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Head of Cyber Security - Enterprise-wide Cyber & Information Security Location: London - 5 days on-site Salary: (phone number removed) per annum Type: Permanent My client is looking to recruit a Head of Cyber Security to lead and shape their enterprise-wide security function. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to define security strategy, strengthen governance, and protect critical systems, data, and operations. The Role: As Head of Security, you will own the strategic and operational delivery of all information and cyber security activities. You'll develop and implement robust security policies, oversee incident response, and ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials Plus. You will be the single point of accountability for all security matters, reporting directly to the executive team and influencing critical business decisions. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and deliver a 3-5 year Security Strategy and Roadmap covering technology, people, and processes. Embed security by design across projects, platforms, data flows, and product development. Lead enterprise-wide information, cyber, and data security governance. Define and implement security frameworks, policies, and operating models. Ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 aligned practices. Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data mapping, classification, and retention programs. Oversee incident response, vulnerability management, patch compliance, and secure configuration baselines using SCCM, Ivanti, Intune, GPO, and Azure Defender. Drive SOC integration, threat intelligence, and monitoring to continuously improve detection and response capabilities. Manage hybrid environments, including Azure, AWS, Nutanix, and on-premise infrastructure. Support SD-WAN, cloud firewalls, CASB, Zero Trust, and SASE architectures. Own enterprise security risk assessments, track key risk indicators (KRIs), and report on cyber maturity to executive leadership. Drive security culture through training, phishing simulations, and awareness programs. Partner with IT, Legal, HR, and business units to embed security in operations and service delivery. Provide security input for vendor assessments, third-party risk, and M&A due diligence. Candidate Profile: Proven senior leadership experience in information, cyber, or data security. CISSP, CISM, or CISA certified (or equivalent). Track record of delivering security programs aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), on-premise networks, and hybrid architectures. Strong experience in Zero Trust security models. Experienced in security tooling selection and implementation. Deep understanding of data protection legislation, risk management frameworks, and compliance requirements. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.

Job Title: Senior Systems Developer DETAILS We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Developer with extensive experience in data architecture, system design, and enterprise-level application development. The successful candidate will be responsible for constructing scalable systems, designing robust data models, and guiding the technical direction of backend and data-driven solutions across the organisation. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated backend systems, APIs, and services. Lead architectural decisions to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and high-performing. Implement best practices for software engineering, and cloud-native development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Engineering, DevOps, Product, QA) to conceptualise and deliver high-quality solutions. Define and implement enterprise data models, data flows, and database schemas. Architect and maintain data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses. Optimise data storage, retrieval, partitioning, and indexing strategies for performance and scalability. Ensure data quality, governance, lineage, and compliance with security standards. Develop integrations between internal and external systems utilising APIs, ETL tools, and messaging systems. Automate workflows, monitoring, and deployment processes. Drive platform modernisation initiatives and migrations to cloud. Participate in code reviews, architecture meetings, and technical strategy discussions. Provide expert guidance on system performance, scalability, and troubleshooting. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. Minimum 8 years of experience in systems development, with at least 2 years dedicated to data architecture. Demonstrated success in delivering enterprise-grade systems and data platforms. Strong programming expertise in Python and AI skills. Profound understanding of system architecture, design patterns, and microservices. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Expertise in SQL and NoSQL database technologies. Knowledge of ETL/ELT frameworks, data modelling and data governance. Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Awareness of security frameworks, including authentication and authorisation protocols. Analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams. Adaptability to rapidly evolving technological environments PREFERRED SKILLS Airflow, dbt, Spark, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis. Git, CI/CD pipelines. Experience with data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or Synapse. Exposure to AI/ML workflows and model deployment. Experience with streaming systems and real-time architecture. Knowledge of event-driven and serverless architectural patterns. The Salary will be £ 42,500 - £ 45,500 DOE Type: Permanent

