud services and proactively investigate incidents and performance issues. Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. Act as a senior technical escalation point for AWS-related issues. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Evaluate new AWS services and technologies, recommending improvements where appropriate. About You You'll be an experienced cloud professional with strong AWS expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. Essential Experience Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS environments. Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation. Strong Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, AWS CLI). Good understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience Experience with container technologies including Docker, ECS, or EKS. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms. Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives. Understanding of ITIL-based service management practices. Exposure to AWS cost management and optimisation strategies. Apply Now If you're passionate about AWS cloud engineering and want to join a business where your expertise will help shape the future of its cloud platform, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Job Title: Network Support Engineer Location: Chester - Hybrid (3 days in office is essential) Working Pattern: 4 days on 3 days off shifts Contract: 12 months with possible extension. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Network Operations Support professional to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the stability and performance of their network infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring and Management: Oversee Monitoring Event Management and Incident Management, ensuring timely Level 1 triage of networking issues. Network Operations: Provide operational support for network environments, including switching, routing, perimeter security, traffic management, and content inspection. Proactive Troubleshooting: Utilise advanced tools such as Splunk, SevOne, IBM Watson AI Ops, Wireshark, NetScout, and Gigamon to identify service impacts and interpret monitors, dashboards, and logs. Incident Response: React effectively to production failures, managing triage efforts, engaging appropriate teams, and communicating with management and technical escalation. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain data quality and completeness of incident tickets, ensuring all impacts are accurately recorded in the system of record. Prepare professional documents and ad-hoc reports as directed by senior team members or leadership. Governance and Compliance: Promote and enforce production governance during triage and testing efforts, adhering to design standards and global authority processes. Ideal Candidate Profile: Technical Expertise: Familiarity with enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN. Hands-on experience with Splunk for data ingestion, searches, and dashboard creation would be a big plus. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with an attention to data quality, capable of translating raw telemetry into actionable insights for operations teams. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Operations teams. Agile Methodology: Basic understanding of JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks, with experience in Networking-related disciplines within design, implementation, or operations roles. What Our Client Offers: A vibrant work environment where innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation. The chance to work with emerging technologies in network operations. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for network operations and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be your next career move. Don't miss the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic financial services environment! Take the next step in your career and apply today! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
20/08/2026
Job Title: Network Support Engineer Location: Chester - Hybrid (3 days in office is essential) Working Pattern: 4 days on 3 days off shifts Contract: 12 months with possible extension. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Network Operations Support professional to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the stability and performance of their network infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring and Management: Oversee Monitoring Event Management and Incident Management, ensuring timely Level 1 triage of networking issues. Network Operations: Provide operational support for network environments, including switching, routing, perimeter security, traffic management, and content inspection. Proactive Troubleshooting: Utilise advanced tools such as Splunk, SevOne, IBM Watson AI Ops, Wireshark, NetScout, and Gigamon to identify service impacts and interpret monitors, dashboards, and logs. Incident Response: React effectively to production failures, managing triage efforts, engaging appropriate teams, and communicating with management and technical escalation. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain data quality and completeness of incident tickets, ensuring all impacts are accurately recorded in the system of record. Prepare professional documents and ad-hoc reports as directed by senior team members or leadership. Governance and Compliance: Promote and enforce production governance during triage and testing efforts, adhering to design standards and global authority processes. Ideal Candidate Profile: Technical Expertise: Familiarity with enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and SD-WAN. Hands-on experience with Splunk for data ingestion, searches, and dashboard creation would be a big plus. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with an attention to data quality, capable of translating raw telemetry into actionable insights for operations teams. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Operations teams. Agile Methodology: Basic understanding of JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks, with experience in Networking-related disciplines within design, implementation, or operations roles. What Our Client Offers: A vibrant work environment where innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation. The chance to work with emerging technologies in network operations. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for network operations and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be your next career move. Don't miss the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic financial services environment! Take the next step in your career and apply today! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration Location: Reading - 3 days onsite/2 days remote Rate: £65-£71 per hour, inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Nationality: Sole British National required Contract: 6 months + The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a secure digital platform within a highly regulated defence and aerospace environment. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, support and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms and hosting services. The role provides technical leadership across hybrid environments, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business and programme objectives . You will work across Microsoft Azure, on-premises infrastructure, virtualisation, storage, networking and container platforms including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Working closely with security, architecture, application and service delivery teams, you will support business-critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native infrastructure. Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, resilience and availability requirements. Monitor system performance, capacity and operational health. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Work with security teams to implement secure-by-design infrastructure solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents, problems and technical issues. Maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Support infrastructure transformation, cloud migration and technology refresh programmes. Key Objectives Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions. Support the adoption and governance of cloud services. Maintain high levels of platform availability, performance and resilience. Drive infrastructure modernisation initiatives. Platform & Container Services Design and support Kubernetes and OpenShift hosting platforms. Enable secure deployment of containerised workloads. Improve automation, observability and operational efficiency. Support platform scalability and life cycle management. Operational Excellence Maintain infrastructure services against agreed service level objectives. Identify and resolve recurring operational issues. Improve monitoring, alerting and performance management. Ensure operational processes follow industry best practice. Automation & Continuous Improvement Promote Infrastructure as Code and automation-first approaches. Develop and maintain automation using Scripting and orchestration tools. Reduce manual operational overhead through process improvement. Drive continuous service improvement and innovation. Planning & Technical Assurance Support infrastructure roadmaps and strategic plans. Manage technical risks, dependencies and operational challenges. Participate in capacity planning and technology life cycle management. Provide technical assurance and delivery confidence across programmes and projects. Escalate issues and risks appropriately. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering or a similar role. Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure within defence, aerospace or highly regulated environments . Active SC Clearance . Sole British National . Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure. Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Experience working within classified or secure environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems. Experience with enterprise virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Strong understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, load balancing, Firewalls and routing. Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters. Practical experience supporting Red Hat OpenShift environments. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise container platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates or Ansible . Strong Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar . Experience with monitoring, logging and observability platforms. Experience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions. Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and support junior engineers. Experience working within Agile, DevOps or Platform Engineering environments. Desirable Experience Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator certification. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Red Hat OpenShift Administration certification. VMware VCP certification. ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification. Knowledge of Azure Arc and hybrid cloud management technologies. Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN). Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles. Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles. Experience with edge or distributed computing architectures. Experience supporting infrastructure transformation and cloud migration programmes. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, alongside significant professional experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud or platform engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift and secure infrastructure experience to work on technically challenging programmes within a critical UK defence and aerospace environment.
20/08/2026
Contractor
Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP) Data & Integration Location: Reading - 3 days onsite/2 days remote Rate: £65-£71 per hour, inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Nationality: Sole British National required Contract: 6 months + The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a secure digital platform within a highly regulated defence and aerospace environment. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, support and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms and hosting services. The role provides technical leadership across hybrid environments, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business and programme objectives . You will work across Microsoft Azure, on-premises infrastructure, virtualisation, storage, networking and container platforms including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Working closely with security, architecture, application and service delivery teams, you will support business-critical services while driving automation, modernisation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native infrastructure. Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. Deploy, configure and support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions. Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, resilience and availability requirements. Monitor system performance, capacity and operational health. Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. Work with security teams to implement secure-by-design infrastructure solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents, problems and technical issues. Maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Support infrastructure transformation, cloud migration and technology refresh programmes. Key Objectives Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions. Support the adoption and governance of cloud services. Maintain high levels of platform availability, performance and resilience. Drive infrastructure modernisation initiatives. Platform & Container Services Design and support Kubernetes and OpenShift hosting platforms. Enable secure deployment of containerised workloads. Improve automation, observability and operational efficiency. Support platform scalability and life cycle management. Operational Excellence Maintain infrastructure services against agreed service level objectives. Identify and resolve recurring operational issues. Improve monitoring, alerting and performance management. Ensure operational processes follow industry best practice. Automation & Continuous Improvement Promote Infrastructure as Code and automation-first approaches. Develop and maintain automation using Scripting and orchestration tools. Reduce manual operational overhead through process improvement. Drive continuous service improvement and innovation. Planning & Technical Assurance Support infrastructure roadmaps and strategic plans. Manage technical risks, dependencies and operational challenges. Participate in capacity planning and technology life cycle management. Provide technical assurance and delivery confidence across programmes and projects. Escalate issues and risks appropriately. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering or a similar role. Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure within defence, aerospace or highly regulated environments . Active SC Clearance . Sole British National . Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure. Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Experience working within classified or secure environments. Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems. Experience with enterprise virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Strong understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, load balancing, Firewalls and routing. Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters. Practical experience supporting Red Hat OpenShift environments. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise container platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates or Ansible . Strong Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar . Experience with monitoring, logging and observability platforms. Experience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions. Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and support junior engineers. Experience working within Agile, DevOps or Platform Engineering environments. Desirable Experience Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator certification. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Red Hat OpenShift Administration certification. VMware VCP certification. ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification. Knowledge of Azure Arc and hybrid cloud management technologies. Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN). Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles. Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles. Experience with edge or distributed computing architectures. Experience supporting infrastructure transformation and cloud migration programmes. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, alongside significant professional experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud or platform engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift and secure infrastructure experience to work on technically challenging programmes within a critical UK defence and aerospace environment.
