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Application Support Engineer (Linux OOP Perl MySQL) London / WFH to £55k Are you a technologist Application Support Engineer with the ability to read and understand object orientated code? You could be joining a market leading FinTech company that provides a highly functional suite of software products to support post-trade processing for clients including most of the financial institutions across the globe, processing around $3 trillion per day in securities lending. As an Application Support Engineer you will join a small, collaborative team responsible for client support and gain an indepth knowledge of their suite of products. There are a range of different things you can get involved with and develop specialism from monitoring and alerting systems (missing files, error handling, hardware issues); through to helpdesk (receiving and dealing with tickets raised) and working with software developers to help perform fixes and get fixes into production. You will be working with Linux operating systems and You'll be joining a supportive team with lots of career development opportunities including training and certifications on AWS and IaC for future projects. WFH Policy: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues twice a week in the London, City office. Please not there are some varying shift patterns, earliest start 0730 (WFH day), latest finish 1730 and an on-call requirement one in six weeks. About you: You're degree educated in a STEM discipline, Computer Science ideally You have commercial Application or Technical Support experience You have a strong understanding of Linux OS (they use RedHat) including command line You have strong SQL skills, ideally with MySQL experience You're able to script / code with Perl, Shell or bash, can read OO code and are familiar with SQL commands You have a basic networking and Cloud knowledge You're collaborative, with excellent communication and client facing skills What's in it for you: As an Application Support Engineer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £55k + on-call payments (c£7k p/annum) Bonus Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 GP, mental health support, financial and legal advice) 25 days holiday 5% pension contribution Discretionary bonus Cycle to Work scheme Eyecare Life Assurance Apply now to find out more about this Application Support Engineer (Linux OOP Perl MySQL) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

A large, growing, private sector organisation, based in Guildford, are looking to recruit an IT Infrastructure Technician to support the on-prem systems into hybrid cloud environments. This is a permanent role with a requirement to be in the office 5 days a week in Guildford. Must hold a valid UK driver's license. The Role As the IT Infrastructure Technician, you will be working closely with the IT and wider teams across the organisation to support the on-prem systems/servers into hybrid cloud environments. You will be supporting in managing the IT infrastructure estate and provide hands-on assistance by responding to incidents and service requests promptly and professionally, including setup and deployment of hardware, software, and accounts. You will have experience across systems and infrastructure maintenance, day to day responsibilities might include monitoring, maintaining, and supporting servers, networks, storage, and cloud/hybrid environments to ensure stability, security, and business continuity. Someone who is self-motivated, proactive, and able to positively engage with end users while working both independently and as part of a team, will be successful in this position. You might also have experience as an Infrastructure Engineer. What you'll need to succeed Windows operating systems (desktop & server). Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and user account management. Hardware installation, configuration, and troubleshooting (servers, desktops, laptops, printers). Understanding of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar). Familiarity with networking concepts (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, routing & switching). Knowledge of storage solutions, backup, and disaster recovery tools. IT service frameworks (e.g., ITIL) Hands-on experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 platforms (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and principles (antivirus, patching, endpoint security). Experience working on IT projects (e.g. system upgrades, migrations, rollouts). Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage positively across different teams and stakeholders. What you'll get in return Salary up to £55,000 Bonus scheme You will be based in the main IT department in Guildford Annual holidays at 36 days inclusive of public holidays (Christmas and Boxing Day fixed) Offer enhanced Parental leave after 52 weeks Bonus scheme Pension scheme matching up to 10% Private healthcare and dentalcare Life Assurance Ongoing training and personal development Plus many other added staff benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call/email Sophia Redpath now. Email: If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Join us as a Network Operations Engineer at Barclays, where you'll supply quality network operational support and analytical skills to Barclays Business & Technical areas as a member of the EMEA Network Support team. Network Operations is a part of Barclays Foundation Services that provides various functions such as operational support (L1, L2 and L3), service management, product management, product engineering, automation and tools. All these functions work on network components including LAN, WAN, ADC, Firewall, DNS, DHCP, Wireless, SDN, Automation and Proxy. To be successful as a Network Operations Engineer you should have: Experience of Network Operational Support within a large institution or bank. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network related issues. Solid understanding and experience of LAN and WAN technologies / protocols as well as security related technologies including, Fortigate FW & IDS, Fortigate FMG/FAZ, Cisco ASA, Cisco Tetration. Additional skills include: CCNP certification (or equivalent qualification / experience). Experience of working within a large multi-site, multi-protocol LAN & WAN. Hands-on experience with MPLS, Multicast, QoS, Wireless. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. The role can be based in either Knutsford or Glasgow. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Embark on a transformative journey as an Infrastructure Engineer Production Network Engineering at Barclays, where you spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. Production Network Engineering is a new mission aligned operating model within the newly formed Network Product Design & Engineering domain at Barclays. Network Product Design & Engineering is responsible for the design, build and run of the underlying strategic network infrastructure platforms and the over-the-top connectivity products and services that enable systems, colleagues, guests and partners To be successful in this role as an Infrastructure Engineer - Production Network Engineering, you should possess the following skillsets: Extensive experience as an individual contributor in the design, build and operate of Telco hardened virtual infrastructure ecosystems for example Openstack, Kubernetes, QEMU, KVM, HCI spanning Cloud Platforms such as Public, Edge, Private and uCPE Platforms for example x86, Arm CPU architectures to enable the delivery of heterogeneous network systems, products and services at enterprise scale Deep understanding of open-source networking technologies for example kernel (including eBPF, AF_XDP), OVS, OVN, SoNIC, DENT, Switchdev, ONF stack, Iwd, NetworkManager, including data path acceleration protocols and interfaces such as RDMA, RoCE, iWARP, NVMe, SR-IOV and DPDK, alongside familiarity with Cloud Native Functions and Container Networking Interface plugins Experience in multi-layered IP Network engineering including good experience in network programming / automation, IaC, configuration management tools and data modelling for example RESTCONF, NETCONF/YANG, Python, Shell, Ansible, Saltstack, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM; with demonstrable experience of DevOps, agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines Some other highly valued skills include: Experience working in Network and infrastructure operational product engineering and knowledge of classical network element management, SDN Controllers and ETSI MANO. CCNP, VMWare VCP, RHCE or equivalent certification an added advantage. Experience in performance and security engineering including experience with concepts of zero trust networking and a familiarity of Application Layer Network Protocols - HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, DNS, DHCP. Skilled in lifecycle management of network products and services including requirements analysis, platform selection, technical architecture design, service design & development, testing and deployment at scale, including proficiency in Agile Methodologies Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow mgmt. and SRE specific reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in our Knutsford office. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Lead Network Engineer within the Complex Delivery team at Barclays, where you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more network technologies and take ownership of end-to-end delivery across strategic programmes. You will lead the technical execution, ensuring alignment with architecture and compliance standards, and guide engineers assigned to your programme-providing direction, support, and progress updates to the wider leadership team. To be successful as a Lead Network Engineer, you should have: Proven demonstrable experience in leading, designing and implementing complex network solutions in a regulated industry or large enterprise environment. Experience as a lead engineer role on complex programmes, technically leading a team and providing progress updates to leadership Industry based certification such as Cisco CCIE, Fortinet Professional or F5 LTM/GTM at 'Certified Technical Specialist' or equivalent level Additional skills include: Experience in large scale data centre infrastructure deployments using vendors and technologies including but not limited to Cisco (ACI, NXOS & NDFC, F5 (GTM & LTM), Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) and Infoblox DDI Design and deployment of solutions to support end user connectivity including Cisco Catalyst (Wired & Wireless), Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA) & Forescout Familiarity with cloud and virtualisation technologies such as AWS, Azure, ESXi, VXLAN, NSX-T/V You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, communication skills and interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as job-specific technical skills . This role will be based in our office in either Knutsford or Glasgow. Purpose of the role To lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives. Accountabilities Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives. Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization to ensure the successful delivery of solutions within scope, time, and budget. Mentor and support team members' professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement. Evaluation and enhancement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize team productivity. Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development. Enforcement of technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Robert Walters is in partnership with an industry leading digital services business. Due to continued growth and acquisition, they are keen to appoint a Tech Ops Engineer on a 6-month contract. Based out of the Birminghm office with a hybrid working model. As a Tech Ops Engineer, you will ensure the reliability, performance and security of infrastructure and systems, You will be hands-on, automate and lead cross-functional collaboration to support the growing technology landscape. Tech Ops Engineer: Duties Ensure reliability, performance, security of systems Hands on, automation, cross-functional collaboration Manage Azure and M365 Cloud Platforms Oversee enterprise application stack - M365, Azure, Atlassian, Telephony, IT Service tools Manage/Develop Identity and Access Management solutions Identity/Automate tasks - streamline workflows Implement/Manage monitoring tools Troubleshoot and Incident Response: Investigate, Resolve issues Security: Implement security measures Documentation: create documentation for systems procedures CI/CD Support: Implementation of Continuous Integration/Deployment pipelines Provide tech config on cyber security controls Lead tech implementation of enterprise solutions Provide daily management of digital workplace tech stack Act as senior escalation point Tech Ops Engineer: Technical Skills Networking, Azure Cloud Platforms, AVD Virtualization, M365 Collaboration solutions Experience to Azure and M365 services Tech Operational solutions - Intune, Defender, AVD, Purview The contract opportunity for a Tech Ops Engineer is a 6-month contract paying a competitive day rate. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and reach out to Ajay Hayre on / Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Embark on a transformative journey as an Infrastructure Engineer Production Network Engineering at Barclays, where you spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. Production Network Engineering is a new mission aligned operating model within the newly formed Network Product Design & Engineering domain at Barclays. Network Product Design & Engineering is responsible for the design, build and run of the underlying strategic network infrastructure platforms and the over-the-top connectivity products and services that enable systems, colleagues, guests and partners To be successful in this role as an Infrastructure Engineer - Production Network Engineering, you should possess the following skillsets: Extensive experience as an individual contributor in the design, build and operate of Telco hardened virtual infrastructure ecosystems such as Openstack, Kubernetes, QEMU, KVM, HCI spanning Cloud Platforms for example Public, Edge, Private and uCPE Platforms for example x86, Arm CPU architectures to enable the delivery of heterogeneous network systems, products and services at enterprise scale Deep understanding of open-source networking technologies such as kernel (including eBPF, AF_XDP), OVS, OVN, SoNIC, DENT, Switchdev, ONF stack, Iwd, NetworkManager, including data path acceleration protocols and interfaces such as RDMA, RoCE, iWARP, NVMe, SR-IOV and DPDK, alongside familiarity with Cloud Native Functions and Container Networking Interface plugins Experience in multi-layered IP Network engineering including good experience in network programming / automation, IaC, configuration management tools and data modelling such as RESTCONF, NETCONF/YANG, Python, Shell, Ansible, Saltstack, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM; with demonstrable experience of DevOps, agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines Some other highly valued skills include: Knowledge working in Network and infrastructure operational product engineering and knowledge of classical network element management, SDN Controllers and ETSI MANO. CCNP, VMWare VCP, RHCE or equivalent certification an added advantage. Experience in performance and security engineering including experience with concepts of zero trust networking and a familiarity of Application Layer Network Protocols - HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, DNS, DHCP, etc. an added advantage Skilled in lifecycle management of network products and services including requirements analysis, platform selection, technical architecture design, service design & development, testing and deployment at scale, including proficiency in Agile Methodologies Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow mgmt. and SRE specific reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO etc) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in our London office. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Network Operations Engineer at Barclays, where you'll supply quality network operational support and analytical skills to Barclays Business & Technical areas as a member of the EMEA Network Support team. Network Operations is a part of Barclays Foundation Services that provides various functions such as operational support (L1, L2 and L3), service management, product management, product engineering, automation and tools. All these functions work on network components including LAN, WAN, ADC, Firewall, DNS, DHCP, Wireless, SDN, Automation and Proxy. To be successful as a Network Operations Engineer you should have: Experience of Network Operational Support within a large institution or bank. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network related issues. Solid understanding and experience of LAN and WAN technologies / protocols as well as security related technologies including, Fortigate FW & IDS, Fortigate FMG/FAZ, Cisco ASA, Cisco Tetration. Additional skills include: CCNP certification (or equivalent qualification / experience). Experience of working within a large multi-site, multi-protocol LAN & WAN. Hands-on experience with MPLS, Multicast, QoS, Wireless. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. The role can be based in either Knutsford or Glasgow. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Lead Network Engineer within the Complex Delivery team at Barclays, where you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more network technologies and take ownership of end-to-end delivery across strategic programmes. You will lead the technical execution, ensuring alignment with architecture and compliance standards, and guide engineers assigned to your programme-providing direction, support, and progress updates to the wider leadership team. To be successful as a Lead Network Engineer, you should have: Proven demonstrable experience in leading, designing and implementing complex network solutions in a regulated industry or large enterprise environment. Experience as a lead engineer role on complex programmes, technically leading a team and providing progress updates to leadership Industry based certification such as Cisco CCIE, Fortinet Professional or F5 LTM/GTM at 'Certified Technical Specialist' or equivalent level Additional skills include: Experience in large scale data centre infrastructure deployments using vendors and technologies including but not limited to Cisco (ACI, NXOS & NDFC, F5 (GTM & LTM), Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) and Infoblox DDI Design and deployment of solutions to support end user connectivity including Cisco Catalyst (Wired & Wireless), Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA) & Forescout Familiarity with cloud and virtualisation technologies such as AWS, Azure, ESXi, VXLAN, NSX-T/V You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, communication skills and interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as job-specific technical skills . This role will be based in our office in either Knutsford or Glasgow. Purpose of the role To lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives. Accountabilities Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives. Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization to ensure the successful delivery of solutions within scope, time, and budget. Mentor and support team members' professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement. Evaluation and enhancement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize team productivity. Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development. Enforcement of technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as an AVP in IMS Systems Programming at Barclays, you'll play a pivotal role in integrating advanced technologies that power resilient, scalable systems-critical to the success of our enterprise-wide infrastructure and application services. If you're passionate about mainframe systems, thrive in high-impact environments, and want to shape the future of banking technology, we'd love to hear from you. To be successful as an IMS Systems Programmer at this level , you should have experience with: Configuring and managing IMS in a parallel Sysplex environment. Deep understanding of IMS software management concepts including SMP Strong Z/OS skills in JCL/TWS/REXX/RACF Some other highly valued skills may include: Assembler IMS connect knowledge IMS mACB You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford office. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us a Solution Designer to support the ongoing efforts to virtualise the banks infrastructure in a controlled, quality orientated and repeatable manner. The Solution Designer sits within The Service Delivery Team, based in the Radbroke, UK, and Whippany. They are accountable for managing infrastructure demand and optimisation on an ongoing basis, in addition to providing specialised support in various GTIS technologies split across both private and public cloud. You will be supporting the migration of applications to next generation virtualised platforms. You will work with stakeholders and application teams to understand functional/ non-functional requirements, develop repeatable patterns and innovative approaches to migrations and feedback into engineering teams with requests for enhancement to ensure the platforms are able to support the widest number of use cases. To be successful as a Solution Designer, you should have experience with: Experienced in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) products; SDDC, VMware VCenter and ESX 6.x, 7.x, VRA, VRO, vROPs and other. Capacity to troubleshoot technical issues. Strong documentation skills using confluence and other information repositories. Some other highly valued skills may include Some other highly valued skills may include: Good understanding of network technologies, including VMware NSX-V & NSX-T Certification of VMware 6.5 Data Center Virtualization (VCP6.5-DCV) or equivalent preferred Certification of VMware- Network Virtualization (VCP6-NV) a big plus Containerisation (OpenShift, Kubevirt, Harvester) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our Knutsford office. Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Accountabilities Design and development of solutions as products that can evolve, meeting business requirements that align with modern software engineering practices and automated delivery tooling. This includes identification and implementation of the technologies and platforms. Targeted design activities that apply an appropriate workload placement strategy and maximise the benefit of cloud capabilities such as elasticity, serverless, containerisation etc. Best practice designs incorporating security principles (such as defence in depth and reduction of blast radius) that meet the Bank's resiliency expectations. Solutions that appropriately balance risks and controls to deliver the agreed business and technology value. Adoption of standardised solutions where they fit. If no standard solutions fit, feed into their ongoing evolution where appropriate. Fault finding and performance issues support to operational support teams, leveraging available tooling. Solution design impact assessment in terms of risk, capacity and cost impact, inc. estimation of project change and ongoing run costs. Development of the requisite architecture inputs required to comply with the banks governance processes, including design artefacts required for architecture, privacy, security and records management governance processes. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Principal Service Desk As a Principal Support Analyst - Azure, you will serve as a senior technical authority within the support team, providing advanced troubleshooting, mentoring, and operational oversight across customer Azure environments. While not the final escalation point, you will play a key role in resolving complex issues, guiding 1st to 3rd line engineers, and ensuring service excellence across our managed services. This role is ideal for someone with deep Azure experience, a strong customer focus, and a passion for developing others while maintaining hands-on technical involvement. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Job Description below: Key Responsibilities Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure and infrastructure-related incidents, working closely with Azure Engineers and Technical Leads when needed. Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line engineers. Collaborate with project teams to support cloud migrations and service transitions. Monitor and maintain customer Azure environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel. Contribute to root cause analysis and implement service improvements. Assist in developing and enforcing operational best practices and documentation. Participate in technical reviews, knowledge sharing, and internal training sessions. Support the onboarding of new customers and services into the managed support model. Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including: Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and Identity (Azure AD) Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and hybrid cloud configurations Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform) Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) Proficient in Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, Firewalls) Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (Azure Monitor, SCOM, OMS) Professional Experience Significant experience in a senior support role within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or enterprise IT environment. Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues and mentor junior staff. Experience working in a structured support environment with defined SLAs and escalation paths. Certifications (Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (desirable) ITIL Foundation or higher SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) Soft Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative Able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Career Development Access to Microsoft certification programs and exam vouchers Online training via Pluralsight Opportunities to progress into Azure Engineering, Technical Lead, or Consulting roles Work Environment Primarily home-based with occasional travel to customer sites and the London office Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture Salary: £35k - £37k This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

As a Principal Support Analyst - Azure, you will serve as a senior technical authority within the support team, providing advanced troubleshooting, mentoring, and operational oversight across customer Azure environments. While not the final escalation point, you will play a key role in resolving complex issues, guiding 1st to 3rd line engineers, and ensuring service excellence across our managed services. This role is ideal for someone with deep Azure experience, a strong customer focus, and a passion for developing others while maintaining hands-on technical involvement. Key Responsibilities Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure and infrastructure-related incidents, working closely with Azure Engineers and Technical Leads when needed. Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line engineers. Collaborate with project teams to support cloud migrations and service transitions. Monitor and maintain customer Azure environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel. Contribute to root cause analysis and implement service improvements. Assist in developing and enforcing operational best practices and documentation. Participate in technical reviews, knowledge sharing, and internal training sessions. Support the onboarding of new customers and services into the managed support model. Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including: Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and Identity (Azure AD) Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and hybrid cloud configurations Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform) Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) Proficient in Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, Firewalls) Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (Azure Monitor, SCOM, OMS) Professional Experience Significant experience in a senior support role within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or enterprise IT environment. Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues and mentor junior staff. Experience working in a structured support environment with defined SLAs and escalation paths. Certifications (Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (desirable) ITIL Foundation or higher SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) Soft Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative Able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Career Development Access to Microsoft certification programs and exam vouchers Online training via Pluralsight Opportunities to progress into Azure Engineering, Technical Lead, or Consulting roles Work Environment Primarily home-based with occasional travel to customer sites and the London office Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Role Title: Security Engineer Start Date: ASAP End Date: 31st Mar 2026 Location: South of Manchester or Glasgow - 3 days on site per week Rate: 600 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Role Overview: We are seeking a highly capable Security Engineer to join a focused team developing a telemetry pipeline MVP. This role requires deep technical expertise in containerised environments, observability tooling, and secure infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will ensure that security is embedded across the pipeline architecture, from deployment to data flow, while collaborating closely with DevOps and development teams. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement security controls across containerised environments using Kubernetes and OpenShift Ensure secure configuration and access management within GitLab version control and CI/CD pipelines Integrate and secure telemetry tools including Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog Conduct threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for the telemetry pipeline Collaborate with DevOps engineers to embed security into infrastructure-as-code and deployment workflows Monitor and respond to security events and alerts from observability platforms Maintain documentation of security architecture, policies, and incident response procedures Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in secure production environments Proficiency in GitLab and secure CI/CD pipeline practices Familiarity with telemetry and logging tools: Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog Deep understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock, Trivy) and vulnerability scanners Excellent analytical and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or equivalent Experience in building MVPs or working in startup-like environments Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure / Senior Support engineer We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional technical support and troubleshooting for our clients, ensuring seamless operation of their IT systems. This role requires a strong understanding of computer networking, desktop support, and various technical tools to effectively resolve issues and enhance user experience. My leading client is seeking a bright technical individual to join a tight knit technical team. You will be based in Exeter providing IT Support to users as well as being instrumental in numerous IT projects orientated around the MS / Cloud technologies General daily duties are based around AD / 365 / Server / VMware / Security admin as well as dealing with multiple technical projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong technical support engineer to develop their skills and career further. You must be able to drive and be able to work on site in Exeter. You: You will be a proficient 2nd or 3rd line engineer with the want to build on your AD, 365, Azure, Security, Wan, Lan general IT Support knowledge. You will be skilled to work in a highly technical and professional environment where you will be supported and rewarded for your efforts and commitment. You MUST possesses excellent communication skills and possess the right to work in the UK and be willing to pass security check Please contact us with CV for further information ASAP