We are recruiting Senior Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes based in Gloucester. These roles offer meaningful, impactful work with strong opportunities for professional development, alongside a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working options. You'll contribute to the development of cutting-edge DevSecOps software systems and applications, playing a key role in driving innovation and protecting critical digital infrastructure in the UK. Whether you specialise in a single area or operate across multiple software development disciplines with a focus on the cyber domain, your expertise will be Security Clearance: DV clearance is required to start. If you are passionate about software engineering and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, your skills and perspective may still be a great fit-so we encourage you to apply.valued and supported. Role Responsibilities: Carry out software development activities under the guidance of a Software Engineering Lead. Design and develop tests for software debugging. Translate customer requirements into software features using appropriate standards, tools, and processes across the full development lifecycle. Identify and correct program errors. Prepare operating instructions and maintain clear documentation. Analyse system capabilities and requirements to resolve software development questions related to intent, input, output, and control mechanisms. Champion automation including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and test automation. Required Skills and Experience: Strong proficiency in modern Java; knowledge of Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React is a plus. Experience developing on Linux. Solid understanding of mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit 5. Experience with Git version control. Proficient in Agile development using SCRUM. Experience with Oracle or other relational databases and/or MongoDB. Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Experience working with Apache NiFi. Familiarity with Atlassian tools including Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana. Experience with Hibernate. Experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, and Lambda. Experience building CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments. Desired Skills: Experience developing software for cloud deployment, particularly AWS. Experience building microservices or serverless architectures. Understanding challenges of migrating on-premise workloads to cloud environments. Experience with JSF (PrimeFaces). Preferred Qualifications or Certifications: Oracle Java Certification AWS Certification ISTQB Certification OSCP Certification CCNA Certification

Senior TechOps/DevOps Engineer IntaPeople are working with a disruptive financial services organisation who have been recognised as having one of the most exciting upcoming products in Europe. We are currently looking for a Senior TechOps/DevOps Engineer who has a strong focus on AWS Infrastructure. Due to substantial growth in the US market, you ll join the team and work closely with multiple Cloud & Software Engineers to build and maintain their modern technology platform for their target market globally. Responsibilities (at a glance): You will be responsible for Designing, building, and maintaining their AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Terragrunt whilst driving the standards for management and architecture. You will Architect and maintain a comprehensive monitoring stack whilst configuring Prometheus for metrics, visualise data in Grafana , and standardise distributed tracing across our services using tools such as OpenTelemetry . You will Implement and manage traffic management strategies using AWS to ensure performance standard for their global client base. Using Kubernetes (EKS) to manage and scale clusters Build and deploy pipelines using GitHub Actions and Octopus Deploy , moving them towards continuous delivery. Using HashiCorp for security and monitoring standards required within their industry Essential Requirements Strong professional experience with AWS core services (EC2, VPC, EKS, RDS, IAM). Strong hands-on experience with Prometheus (PromQL) and Grafana (you understand the difference between logging, metrics, and tracing). Strong proficiency with Terraform and specifically Terragrunt for managing complex environments. Extensive experience managing container orchestration with Kubernetes clusters Proven experience building pipelines (CI/C) using GitHub CI or/and Octopus Deploy. The ability to read and debug code in at least one of their core languages: JavaScript, Golang, Node.js or PHP. Benefits at a glance: A starting salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DOE A starting holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays An additional day off for your birthday Hybrid office working arrangements (3 days onsite / 2 days wfh) Flexible working environment City centre location with modern, open plan working spaces (Cardiff City centre) Perks platform that includes free coffee, cycle to work scheme, cinema tickets and a whole host of discounts/cashback as well as online workouts, wellnesses classes and 24/7 GP support For more information please call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed) or click apply now for a call back. Please note this role is based in Cardiff 3days per week and candidates must be able to comfortably travel. We do not have the ability to provide sponsorship currently.