Senior Network Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 + Strong Benefits Package Type: Permanent Start: ASAP We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a leading organisation in a permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Network Engineer with experience across enterprise networking, network security and cloud/hybrid infrastructure. Sector experience is not essential as we are looking for the right technical skills and experience. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and support complex enterprise network infrastructure. Manage LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, routing and switching. Configure and support firewalls, VPNs, load balancers and network security solutions. Provide 3rd line / Level 3 support and resolve complex network incidents. Monitor network performance, capacity and availability. Support network security, segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives. Design and support Azure, AWS and/or OCI cloud connectivity. Lead network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure transformation projects. Work with vendors, managed service providers and internal IT teams. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers. Key Skills & Experience Enterprise network engineering experience. Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs. Experience supporting highly available enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience with cloud/hybrid-cloud networking. Strong understanding of network security. Experience with ITIL-based incident, problem and change management. Excellent communication and technical documentation skills. Cisco, Juniper, Azure, AWS, OCI, VMware or relevant networking certifications are advantageous. If you're an experienced Senior Network Engineer looking for your next opportunity, apply now for immediate consideration.
20/08/2026
Full time
Senior Network Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 + Strong Benefits Package Type: Permanent Start: ASAP We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a leading organisation in a permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Network Engineer with experience across enterprise networking, network security and cloud/hybrid infrastructure. Sector experience is not essential as we are looking for the right technical skills and experience. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and support complex enterprise network infrastructure. Manage LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, routing and switching. Configure and support firewalls, VPNs, load balancers and network security solutions. Provide 3rd line / Level 3 support and resolve complex network incidents. Monitor network performance, capacity and availability. Support network security, segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives. Design and support Azure, AWS and/or OCI cloud connectivity. Lead network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure transformation projects. Work with vendors, managed service providers and internal IT teams. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers. Key Skills & Experience Enterprise network engineering experience. Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs. Experience supporting highly available enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience with cloud/hybrid-cloud networking. Strong understanding of network security. Experience with ITIL-based incident, problem and change management. Excellent communication and technical documentation skills. Cisco, Juniper, Azure, AWS, OCI, VMware or relevant networking certifications are advantageous. If you're an experienced Senior Network Engineer looking for your next opportunity, apply now for immediate consideration.
Starling Bank is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking with more than 3,000 people in our UK offices and 4 MILLION customers in the UK! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Now we present Engine by Starling. Engine by Starling is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and over a year ago we split out as a separate business. We are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. At Engine by Starling, our technologists are at our very heart and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of place of work in Toronto, so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role As a Solution Architect (SA) you will use your understanding of the Engine technology and architecture to explain the Engine product, uncover client requirements and support the design of client solutions. You will be involved in both the sales and delivery phases of a project as well as ongoing client success, collaborating with teams across Engine in Technology, Delivery, Product, Client Success and Business Development. What you'll get to do: This role blends deep technical expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills. You'll become an Engine expert, understanding its architecture, technology, and functionality, allowing you to effectively communicate its capabilities and value to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll lead on technical designs during the Engine implementation phase, building relationships with a variety of stakeholders within clients and SI partners such as their Engineering leads and Service Owners. You will work closely with our clients and SI partners on the technical detail of implementing Engine, providing solutions to identified requirements and working with our Product and engineering teams to fulfil them. Your contributions will also extend to shaping Engine's product roadmap and supporting existing clients with additional capabilities to meet their strategic aims. You'll help them maximise Engine's current and future capabilities to solve their requirements and meticulously document scope and roadmap decisions to guide subsequent delivery waves, bringing in expertise from our Product Owners and engineering teams where required. You will also be a technical champion for our existing clients, ensuring their ongoing success. This includes taking ownership of the technical aspects of client deliveries, collaborating closely with our SI partners to overcome challenges and achieve seamless integrations. You'll provide expert guidance to client engineering teams, using documentation, API specifications, and sequence diagrams to foster a deep understanding of Engine's architecture and functionalities. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our Client Success team to troubleshoot technical issues, translate client needs into new technical requirements, and architect innovative solutions that enhance the Engine platform. Requirements Must Have Experience of end-to-end software engineering / solution architecture across the software delivery lifecycle Experience with software service design and integration, such as RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specification and sequence diagrams Experience of cloud infrastructure and large-scale cloud applications Experience working in a client-facing role and building relationships with stakeholders Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Experience delivering complex messaging to technical and non-technical stakeholders. You possess fluent English language skills, and are fluent in at least one relevant regional European language (ideally French or Spain) Nice to Have Experience relating to retail or business banking, core banking, card processing or payments. Experience of delivery and implementation of core banking or large-scale digital transformation programmes, application migration and solution integration Commercial acumen with experience of building business cases Experience in a SaaS organisation in a Client Solutions or Client Engineering role Knowledge of financial regulations around the world Speaking multiple european languages is a massive plus About you You have a focus on delivery and getting things done for a client You have the ability to work well with people from a variety of levels, roles and technical backgrounds You're able to communicate clearly about technical subjects You're comfortable working in a varied role, collaboratively in a team, with a flat structure You're comfortable travelling nationally to our London office (initial upskilling will require a period of time working with our Engineers & Product team in London) You're comfortable travelling internationally Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First Interview (45 mins) - Phone/Video call with existing Engine team members. Second Architecture Interview, including small presentation/system design (90 mins) Final Interview (60 mins) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
19/08/2026
Full time
Starling Bank is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking with more than 3,000 people in our UK offices and 4 MILLION customers in the UK! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Now we present Engine by Starling. Engine by Starling is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and over a year ago we split out as a separate business. We are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. At Engine by Starling, our technologists are at our very heart and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of place of work in Toronto, so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role As a Solution Architect (SA) you will use your understanding of the Engine technology and architecture to explain the Engine product, uncover client requirements and support the design of client solutions. You will be involved in both the sales and delivery phases of a project as well as ongoing client success, collaborating with teams across Engine in Technology, Delivery, Product, Client Success and Business Development. What you'll get to do: This role blends deep technical expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills. You'll become an Engine expert, understanding its architecture, technology, and functionality, allowing you to effectively communicate its capabilities and value to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll lead on technical designs during the Engine implementation phase, building relationships with a variety of stakeholders within clients and SI partners such as their Engineering leads and Service Owners. You will work closely with our clients and SI partners on the technical detail of implementing Engine, providing solutions to identified requirements and working with our Product and engineering teams to fulfil them. Your contributions will also extend to shaping Engine's product roadmap and supporting existing clients with additional capabilities to meet their strategic aims. You'll help them maximise Engine's current and future capabilities to solve their requirements and meticulously document scope and roadmap decisions to guide subsequent delivery waves, bringing in expertise from our Product Owners and engineering teams where required. You will also be a technical champion for our existing clients, ensuring their ongoing success. This includes taking ownership of the technical aspects of client deliveries, collaborating closely with our SI partners to overcome challenges and achieve seamless integrations. You'll provide expert guidance to client engineering teams, using documentation, API specifications, and sequence diagrams to foster a deep understanding of Engine's architecture and functionalities. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our Client Success team to troubleshoot technical issues, translate client needs into new technical requirements, and architect innovative solutions that enhance the Engine platform. Requirements Must Have Experience of end-to-end software engineering / solution architecture across the software delivery lifecycle Experience with software service design and integration, such as RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specification and sequence diagrams Experience of cloud infrastructure and large-scale cloud applications Experience working in a client-facing role and building relationships with stakeholders Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Experience delivering complex messaging to technical and non-technical stakeholders. You possess fluent English language skills, and are fluent in at least one relevant regional European language (ideally French or Spain) Nice to Have Experience relating to retail or business banking, core banking, card processing or payments. Experience of delivery and implementation of core banking or large-scale digital transformation programmes, application migration and solution integration Commercial acumen with experience of building business cases Experience in a SaaS organisation in a Client Solutions or Client Engineering role Knowledge of financial regulations around the world Speaking multiple european languages is a massive plus About you You have a focus on delivery and getting things done for a client You have the ability to work well with people from a variety of levels, roles and technical backgrounds You're able to communicate clearly about technical subjects You're comfortable working in a varied role, collaboratively in a team, with a flat structure You're comfortable travelling nationally to our London office (initial upskilling will require a period of time working with our Engineers & Product team in London) You're comfortable travelling internationally Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First Interview (45 mins) - Phone/Video call with existing Engine team members. Second Architecture Interview, including small presentation/system design (90 mins) Final Interview (60 mins) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. 