Technical Support Engineer - Fire Safety Systems Manchester up to 40,000 + Benefits Full Time, Permanent Applause IT are offering an opportunity for a Technical Support Engineer with experience in fire safety systems to join a growing technical team at a market-leading security and life safety solutions provider. As demand grows for their fire product range, this newly created position sits at the core of their expanding support division, providing office-based support to customers and engineers across the UK. If you're from a field engineering background or already in technical support for fire systems and looking to broaden your product knowledge and career path, this could be the ideal next step. About the Role This role sits within a growing national technical support team, now operating seamlessly across two locations. With the business evolving into a single, unified technical centre of excellence, this position offers the chance to contribute to a true one-stop-shop security platform. Initially focused on fire safety systems, you'll handle 1st and 2nd line support queries from customers, installers, and internal colleagues. Over time, you'll be trained across access control, door entry and potentially home automation technologies, opening doors for long-term progression into site support or commissioning alongside the field engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Provide telephone and email-based technical support for fire alarm products and systems. Take ownership of customer cases, providing timely, accurate troubleshooting and guidance. Help document solutions and create customer-facing technical materials. Collaborate closely with field engineers, product teams and customer service. Over time, support site visits with senior engineers for fault finding or commissioning. Stay current with hardware/software updates and new product releases. Support wider system specification and training queries where required. What We're Looking For: Solid experience supporting or commissioning fire safety systems (e.g. Gent, Kentec, C-TEC, Advanced, Morley, Protec, Fike, Notifier, etc.). Good knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and product standards. A background in electrical/electronic engineering - BTEC Level 4, NVQ or equivalent. Previous experience in technical support or customer-facing engineering. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, particularly under pressure. A team-first attitude - calm, dependable, and able to stay level-headed when dealing with issues. Full UK driving licence (essential for future progression into field support if desired). Desirable: Experience with security systems such as access control, door entry, and CCTV. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and general IT systems. A minimum of 5 years' experience in the physical security or life safety industry. Benefits Include: Competitive salary with bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service Life assurance (4x salary) Health & wellbeing support including 24/7 online GP Annual events calendar and employee recognition schemes Pension (salary sacrifice) Perkbox benefits platform Free fresh fruit, treat days, social events Christmas shutdown Additional Details: Location: Manchester - Office-based Hours: 37.5 per week (typically 08:30-17:30 with staggered starts) Interviews: Remote Teams interview followed by face-to-face in Manchester Start: ASAP If you're a confident technical problem-solver with hands-on experience in fire detection systems - and you're ready to join a growing team at the forefront of the security and life safety industry - click apply now to be considered for the Technical Support Engineer role. Technical Support Engineer - Fire Safety Systems - Manchester up to 40,000 + Benefits Full Time, Permanent
16/10/2025
Full time
Technical Support Engineer - Fire Safety Systems Manchester up to 40,000 + Benefits Full Time, Permanent Applause IT are offering an opportunity for a Technical Support Engineer with experience in fire safety systems to join a growing technical team at a market-leading security and life safety solutions provider. As demand grows for their fire product range, this newly created position sits at the core of their expanding support division, providing office-based support to customers and engineers across the UK. If you're from a field engineering background or already in technical support for fire systems and looking to broaden your product knowledge and career path, this could be the ideal next step. About the Role This role sits within a growing national technical support team, now operating seamlessly across two locations. With the business evolving into a single, unified technical centre of excellence, this position offers the chance to contribute to a true one-stop-shop security platform. Initially focused on fire safety systems, you'll handle 1st and 2nd line support queries from customers, installers, and internal colleagues. Over time, you'll be trained across access control, door entry and potentially home automation technologies, opening doors for long-term progression into site support or commissioning alongside the field engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Provide telephone and email-based technical support for fire alarm products and systems. Take ownership of customer cases, providing timely, accurate troubleshooting and guidance. Help document solutions and create customer-facing technical materials. Collaborate closely with field engineers, product teams and customer service. Over time, support site visits with senior engineers for fault finding or commissioning. Stay current with hardware/software updates and new product releases. Support wider system specification and training queries where required. What We're Looking For: Solid experience supporting or commissioning fire safety systems (e.g. Gent, Kentec, C-TEC, Advanced, Morley, Protec, Fike, Notifier, etc.). Good knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and product standards. A background in electrical/electronic engineering - BTEC Level 4, NVQ or equivalent. Previous experience in technical support or customer-facing engineering. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, particularly under pressure. A team-first attitude - calm, dependable, and able to stay level-headed when dealing with issues. Full UK driving licence (essential for future progression into field support if desired). Desirable: Experience with security systems such as access control, door entry, and CCTV. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and general IT systems. A minimum of 5 years' experience in the physical security or life safety industry. Benefits Include: Competitive salary with bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service Life assurance (4x salary) Health & wellbeing support including 24/7 online GP Annual events calendar and employee recognition schemes Pension (salary sacrifice) Perkbox benefits platform Free fresh fruit, treat days, social events Christmas shutdown Additional Details: Location: Manchester - Office-based Hours: 37.5 per week (typically 08:30-17:30 with staggered starts) Interviews: Remote Teams interview followed by face-to-face in Manchester Start: ASAP If you're a confident technical problem-solver with hands-on experience in fire detection systems - and you're ready to join a growing team at the forefront of the security and life safety industry - click apply now to be considered for the Technical Support Engineer role. Technical Support Engineer - Fire Safety Systems - Manchester up to 40,000 + Benefits Full Time, Permanent
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role: As a Cloud Security Engineer at Engine, you will be a hands-on builder, responsible for engineering and automating the security of our core platform. Your primary mission is to treat security as an engineering discipline, creating robust, scalable, and automated solutions to protect our cloud infrastructure and development lifecycle. You will spend your time writing code (Go, Python), defining secure infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and building the tooling that ensures our platform is secure by design and compliant by default. This is a role for an engineer who loves to build, automate, and solve complex security problems through code. You'll be working on projects covering identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, security hardening, compliance reviews, and more. It's a very varied role with lots of close interaction with the infrastructure, security engineering, cross cutting and compliance teams. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Primarily, we are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing Security Engineering team, but we are also keen to talk to talented Cloud Engineers who possess strong programming skills and a genuine desire to apply their knowledge to solving security challenges. In this role, you will work closely with the GRC team and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. This role will cover a wide array of security areas across our multi-tenant SaaS cloud environments and internal infrastructure and will require a skilled individual to spearhead efforts in fortifying both infrastructure and application platforms, against potential threats. What you'll get to do? Design, build, and maintain security automation and tooling to enforce security controls and simplify compliance (e.g., automating evidence collection for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS) Build, manage, and automate identity and access management controls to ensure secure access to our cloud platforms and applications Write and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to securely configure our AWS and GCP environments Secure our CI/CD pipelines by implementing and interpreting results from SAST/DAST/SCA tools and ensuring the integrity of our software supply chain Develop and maintain preventative and detective security controls within our cloud environments, responding to and automating the remediation of security alerts Implement and automate technical controls based on the findings from security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews Engineer solutions to secure our Kubernetes environments, focusing on RBAC, network policies, and runtime security Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security best practices and provide hands-on support for remediation efforts Contribute to incident response efforts, including the investigation, remediation, and post-mortem analysis of security breaches Requirements What skills are essential: Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience in a software or infrastructure engineering role A genuine passion for security, demonstrated by a proactive desire to learn about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Proficiency in at least one programming language, with a strong preference for Go, followed by Python A mature understanding of cloud security architecture, and a deep, practical hands-on experience securing core infrastructure and services within AWS or GCP Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, specifically Terraform, for managing cloud environments An aptitude for building tools and automating workflows to solve complex problems A practical understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle Experience securing containerised environments (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, TeamCity) Strong scripting skills in Bash What skills are desirable, but not essential: Proven experience creating custom tools or scripts specifically to solve security challenges You have an in-depth knowledge of security principles, technologies, best practices and threat detection and mitigation strategies A deep understanding of security principles, common attack vectors (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK), and the threat landscape The ability to identify potential threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities in systems and applications Experience in automating security controls for compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS. Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes Strong understanding of network protocols & practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and WAFs Understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience in Cryptography management & enhancements Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring, and detection services Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Relevant security certifications such as AWS Security Specialist or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with our Staff Security Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical task to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some of our Security Engineer team members - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer . click apply for full job details