About CACI From our headquarters in London, we're busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 Full time employees and an annual turnover of £179m. Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport - delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it's business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We don't just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow's world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers. About Network Services CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities SC Clearance Required Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACI, VMware NSX-T, and Firewall architecture, design, and operations. The ideal candidate will operate at a consultant level, providing strategic input on architecture and design while ensuring robust security and operational excellence across data center environments. Technical Skills & Key Responsibilities Develop and implement network architecture for Cisco ACI and NSX-T environments. Design and optimize Firewall solutions (Cisco ASA & Checkpoint) aligned with Zero Trust principles. Assess current Firewall rule base and migrate to NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW). Consolidate physical to virtual Firewall environments. Utilize tools such as APIs and IP Fabric to document current state (security posture, routing). Conduct audits and discovery to ensure compliance and operational integrity. Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for network deployments. Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical recommendations. Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports. Cisco ACI: Architecture, Design, and Operations VMware NSX-T: Architecture, Design, and Operations Firewalls: Cisco ASA & Checkpoint expertise Routing: Strong understanding of BGP Security: Zero Trust principles Automation: Familiarity with Scripting and IaC tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong technical writing and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Soft Skills Flexibility The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process. Equal opportunities CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favorably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will: Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss individual requirements further). Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.

Data & AI Senior Consultants Location - We are flexible: onsite, hybrid or fully remote, depending on what works for you and the client, UK or Netherlands based. What you will actually be doing This is not a role where you build clever models that never get used. Your focus is on creating measurable value for clients using data science, machine learning and GenAI, in a consulting and advisory context. You will own work from the very beginning, asking questions like "What value are we trying to create here?" and "Is this the right problem to solve?" through to "It is live, stakeholders are using it and we can see the impact in the numbers." You will work fairly independently and you will also be someone that more junior team members look to for help and direction. A big part of the job is taking messy, ambiguous business and technical problems and turning them into clear, valuable solutions that make sense to the client. You will do this in a client facing role. That means you will be in the room for key conversations, providing honest advice, managing expectations and helping clients make good decisions about where and how to use AI. What your day to day might look like Getting to the heart of the problem Meeting with stakeholders who may not be clear on what they really need Using discovery sessions, workshops and structured questioning to uncover the real business problem Framing success in terms of value. For example higher revenue, lower cost, reduced risk, increased efficiency or better customer experience Translating business goals into a clear roadmap of data and AI work that everyone can understand Advising clients when AI is not the right solution and suggesting simpler or more cost effective alternatives Consulting and advisory work Acting as a trusted advisor to product owners, heads of department and executives Helping clients prioritise use cases based on value, feasibility and risk Communicating trade offs in a simple way. For example accuracy versus speed, innovation versus compliance, cost versus impact Preparing and delivering client presentations, proposals and updates that tell a clear story Supporting pre sales activities where needed, such as scoping work, estimating effort and defining outcomes Managing client expectations, risks and dependencies so there are no surprises Building things that actually work Once the problem and value are clear, you will design and deliver production ready ML and GenAI solutions. That includes: Designing and building data pipelines, batch or streaming, that support the desired outcomes Working with engineers and architects so your work fits cleanly into existing systems Making sure what you build is reliable in production and moves the needle on agreed metrics, not just offline benchmarks Explaining design decisions to both technical and non technical stakeholders GenAI work You will work with GenAI in ways that are grounded in real use cases and business value: Building RAG systems that improve search, content discovery or productivity rather than existing for their own sake Implementing guardrails so models do not leak PII or generate harmful or off brand content Defining and tracking the right metrics so you and the client can see whether a GenAI solution is useful and cost effective Fine tuning and optimising models so they perform well for the use case and budget