Opus are working with a key client on a 2nd/3rd line engineer requirement. The initial contract is 12 months and will be inside IR35, paid via our PAYE payroll. The role will be 2 days on-site in Exeter, the rest can be worked remotely. Essential At least 3 years Experience as 2nd/3rd line engineer Hands-on experience with firewall rules, access controls, and routing Ability to conduct technical analysis and produce clear documentation Desirable Experience with legacy infrastructure and operational technology (OT) Understanding of asset management and BAU handover processes Awareness of Zero Trust principles and NIST frameworks Exposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Base Location: Reading / Havant / Perth Salary: 600 per day Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you'll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and oversight to the group Data & Analytics platform team. Responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and scalability of analytics platform services. Deliver full automation of the deployment of Data & Analytics platform services via Infrastructure as code. Help to set development standards, configure operational support processes and provide technical assurance. Provide support to Data & Analytics platform users and internal development teams interacting with the Data & Analytics platform services. What do you need? Extensive experience of deploying Azure and ideally AWS cloud resources and be fully conversant with agile and DevOps development methodology. Extensive experience in using Terraform to deploy cloud resources as infrastructure as code. Excellent understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with related tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Strong knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python and Azure CLI and proven experience with automation runbooks, VM maintenance scripts and SQL. Strong understanding of cloud access control and governance such as RBAC and IAM. Strong knowledge on Cloud Networking (Azure) such as private endpoints, Firewalls, NSGs, NAT gateways and route tables. Good knowledge in Microsoft Entra ID such as managing App registrations, Enterprise Apps, AD groups, managed identities and Privileged Identity Management. Proven experience in IaaS such as virtual machines - both Windows and Linux. Familiarity with server patching and maintenance. Strong understanding of security best practices within Azure and ideally AWS. Experience of configuring cloud data services (preferably Databricks) in Azure and ideally AWS. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple technical and non-technical teams. What happens now? After submitting your application for the Data and Analytics Senior Development Operations Engineer role, we understand you're eager to hear back. We value your time and interest, and if your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days. We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.

Base Location: Reading / Havant Salary: 800 - 999 per day Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you'll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the enterprise cyber security architecture for the Group including development of enterprise architecture standards and patterns that address the requirements of both IT and OT that aligns with industry standards, regulatory requirements and best practice in support of high risk and critical programmes and projects. Lead IT security risk position and lead consulting and assurance engagement into Group IT products and services. This includes overseeing the IT security risk position and mitigation planning. Management and challenge of security assurance to critical IT security projects and programmes. Lead SSE's Secure by Design approach and provide technical expertise and support for the development and implementation of cyber security policies and architecture standards and patterns. Define and manage a security tooling roadmap to ensure the implementation of effective security controls and technologies and regularly update cyber security technical strategies including emerging innovation and technological advancements. Establish and enhance a cyber resilience capability and exercising capability working with all of the Business Units and the Group wide resilience function including working with the National Energy System Operator on cyber resilience. What do you need? Enterprise security architecture expertise and ability to understand and advise on the strategic direction for cyber security in IT and OT implementations advising programmes and projects with pragmatic best practice advice. Deep experience in defining and driving Secure by Design and Secure by Default in order to design and implement security architectures that align with business goals and objectives including creating security standards, and procedures. A deep understanding of network security, OT and IT security, application security, identity management, cloud security, and endpoint security including knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and other security technologies and industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443. Effective communication skills so that you can explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders and for collaborating with other IT and engineering professionals and experience in interacting with C level executives. Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure. What happens now? After submitting your application for the Head Cyber Security Technology role, we understand you're eager to hear back. We value your time and interest, and if your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days. We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.