15/10/2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role: As a Cloud Security Engineer at Engine, you will be a hands-on builder, responsible for engineering and automating the security of our core platform. Your primary mission is to treat security as an engineering discipline, creating robust, scalable, and automated solutions to protect our cloud infrastructure and development lifecycle. You will spend your time writing code (Go, Python), defining secure infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and building the tooling that ensures our platform is secure by design and compliant by default. This is a role for an engineer who loves to build, automate, and solve complex security problems through code. You'll be working on projects covering identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, security hardening, compliance reviews, and more. It's a very varied role with lots of close interaction with the infrastructure, security engineering, cross cutting and compliance teams. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech . Primarily, we are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing Security Engineering team, but we are also keen to talk to talented Cloud Engineers who possess strong programming skills and a genuine desire to apply their knowledge to solving security challenges. In this role, you will work closely with the GRC team and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. Your place within the team will depend on your individual strengths and interests. This role will cover a wide array of security areas across our multi-tenant SaaS cloud environments and internal infrastructure and will require a skilled individual to spearhead efforts in fortifying both infrastructure and application platforms, against potential threats. What you'll get to do? Design, build, and maintain security automation and tooling to enforce security controls and simplify compliance (e.g., automating evidence collection for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS) Build, manage, and automate identity and access management controls to ensure secure access to our cloud platforms and applications Write and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) to securely configure our AWS and GCP environments Secure our CI/CD pipelines by implementing and interpreting results from SAST/DAST/SCA tools and ensuring the integrity of our software supply chain Develop and maintain preventative and detective security controls within our cloud environments, responding to and automating the remediation of security alerts Implement and automate technical controls based on the findings from security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews Engineer solutions to secure our Kubernetes environments, focusing on RBAC, network policies, and runtime security Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security best practices and provide hands-on support for remediation efforts Contribute to incident response efforts, including the investigation, remediation, and post-mortem analysis of security breaches Requirements What skills are essential: Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience in a software or infrastructure engineering role A genuine passion for security, demonstrated by a proactive desire to learn about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Proficiency in at least one programming language, with a strong preference for Go, followed by Python A mature understanding of cloud security architecture, and a deep, practical hands-on experience securing core infrastructure and services within AWS or GCP Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, specifically Terraform, for managing cloud environments An aptitude for building tools and automating workflows to solve complex problems A practical understanding of how to integrate security into the software development lifecycle Experience securing containerised environments (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, TeamCity) Strong scripting skills in Bash What skills are desirable, but not essential: Proven experience creating custom tools or scripts specifically to solve security challenges You have an in-depth knowledge of security principles, technologies, best practices and threat detection and mitigation strategies A deep understanding of security principles, common attack vectors (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK), and the threat landscape The ability to identify potential threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities in systems and applications Experience in automating security controls for compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS. Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes Strong understanding of network protocols & practices, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and WAFs Understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience in Cryptography management & enhancements Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring, and detection services Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools Relevant security certifications such as AWS Security Specialist or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with our Staff Security Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical task to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some of our Security Engineer team members - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer . click apply for full job details
Job Role: IT Director Location: Marylebone, London, W1 Hybrid: 3 days in Office Salary: 100k - 120k plus benefits Firm Overview Our client long-established firm of Chartered Accountants. They deliver services to the highest standards, combining deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking outlook. They pride themselves on building enduring relationships with their clients, many of whom are ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families offering bespoke advice that spans generations. Their team is known for its intelligence, ingenuity, and exacting attention to detail. They are trusted advisers, providing not only technical excellence but also constructive challenge and strategic insight when needed. Their services span compliance and advisory work, with specialist expertise across sectors including family offices, real estate, financial services, entertainment and charities. They also support family offices and offer tailored private client services. Role Overview The IT Director will lead the Firm's technology operations and projects, ensuring that our IT infrastructure supports the firm's commitment to excellence and client service. They will collaborate with the partners in setting the firm's Tech strategy to ensure this aligns with the wider business aims. This is a pivotal role that combines hands-on leadership with strategic input, requiring a deep understanding of enterprise-grade IT systems within a cost-conscious, professional services environment. The successful candidate will report directly to the Partners and oversee one in-house IT engineer/manager. They will also manage relationships with external IT support providers and vendors. The IT Director will be responsible for ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with the Firm's high standards of governance and performance. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Operations - Oversee the Firm's cloud-based infrastructure (AVD on Microsoft Azure), ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. - Oversee the Firm's line of business applications ( including the Microsoft suite, Teams, CCH Central, Virtual Cabinet, Caseware, Alphatax) - Manage hardware and software lifecycles, including procurement, deployment, and retirement. - Ensure robust update control, patch management, and system monitoring. Governance & Security - Implement and maintain strong IT governance frameworks, including risk management and compliance. - Lead cybersecurity strategy, including threat detection, incident response, and staff awareness training. - Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations. Vendor & License Management - Manage relationships with external IT support providers and software vendors. - Negotiate contracts, monitor SLAs, and ensure cost-effective service delivery. - Maintain accurate records of software licenses and ensure compliance. Strategic Leadership - In conjunction with the partners, develop and execute an IT strategy that aligns with the Firm's business goals and client service ethos. - Advise Partners on emerging technologies and implement impactful solutions, including AI, automation, and data analytics. - Conduct horizon scanning to identify innovations that enhance operational efficiency and client experience. Project Management - Lead IT projects including system upgrades, software implementations, and process improvements. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Training & Communication - Promote IT literacy across the Firm through structured training and informal support. - Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical audiences. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving. Team Leadership - Supervise and mentor the in-house IT engineer/manager, providing guidance and performance management. - Build a collaborative, service-oriented IT function that reflects the Firm's values. Skills & Experience Essential - Proven experience as an IT Director or Head of IT in a professional services firm. - Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, AVD and best-in-breed accounting and tax solutions. - Demonstrated success in IT operations, infrastructure management, and vendor oversight. - Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and regulatory compliance. - Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable - Experience with AI and RPA tools and their application in professional services. - Familiarity with our line-of-business applications. - Project management certification or equivalent experience. - Exposure to ISO 27001 or similar standards. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
09/10/2025
Full time
Job Role: IT Director Location: Marylebone, London, W1 Hybrid: 3 days in Office Salary: 100k - 120k plus benefits Firm Overview Our client long-established firm of Chartered Accountants. They deliver services to the highest standards, combining deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking outlook. They pride themselves on building enduring relationships with their clients, many of whom are ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families offering bespoke advice that spans generations. Their team is known for its intelligence, ingenuity, and exacting attention to detail. They are trusted advisers, providing not only technical excellence but also constructive challenge and strategic insight when needed. Their services span compliance and advisory work, with specialist expertise across sectors including family offices, real estate, financial services, entertainment and charities. They also support family offices and offer tailored private client services. Role Overview The IT Director will lead the Firm's technology operations and projects, ensuring that our IT infrastructure supports the firm's commitment to excellence and client service. They will collaborate with the partners in setting the firm's Tech strategy to ensure this aligns with the wider business aims. This is a pivotal role that combines hands-on leadership with strategic input, requiring a deep understanding of enterprise-grade IT systems within a cost-conscious, professional services environment. The successful candidate will report directly to the Partners and oversee one in-house IT engineer/manager. They will also manage relationships with external IT support providers and vendors. The IT Director will be responsible for ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with the Firm's high standards of governance and performance. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Operations - Oversee the Firm's cloud-based infrastructure (AVD on Microsoft Azure), ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. - Oversee the Firm's line of business applications ( including the Microsoft suite, Teams, CCH Central, Virtual Cabinet, Caseware, Alphatax) - Manage hardware and software lifecycles, including procurement, deployment, and retirement. - Ensure robust update control, patch management, and system monitoring. Governance & Security - Implement and maintain strong IT governance frameworks, including risk management and compliance. - Lead cybersecurity strategy, including threat detection, incident response, and staff awareness training. - Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations. Vendor & License Management - Manage relationships with external IT support providers and software vendors. - Negotiate contracts, monitor SLAs, and ensure cost-effective service delivery. - Maintain accurate records of software licenses and ensure compliance. Strategic Leadership - In conjunction with the partners, develop and execute an IT strategy that aligns with the Firm's business goals and client service ethos. - Advise Partners on emerging technologies and implement impactful solutions, including AI, automation, and data analytics. - Conduct horizon scanning to identify innovations that enhance operational efficiency and client experience. Project Management - Lead IT projects including system upgrades, software implementations, and process improvements. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Training & Communication - Promote IT literacy across the Firm through structured training and informal support. - Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical audiences. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving. Team Leadership - Supervise and mentor the in-house IT engineer/manager, providing guidance and performance management. - Build a collaborative, service-oriented IT function that reflects the Firm's values. Skills & Experience Essential - Proven experience as an IT Director or Head of IT in a professional services firm. - Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, AVD and best-in-breed accounting and tax solutions. - Demonstrated success in IT operations, infrastructure management, and vendor oversight. - Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and regulatory compliance. - Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable - Experience with AI and RPA tools and their application in professional services. - Familiarity with our line-of-business applications. - Project management certification or equivalent experience. - Exposure to ISO 27001 or similar standards. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer - Security Automation Location: Remote (occasional on-site collaboration as needed) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract (potential extension) Rate: 400 to 450 Overview Our client is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to design and implement automated security workflows across their infrastructure. After deciding against expanding their SOC to a full 24x7 model, the business is investing in automation to improve detection-to-response times and reduce manual intervention. The successful candidate will collaborate with SOC teams, developers, and infrastructure engineers to build automated remediation processes that can isolate or shut down affected systems when a threat is detected. Key Responsibilities Design and deploy automated security workflows and integrations between SOC tools and internal systems. Collaborate with SOC analysts, cloud, and development teams to streamline detection and response. Build infrastructure-as-code and automation scripts to support secure, repeatable operations. Document workflows and provide handover guidance to internal teams. Skills & Experience Strong experience in DevSecOps, Security Automation, or Infrastructure Engineering. Proficient in scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash). Hands-on with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Solid understanding of SOC operations, incident response, and security monitoring. Preferred Background in large-scale or regulated environments. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and secure DevOps practices. Personal Attributes Proactive, analytical, and automation-focused. Excellent collaborator with strong communication skills. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
09/10/2025
Contractor
Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer - Security Automation Location: Remote (occasional on-site collaboration as needed) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract (potential extension) Rate: 400 to 450 Overview Our client is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to design and implement automated security workflows across their infrastructure. After deciding against expanding their SOC to a full 24x7 model, the business is investing in automation to improve detection-to-response times and reduce manual intervention. The successful candidate will collaborate with SOC teams, developers, and infrastructure engineers to build automated remediation processes that can isolate or shut down affected systems when a threat is detected. Key Responsibilities Design and deploy automated security workflows and integrations between SOC tools and internal systems. Collaborate with SOC analysts, cloud, and development teams to streamline detection and response. Build infrastructure-as-code and automation scripts to support secure, repeatable operations. Document workflows and provide handover guidance to internal teams. Skills & Experience Strong experience in DevSecOps, Security Automation, or Infrastructure Engineering. Proficient in scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash). Hands-on with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Solid understanding of SOC operations, incident response, and security monitoring. Preferred Background in large-scale or regulated environments. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and secure DevOps practices. Personal Attributes Proactive, analytical, and automation-focused. Excellent collaborator with strong communication skills. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
The Bridge IT Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.
07/10/2025
Full time
My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.
I am currently assisting a client who operate in a regulated industry, financial services, who are currently embarking a programme of work focused on maturity/designing and implementing security posture utilising SIEM tools such as Google Chronicle & implementing UEBA/SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response / User and Entity Behaviour Analytics) built on GCP/Google Cloud so Google SecOps/Security Operations experience is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities; - Enable and validate UEBA alerting within Chronicle SIEM, based on log sources - Deliver a minimum viable UEBA capability with tested detection logic - Provide engineering support to accelerate onboarding of log sources required for UEBA enrichment and detection fidelity - Demonstrate the ability to work with Google Chronicle and SecOps APIs, specifically for the purpose of updating and managing reference data - Conduct current state assessment of detection engineering capabilities and log source coverage - Design and implement detection use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK framework - Enable SOAR integration by identifying high-fidelity detections and mapping Key Technical / IT Security Skills; - Chronicle SIEM - Google SecOps - UEBA Tooling - Windows Event Logs - BindPlane - MITRE ATT&CK - Strong SOC background - SOAR playbooks - GCP Finer Details; - Outside IR35 - Contract until End of December, possibly longer - Hybrid, 4 times a month in the London office Please apply for consideration
06/10/2025
Contractor
I am currently assisting a client who operate in a regulated industry, financial services, who are currently embarking a programme of work focused on maturity/designing and implementing security posture utilising SIEM tools such as Google Chronicle & implementing UEBA/SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response / User and Entity Behaviour Analytics) built on GCP/Google Cloud so Google SecOps/Security Operations experience is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities; - Enable and validate UEBA alerting within Chronicle SIEM, based on log sources - Deliver a minimum viable UEBA capability with tested detection logic - Provide engineering support to accelerate onboarding of log sources required for UEBA enrichment and detection fidelity - Demonstrate the ability to work with Google Chronicle and SecOps APIs, specifically for the purpose of updating and managing reference data - Conduct current state assessment of detection engineering capabilities and log source coverage - Design and implement detection use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK framework - Enable SOAR integration by identifying high-fidelity detections and mapping Key Technical / IT Security Skills; - Chronicle SIEM - Google SecOps - UEBA Tooling - Windows Event Logs - BindPlane - MITRE ATT&CK - Strong SOC background - SOAR playbooks - GCP Finer Details; - Outside IR35 - Contract until End of December, possibly longer - Hybrid, 4 times a month in the London office Please apply for consideration
Security Engineer 3-month contract Northampton/Remote My Customer is looking for a proactive Security Engineer to join their team and take ownership of monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts across their Microsoft security ecosystem. Strong experience troubleshooting and responding to alerts would be the main focus of the role. Strong expertise with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel is needed. Key Skills & Experience from the Security Engineer Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, etc.). Proven track record in security monitoring, incident response, and alert troubleshooting . Working knowledge of SOAR platforms (preferably within Sentinel or similar). Understanding of threat detection, log analysis, and automation within Microsoft s security ecosystem. Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender . Perform detailed security event analysis and correlation, escalating incidents where necessary. Develop and optimise SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) playbooks to enhance incident response and efficiency. Collaborate with wider IT and security teams to improve threat detection, incident handling, and response processes. Beneficial Experience Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments. Experience with Tenable (vulnerability management). Knowledge of Microsoft Purview (data governance, compliance, and information protection). The Security Engineer is required onsite, 2 days a week in Northampton and 3 days remote. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence about the Security Engineer role. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
06/10/2025
Contractor
Security Engineer 3-month contract Northampton/Remote My Customer is looking for a proactive Security Engineer to join their team and take ownership of monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts across their Microsoft security ecosystem. Strong experience troubleshooting and responding to alerts would be the main focus of the role. Strong expertise with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel is needed. Key Skills & Experience from the Security Engineer Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, etc.). Proven track record in security monitoring, incident response, and alert troubleshooting . Working knowledge of SOAR platforms (preferably within Sentinel or similar). Understanding of threat detection, log analysis, and automation within Microsoft s security ecosystem. Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender . Perform detailed security event analysis and correlation, escalating incidents where necessary. Develop and optimise SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) playbooks to enhance incident response and efficiency. Collaborate with wider IT and security teams to improve threat detection, incident handling, and response processes. Beneficial Experience Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments. Experience with Tenable (vulnerability management). Knowledge of Microsoft Purview (data governance, compliance, and information protection). The Security Engineer is required onsite, 2 days a week in Northampton and 3 days remote. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence about the Security Engineer role. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
I am currently looking for 2 experienced Cyber Security Engineers (DV Cleared) for a client, based in Milton Keynes with occasional travel to London. DV Clearance is essential - applicants without current clearance unfortunately cannot be considered. About the Role: These roles sit within a client's Cybersecurity Operations function. You will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the platforms that support enterprise-scale security operations. From SIEM and log collection to endpoint detection, automation, and integration, you'll help ensure the SOC team has the reliable and scalable infrastructure it needs to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Responsibilities: Manage and optimise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, open-source alternatives) across hybrid-cloud environments Configure and maintain log/data pipelines from endpoints, cloud services, and network devices Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core security platforms Integrate new security tools into the ecosystem, including automation via APIs, Scripting, and AI Maintain clear documentation, diagrams, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and consistency Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration Experience with SOAR and SecDevOps practices (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD) Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CAF Background in Incident Response or SOC analysis is highly valued Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Effective communication and collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Certifications (Splunk, Microsoft, SANS, etc.) are desirable but not required. Location: Milton Keynes (with some travel to London) Positions: 2 available If you're DV cleared and want to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a leading organisation, I'd love to hear from you.