Designing agentic workflows where they genuinely improve outcomes rather than add complexity Helping clients understand what GenAI can and cannot do in practice Keeping it running You will set up the foundations that protect value over time: Experiment tracking and model versioning so you know what works and can roll back safely CI/CD pipelines for ML so improvements reach users quickly and reliably Monitoring and alerting for models and data so you can catch issues before they damage trust or results Communicating operational risks and mitigations to non technical stakeholders in plain language Security, quality and compliance You will help make sure: Data is accurate, traceable and well managed so decisions are sound Sensitive data is handled correctly, protecting users and the business Regulatory and compliance requirements are met, avoiding costly mistakes Clients understand the risk profile of AI solutions and the controls in place Working with people You will be a bridge between technical and non technical teams, inside our organisation and on the client side. That means: Explaining complex ML and GenAI ideas in plain language, always tied to business outcomes Working closely with product managers, engineers and business stakeholders to prioritise work that matters Facilitating workshops, playback sessions and show and tells that build buy in and understanding Coaching and supporting junior colleagues so the whole team can deliver more value Representing the company professionally in client meetings and at industry events What we are looking for Experience Around 3 to 6 years of experience shipping ML or GenAI solutions into production A track record of seeing projects through from discovery to delivery, with clear impact Experience working directly with stakeholders or clients in a consulting, advisory or product facing role Education A Bachelor or Master degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Engineering or Equivalent experience that shows you can deliver results Technical skills Core skills Strong Python and SQL, with clean, maintainable code Solid understanding of ML fundamentals. For example feature engineering, model selection, handling imbalanced data, choosing and interpreting metrics Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow GenAI specific Hands on experience with LLM APIs or open source models such as Llama or Mistral Experience building RAG systems with vector databases such as FAISS, Pinecone or Weaviate Ability to evaluate and improve prompts and retrieval quality using clear metrics Understanding of safety practices such as PII redaction and content filtering Exposure to agentic frameworks Cloud and infrastructure Comfortable working in at least one major cloud provider. AWS, GCP or Azure Familiar with Docker and CI/CD pipelines Experience with managed ML platforms such as SageMaker, Vertex AI or Azure ML Data engineering and MLOps Experience with data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery or Redshift Workflow orchestration using tools like Airflow or Dagster Experience with MLOps tools such as MLflow, Weights and Biases or similar Awareness of data and model drift, and how to monitor and respond to it before it erodes value Soft skills, the things that really matter You are comfortable in client facing settings and can build trust quickly You can talk with anyone from a CEO to a new data analyst, and always bring the conversation back to business value You can take a vague, messy business problem and turn it into a clear technical plan that links to outcomes and metrics You are happy to push back and challenge assumptions respectfully when it is in the client's best interest You like helping other people grow and are happy to mentor junior colleagues You communicate clearly in writing and in person Nice to have, not required Do not rule yourself out if you do not have these. They are a bonus, not a checklist. Experience with Delta Lake, Iceberg, Spark or Databricks, Palantir Experience optimising LLM serving with tools such as vLLM, TGI or TensorRT LLM Search and ranking experience. For example Elasticsearch or rerankers Background in time series forecasting, causal inference, recommender systems or optimisation Experience managing cloud costs and IAM so value is not lost to waste Ability to work in other languages where needed. For example Java, Scala, Go or bash Experience with BI tools such as Looker or Tableau Prior consulting experience or leading client projects end to end Contributions to open source, conference talks or published papers that show your ability to share ideas and influence the wider community Got a background that fits and you're up for a new challenge? Send over your latest CV, expectations and availability. 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Solution Architect: 3 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a contract Solutions Architect for a project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider team on both high and low level solution design to provide improvements on existing systems. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with business objectives and technology strategy. Your role will also involve risk management, to identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure solutions are designed with security, performance, and reliability. Type: 3 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Solutions Architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions. Strong background in software development and system integration. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Experience with microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns. Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Please apply now to be considered for this role.

Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform

Are you ready to lead Cyber Security and IT strategy at a fast-scaling, internationally active tech company? We re seeking a forward-thinking Head of Cyber Security and IT to own the security roadmap, oversee internal IT operations, and guide the organizations technical governance across multiple regions. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who thrives on shaping infrastructure that is secure, scalable, and aligned with future growth. What you'll Do you'll lead a dedicated team focused on: Developing and executing cyber security strategies, threat detection, and incident response Overseeing IT systems including identity management, device control, and network architecture Managing enterprise security infrastructure (SIEM, EDR, MDM, etc.) Supporting compliance, risk assessments, and vendor onboarding Advising senior leadership on posture, risk, and investment priorities What You Bring 5+ years in IT leadership, cyber security, or technical operations Solid understanding of cloud ecosystems, SaaS platforms, and enterprise IT Experience leading cross-functional teams in distributed environments Proficiency in digital asset security, including DNS, domain and SSL management Strong communication skills in English Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field Bonus Points For: Industry certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CEH, ITIL) Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, or NIST frameworks Experience with cloud infrastructure security (AWS, GCP, Azure) Background in tech, digital media, or regulated industries Whats in It for You? Flexible hybrid work setup within an EU/EMEA timezone Competitive benefits package including private health insurance and annual performance bonus Professional development in a globally recognized and innovation-driven organization A collaborative culture with regular team events and wellness perks If you're ready to lead from the front and make a strategic impact on a global scale, this could be your next big move. Apply now and lets talk about where your expertise can take you.

Immediate Start Hybrid Working required - 2 days a week onsite Role Purpose The Technical Architect will provide end-to-end technical leadership across design, architecture, and delivery of modern cloud-based systems. The role focuses on AWS cloud architecture, Java-based services, API-led design, microservices patterns, and schema-driven approaches to ensure high-quality, scalable, resilient digital services. You will work closely with engineering teams, product owners, and delivery leads to define technical direction, set standards, and ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned to organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Technical Architecture & Solution Design Design end-to-end architectures for cloud-native services built on AWS. Define and document high-level and detailed designs, architectural patterns, and technical specifications. Architect Java-based services using frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot. Create robust, well-governed API architectures (RESTful, event-driven, synchronous/asynchronous). Lead the design of distributed microservices, ensuring scalability, resilience, observability, and maintainability. Apply schema-driven design principles (e.g., JSON Schema, OpenAPI, AsyncAPI) to ensure consistent and reusable domain models. Cloud & Platform Engineering (AWS) Select and integrate AWS services (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, ECS/EKS, etc.) based on architectural requirements. Ensure cloud solutions meet organisational standards for cost, performance, security, and operational readiness. Promote Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform / CloudFormation. Guide adoption of serverless and container-based patterns where appropriate. Leadership & Technical Governance Provide technical leadership to engineers, developers, DevOps, and platform teams. Lead architecture reviews, design assurance, and technical direction across multiple teams or projects. Define and maintain engineering and architectural standards, patterns, and best practices. Conduct option evaluations, risk assessments, and make informed technology recommendations. API, Integration & Data Modelling Design API ecosystems including versioning, discovery, governance, throttling, and security. Define schemas, data contracts, and integration patterns for internal and external systems. Promote consistent schema models across teams to enable loose coupling and robust interoperability. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with product managers, delivery managers, business analysts, and engineering leads to translate requirements into technical designs. Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Act as a key point of contact for architectural decision-making. Security, Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure secure-by-design principles across all solutions. Support threat modelling, risk assessments, and compliance with security and data protection requirements. Drive non-functional requirement definition (performance, scalability, availability, resilience). Support test strategy and quality engineering practices. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer with architecture responsibilities. Proven track record designing cloud-based applications on AWS. Strong hands-on background in Java, Spring Boot , and JVM-based service architectures. Deep experience with APIs (REST, event-driven, messaging), microservices, and distributed system design. Strong understanding of schema-driven design , using tools such as JSON Schema, OpenAPI, or AsyncAPI. Solid understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, and operational best practices. Experience working with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions. Desirable Skills AWS certification (Architect Associate / Professional). Experience with API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, or Kubernetes-based workloads. Experience with event-driven architecture (SNS/SQS, Kinesis, Kafka). Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automated delivery. Experience with containerisation (Docker, ECS/EKS). Familiarity with architectural frameworks (C4 model, ArchiMate, TOGAF). Knowledge of observability tooling (CloudWatch, ELK, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).