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Senior Cyber Security Risk & Assurance Consultant - Product Risk (PBRA) (CONTRACTOR) - London Duration: 1 year contract Hybrid Working - 8 days onsite per month - the rest is remote working About the Team The Product-Based Risk Assessment (PBRA) service conducts recurring security assessments of applications, services, and technologies to identify emerging threats, evaluate control effectiveness, and drive remediation that strengthens The clients cyber resilience. The team supports business and technology stakeholders by assessing cyber security risks and ensuring alignment with The Banks security standards and risk appetite. Key Accountabilities Product-Based Risk Assessments Lead end-to-end Product-Based Risk Assessments (PBRA) for critical applications, platforms, and technology services. Analyse application architectures, business processes, information flows, and supporting infrastructure. Identify and assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, control weaknesses, and potential business impacts. Evaluate the design and effectiveness of security controls using clients security frameworks and standards. Assess residual risks and propose actionable remediation plans. Security Risk Analysis Perform security risk assessments using recognised methodologies and industry frameworks. Evaluate risks related to infrastructure, software, cloud services, networks, third-party integrations, and information assets. Contribute to threat modelling and attack surface analysis activities. Support technology-focused assessments such as cloud, AI, and emerging technology evaluations. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary security assessment contact for business and IT stakeholders. Facilitate workshops, interviews, and assessment review sessions. Challenge assumptions and provide expert security guidance to delivery and operations teams. Build trusted relationships across CISO, CTO, Architecture, Risk Management, and Engineering teams. Reporting & Governance Produce high-quality assessment reports, risk summaries, and executive-level communications. Present findings and recommendations to senior management and governance bodies. Track remediation plans and risk treatment activities through closure. Support internal and external audit activities as required. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the evolution of the PBRA service, methodologies, tools, and operating model. Help drive the transition toward data-enabled and automated security assessment capabilities. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk coverage across assessments. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior analysts. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, controls, and risk management practices. Knowledge of application security, cloud security, infrastructure security, and network security. Experience conducting security assessments, threat modelling, or risk analyses. Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as: NIST Cyber Security Framework ISO 27001 CIS Controls Secure Controls Framework (SCF) DORA ANSSI EBIOS RM OWASP Professional Experience Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Risk, Security Assurance, or Security Architecture. Experience leading complex security assessments across large technology environments. Experience working with senior business and technology stakeholders. Strong report-writing and presentation skills. Personal Competencies Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making. Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability. Pragmatic, risk-based mindset. Comfortable operating in a complex, regulated environment. Please do send across to me the most up to date CV to (url removed) Rates depend on experience and client requirements
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Senior Cyber Security Risk & Assurance Consultant - Product Risk (PBRA) (CONTRACTOR) - London Duration: 1 year contract Hybrid Working - 8 days onsite per month - the rest is remote working About the Team The Product-Based Risk Assessment (PBRA) service conducts recurring security assessments of applications, services, and technologies to identify emerging threats, evaluate control effectiveness, and drive remediation that strengthens The clients cyber resilience. The team supports business and technology stakeholders by assessing cyber security risks and ensuring alignment with The Banks security standards and risk appetite. Key Accountabilities Product-Based Risk Assessments Lead end-to-end Product-Based Risk Assessments (PBRA) for critical applications, platforms, and technology services. Analyse application architectures, business processes, information flows, and supporting infrastructure. Identify and assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, control weaknesses, and potential business impacts. Evaluate the design and effectiveness of security controls using clients security frameworks and standards. Assess residual risks and propose actionable remediation plans. Security Risk Analysis Perform security risk assessments using recognised methodologies and industry frameworks. Evaluate risks related to infrastructure, software, cloud services, networks, third-party integrations, and information assets. Contribute to threat modelling and attack surface analysis activities. Support technology-focused assessments such as cloud, AI, and emerging technology evaluations. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary security assessment contact for business and IT stakeholders. Facilitate workshops, interviews, and assessment review sessions. Challenge assumptions and provide expert security guidance to delivery and operations teams. Build trusted relationships across CISO, CTO, Architecture, Risk Management, and Engineering teams. Reporting & Governance Produce high-quality assessment reports, risk summaries, and executive-level communications. Present findings and recommendations to senior management and governance bodies. Track remediation plans and risk treatment activities through closure. Support internal and external audit activities as required. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the evolution of the PBRA service, methodologies, tools, and operating model. Help drive the transition toward data-enabled and automated security assessment capabilities. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk coverage across assessments. Support knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior analysts. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, controls, and risk management practices. Knowledge of application security, cloud security, infrastructure security, and network security. Experience conducting security assessments, threat modelling, or risk analyses. Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as: NIST Cyber Security Framework ISO 27001 CIS Controls Secure Controls Framework (SCF) DORA ANSSI EBIOS RM OWASP Professional Experience Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Risk, Security Assurance, or Security Architecture. Experience leading complex security assessments across large technology environments. Experience working with senior business and technology stakeholders. Strong report-writing and presentation skills. Personal Competencies Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making. Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability. Pragmatic, risk-based mindset. Comfortable operating in a complex, regulated environment. Please do send across to me the most up to date CV to (url removed) Rates depend on experience and client requirements