06/10/2025
Contractor
I am currently looking for 2 experienced Cyber Security Engineers (DV Cleared) for a client, based in Milton Keynes with occasional travel to London. DV Clearance is essential - applicants without current clearance unfortunately cannot be considered. About the Role: These roles sit within a client's Cybersecurity Operations function. You will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the platforms that support enterprise-scale security operations. From SIEM and log collection to endpoint detection, automation, and integration, you'll help ensure the SOC team has the reliable and scalable infrastructure it needs to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Responsibilities: Manage and optimise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, open-source alternatives) across hybrid-cloud environments Configure and maintain log/data pipelines from endpoints, cloud services, and network devices Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core security platforms Integrate new security tools into the ecosystem, including automation via APIs, Scripting, and AI Maintain clear documentation, diagrams, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and consistency Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration Experience with SOAR and SecDevOps practices (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD) Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CAF Background in Incident Response or SOC analysis is highly valued Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Effective communication and collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Certifications (Splunk, Microsoft, SANS, etc.) are desirable but not required. Location: Milton Keynes (with some travel to London) Positions: 2 available If you're DV cleared and want to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a leading organisation, I'd love to hear from you.
Security Engineer - 3-month contract - Northampton/Remote My Customer is looking for a proactive Security Engineer to join their team and take ownership of monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts across their Microsoft security ecosystem. Strong experience troubleshooting and responding to alerts would be the main focus of the role. Strong expertise with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel is needed. Key Skills & Experience from the Security Engineer Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, etc.). Proven track record in security monitoring, incident response, and alert troubleshooting . Working knowledge of SOAR platforms (preferably within Sentinel or similar). Understanding of threat detection, log analysis, and automation within Microsoft's security ecosystem. Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender . Perform detailed security event analysis and correlation, escalating incidents where necessary. Develop and optimise SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) playbooks to enhance incident response and efficiency. Collaborate with wider IT and security teams to improve threat detection, incident handling, and response processes. Beneficial Experience Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments. Experience with Tenable (vulnerability management). Knowledge of Microsoft Purview (data governance, compliance, and information protection). The Security Engineer is required onsite, 2 days a week in Northampton and 3 days remote. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence about the Security Engineer role. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).
06/10/2025
Contractor
Security Engineer - 3-month contract - Northampton/Remote My Customer is looking for a proactive Security Engineer to join their team and take ownership of monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts across their Microsoft security ecosystem. Strong experience troubleshooting and responding to alerts would be the main focus of the role. Strong expertise with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel is needed. Key Skills & Experience from the Security Engineer Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, etc.). Proven track record in security monitoring, incident response, and alert troubleshooting . Working knowledge of SOAR platforms (preferably within Sentinel or similar). Understanding of threat detection, log analysis, and automation within Microsoft's security ecosystem. Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender . Perform detailed security event analysis and correlation, escalating incidents where necessary. Develop and optimise SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) playbooks to enhance incident response and efficiency. Collaborate with wider IT and security teams to improve threat detection, incident handling, and response processes. Beneficial Experience Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments. Experience with Tenable (vulnerability management). Knowledge of Microsoft Purview (data governance, compliance, and information protection). The Security Engineer is required onsite, 2 days a week in Northampton and 3 days remote. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence about the Security Engineer role. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).
Type: Full-time, Permanent The OpportunityWe're recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation. This is a hands-on, senior engineering role for someone who thrives on solving complex data challenges, building scalable platforms, and integrating operational systems across a diverse business landscape. You'll work closely with stakeholders in Logistics, Operations, Finance, and Compliance to modernise data infrastructure, automate workflows, and embed AI into BI and operational processes. If you're ready to take ownership of high-impact projects and shape the future of data in logistics, this is the role for you. What You'll Be DoingData Platform & BI Engineering Architect and implement cloud-native data platforms (AWS S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, QuickSight). Build reliable, governed data pipelines with CI/CD and infrastructure as code. Design dimensional models and deliver robust SQL/Python transformations. Systems Integration & Application Support Provide expert-level support for transport, warehouse, and fleet systems (TMS/WMS/FMS). Develop and maintain integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, EDI (XML/JSON), and flat-file interfaces. Implement observability, error-handling, and retry logic for mission-critical interfaces. Automation & Process Improvement Replace manual, spreadsheet-driven processes with governed datasets and internal tools. Build lightweight portals, scripts, and APIs to streamline business workflows. AI & Advanced Analytics Integrate AI services into BI dashboards and operational workflows (eg, anomaly detection, natural language Q&A). Implement semantic search and intelligent alerting using AWS Bedrock or Azure equivalents. Security, Governance & Resilience Enforce least-privilege access, RBAC, and secrets management. Apply data governance across AWS/Microsoft estates and contribute to DR strategies. What You'll BringEssential Experience 5+ years in SQL (T-SQL), Python, and BI/data platform engineering. Strong hands-on experience with AWS analytics stack and Power BI. Proven track record in designing and deploying production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines. Experience supporting and integrating operational systems (TMS/WMS/FMS). Solid understanding of data modelling, performance tuning, and infrastructure as code. Desirable Skills & Certifications AWS or Microsoft certifications (eg, Data Analytics Speciality, DP-203, PL-300). Experience with Azure Data Factory, Kafka/Kinesis, or message brokers. Familiarity with LLMs (eg, Claude, Azure OpenAI) and vector databases. Why You Should Apply Be part of a company driving innovation and sustainability in logistics. Lead and deliver high-impact digital transformation initiatives. Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Competitive salary and benefits, with professional development opportunities. If you would like more information or some career advice, please do not hesitate to reach out directly. 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 on our website.
06/10/2025
Full time
Type: Full-time, Permanent The OpportunityWe're recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation. This is a hands-on, senior engineering role for someone who thrives on solving complex data challenges, building scalable platforms, and integrating operational systems across a diverse business landscape. You'll work closely with stakeholders in Logistics, Operations, Finance, and Compliance to modernise data infrastructure, automate workflows, and embed AI into BI and operational processes. If you're ready to take ownership of high-impact projects and shape the future of data in logistics, this is the role for you. What You'll Be DoingData Platform & BI Engineering Architect and implement cloud-native data platforms (AWS S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, QuickSight). Build reliable, governed data pipelines with CI/CD and infrastructure as code. Design dimensional models and deliver robust SQL/Python transformations. Systems Integration & Application Support Provide expert-level support for transport, warehouse, and fleet systems (TMS/WMS/FMS). Develop and maintain integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, EDI (XML/JSON), and flat-file interfaces. Implement observability, error-handling, and retry logic for mission-critical interfaces. Automation & Process Improvement Replace manual, spreadsheet-driven processes with governed datasets and internal tools. Build lightweight portals, scripts, and APIs to streamline business workflows. AI & Advanced Analytics Integrate AI services into BI dashboards and operational workflows (eg, anomaly detection, natural language Q&A). Implement semantic search and intelligent alerting using AWS Bedrock or Azure equivalents. Security, Governance & Resilience Enforce least-privilege access, RBAC, and secrets management. Apply data governance across AWS/Microsoft estates and contribute to DR strategies. What You'll BringEssential Experience 5+ years in SQL (T-SQL), Python, and BI/data platform engineering. Strong hands-on experience with AWS analytics stack and Power BI. Proven track record in designing and deploying production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines. Experience supporting and integrating operational systems (TMS/WMS/FMS). Solid understanding of data modelling, performance tuning, and infrastructure as code. Desirable Skills & Certifications AWS or Microsoft certifications (eg, Data Analytics Speciality, DP-203, PL-300). Experience with Azure Data Factory, Kafka/Kinesis, or message brokers. Familiarity with LLMs (eg, Claude, Azure OpenAI) and vector databases. Why You Should Apply Be part of a company driving innovation and sustainability in logistics. Lead and deliver high-impact digital transformation initiatives. Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Competitive salary and benefits, with professional development opportunities. If you would like more information or some career advice, please do not hesitate to reach out directly. 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 on our website.