Senior Programme Manager - SOC Build (Greenfield Government SOC Programme) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC (or willing to obtain) Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Programme Value: Multi-year, multi-million-pound SOC transformation programme Role Summary The Senior Programme Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of a new greenfield Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a major central government organisation. This includes replacing legacy security services, modernising fragmented tooling, and delivering an integrated, end-to-end cyber capability across cloud-based digital platforms. This role is suited to a senior delivery leader with deep experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within government or similarly regulated environments, and who can manage a complex supplier ecosystem, specialist SMEs, and multi-year SOW-based contracts. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Lead strategic planning, mobilisation, and delivery of the multi-year SOC build across several Statements of Work. Establish programme governance and provide confidence to senior stakeholders across technology, security, operations, and digital service delivery. Drive a transformation approach focused on a complete overhaul , not iterative improvement. Greenfield SOC Build Oversee the creation of a full SOC capability including monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, analytics, and automation. Lead the consolidation and modernisation of a complex, fragmented tool and technology landscape. Ensure minimal disruption to operational delivery Security, Risk & Compliance Ensure the SOC architecture meets government-grade requirements around cyber risk, personal data protection, service continuity, and regulatory compliance. Work with SMEs and technical architects to support safe integration of AI-related tooling and align to emerging regulatory expectations. Stakeholder Engagement Communicate progress, risks, and decisions across senior leadership groups. Ensure the programme aligns with cross-government security principles and reuse-first technology strategies. Essential Experience Extensive experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within UK Government or highly regulated environments. Proven leadership of l arge, multi-year transformation programmes (Multi-millions ). Strong understanding of SOC operations, technology stacks, cloud security, and monitoring platforms. Experience coordinating multi-supplier ecosystems, including SME specialists. Expertise across multi-cloud environments, CI/CD tooling, modern development pipelines, and security engineering best practices. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience working in a central government digital or technology context. Understanding of identity services, user verification, or sensitive personal data environments. Familiarity with AI governance and security implications. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Director / Head of Security Operations (Greenfield SOC Build - Central Government) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC Desirable Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Leadership Position Overview This appointment represents a rare opportunity to lead the establishment of a new, world-class Security Operations capability for a major central government organisation. The Director / Head of Security Operations will take ownership of defining the vision, shaping the security operating environment, and leading the implementation of a fully modernised SOC that underpins high-assurance digital services at national scale. Rather than inheriting an existing function, the successful candidate will design and build the SOC from the ground up-setting strategic direction, selecting and integrating technologies, forming specialist teams, and embedding a proactive, intelligence-led security culture. This role requires a senior cyber leader who has successfully created or transformed SOC environments in government or other highly regulated sectors and who is comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and operational delivery. Core Areas of Accountability 1. Strategic Leadership and SOC Direction Establish the long-term vision, purpose, and operating construct for a modern, scalable SOC capable of supporting sensitive, high-volume government digital services. Set out the capability roadmap, defining service layers, command structure, resourcing needs, and maturity targets. Produce a SOC blueprint that supports reuse, standardisation, and extensibility across wider government environments. 2. Creation of the SOC Capability Build out the full operational capability, including monitoring, detection engineering, cyber analytics, threat intelligence, forensics, and incident response. Lead the selection, integration, and alignment of tools, platforms, and cloud-native services into a unified security ecosystem. Embed automation-first and AI-enhanced approaches to uplift detection, response speed, and operational resilience. 3. Security Governance, Assurance and Risk Ownership Provide authoritative leadership across cyber risk, operational assurance, investigative processes, and security governance frameworks. Ensure the SOC supports stringent data protection, identity management, and access control requirements, including PIM/PAM. Develop coherent processes for resilience, escalation, containment, and recovery across critical services. 