Security Engineer Kent, Hybrid Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading automotive organisation in Kent to search for an experineced Security Engineer . This role is all about protecting and improving cloud and infrastructure environments, driving security automation, and helping shape DevSecOps practices. You'll work across AWS and modern platforms, supporting both day-to-day security operations and longer-term strategic projects. Key Responsibilities: Maintain strong security posture across cloud infrastructure Manage vulnerabilities and support regular system maintenance Design, implement, and manage security tooling in cloud environments ( AWS focus ) Support threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation activities Contribute to compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, CIS benchmarks ) Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to embed security controls Apply secure DevOps practices (code scanning, container security, IaC) Support governance, reporting, and vulnerability management processes Participate in security reviews, threat assessments, and architecture decisions Key Requirements: 3+ years' hands-on experience with AWS security services (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, WAF, IAM, Security Hub) Strong knowledge of cloud governance and security best practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps approaches Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) Exposure to container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) Good understanding of cloud and traditional networking security Awareness of compliance standards (ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR) Desirable Skills / Certifications: Azure security or multi-cloud experience IAM administration (Okta, Entra ID) Web application security (WAF, bot/DoS protections) Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website or at Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn
03/10/2025
Full time
Security Engineer Kent, Hybrid Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading automotive organisation in Kent to search for an experineced Security Engineer . This role is all about protecting and improving cloud and infrastructure environments, driving security automation, and helping shape DevSecOps practices. You'll work across AWS and modern platforms, supporting both day-to-day security operations and longer-term strategic projects. Key Responsibilities: Maintain strong security posture across cloud infrastructure Manage vulnerabilities and support regular system maintenance Design, implement, and manage security tooling in cloud environments ( AWS focus ) Support threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation activities Contribute to compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, CIS benchmarks ) Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to embed security controls Apply secure DevOps practices (code scanning, container security, IaC) Support governance, reporting, and vulnerability management processes Participate in security reviews, threat assessments, and architecture decisions Key Requirements: 3+ years' hands-on experience with AWS security services (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, WAF, IAM, Security Hub) Strong knowledge of cloud governance and security best practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps approaches Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) Exposure to container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) Good understanding of cloud and traditional networking security Awareness of compliance standards (ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR) Desirable Skills / Certifications: Azure security or multi-cloud experience IAM administration (Okta, Entra ID) Web application security (WAF, bot/DoS protections) Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website or at Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn
"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work." Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade - wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively We are seeking a 3rd Line Support Engineer to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional technical support to a global client base. This role offers the opportunity to transition from traditional IT solutions to advanced cloud and security technologies. The successful candidate will have an excellent base of experience and knowledge with traditional Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft 365. The successful candidate will then work with the latest Microsoft services, developing expertise in areas such as: Azure Cloud & Virtual Desktops Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Cloud Privileged Identity Management Microsoft Defender for Endpoint This position involves operating in a fast-paced MSP environment to ensure the availability, performance, and security of customers' cloud workloads. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality support for incidents and service requests raised through our Service Desk, working with technologies such as Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Online, Windows Server, and Remote Desktop Services. Respond to monitoring alerts for Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS services, network connectivity, and Microsoft 365 services to proactively address potential issues. Investigate and resolve security alerts for Microsoft 365 users and Azure workloads, addressing concerns like user account security, suspicious activity, antivirus alerts, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) notifications. Review, install, and test security and application updates, leveraging automation to maintain and improve customer environments. Ensure the operational integrity, performance, and security of customer cloud-based services through proactive monitoring and expertise. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to implement migrations and deliver solutions tailored to customer requirements. Maintain regular communication with customers via Service Desk tools and Teams meetings. Working Arrangements Hybrid working model: 3-4 days remote, 1 day in the office. All necessary equipment for home working will be provided. Shift pattern includes: Week 1: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Week 2: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Week 3: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM On-call responsibilities (paid per rotation) and occasional out-of-hours work (paid overtime). Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will: Be an effective communicator who prioritizes customer satisfaction. Possess strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and customer IT representatives. Have prior experience in a Service Desk environment with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively. Be enthusiastic about learning new skills in cloud computing, IT security, and Microsoft solutions, pursuing relevant certifications. Exhibit a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and task execution. Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Proficiency in traditional Microsoft Windows Server solutions, including: Active Directory and Group Policy File and Print services Remote Desktop Services PowerShell scripting Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and network connectivity. Experience administering Microsoft 365 services (Email, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint). Understanding of IT security practices and tools (e.g., Antivirus, Email Filtering, Web Filtering). Required Experience Previous experience within a 3rd Line Role is extremely desirable Previous experience within an MSP environment is preferred Active Directory: 3 years Microsoft Windows Server: 3 years IP networking: 2 year Microsoft 365 administration: 3 years Active Microsoft Azure, 365 & Windows Server certifications are preferred. Equal Opportunities As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation. If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team. To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV's from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes.
03/10/2025
Full time
"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work." Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade - wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively We are seeking a 3rd Line Support Engineer to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional technical support to a global client base. This role offers the opportunity to transition from traditional IT solutions to advanced cloud and security technologies. The successful candidate will have an excellent base of experience and knowledge with traditional Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft 365. The successful candidate will then work with the latest Microsoft services, developing expertise in areas such as: Azure Cloud & Virtual Desktops Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Cloud Privileged Identity Management Microsoft Defender for Endpoint This position involves operating in a fast-paced MSP environment to ensure the availability, performance, and security of customers' cloud workloads. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality support for incidents and service requests raised through our Service Desk, working with technologies such as Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Online, Windows Server, and Remote Desktop Services. Respond to monitoring alerts for Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS services, network connectivity, and Microsoft 365 services to proactively address potential issues. Investigate and resolve security alerts for Microsoft 365 users and Azure workloads, addressing concerns like user account security, suspicious activity, antivirus alerts, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) notifications. Review, install, and test security and application updates, leveraging automation to maintain and improve customer environments. Ensure the operational integrity, performance, and security of customer cloud-based services through proactive monitoring and expertise. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to implement migrations and deliver solutions tailored to customer requirements. Maintain regular communication with customers via Service Desk tools and Teams meetings. Working Arrangements Hybrid working model: 3-4 days remote, 1 day in the office. All necessary equipment for home working will be provided. Shift pattern includes: Week 1: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Week 2: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Week 3: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM On-call responsibilities (paid per rotation) and occasional out-of-hours work (paid overtime). Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will: Be an effective communicator who prioritizes customer satisfaction. Possess strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and customer IT representatives. Have prior experience in a Service Desk environment with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively. Be enthusiastic about learning new skills in cloud computing, IT security, and Microsoft solutions, pursuing relevant certifications. Exhibit a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and task execution. Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Proficiency in traditional Microsoft Windows Server solutions, including: Active Directory and Group Policy File and Print services Remote Desktop Services PowerShell scripting Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and network connectivity. Experience administering Microsoft 365 services (Email, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint). Understanding of IT security practices and tools (e.g., Antivirus, Email Filtering, Web Filtering). Required Experience Previous experience within a 3rd Line Role is extremely desirable Previous experience within an MSP environment is preferred Active Directory: 3 years Microsoft Windows Server: 3 years IP networking: 2 year Microsoft 365 administration: 3 years Active Microsoft Azure, 365 & Windows Server certifications are preferred. Equal Opportunities As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation. If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team. To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV's from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Your New Company and Role Join a dynamic digital team focused on delivering intelligent automation solutions using cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you'll help build and evolve a production-grade automation service that applies AI/ML to process high-volume, low-complexity workflows.You'll work on a modern AWS serverless platform, developing components for document analysis, signature detection, and predictive modelling. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to ensuring seamless integration with existing digital services. What You'll Need to Succeed Commercial experience with AI/ML technology: OCR, Object Detection and LLM analysis implementation Machine Learning & AI Libraries including: o Transformers/Hugging Face for working with pre-trained LLMs, fine-tuning, and inference o PyTorch for deep learning model development and training o OpenCV for computer vision tasks and image preprocessing in object detection o PIL/Pillow for image manipulation and format conversion o YOLO object detection frameworks Core Python Skills : Proficiency in Python 3.9+ with understanding of object-oriented programming, decorators, context managers, and async/await patterns Data structures and algorithms for efficient data processing and model optimisation Error handling and debugging using try-catch blocks, logging, and debugging tools Data Processing: Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation, cleaning, and numerical operations SQLAlchemy or psycopg2 for database connectivity and ORM operations Boto3 for AWS service integration and automation AWS (working within Technical Lead's architecture): Lambda function development with proper event handling and response formatting S3 operations including multipart uploads, presigned URLs, and event notifications CloudWatch logging and metrics for monitoring and debugging Understanding of IAM and security for role-based access and credential management Experience with CDK for infrastructure deployment SQS for message queuing EKS/ECS/Kubernetes for containerised AI deployments API Development : FastAPI for building REST APIs and model serving endpoints Requests library for HTTP client operations and external API integration Authentication/authorisation implementation (JWT, OAuth) Software Development: Making excellent quality AI/ML software collaboratively with other engineers Working effectively under technical leadership while contributing specialised AI/ML expertise Design and implementation of AI/ML solutions using service-based and serverless architecture Using written, verbal, and visual communication to explain AI/ML concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Development Practices: Cloud monitoring, telemetry, intelligence tools for AI/ML systems, including Grafana Experience working in Agile delivery models - Scrum and/or Kanban frameworks Formal XP engineering techniques including TDD and pair programming Working within defined infrastructure-as-code frameworks 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 us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about 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
03/10/2025
Full time
Your New Company and Role Join a dynamic digital team focused on delivering intelligent automation solutions using cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you'll help build and evolve a production-grade automation service that applies AI/ML to process high-volume, low-complexity workflows.You'll work on a modern AWS serverless platform, developing components for document analysis, signature detection, and predictive modelling. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to ensuring seamless integration with existing digital services. What You'll Need to Succeed Commercial experience with AI/ML technology: OCR, Object Detection and LLM analysis implementation Machine Learning & AI Libraries including: o Transformers/Hugging Face for working with pre-trained LLMs, fine-tuning, and inference o PyTorch for deep learning model development and training o OpenCV for computer vision tasks and image preprocessing in object detection o PIL/Pillow for image manipulation and format conversion o YOLO object detection frameworks Core Python Skills : Proficiency in Python 3.9+ with understanding of object-oriented programming, decorators, context managers, and async/await patterns Data structures and algorithms for efficient data processing and model optimisation Error handling and debugging using try-catch blocks, logging, and debugging tools Data Processing: Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation, cleaning, and numerical operations SQLAlchemy or psycopg2 for database connectivity and ORM operations Boto3 for AWS service integration and automation AWS (working within Technical Lead's architecture): Lambda function development with proper event handling and response formatting S3 operations including multipart uploads, presigned URLs, and event notifications CloudWatch logging and metrics for monitoring and debugging Understanding of IAM and security for role-based access and credential management Experience with CDK for infrastructure deployment SQS for message queuing EKS/ECS/Kubernetes for containerised AI deployments API Development : FastAPI for building REST APIs and model serving endpoints Requests library for HTTP client operations and external API integration Authentication/authorisation implementation (JWT, OAuth) Software Development: Making excellent quality AI/ML software collaboratively with other engineers Working effectively under technical leadership while contributing specialised AI/ML expertise Design and implementation of AI/ML solutions using service-based and serverless architecture Using written, verbal, and visual communication to explain AI/ML concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Development Practices: Cloud monitoring, telemetry, intelligence tools for AI/ML systems, including Grafana Experience working in Agile delivery models - Scrum and/or Kanban frameworks Formal XP engineering techniques including TDD and pair programming Working within defined infrastructure-as-code frameworks 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 us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about 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
Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
02/10/2025
Full time
Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Application Security Specialist (DevOps) Hybrid Cambridge, UK (1 day a week in office) We re looking for an experienced Application Security Specialist to join a growing cyber security team and play a key role in shaping a world-class application security programme. This role will give you the chance to work closely with engineering and development teams, embedding security into the development lifecycle, driving automation, and influencing remediation plans that have real impact. What you ll be doing Guiding teams on security best practices, compliance, and secure coding. Collaborating with architects and developers to review designs and code for vulnerabilities. Embedding/improving threat modelling and secure development practices into the SDLC. Designing and integrating security testing plans. Performing and overseeing application security testing and driving remediation. Managing end-to-end vulnerability workflows, including bug bounty findings. Supporting incident response activities when needed. Monitoring and reporting on application security metrics, KPIs, and emerging threats. Automating processes for vulnerability detection and integrating tools into the pipeline. Note: this position includes participation in an on-call rotation. What we re looking for 3+ years in software engineering plus 2+ years in application security. Strong knowledge of OWASP, application vulnerabilities, and security testing techniques. Experience with secure web application development and Agile/DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with pen testing, bug bounty, or hacker community collaboration. Strong communication skills able to influence stakeholders up to senior management. Self-starter with the ability to prioritise, work independently, and drive initiatives. Knowledge of wider IT and information security practices. What s on offer You ll enjoy a competitive package along with a range of benefits, including: Private healthcare (including dental). Pension contributions. Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support. Life insurance. Annual performance bonus. Enhanced family leave from day one. Flexible working hours. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options).
02/10/2025
Full time
Application Security Specialist (DevOps) Hybrid Cambridge, UK (1 day a week in office) We re looking for an experienced Application Security Specialist to join a growing cyber security team and play a key role in shaping a world-class application security programme. This role will give you the chance to work closely with engineering and development teams, embedding security into the development lifecycle, driving automation, and influencing remediation plans that have real impact. What you ll be doing Guiding teams on security best practices, compliance, and secure coding. Collaborating with architects and developers to review designs and code for vulnerabilities. Embedding/improving threat modelling and secure development practices into the SDLC. Designing and integrating security testing plans. Performing and overseeing application security testing and driving remediation. Managing end-to-end vulnerability workflows, including bug bounty findings. Supporting incident response activities when needed. Monitoring and reporting on application security metrics, KPIs, and emerging threats. Automating processes for vulnerability detection and integrating tools into the pipeline. Note: this position includes participation in an on-call rotation. What we re looking for 3+ years in software engineering plus 2+ years in application security. Strong knowledge of OWASP, application vulnerabilities, and security testing techniques. Experience with secure web application development and Agile/DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with pen testing, bug bounty, or hacker community collaboration. Strong communication skills able to influence stakeholders up to senior management. Self-starter with the ability to prioritise, work independently, and drive initiatives. Knowledge of wider IT and information security practices. What s on offer You ll enjoy a competitive package along with a range of benefits, including: Private healthcare (including dental). Pension contributions. Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support. Life insurance. Annual performance bonus. Enhanced family leave from day one. Flexible working hours. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options).
IT Support & Security Engineer Portsmouth HQ Salary 35,000 - 40,000 Role Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated IT Support and Security Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone early in their IT career who has a strong interest in Microsoft technologies and is eager to develop their skills within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and securing the IT infrastructure, supporting users, and contributing to the development of the digital strategy of the company. Key Responsibilities Provide IT support to internal users across the organisation. Monitor and manage security tools including Microsoft Defender. Assist in the administration of Microsoft Azure and Power Platform services. Support onboarding and offboarding processes including device setup and user access. Maintain documentation of IT systems, procedures, and security protocols. Collaborate with other departments to understand IT needs and deliver effective solutions. Stay informed about emerging technologies and contribute ideas for innovation. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and company policies Facilitate building and secure accessibility requirements on site Required Skills and Attributes Experienced with Microsoft 365 toolsets to support end users Knowledge of MS Defender for threat detection monitoring A good understanding of IT support principles (ITIL desirable) A good understanding of security practices ad standards (ideally Secure by Design, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001). Familiarity with Microsoft 365 CoPilot and its use in productivity and support workflows Experience with Microsoft 365 tenant administration Exposure to endpoint management and security monitoring Familiarity with cloud platforms and automation tools Experience with Power Platform automation (Power Automate, Power BI) or Azure AI services Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/10/2025
Full time
IT Support & Security Engineer Portsmouth HQ Salary 35,000 - 40,000 Role Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated IT Support and Security Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone early in their IT career who has a strong interest in Microsoft technologies and is eager to develop their skills within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and securing the IT infrastructure, supporting users, and contributing to the development of the digital strategy of the company. Key Responsibilities Provide IT support to internal users across the organisation. Monitor and manage security tools including Microsoft Defender. Assist in the administration of Microsoft Azure and Power Platform services. Support onboarding and offboarding processes including device setup and user access. Maintain documentation of IT systems, procedures, and security protocols. Collaborate with other departments to understand IT needs and deliver effective solutions. Stay informed about emerging technologies and contribute ideas for innovation. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and company policies Facilitate building and secure accessibility requirements on site Required Skills and Attributes Experienced with Microsoft 365 toolsets to support end users Knowledge of MS Defender for threat detection monitoring A good understanding of IT support principles (ITIL desirable) A good understanding of security practices ad standards (ideally Secure by Design, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001). Familiarity with Microsoft 365 CoPilot and its use in productivity and support workflows Experience with Microsoft 365 tenant administration Exposure to endpoint management and security monitoring Familiarity with cloud platforms and automation tools Experience with Power Platform automation (Power Automate, Power BI) or Azure AI services Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Position: QA Engineer Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to 60,000 + benefits We're looking for experienced QA Engineers to join a growing sustainability-focused SaaS division within a global organisation. This is a chance to work on meaningful products that help businesses reduce their impact on the planet, while developing your own skills in a collaborative, modern engineering environment. The role As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for making sure our products are reliable, scalable, and secure. You'll work closely with developers, DevOps, and stakeholders to design and run tests, embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering function. You'll be hands-on across manual, automated, and performance testing, and will have the chance to explore how AI/ML can support smarter testing and better coverage. This is a role where your input will directly influence the quality of the solutions delivered to customers. What you'll be doing Define test strategies and create test plans with your scrum team. Design, document, and run functional, integration, security, and performance tests. Build and maintain automated tests with tools such as Playwright. Validate APIs and data flows using Postman and SQL. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Apply AI/ML-driven approaches for test generation, prioritisation, and anomaly detection. Run load, stress, and scalability testing to identify performance bottlenecks. Support UAT sessions with stakeholders. What we're looking for 5+ years' software testing experience, including 2+ years in automation. Strong background in QA methodologies and test planning. Hands-on experience with Playwright, plus CI/CD integration. Comfortable with Jira, TestRail, and Agile/Scrum environments. Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a growth mindset. Interest in AI/ML approaches for testing is a plus. Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
02/10/2025
Full time
Position: QA Engineer Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to 60,000 + benefits We're looking for experienced QA Engineers to join a growing sustainability-focused SaaS division within a global organisation. This is a chance to work on meaningful products that help businesses reduce their impact on the planet, while developing your own skills in a collaborative, modern engineering environment. The role As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for making sure our products are reliable, scalable, and secure. You'll work closely with developers, DevOps, and stakeholders to design and run tests, embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering function. You'll be hands-on across manual, automated, and performance testing, and will have the chance to explore how AI/ML can support smarter testing and better coverage. This is a role where your input will directly influence the quality of the solutions delivered to customers. What you'll be doing Define test strategies and create test plans with your scrum team. Design, document, and run functional, integration, security, and performance tests. Build and maintain automated tests with tools such as Playwright. Validate APIs and data flows using Postman and SQL. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Apply AI/ML-driven approaches for test generation, prioritisation, and anomaly detection. Run load, stress, and scalability testing to identify performance bottlenecks. Support UAT sessions with stakeholders. What we're looking for 5+ years' software testing experience, including 2+ years in automation. Strong background in QA methodologies and test planning. Hands-on experience with Playwright, plus CI/CD integration. Comfortable with Jira, TestRail, and Agile/Scrum environments. Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a growth mindset. Interest in AI/ML approaches for testing is a plus. Ready to Apply? Please apply with your latest CV. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
REED Technology are currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer for an established client in the engineering sector. This is a hybrid role based in North Bristol, typically requiring 3 days per week on-site. The salary is up to £55,400, with a substantial benefits package, including: 12.5% employer pension contribution A generous training budget to support development in areas where candidates may need upskilling Opportunities to work on high-impact projects across hybrid and on-prem environments The team is looking for a proactive, self-starting individual with strong technical knowledge across on-prem and cloud environments, and ideally experience in areas such as: Network security, IAM, SIEM, and threat detection Compliance frameworks (eg NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) Security automation and Scripting Producing security artefacts and documentation Experience within Operational Technology/IoT-rich environments would be an added bonus If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please apply online ASAP - Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours
01/10/2025
Full time
REED Technology are currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer for an established client in the engineering sector. This is a hybrid role based in North Bristol, typically requiring 3 days per week on-site. The salary is up to £55,400, with a substantial benefits package, including: 12.5% employer pension contribution A generous training budget to support development in areas where candidates may need upskilling Opportunities to work on high-impact projects across hybrid and on-prem environments The team is looking for a proactive, self-starting individual with strong technical knowledge across on-prem and cloud environments, and ideally experience in areas such as: Network security, IAM, SIEM, and threat detection Compliance frameworks (eg NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) Security automation and Scripting Producing security artefacts and documentation Experience within Operational Technology/IoT-rich environments would be an added bonus If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please apply online ASAP - Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours
REED Technology are currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer for an established client in the engineering sector. This is a hybrid role based in North Bristol, typically requiring 3 days per week on-site. The salary is up to 55,400, with a substantial benefits package, including: 12.5% employer pension contribution A generous training budget to support development in areas where candidates may need upskilling Opportunities to work on high-impact projects across hybrid and on-prem environments The team is looking for a proactive, self-starting individual with strong technical knowledge across on-prem and cloud environments, and ideally experience in areas such as: Network security, IAM, SIEM, and threat detection Compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) Security automation and scripting Producing security artefacts and documentation Experience within Operational Technology/IoT-rich environments would be an added bonus If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please apply online ASAP - Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours
01/10/2025
Full time