4. Supplier, SME and Ecosystem Coordination Direct a blended model of internal teams, external partners, SMEs, and specialist consultancies. Hold delivery partners to account for performance, quality, and alignment with the SOC strategy. Oversee the technical and commercial evolution of services delivered under multi-year Statements of Work. 5. Stakeholder Influence and Organisational Alignment Act as the senior cyber representative for the programme, engaging Directors, C-level leaders, digital delivery groups, architects, and operational teams. Shape security behaviours, embed best practice, and develop a culture of proactive defence across the organisation. Support wider transformation initiatives by advising on security patterns, architectural direction, and investment priorities. Required Background and Expertise Leadership experience as Head of SOC, SOC Director, or senior cyber operations leader within central government or a high-assurance regulated environment. Proven track record of building SOC capabilities from scratch, including technology architecture, operating models, and service frameworks. Deep knowledge of SOC functions, cloud-native defence approaches, security engineering practices, and modern detection and response architectures. Strong understanding of identity security, privileged access, data protection controls, and secure-by-design principles. Experience governing multi-supplier environments and leading multidisciplinary cyber teams. Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (including Azure, AWS and multi-cloud), automation tooling, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and security-focused scripting such as Python or JavaScript. Desirable Attributes Experience contributing to or defining AI-related security strategies, including risk assessment and regulatory interpretation. Background developing reusable or exemplar operating models that can scale across multiple business units or departments. Ability to thrive in an environment undergoing significant modernisation and organisational change. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving realworld challenges through technology. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders-both internally and across major client organisations to shape cloud strategy, architect scalable and secure solutions, and influence innovative transformation programmes. Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead Location: Bases UK-Wide Organisation : Leading IT Consulting Business & Leading Global Cloud Partner! Working Model: Hybrid (office, client site, and home) Salary: 120,000 - 140,000 base salary + benefits, perks, healthcare options + 10% bonus About the Opportunity The infrastructure and cloud landscape is evolving rapidly as organisations pursue greater standardisation, automation, and strategic guidance on their digital journeys. This role sits within a leading Cloud Infrastructure Services practice, working at the forefront of industry transformation and helping clients simplify complexity with clarity, creativity, and confidence. We're seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving real-world challenges through technology. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Partner with Senior Leaders (including CxOs) to advise on major transformation programmes and complex cloud/platform engineering initiatives. Drive growth by shaping compelling technology solutions and competitive cloud propositions. Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with both clients and internal teams. Design innovative, practical solutions rooted in strong technical expertise and a problem-solving mindset. Represent the advisory function in strategic forums and contribute to thought leadership. Collaborate across diverse technical teams , supporting knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and continuous learning. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (certifications advantageous). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Solid understanding of cloud strategy, platform engineering, and operating models , with hands-on expertise in areas such as: Automation Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) FinOps Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-focused cloud solutions . Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team-empowerment skills. A growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Security Clearance Requirements To be appointed to this position, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance , which includes: Continuous UK residency for the last 5 years Eligibility based on nationality and immigration status Employment history checks An unspent criminal record (DBS) check Please APPLY now to learn more!

Ready to lead and still stay hands-on? We re looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead to take charge of our AWS platform, drive automation-first practices, and shape how we deploy, scale, and secure our systems. You will lead a small, capable team, work closely with product squads, and elevate our DevOps game with powerful CI/CD pipelines and generative AI tools for IaC. Role: Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead, AWS Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Cloud Engineer, Lead AWS Engineer, Cloud Architect, Lead Cloud Engineer etc Salary: £70k - £80k base + Bonus and bens Benefits: 5% pension, 25 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, private healthcare, life assurance, cinema tickets & more You ll bring deep AWS knowledge, IaC expertise with Terraform and Ansible, and a proven track record leading high-impact cloud projects. You ll understand cloud security and governance inside-out, thrive on performance tuning, and be a confident communicator with solid stakeholder skills. Familiarity with GitHub, WAFs, monitoring tools, and serverless tech like AWS Lambda is key. Bonus points for experience with Windows/Linux servers or AI-enhanced IaC. Own your next big move click apply and lead the cloud your way.