REED Technology are currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer for an established client in the engineering sector. This is a hybrid role based in North Bristol, typically requiring 3 days per week on-site. The salary is up to 55,400, with a substantial benefits package, including: 12.5% employer pension contribution A generous training budget to support development in areas where candidates may need upskilling Opportunities to work on high-impact projects across hybrid and on-prem environments The team is looking for a proactive, self-starting individual with strong technical knowledge across on-prem and cloud environments, and ideally experience in areas such as: Network security, IAM, SIEM, and threat detection Compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) Security automation and scripting Producing security artefacts and documentation Experience within Operational Technology/IoT-rich environments would be an added bonus If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please apply online ASAP - Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role: As part of our continued growth in OT Cyber Security, we are looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic Principal OT Cyber Security Engineer to join our Automation team. The Principal OT Cyber Security Engineer will: Lead OT cyber security project lifecycle activities to deliver secure by design Industrial Automation and Control Systems Be responsible for developing and supporting the growth of our OT cyber security consultancy services Manage continuous improvement of Bilfinger UK's OT Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) The Principal OT Cyber Security Engineer will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of cyber security projects (technical, quality, time and cost elements). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a growth mindset, bring innovative and bleeding edge solutions to address complex challenges and have the ability to develop new ideas, processes and systems in an evolving OT cyber security landscape. Key Activities: Working co-operatively with the OT Cyber Security Manager, Technical Managers, Project Managers and engineering teams across a variety of Automation projects you will: Lead OT cyber security project lifecycle activities to deliver secure by design IACS: Facilitate and conduct ISA-62443-3-2 based cyber security risk assessments to define risk based OT cyber security requirements Create defence in depth, segmented system architectures Develop secure by design IACS to meet client requirements including documenting OT cyber security requirements and specifications Implement OT cyber security controls and countermeasures including: Hardening of BIOS/UEFI, virtual environments and operating systems to recognised industry standards, guidelines and best practices Network security including segmentation and boundary protection through managed switches, firewalls and remote access solutions e.g. Stratix, Fortinet etc. Cyber security applications for industrial control system environments: Host Intrusion Detection (HIDS) Malware detection and protection i.e. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Network Intrusion Detection (IDS) Network monitoring Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Support Project Managers with the planning and execution of OT cyber security aspects of projects to ensure they meet the time, cost and quality required by our clients Responsible for developing and supporting the growth of our OT cyber security consultancy services by: Evaluating new OT cyber security consultancy offerings and establishing our approach Conducting OT cyber security gap assessments of procedural and technological controls against relevant frameworks and standards e.g. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), ISA / IEC 62443 suite, OG86 etc. Carrying out a wide variety of site and desktop based vulnerability assessments on clients brown field IACS Support clients in the creation and development of their own CSMS artefacts including policies, procedures, guidelines, specification and work instructions etc. Manage continuous improvement of Bilfinger UK's OT Cyber Security Management System Support further development of cyber security documentation including policies, procedures and specifications Grow out OT cyber security partner ecosystem Ensure policies, procedures and specifications are being followed on projects by providing OT cyber security technical supervision and quality assurance through project surveillance e.g. design review, informal audits etc. Promote and maintain high level of security hygiene within Bilfinger UK Automation department Promote and facilitate OT cyber security knowledge sharing and learning from experience through, for example, internal training, lunch and learns, standardisation, best practices etc. Attend and represent Bilfinger UK at industry OT cyber security groups and events Contribute to the continuous professional development of the team by providing technical leadership and mentoring of junior engineers Support Business Development team on opportunities including at client meetings, presentations/demonstrations, solutions optioneering etc. Support Proposals team on technical solutions optioneering, bid production and technically reviewing bids Help develop and foster relationships and partnerships with control system OEM/vendor OT cyber security teams and OT cyber security solution providers Provide health and safety leadership by example Skills & Experience: At least 5 years of practical engineering experience in the application of OT cyber security to PLC, DCS, RTU, SCADA and HMI systems in at least one of Bilfinger UK's key sectors. Experience of the design, specification, implementation, testing and commissioning of security solutions, controls and countermeasures for OT/IACS environments. This should include: Hardening of BIOS/UEFI, virtual environments and operating systems to recognised industry standards, guidelines and best practices Network security including segmentation and boundary protection through managed switches, firewalls and remote access solutions e.g. Stratix, Fortinet etc. Cyber security applications for industrial control system environments: Host Intrusion Detection (HIDS) Malware detection and protection i.e. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Network Intrusion Detection (IDS) Network monitoring Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Practitioner of the ISA/IEC 62443 suite of standards, with particular focus on -2-1, 2-4, 3-2 and 3-3. Experience working in or for System Integrator, Operators of Essential Services (OES) or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisations Broad technical knowledge of a variety of control system Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) e.g. AVEVA, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider etc. Experience of industrial networking protocols e.g. CIP, DNP3, Modbus, PROFINET, IEC 61850, PRP, REP Experience of working within and supporting the continuous improvement of a Quality Management System (QMS) Qualifications: A degree or HND/HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant engineering discipline Professionally registered engineer or working towards professional registration Relevant OT cyber security certification e.g.: ISA/IEC 62443 Cyber Security Expert Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Certification (GISCP) If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact . Bilfinger UK Limited Engineering Permanent Professional Bilfinger Engineering
01/09/2025
Full time
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role: As part of our continued growth in OT Cyber Security, we are looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic Principal OT Cyber Security Engineer to join our Automation team. The Principal OT Cyber Security Engineer will: Lead OT cyber security project lifecycle activities to deliver secure by design Industrial Automation and Control Systems Be responsible for developing and supporting the growth of our OT cyber security consultancy services Manage continuous improvement of Bilfinger UK's OT Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) The Principal OT Cyber Security Engineer will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of cyber security projects (technical, quality, time and cost elements). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a growth mindset, bring innovative and bleeding edge solutions to address complex challenges and have the ability to develop new ideas, processes and systems in an evolving OT cyber security landscape. Key Activities: Working co-operatively with the OT Cyber Security Manager, Technical Managers, Project Managers and engineering teams across a variety of Automation projects you will: Lead OT cyber security project lifecycle activities to deliver secure by design IACS: Facilitate and conduct ISA-62443-3-2 based cyber security risk assessments to define risk based OT cyber security requirements Create defence in depth, segmented system architectures Develop secure by design IACS to meet client requirements including documenting OT cyber security requirements and specifications Implement OT cyber security controls and countermeasures including: Hardening of BIOS/UEFI, virtual environments and operating systems to recognised industry standards, guidelines and best practices Network security including segmentation and boundary protection through managed switches, firewalls and remote access solutions e.g. Stratix, Fortinet etc. Cyber security applications for industrial control system environments: Host Intrusion Detection (HIDS) Malware detection and protection i.e. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Network Intrusion Detection (IDS) Network monitoring Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Support Project Managers with the planning and execution of OT cyber security aspects of projects to ensure they meet the time, cost and quality required by our clients Responsible for developing and supporting the growth of our OT cyber security consultancy services by: Evaluating new OT cyber security consultancy offerings and establishing our approach Conducting OT cyber security gap assessments of procedural and technological controls against relevant frameworks and standards e.g. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), ISA / IEC 62443 suite, OG86 etc. Carrying out a wide variety of site and desktop based vulnerability assessments on clients brown field IACS Support clients in the creation and development of their own CSMS artefacts including policies, procedures, guidelines, specification and work instructions etc. Manage continuous improvement of Bilfinger UK's OT Cyber Security Management System Support further development of cyber security documentation including policies, procedures and specifications Grow out OT cyber security partner ecosystem Ensure policies, procedures and specifications are being followed on projects by providing OT cyber security technical supervision and quality assurance through project surveillance e.g. design review, informal audits etc. Promote and maintain high level of security hygiene within Bilfinger UK Automation department Promote and facilitate OT cyber security knowledge sharing and learning from experience through, for example, internal training, lunch and learns, standardisation, best practices etc. Attend and represent Bilfinger UK at industry OT cyber security groups and events Contribute to the continuous professional development of the team by providing technical leadership and mentoring of junior engineers Support Business Development team on opportunities including at client meetings, presentations/demonstrations, solutions optioneering etc. Support Proposals team on technical solutions optioneering, bid production and technically reviewing bids Help develop and foster relationships and partnerships with control system OEM/vendor OT cyber security teams and OT cyber security solution providers Provide health and safety leadership by example Skills & Experience: At least 5 years of practical engineering experience in the application of OT cyber security to PLC, DCS, RTU, SCADA and HMI systems in at least one of Bilfinger UK's key sectors. Experience of the design, specification, implementation, testing and commissioning of security solutions, controls and countermeasures for OT/IACS environments. This should include: Hardening of BIOS/UEFI, virtual environments and operating systems to recognised industry standards, guidelines and best practices Network security including segmentation and boundary protection through managed switches, firewalls and remote access solutions e.g. Stratix, Fortinet etc. Cyber security applications for industrial control system environments: Host Intrusion Detection (HIDS) Malware detection and protection i.e. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Network Intrusion Detection (IDS) Network monitoring Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Practitioner of the ISA/IEC 62443 suite of standards, with particular focus on -2-1, 2-4, 3-2 and 3-3. Experience working in or for System Integrator, Operators of Essential Services (OES) or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisations Broad technical knowledge of a variety of control system Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) e.g. AVEVA, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider etc. Experience of industrial networking protocols e.g. CIP, DNP3, Modbus, PROFINET, IEC 61850, PRP, REP Experience of working within and supporting the continuous improvement of a Quality Management System (QMS) Qualifications: A degree or HND/HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant engineering discipline Professionally registered engineer or working towards professional registration Relevant OT cyber security certification e.g.: ISA/IEC 62443 Cyber Security Expert Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Certification (GISCP) If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact . Bilfinger UK Limited Engineering Permanent Professional Bilfinger Engineering
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